HC Deb 14 November 1977 vol 939 c11W
Mr. Spearing

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will list in the Official Report the various distinct forms of subordinate legislation authorised by the Scotland Bill, listing for each the respective powers of the proposed Assembly and United Kingdom Parliament, respectively, and any powers of subordinate legislation that will continue to be exercised by the United Kingdom Parliament under other Acts; and if he intends to publish these details separately at a later date.

Mr. John Smith

All existing forms of subordinate legislation so far as the relevant enabling powers relate to devolved matters as identified in Schedules 10 and 11 will devolve on Scottish Secretaries. Existing enabling powers are otherwise unaffected. The Scottish Assembly will also have legislative competence in relation to those enabling powers relating to devolved matters identified in Schedule 10.