HC Deb 24 November 1977 vol 939 cc860-1W
Mr. Rifkind

asked the Secretary of State for Industry which of the matters for which he is currently responsible in England he is not responsible for in Scotland; for which matters he is currently responsible in Scotland; and which matters for which he is currently responsible in Scotland will become the responsibility of the Scottish Assembly and executive under the terms of the Scotland Bill.

Mr. Cryer

The list of ministerial responsibilities which is available in the Whips' Offices shows the Secretary of State for Industry's full responsibilities. All these are exercisable in Scotland, except that the Secretary of State for Scotland is responsible for regional selective financial assistance under Section 7 of the Industry Act 1972 and for the provision of industrial sites and factories. None of my right hon. Friend's current responsibilities in Scotland will be affected by the terms of the Scotland Bill.

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