§ Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknishasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to amend the Scotland Bill as it relates to the forestry commissioners in line with Schedule 7 to the Government of Wales Bill. [HL2367]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sewel)We intend that the forestry commissioners should be specified as a cross-Border public authority under an Order in Council made under Clause 83 of the Scotland Bill. Provisions relating to the commissioners will be made by way of subordinate legislation under Clause 84 of the Bill. A draft of this legislation is being prepared and will be made available to Parliament as soon as possible.