HC Deb 23 March 1998 vol 309 c41W
Mr. Ancram

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many powers of entry or rights of entry he has created or is currently creating in legislation since 1 May 1997. [34585]

Mr. McLeish

[holding answer 16 March 1998]: Since 1 May 1997, new powers of entry have come into force in Scotland under section 76 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1997 (on 27 May 1997); the Cattle Identification (Enforcement) Regulations 1997 (on 22 August 1997); and section 53 of the Crime and Punishment (Scotland) Act 1997 (on 1 October 1997). Further powers of entry are proposed in the Crime and Disorder Bill to enable the police to seize noise-making equipment which is causing a nuisance.