HC Deb 25 March 1998 vol 309 cc195-6W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what environmental appraisal of the Scotland Bill has been produced; and if he will place a copy in the Library. [35642]

Mr. McLeish

The Scottish Parliament will have significant legislative powers over many aspects of the environment, including environmental protection, matters relating to air, land and water pollution, and the functions of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. It will be open to the Parliament to require environmental appraisal of Acts of the Scottish Parliament.

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