§ 29. Mr. SavidgeTo ask the Advocate-General what assessment she has made of the scope of her duties in relation to(a) the UK Government and (b) the Scottish Executive; and if she will make a statement. [104956]
The Advocate-General for ScotlandI am a Law Officer in the UK Government. I advise them on legal matters affecting Scotland (including matters of common interest to the whole UK, such as European Law and human rights). I exercise statutory functions as a Law Officer, particularly functions under the Scotland Act 1998. I have no duties directly in relation to the Scottish Executive. However, I may have to advise the UK Government on questions whether actings of the Executive, or Bills promoted by them, are within devolved competence. I can intervene in court proceedings raising such questions or raise such proceedings myself.