Proceeds of Crime Bill

HC Deb 21 November 2001 vol 375 c352W

Mr. Weir

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive on putting before the Scottish Parliament the changes proposed in the confiscation provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Bill in so far as they relate to Scotland. [16789]

Mr. Foulkes

None. This is a matter for the Scottish Executive.

Mr. Weir

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions she has had with the Scottish Executive on proposed changes to the Proceeds of Crime Bill. [16787]

Mr. Foulkes

I have liaised with the Deputy First Minister and the Lord Advocate on the Scottish provisions in the Bill, including the changes being considered for Part III.

Mr. Weir

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps have been taken by her Department to ascertain the views of the Scottish Parliament on the changes proposed to the confiscation provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Bill in so far as they relate to Scotland. [16788]

Mr. Foulkes

We have liaised closely with the Scottish Executive Ministers and officials, but liaison with the Scottish Parliament is clearly a matter for the Scottish Executive to consider.