Ministers explained these provisions in the House of Lords during the passage of the Scotland Bill on 28 July 1998 and 28 October 1998.
| Stage | Date | Column |
|---|---|---|
| CR | 12-May-98 | 262 |
| LC | 28-Jul-98 | 1391 |
| LC | 28-Jul-98 | 1397 |
| LR | 28-Oct-98 | 2006 |
| LR | 28-Oct-98 | 2008 |
| L3 | 9-Nov-98 | 535 |