Explanatory Notes

Scotland Act 1998

1998 CHAPTER 46

19th November 1998

Commentary

Part II: the Scottish Administration

SECTION 55: Functions exercisable with agreement.
Purpose and Effect

This section provides that any existing requirements for a function to be exercised by a Minister of the Crown only with the agreement of, or after consultation with, another Minister of the Crown should cease to have effect in relation to the exercise of any function transferred to a member of the Scottish Executive by virtue of section 53. An exception is made for the designation of enterprise zones where a requirement for Treasury consent is maintained because of the tax privileges conferred by such status.