31In section 12(1) of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 (interpretation)—
(a)in the definition of “Minister”, after “1975” there is inserted “and also includes a member of the Scottish Executive”, and
(b)in paragraph (a) of the definition of “officer”, after “Department” there is inserted “or, as the case may be, as a member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers or the Lord Advocate”.