Scotland Act 1998 Explanatory Notes

Executive Devolution

The following functions have been included in the Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750).

The Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977 (c.46), section 20.

The function of the Secretary of State to make rules as to the functions of assessors appointed under section 20.

The Building Societies Act 1986 (c.53), section 47(2)(a).

The function of the Secretary of State of appointing a chairman of a tribunal to determine an appeal by a building society under section 46.

The Financial Services Act 1986 (c.60), section 96(2)(a).

The function of the Secretary of State of being consulted by the Lord Chancellor on the appointment of legally qualified members to the Financial Services Tribunal.

The Banking Act 1987 (c.22):

(a)

section 28(2)(a); and

Section 28(2)(a) - The function of the Secretary of State of being consulted by the Lord Chancellor as to the appointment of a chairman of a tribunal to consider an appeal under section 27.

(b)

section 30(4).

Section 30(4) - The function of the Secretary of State to make  regulations in respect of the conduct of appeals under Part 1 of the Act where the appeal concerns a Scottish institution.

The Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c.40):

(a)

section 59(2)(a); and

Section 59(2)(a) - The function of the Secretary of State of being consulted by the Lord Chancellor on appointment of a chairman of a tribunal to hear an appeal  brought by a Scottish society.

(b)

section 60(4).

Section 60(4) - The function of the Secretary of State to make regulations in respect of conduct of appeals under the Act  brought by any   society with a registered office in Scotland.

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