Explanatory Notes

Scotland Act 1998

1998 CHAPTER 46

19th November 1998

Schedules

Schedule 5.

Part II: Preliminary paragraphs

Head C: Trade and Industry

Section C12: Research Councils
Purpose and Effect

This Section reserves the Research Councils within the meaning of the Science and Technology Act 1965, including the funding of such Councils.  UK Research Councils will continue to provide funds for research in Scotland, on the present basis.