SCHEDULE 8, Paragraph 12: Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965
Purpose and Effect
Paragraph 12 amends the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 so that the Secretary of State’s statutory power to appoint the Registrar General for Births, Deaths and Marriages for Scotland will transfer to Scottish Ministers.
General
Section 1(1) of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965 provides the Secretary of State with the power to appoint the Registrar General for Births, Deaths and Marriages for Scotland.
Parliamentary Consideration
| Stage | Date | Column |
|---|---|---|
| CR | 12-May-98 | 757 |
Details of Provisions
Paragraph 12 substitutes “Scottish Ministers” for Secretary of State in section 1(1) of the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Scotland) Act 1965.