SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Modifications of enactments

European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68)

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1

The European Communities Act 1972 is amended as follows.

2

In section 2 (general implementation of Treaties)—

a

references to a statutory power or duty include a power or duty conferred by an Act of the Scottish Parliament or an instrument made under such an Act, and

b

references to an enactment include an enactment within the meaning of this Act.

3

In relation to regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, or an Order in Council made on the recommendation of the First Minister, under section 2—

a

in subsection (2), “designated” in the first sentence, and the second sentence, shall be disregarded,

b

references to an Act of Parliament shall be read as references to an Act of the Scottish Parliament, and

c

paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 shall have effect as if the references to each, or either, House of Parliament were to the Scottish Parliament.

4

In section 3(4) (evidence), references to a government department include any part of the Scottish Administration.