Citation, extent, commencement and interpretation1

1

This Order may be cited as the Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Fees) (Scotland) Order 1997 and shall come into force on 1st April 1997.

2

This Order shall apply to Scotland only.

3

In this Order a reference to a numbered column is to the column in the Schedule to this Order bearing that number.

Fees2

Each of the enactments mentioned in column 1 is hereby amended by varying the sum specified by that enactment as the amount or maximum amount payable in respect of the matter described in column 2 from the sum shown in column 3 to the sum shown in column 4.

Revocation3

The Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Fees) (Scotland) Order 19932 is hereby revoked.

James Douglas-HamiltonMinister of State, Scottish OfficeSt Andrew’s House Edinburgh