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SCHEDULE 1ENACTMENTS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

Article 2

PUBLIC GENERAL ACTS

Column 1	Column 2
Enactment	Restrictions and requirements
The Small Landholders (Scotland) Act 1911 (c. 49), section 4.	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to matters which are reserved by virtue of Section F3 (occupational and personal pensions) of Schedule 5 to the 1998 Act.
The Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943 (c. 39), paragraph 2 of the Schedule.	Functions of paying and determining remuneration only.
The Fire Services Act 1947 (c. 41), sections 26 and 27A4
The Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (c. 54), section 5(b)5	Only so far as the function is exercisable for the purpose of preventing or detecting serious crime.
The Pharmacy Act 1954 (c. 61), Schedule 1C, paragraph 3(4)(b)6	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c. 58), sections 1, 4, 5, 9, 9A, 10, 11, 12, 13 (except subsection (7)), 15, 26A, 35, 36, 38, 39(2), 43 and 44 and Schedules 1 and 2 (except paragraph 8)7
The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 1963 (c. 2), section 29(2)(b) and (4) and Schedule 1, paragraph 20(1A)8
The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c. 57)9
(a) section 2;	Functions of “the Minister” only.
(b) sections 6 and 17(1) and (4);
(c) section 19(1), (3) and (4);	The requirement in section 19(1) for the consent of the Treasury will continue to apply.
(d) section 20; and
(e) section 23.	Functions of “the Minister” only.
The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966 (c. 51), section 42(2).	Only so far as the function is exercisable in relation to the enactments mentioned in paragraph 2610 of Part II of Schedule 4.
The Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1967 (c. 28), section 7.	The functions to direct under section 7(1) and (2) shall be exercised with the consent of the Treasury.
The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77)–
(a) section 26; and	Only so far as the function is exercisable in relation to the matter specified in section 26(2)(k).
(b) section 27.	Only so far as the function is exercisable in relation to matters which are reserved by virtue of Section F3 (occupational and personal pensions) of Schedule 5 to the 1998 Act.
The Abortion Act 1967 (c. 87), sections 1(3) and 2.
The Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27), sections 5 and 12(2).
The Gaming Act 1968 (c. 65)– (a) sections 22(3) and (4); and
(b) section 48(5)11.	Only so far as the function is exercisable in relation to sub-sections (3)(a) to (c), (h) and (i) and (4) of section 48.
The Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67), section 109.
The Taxes Management Act 1970 (c. 9)– (a) sections 2(3)12, 2(6)13 and 3(4); and
(b) sections 4(1) and (4), 4A(1), 46A(1) and 56B(1)14.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38), Schedule 3, paragraphs 1(1)(b), 4, 13(1)(b) and 17.
The Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77)– (a) Schedule 2, paragraph 1(2); and
(b) Schedule 2, paragraph 1(3).	Only the function of giving instructions to medical inspectors.
The Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11), sections 7, 8, 9, 10, 11(2), 12, 15(5), 16 and 24.	The requirements in sections 9(1) and 10(1) for consent of the Treasury will continue to apply.
The Industry Act 1975 (c. 68), Schedule 3, paragraph 2415.
The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (c. 32), sections 7(4), 18(1)(d) and (f).
The Police Pensions Act 1976 (c. 35), sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 8A16.
The Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74), sections 19(5) and 57(5).
The Aircraft and Shipbuilding Industries Act 1977 (c. 3), Schedule 7, paragraph 1017.
The Insurance Brokers (Registration) Act 1977 (c. 46), section 2018.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The National Heritage Act 1980 (c. 17), section 9(1) to (6), as read with section 9(8) and (9)(a), (b) and (c)19, and sections 1620 and 16A21.
The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 44), section 70 as applied by the Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74), section 19(3)22.
The Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16) sections 38(2), 42(1), 50(2), 78, 79(1), 80 and 88(10) and (11).
The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (c. 45), section 2023.
The Medical Act 1983 (c. 54), Schedule 4, paragraph 724.
The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27)
(a) sections 14(1), (2), (3) and (5), 15(2), (3), (5), (6) and (7), and 16(2) and (2A)25;	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to the imposition of speed limits.
(b) section 17(2) and (5);	Only the function of making regulations with respect to any particular special road.
(c) section 28(4)(a);	Only the function of giving authorisation for the use of signs of a description not prescribed by regulations under section 28(4)(a).
(d) section 64(1)(b) and (2);
(e) section 65(1);	Only the function of giving directions other than general directions.
(f) section 65(2) and (3A)(b)(ii)26;
(g) sections 69(1), (2) and (3), 70(1), 71(1), 79(1), 82(1)(b), (2) and (3), 83(1) and 84(1), (1A) and (1B)27;
(h) section 85(1) and (3);
(i) section 85(2); and	Only the function of giving directions other than general directions.
(j) Schedule 9, Part I, paragraphs 1, 3(1), 4, 7, 8 and 9, Part II, paragraphs 13, 15, 16(1) and (2) and 17 and Part III, paragraphs 21, 24 and 26(1) and (2).
The Data Protection Act 1984 (c. 35), section 3(3)(a) and (b)28.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (c. 51), section 23029.
The Cinemas Act 1985 (c. 13), section 6(6) and (7).
The Interception of Communications Act 1985 (c. 56)30–
(a) section 2; and	Only so far as the function is exercisable for the purpose of preventing or detecting serious crime.
(b) sections 4(3) and (4), 5(1)(a) and (2) and 6(1).	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to a warrant issued under section 2 by the Scottish Ministers by virtue of this Order.
The Transport Act 1985 (c. 67)– (a) section 19(7); and
(b) Schedule 4, paragraph 1531.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Airports Act 1986 (c. 32) sections 37(5), 65(2) and (6) and 68(1).
The Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53), section 47(2)(a)32.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Financial Services Act 1986 (c. 60), section 96(2)(a)33.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Banking Act 1987 (c. 22)–
(a) section 28(2)(a)34; and	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
(b) section 30(4).
The Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1), sections 79(4) and 79(8).
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency Act 1988 (c. 8), section 635.
The Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45), sections 1536 and 19 and the Schedule (other than paragraph 3(1)(a)).
The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48), sections 145(2) and 150(1)37.	Functions of being consulted by the Lord Chancellor only.
The Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52), sections 13(2), 13A(1)38, 27(6) and 31(2).
The Official Secrets Act 1989 (c. 6), sections 7(5), 8(9) and 12.
The Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)– (a) section 2(2)(b) and (3)(a);
(b) section 3;	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to functions exercisable by the Scottish Ministers.
(c) sections 32(1) and (9), 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39(1)(a) and 58;
(d) section 60;	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to regulations made by the Scottish Ministers.
(e) section 61;
(f) Schedule 3, Part I;
(g) Schedule 3, Part III, paragraphs 15, 16, 17 and 20, including paragraph 11 of the First Schedule to the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 (c. 42) as applied by those provisions;
(h) Schedule 4, paragraphs 6, 8, 9 and 10(4)(b);
(i) Schedule 5;
(j) Schedule 8; and
(k) Schedule 9, paragraphs 3 and 5.
The Extradition Act 1989 (c. 33)– (a) sections 6(1) to (4) and (6) and (7);
(b) section 7(1)39; and	Only the function of issuing an authority to proceed.
(c) sections 7(4), 8(4), 9(5)40, 11(1), 12, 13(1) and (4), 16(5) and 20(2).
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (c. 37), section 30(9).
The Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42), section 183.
The Child Support Act 1991 (c. 48)–
(a) sections 22(3), 24(9), 25(6) and 45(1) and (6) and Schedule 4, paragraph 741; and	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
(b) Schedule 4, paragraph 2A42.	Functions of paying allowances only.
The Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5), sections 51(1), 52(3) and 189(10) and Schedule 2, paragraph 1(5)43.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Friendly Societies Act 1992 (c. 40)–
(a) section 59(2)(a)44; and	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
(b) section 60(4).
The Finance (No.2) Act 1992 (c. 48), section 75(1)45.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53), sections 9, 10(7) and (8), 13 and 16(2)46.
The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39)–
(a) section 26(1) and (2) as read with section 26A(2)(b), section 26(3), (3A) and (4) as read with section 26A(1)(a)47, section 29(1), (3), (4) and (5) as read with section 29(6)(c) and (d)48, sections 35(3)49 and 43B(1) and section 43C(1) as read with section 43CC(2)(b)50;	The functions shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Secretary of State.
(b) section 25C(1)51 and section 26(1) as read with section 26A(1)(a);	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
(c) sections 26(5), 27(1) and (8) and 43C(2), (4) and (5); and
(d) Schedule 3A, paragraph 2(1) and (2)52 as read with paragraph 2(6)(a).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13)–
(a) section 5; and	Only so far as the function is exercisable– (a) in relation to an application by the Security Service which is for the purposes of the exercise of their function under section 1(4) of the Security Service Act 198953; and (b) in relation to an application by the Secret Intelligence Service or GCHQ so far as– (i) the application is for the purposes of the exercise of their functions by virtue of section 1(2)(c) or 3(2)(c); and (ii) the purpose of the warrant is to authorise interference with wireless telegraphy.
(b) section 6(3) and (4).	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to a warrant issued by the Scottish Ministers under section 5 by virtue of this Order.
The Value Added Tax Act 1994 (c. 23)–
(a) Schedule 12, paragraphs 2, 3(2), (4) and (5) and 954; and	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
(b) Schedule 12, paragraph 7(8).	Function of paying salary and fees only.
The Trade Marks Act 1994 (c. 26), section 77(4)55.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 (c. 33), section 12856.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50), section 33.
The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14), Schedule 5, paragraphs 10 and 1257.
The Police Act 1996 (c. 16), section 60.	Only so far as the function is exercisable in relation to matters which are reserved by virtue of Section F3 (occupational and personal pensions) of Schedule 5 to the 1998 Act.
The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17), section 358.	The functions shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Secretary of State.
The Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18), section 63A(1)(c) and (2)59.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 (c. 5), section 7(3).
The Lieutenancies Act 1997 (c. 23), section 2(4).
The Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1997 (c. 24)–
(a) section 19(5)60; and	Function of approving rules under section 10 only.
(b) Schedule 2, paragraph 4.
The Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14), sections 5(1) and 79(2), Schedule 1, paragraph 1(4) and Schedule 4, paragraph 861.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29), section 6(4)(a) and (b)62.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Competition Act 1998 (c. 41), Schedule 7, paragraphs 2(4) and 4(4)63.	Only the functions of the Secretary of State of being consulted.
The Social Security Contributions (Transfer of Functions, etc.) Act 1999 (c. 2), section 13(1)64.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.

SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION

Column 1	Column 2
Enactment	Restrictions and requirements
The National Health Service (Transfer of Officers and Compensation) (Scotland) Regulations 1948 (S.I.1948/1465)65.
The National Health Service (Superannuation) (England and Scotland) Regulations 1948 (S.I.1948/1483).
The Police Pensions Regulations 1971 (S.I.1971/232)66.
The Special Constables (Pensions) (Scotland) Regulations 1971 (S.I.1971/234)67.
The Police Cadets (Pensions) (Scotland) Regulations 1971 (S.I.1971/246)68.
The Special Constables (Pensions) (Scotland) (Lump Sum Payments to Widows etc.) Regulations 1972 (S.I.1972/1847).
The Special Constables (Pensions) (Scotland) Regulations 1973 (S.I.1973/433)69.
The Police Cadets (Pensions) (Scotland) Regulations 1973 (S.I.1973/434)70.
The Special Constables (Pensions) (Scotland) (Lump Sum Payments to Widows) Regulations 1973 (S.I.1973/1835).
The National Health Service Reorganisation (Retirement of Senior Officers) (Scotland) Regulations 1974 (S.I.1974/182)71.
The National Health Service (Compensation) (Scotland) Regulations 1974 (S.I.1974/1869)72.
The Special Constables (Pensions) (Scotland) (Lump Sum Payments to Widows) Regulations 1974 (S.I.1974/1902).
The Local Government (Compensation) (Scotland) Regulations 1975 (S.I.1975/734)73.
The Fire Services (Compensation) (Scotland) Regulations 1975 (S.I.1975/1800)74.
The Scottish Development Agency (Compensation) Regulations 1976 (S.I.1976/2182)75.
The Grant-Aided Colleges (Compensation) (Scotland) Regulations 1977 (S.I.1977/1777)76.
The National Health Service (Superannuation) (War Service, etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 1977 (S.I.1977/2138)77.
The New Town (Stonehouse) (Revocation of Designation) (Compensation) Regulations 1979 (S.I.1979/98).
The Police Pensions (War Service) Regulations 1979 (S.I.1979/1259)78.
The National Health Service (Compensation for Premature Retirement) (Scotland) Regulations 1981 (S.I.1981/1785)79.
The Merchant Shipping (Section 52 Inquiries) Rules 1982 (S.I.1982/1752), rule 5(1)80.
The National Health Service (Superannuation – Special Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 1984 (S.I.1984/1970)81.
The Merchant Shipping (Formal Investigations) Rules 1985 (S.I.1985/1001), rule 4(1)82.	Functions of appointing assessors only.
The Police Pensions (War Service) (Transferees) Regulations 1985 (S.I.1985/2029)83.
The Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/156)84.
The Police Pensions Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/257)85.
The Building Societies Appeal Tribunal Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/891), regulation 686.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Banking Appeal Tribunal (Scottish Appeals) Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/1336), regulation 687.	Functions of the Secretary of State only.
The Special Constables (Injury Benefit) (Scotland) Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/1698).
The Police Cadets (Injury Benefit) (Scotland) Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/1700).
The Local Government Superannuation (Scotland) Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/1850)88.
The Police Pensions (Purchase of Increased Benefits) Regulations 1987 (S.I.1987/2215).
The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1988 (S.I.1988/1221), Part III89.
The Electricity and Pipe-line Works (Assessment of Environmental Effects) Regulations 1990 (S.I.1990/442)90.
The Electricity (Applications for Consent) Regulations 1990 (S.I.1990/455).
The Overhead Lines (Exemption) Regulations 1990 (S.I.1990/2035).
The Police Pensions (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Regulations 1991 (S.I.1991/1304).
The Firemen’s Pension Scheme Order 1992 (S.I.1992/129)91.
The Teachers' Superannuation (Scotland) Regulations 1992 (S.I.1992/280)92.
The Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) (Procedure) Regulations 1992 (S.I.1992/1215).	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to the imposition of speed limits.
The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994 (S.I.1994/1519).
The Roads (Traffic Calming) (Scotland) Regulations 1994 (S.I.1994/2488).
The National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1995 (S.I.1995/365)93.
The Teachers' Superannuation (Additional Voluntary Contributions) (Scotland) Regulations 1995 (S.I.1995/2814).
The Welfare Food Regulations 1996 (S.I.1996/1434), regulations 12(2), 15(2), 16 and 20.
The Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996 (S.I.1996/1678), in the Schedule, rules 6(2), (3) and (9) and 33(3)94.
The Teachers (Compensation for Premature Retirement and Redundancy) (Scotland) Regulations 1996 (S.I.1996/2317)95.
The Merchant Shipping (Section 63 Inquiries) Rules 1997 (S.I.1997/347), rule 5(1)96.
The Local Government Superannuation (Scotland) Amendment (No. 3) Regulations 1997 (S.I.1997/1435)97.
The Zebra, Pelican and Puffin Pedestrian Crossings Regulations and General Directions 1997 (S.I.1997/2400).
The Local Government (Discretionary Payments and Injury Benefits) (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (S.I.1998/192).
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (S.I.1998/364).
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (S.I.1998/366).
The Road Humps (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (S.I.1998/1448).
The National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Regulations 1998 (S.I.1998/1451).
The National Health Service (Scotland) (Injury Benefits) Regulations 1998 (S.I.1998/1594).

SCHEDULE 2ENACTMENTS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS EXERCISABLE CONCURRENTLY BY THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS AND MINISTERS OF THE CROWN

Article 3

Column 1	Column 2
Enactment	Restrictions and requirements
The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77), section 32A98.
The Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968 (c. 47), sections 37B and 55(4)99.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68), section 2(2) and the European Communities (Designation) Order 1988 (S.I.1988/785).	Only so far as the functions are exercisable in relation to the subject matter of Part III (electricity applications) of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 1988 (S.I.1988/1221)100.
The Control of Pollution Act 1974 (c. 40), sections 36(2B), 42A(1), 42A(2), 42A(4) and 105(3C)101.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45), section 110A(4)102.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29), section 98(1) and (2).
The Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42), Schedule 1, paragraph 15(1), Schedule 8, paragraph 15(1) and Schedule 19, paragraph 12(3)103.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43), sections 21(1), 21(2), 21(4), 65(1), 65(2), 65(4) and 159(4).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5), paragraph 7(1)(b) of Schedule 2104.	Function of paying allowances only.
The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (c. 12), sections 25(1), 25(2) and 39(1).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39)– (a) section 14105;
(b) section 25C(5)(c) and (d) and (6)106;
(c) sections 34, 35(4) and 39(3)107; and
(d) section 43D(3)108.
The Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)– (a) sections 74(1) and (3), 75(1) and (2), 76(6)(a) and 79(1);
(b) section 137; and	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
(c) section 139(1), (2), (3), (5) and (6).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39), section 117(1), (2) and (5).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Environment Act 1995 (c. 25), sections 113(2), 113(3) and 115(5).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Secretary of State.
The Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55), section 125(1)109.

SCHEDULE 3ENACTMENTS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS TO BE EXERCISED SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT OF OR CONSULTATION WITH THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

Article 4

Column 1	Column 2
Enactment	Restrictions and requirements
The Nuclear Installations Act 1965 (c. 57), sections 1(1)(b) and (2), 16(1) and (1A), 18(1B), 21(1A) and (3) and 22(1) and (2), and in section 26(1) the definitions of “excepted matter” and “nuclear matter”110.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67), sections 2(2) and (4) and 4(5)111.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Employment and Training Act 1973 (c. 50), section 2(3A)112.	The power to give, vary or revoke directions shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
The Offshore Petroleum Development (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 8), section 3.	The function shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65), section 53(1), as read with section 53(1A)113.	The function shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
The Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74), section 43(1), as read with section 43(1A)114.	The function shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
The National Heritage Act 1980 (c. 17), section 9(1) to (5), as read with section 9(8) and (9)(d)115.	The function shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (c. 27)– (a) section 17(2);	The functions other than those exercisable by the Scottish Ministers by virtue of article 2 of this Order shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
(b) sections 25(1) and 64(1)(a);	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
(c) section 65(1);	The function of giving general directions with respect to traffic signs shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
(d) section 81(2);	The function shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
(e) section 85(2)(a); and	The function of giving general directions with respect to traffic signs to indicate speed limits shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
(f) sections 86(2) and 88(1) and (4).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 (c. 48), sections 5, 6, 7 and 10(1) and Schedule 3116.	(a) The functions of the licensing authority described in paragraph (b)(i) of the definition of “licensing authority” in section 24(1) shall, so far as they are exercisable in relation to the deposit of a marine structure, be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers; and (b) the functions of the licensing authority described in paragraph(b)(ii)117 of the definition of “licensing authority” in section 24(1) shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52), section 36(5).	The function shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29), sections 5(1) and 6(1) and (2).	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 35), section 14A118.	The power to give a direction shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
The Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)– (a) section 1(2)(b), as read with paragraph 2(3) of Schedule 1; and	The function of appointing a member of the Independent Television Commission suited to make the interests of Scotland his special care shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
(b) section 83(2)(b), as read with paragraph 2(1A) of Schedule 8119.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39)– (a) section 26(1) and (2) as read with section 26A(2)(a), section 26(3A) as read with section 26A(1)(b)120, section 28, section 43C(1) as read with section 43CC(2)(a)121, and Schedule 3A, paragraph 2(1) and (2) as read with paragraph 2(6)(b)122;	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
(b) section 29(1), (3), (4) and (5) as read with section 29(6)(a) and (b)123; and	The functions shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
(c) Schedule 6A, paragraph 1(1) and (2)124.	The function shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers as regards appointment of a member of the New Opportunities Fund suited to make the interests of Scotland his special care.
The Merchant Shipping Act 1995 (c. 21), section 10(2)(f)125.	The function, so far as exercisable in relation to fishing vessels, shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50), paragraph 3(3), as read with paragraph 3(3A) of Schedule 5126.	The function shall be exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.
The Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14), sections 90(1) and (3) and 91(1) and (3)127.	The functions shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55), section 106(2)(c), as read with paragraph 3(1A) of Schedule 3128.	The function shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.
The Petroleum Act 1998 (c. 17), sections 32(1), 33(1), 34(7), 35(1), 37(1) and 39(1).	The functions, so far as exercisable in relation to the abandonment of offshore installations in relevant waters in Scotland or in relevant waters which are adjacent to Scotland (within the meaning of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985), shall be exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers.

SCHEDULE 4NON-STATUTORY FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

Article 5

Functions in relation to the radio spectrum

1. (1)

Functions in relation to the assignment of radio frequencies within the radio spectrum in relation to activities (other than the excepted activities described in sub-paragraph (2) below) undertaken–

(a)

by or on behalf of the Crown and which, as such, would not require to be licensed or authorised under any provision of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949129;

(b)

by a police force maintained under the Police (Scotland) Act 1967130;

(c)

by a fire brigade maintained by a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994131, or a joint board for fire services constituted by virtue of the Fire Services Act 1947132 or the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973133; or

(d)

by a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 in connection with civil defence functions.

(2)

The excepted activities referred to in sub-paragraph (1) are activities in connection with any matter which is a reserved matter by virtue of paragraph 9 of Part I of Schedule 5 to the 1998 Act.

Functions in relation to tribunals etc.

2.

Functions relating to–

(a)

the provision of premises for the purposes of carrying out the functions of–

(i)

Child Support Commissioners (appointed under section 22 of the Child Support Act 1991134);

(ii)

Social Security Commissioners (appointed under section 52 of the Social Security Administration Act 1992135 or paragraph 1 of Schedule 4 to the Social Security Act 1998136);

(iii)

a VAT and duties tribunal (established under paragraph 1 of Schedule 12 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994137);

(iv)

a Pensions Appeal Tribunal (constituted under the Schedule to the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943138);

(b)

the provision of staff to assist any person or tribunal specified in sub-paragraph (a) (other than a VAT and duties tribunal) to carry out their functions; and

(c)

the funding of payments made by a Pensions Appeal Tribunal under rules 26 to 28 of the Pensions Appeal Tribunals (Scotland) Rules 1981139.

Functions in relation to welfare foods

3. (1)

Any function of–

(a)

reimbursing an NHS Trust or a Health Board for tokens exchanged for dried milk and for dried milk sold to family credit beneficiaries at a reduced price in connection with the Welfare Foods Regulations 1996 (referred to in this paragraph as “the 1996 Regulations”)140; or

(b)

paying suppliers' invoices for the supply of vitamins to such a Trust or Health Board in connection with the 1996 Regulations.

(2)

In sub-paragraph (1), “NHS Trust”, “Health Board”, “dried milk”, “family credit”, “beneficiaries”, “suppliers” and “vitamins” have the same meaning as they have for the purposes of the 1996 Regulations.

SCHEDULE 5MODIFICATIONS OF ENACTMENTS

Article 6(1)

Post Office Act 1953 (c. 36)

1. (1)

The Post Office Act 1953 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 58 (opening or delaying of postal packets by officers of the Post Office), in subsection (1), after “Secretary of State” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”.

Police (Scotland) Act 1967 (c. 77)

2. (1)

The Police (Scotland) Act 1967 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 32A (grants for expenditure on safeguarding national security)141, for subsection (3), there is substituted the following–

“(3)
Subject to subsection (4), the Secretary of State shall exercise his powers under this section only with the approval of the Treasury.
(4)
Where the powers under this section are exercised by the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), subsection (3) shall not apply.”.

Firearms Act 1968 (c. 27)

3. (1)

The Firearms Act 1968 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 5 (weapons subject to general prohibition)–

(a)

in subsection (1)142, after “Defence Council” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(b)

in subsection (1A)143, after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(c)

in subsection (3)144, after “Defence Council”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(d)

in subsection (4)145 after “Defence Council”, there is inserted “or, where the authority is given by them (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers”.

(3)

In section 5A (exemption from requirement of authority under section 5)146–

(a)

in subsections (1), (2), (3), (4)147, (5) and (7)148, after “Secretary of State” in each place where they occur, insert “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(b)

in subsection (6)–

(i)

after “Secretary of State” in the first place where it occurs there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(ii)

after “Secretary of State” in the second place where it occurs there is inserted “or, in the case of an authority which they may give (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers”.

Police Pensions Act 1976 (c. 35)

4.

In section 7 of the Police Pensions Act 1976, at the end there is inserted–

“(4)
Where regulations are made under section 1 above by the Scottish Ministers by reason of a transfer of functions under the Scotland Act 1998, this section shall have effect with the following modifications:–
(a)
in each of subsections (1) and (2), for “into the Consolidated Fund or out of money provided by Parliament” substitute “into or out of the Scottish Consolidated Fund”;
(b)
in subsection (3), for “money provided by Parliament” substitute “the Scottish Consolidated Fund”.”.

Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)

5. (1)

The Telecommunications Act 1984 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 45 (interception and disclosure of messages etc.), in subsection (2)(b), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”.

Interception of Communications Act 1985 (c. 56)

6. (1)

The Interception of Communications Act 1985 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 1 (prohibition on interception)–

(a)

in subsection (2)(a), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”; and

(b)

in subsection (3)(b), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (or by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

(3)

In section 4 (issue and duration of warrants)–

(a)

in subsection (1)–

(i)

in paragraph (a), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, in the case of a warrant issued by the Scottish Ministers by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998) a member of the Scottish Executive”; and

(ii)

after paragraph (b), there is inserted the following:–

“or
(c)
in an urgent case where (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998) the Scottish Ministers have expressly authorised its issue and a statement of that fact is endorsed thereon, under the hand of a member of the staff of the Scottish Administration who is in the Senior Civil Service and is designated by the Scottish Ministers as a person under whose hand a warrant may be issued in such a case.”;

(b)

in subsection (5), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, in a case of a warrant issued by them by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998, the Scottish Ministers”.

(4)

In section 5 (modification of warrants etc.)–

(a)

after subsection (4) there is inserted the following subsection:–

“(4A)
A warrant issued by the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998) shall not be modified under subsection (1)(a) above except by an instrument under the hand of a member of the Scottish Executive or, in an urgent case–
(a)
under the hand of a person holding office under the Crown who is expressly authorised by the warrant to modify it on behalf of the Scottish Ministers; or
(b)
where the Scottish Ministers have expressly authorised the modification and a statement of that fact is endorsed on the instrument, under the hand of a member of the staff of the Scottish Administration who is in the Senior Civil Service and is designated by the Scottish Ministers as a person under whose hand a warrant may be issued in such a case.”; and

(b)

in subsection (5), after “subsection (4)(a) or (b)”, there is inserted “or (4A)(a) or (b)”.

(5)

In section 7 (the Tribunal)–

(a)

in subsection (4)(b), after “Minister”, there is inserted “and, where the relevant warrant had been issued by the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), to the First Minister”; and

(b)

in subsection (5)(c), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, where the relevant warrant had been issued by them (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers”.

(6)

In section 8 (the Commissioner)–

(a)

in subsection (5), after “Prime Minister”, there is inserted “and, where the report relates to any warrant issued or any arrangements made by the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), to the First Minister”;

(b)

after subsection (7), there is inserted the following subsection:–

“(7A)
The Prime Minister shall also send a copy of every annual report together with a copy of the statement referred to in subsection (7) which he says in terms of that subsection to the First Minister who shall forthwith lay that copy report and statement before the Scottish Parliament.”; and

(c)

in subsection (8), after “Commissioner”, there is inserted “and, if it appears relevant to do so, with the First Minister”.

Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (c. 45)

7. (1)

The Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 15 (approved rifle clubs and muzzle-loading pistol clubs)149–

(a)

in subsection (1), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(b)

in subsection (5)–

(i)

in paragraph (a), after “thinks”, there is inserted “or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers think”;

(ii)

in paragraph (b), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers”.

(3)

In the Schedule (firearms and ammunition in museums)150–

(a)

in paragraph 1(2)(b), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(b)

in paragraph 1(3)–

(i)

after “Secretary of State” in the first place where it occurs, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(ii)

after “he”, there is inserted “or they”;

(c)

in paragraph 1(4), after “necessary”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998) think necessary”;

(d)

in paragraph 2(2), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, in the case of a notice given by them (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers”;

(e)

in paragraph 2(4)–

(i)

after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, in the case of a revocation made by them (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers”;

(ii)

after “him”, there is inserted “or them”;

(f)

in paragraph 5–

(i)

in sub-paragraph (2), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(ii)

in sub-paragraph (3), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, as the case may be, the Scottish Ministers”.

Electricity Act 1989 (c. 29)

8. (1)

Section 62 of the Electricity Act 1989 is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (1), at the end there is added “or a matter relating to a function which is exercisable by the Scottish Ministers”.

(3)

After subsection (1), there is inserted:–

“(1A)
The Scottish Ministers may cause an inquiry to be held in any case where they consider it advisable to do so in connection with any matter relating to the exercise by them of a function under this Part.”.

(4)

In subsection 3(a), for “held” there is substituted “caused to be held by the Secretary of State”.

(5)

After subsection (4) there is added:–

“(5)
Where–
(a)
an inquiry is to be caused to be held by the Scottish Ministers under this Part in connection with any matter; and
(b)
in the case of some other matter required or authorised (whether by this Part or by any other enactment) to be the subject of an inquiry which is to be caused to be held by the Scottish Ministers, it appears to the Scottish Ministers that the matters are so far cognate that they should be considered together,
the Scottish Ministers may direct that the two inquiries be held concurrently or combined as one inquiry.”.

Extradition Act 1989 (c. 33)

9. (1)

The Extradition Act 1989 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 6–

(a)

after “Secretary of State” in each place where it occurs insert “or the Scottish Ministers”;

(b)

in subsection (6) after “him” insert “or them”; and

(c)

for subsection (9)(a) substitute–

“(a)
the Secretary of State, or, except in section 25(1), in the case of a function that is exercisable in or as regards Scotland, the Scottish Ministers”.

(3)

In section 7–

(a)

in subsection (1) after “Secretary of State” in the first place where it occurs insert “or the Scottish Ministers”???;

(b)

in subsections (4) and (5) after “Secretary of State” insert “or the Scottish Ministers”;

(c)

in subsection (4) after “him” insert “or them”.

(4)

In section 8(4)–

(a)

after “Secretary of State” in both places where it occurs there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”;

(b)

after “him” where it first occurs there is inserted “or them”;

(c)

after “he decides” there is inserted “or, they decide”.

(5)

In section 9(5) after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”.

(6)

In section 9(8)–

(a)

in subsection (i) after “Secretary of State's” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers'”;

(b)

in subsection (ii) after “decides” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers decide”.

(7)

In section 10(6) after “Secretary of State has” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers have”.

(8)

In section 11(1) after “Secretary of State” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”.

(9)

In section 12–

(a)

in subsection (1)–

(i)

after “Secretary of State” where it first occurs there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”;

(ii)

after “decides” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers decide”; and

(b)

in subsections (2) and (5) after “Secretary of State” in each place where it occurs there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”.

(10)

In subsections (1) and (4) of section 13 after “Secretary of State” in each place where it occurs there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers”.

(11)

In section 13(6) after “Secretary of State's” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers'”.

(12)

In section 13(9) after “Secretary of State has” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers have”.

(13)

In section 20(2) after “he thinks fit” there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers may if they think fit”.

(14)

After section 28(1) insert–

“(1A)
Any warrant or order to be issued or made by the Scottish Ministers under this Act shall be given under the hand of a member of the Scottish Executive.”.

Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)

10. (1)

The Broadcasting Act 1990 is amended as follows.

(2)

In paragraph 15 of Schedule 1 (Independent Television Commission: supplementary provisions) at the end add–

“(4)
Where a report is transmitted by the Commission under sub-paragraph (1) to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.”.

(3)

In paragraph 15 of Schedule 8 (Radio Authority: supplementary provisions) at the end add–

“(3)
Where a report is transmitted by the Authority under sub-paragraph (1) to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.”.

(4)

In paragraph 12 of Schedule 19 (Gaelic Television Committee: supplementary provisions) at the end add–

“(4)
Where an annual report is sent by the Commission under sub-paragraph (3) to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.”.

Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)

11.

In the Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992, the words “and the Lord Advocate” wherever they appear in sections 10, 13 and 16(2)151 are omitted.

National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39)

12. (1)

The National Lottery etc. Act 1993 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 14 (annual reports of the National Lottery Commission) at the end add–

“(4)
Where a report is made by the National Lottery Commission under sub-section (1) to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.”.

(3)

In section 34 (annual reports of distributing bodies) at the end add–

“(6)
Where a report is made under subsection (1) to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.”.

Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)

13. (1)

The Railways Act 1993 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 74 (annual and other reports of the Regulator), after subsection (3) insert–

“(3A)
Where a report is made by the Regulator under subsection (1) above to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament and shall arrange for copies to be published in such manner as they consider appropriate.”.

(3)

In section 75 (annual reports of the Franchising Director), after subsection (2) insert–

“(2A)
Where a report is made by the Franchising Director under subsection (1) above to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament and shall arrange for copies to be published in such manner as they consider appropriate.”.

Intelligence Services Act 1994 (c. 13)

14. (1)

The Intelligence Services Act 1994 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 6 (warrants: procedure and duration, etc.)–

(a)

in subsection (1)–

(i)

in paragraph (a), after the words “Secretary of State”, there are inserted the words “or, in the case of a warrant by the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), a member of the Scottish Executive”???; and

(ii)

at the end of paragraph (b) there is inserted–

“; or
(c)
in an urgent case where, the Scottish Ministers have (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998) expressly authorised its issue and a statement of that fact is endorsed thereon, under the hand of a member of the staff of the Scottish Administration who is in the Senior Civil Service and is designated by the Scottish Ministers as a person under whose hand a warrant may be issued in such a case.”;

(b)

in subsection (2), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, in the case of a warrant issued by the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), a member of the Scottish Executive”.

(3)

In section 8 (the Commissioner)–

(a)

in subsection (3), after “sections 5 to 7 above”, there is inserted “and the exercise by the Scottish Ministers of their powers under sections 5 and 6 above (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(b)

in subsection (4)–

(i)

the word “and” at the end of paragraph (b) is repealed; and

(ii)

after paragraph (c), there is inserted–

“and
(d)
every member of the staff of the Scottish Administration,”;

(c)

in subsection (5), for the words from “to him” to the end, there is substituted–“–

(a)
to the Prime Minister on any matter relating to his discharge of those functions; and
(b)
to the First Minister on any matter relating to his discharge of those functions so far as concerned with the exercise by the Scottish Ministers of their powers under sections 5 and 6 above (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998),”.

(d)

after subsection (6), there is inserted–

“(6A)
The Prime Minister shall send a copy of every annual report together with a copy of the statement referred to in subsection (6) above which he lays in terms of that subsection to the First Minister who shall forthwith lay that copy report and statement before the Scottish Parliament.”.

(4)

In Schedule 1 (investigation of complaints)–

(a)

in paragraph 5(2), after “Secretary of State was”, there is inserted “or, in the case of a warrant issued by them (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers were”;

(b)

in paragraph 6(1)(b), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, in the case of a warrant issued by them (by virtue of provision under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers”;

(c)

paragraph 7(2), at the end, there is inserted –

“or, in any case which relates to a warrant which was issued by them (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), to the Scottish Ministers”;

(d)

in paragraph 8(1)(b), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or, if the determination relates to activities in respect of which a warrant was issued under section 5 of this Act by them (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers”.

Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39)

15. (1)

Section 117 (directions in the interests of national security) of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 is amended as follows.

(2)

In subsection (4), after “given” there is inserted “by him”.

(3)

After subsection (4) there is inserted–

“(4A)
The Scottish Ministers shall lay before the Scottish Parliament a copy of–
(a)
any direction given by them under this section (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998); and
(b)
any direction given by the Secretary of State under this section,
unless the Secretary of State is of the opinion that disclosure of the direction is against the interests of national security.”.

Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14)

16.

In the Reserve Forces Act 1996, the words “and the Lord Advocate” wherever they appear in sections 90 and 91152 are omitted.

Broadcasting Act 1996 (c. 55)

17. (1)

The Broadcasting Act 1996 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 125 (annual reports of the Broadcasting Standards Commission), after subsection (1) insert–

“(1A)
Where a report is transmitted by the BSC under subsection (1) to the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998), the Scottish Ministers shall lay a copy of the report before the Scottish Parliament.”.

Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 (c. 5)

18. (1)

The Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 2 (slaughtering instruments), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

(3)

In section 3 (firearms used for humane killing of animals), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

(4)

In section 4 (shot pistols used for shooting vermin), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

(5)

In section 5 (races at athletic meetings), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

(6)

In section 6 (trophies of war), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

(7)

In section 7 (firearms of historic interest)–

(a)

in subsection (1), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”;

(b)

in subsection (3), after “Secretary of State” where they occur in both places, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

(8)

In section 8 (weapons and ammunition used for treating animals), after “Secretary of State”, there is inserted “or the Scottish Ministers (by virtue of provision made under section 63 of the Scotland Act 1998)”.

SCHEDULE 1ENACTMENTS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

PUBLIC GENERAL ACTS

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(a)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(a)

(b)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

(h)

(i)

(j)

(k)

(b)

(c)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

(a)

(b)

SUBORDINATE LEGISLATION

SCHEDULE 2ENACTMENTS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS EXERCISABLE CONCURRENTLY BY THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS AND MINISTERS OF THE CROWN

(b)

(c)

(d)

(b)

(c)

SCHEDULE 3ENACTMENTS CONFERRING FUNCTIONS TO BE EXERCISED SUBJECT TO AGREEMENT OF OR CONSULTATION WITH THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(a)

(b)

(b)

(b)

(c)

SCHEDULE 4NON-STATUTORY FUNCTIONS TRANSFERRED TO THE SCOTTISH MINISTERS

Functions in relation to the radio spectrum

1.

(1)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(2)