When it first set out its policy intention to repeal section 2A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1986; in what forum or publication d…

Answered Asked by Fergus Ewing SNP Lodged 3 Apr 2000

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive when it first set out its policy intention to repeal section 2A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1986; in what forum or publication did it set its policy intention out, and whether there are any implications in constitutional law of how, when and where it set out its policy.

The answer

Answered by Frank McAveety on 28 Apr 2000 · 25 days after it was lodged, 11 days after it was due

Jackie Baillie, Deputy Minister for Communities, set out the policy position on repeal of section 2A to the Equal Opportunities Committee on 28 September 1999 and the Executive subsequently set out its case for the repeal in the consultation paper Standards in Public Life: Consultation on the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Bill.We are not aware that the manner in which the Executive announced its policy has any implications in constitutional law.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-05899 by reference.