Written Question · S1W-25346 · Session 1
Further to the answer to question S1W-24643 by Mr Jim Wallace on 23 April 2002, whether it will detail each of the 17 times it has used sec…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S1W-24643 by Mr Jim Wallace on 23 April 2002, whether it will detail each of the 17 times it has used section 57(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 to implement EU Community obligations.
The answer
The answer to S1W-24643 should in fact have read 15 times. The actual and planned uses of section 57(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 are contained in the following lists:Section 57(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 has already been used in the following cases;The Sea Fishing (North-East Atlantic Control Measures) Order 2000 (SI 2000/1843) which implemented Council Regulation 2791/1999.
The Feeding Stuffs (Enforcement) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/2325) which implemented Council Directive 95/53/EC, Commission Directive 98/68/EC and, in part, Council Directive 1999/20/EC.
The Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/498). These regulations implemented the European Union ban on exports immediately following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (initially Commission Decision 2001/145/EC).
The Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/627). These regulations simply extended by one day the above regulations without further amendment.
The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Export of Vehicles) (Disinfection of Tyres) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/887). These regulations implemented another part of the European Union export ban.
The Biocidal Products Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/880). These regulations implemented Directive 1998/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the council concerning the placing of Biocidal Products on the market.
The Environmental Protection (Controls on Injurious Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/3141). These regulations implemented, in part, Commission Directive 1999/51/EC adapting to technical progress for the fifth time Annex 1 to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions of the member states relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (tin, PCP and cadmium.)
Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/528). These regulations implemented Regulation 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer.
The Hemp (Third Country Imports) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/787) which implemented Regulation 245/2001.
It is planned to use section 57(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 to implement the following obligations:Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the member states relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (Dangerous Preparations Directive).
Commission Directive 2001/58/EC amending for the second time Directive 91/155/EEC defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations in implementation of Article 14 of European Parliament and Council Directive 1999/45/EC and relating to dangerous substances in implementation of Article 27 of Council Directive 67/548/EEC (safety data sheets).
Commission Directive 2001/59/EC adapting to technical progress for the 28th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
Commission Directive 2001/60/EC adapting to technical progress Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the member states relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
Commission Directive 2001/91/EC adapting to technical progress for the eighth time Annex 1 to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions of the member states relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of cert
The Feeding Stuffs (Enforcement) Regulations 1999 (SI 1999/2325) which implemented Council Directive 95/53/EC, Commission Directive 98/68/EC and, in part, Council Directive 1999/20/EC.
The Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/498). These regulations implemented the European Union ban on exports immediately following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (initially Commission Decision 2001/145/EC).
The Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/627). These regulations simply extended by one day the above regulations without further amendment.
The Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Export of Vehicles) (Disinfection of Tyres) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/887). These regulations implemented another part of the European Union export ban.
The Biocidal Products Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/880). These regulations implemented Directive 1998/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the council concerning the placing of Biocidal Products on the market.
The Environmental Protection (Controls on Injurious Substances) (Amendment) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001/3141). These regulations implemented, in part, Commission Directive 1999/51/EC adapting to technical progress for the fifth time Annex 1 to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions of the member states relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations (tin, PCP and cadmium.)
Ozone Depleting Substances Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/528). These regulations implemented Regulation 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer.
The Hemp (Third Country Imports) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/787) which implemented Regulation 245/2001.
It is planned to use section 57(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 to implement the following obligations:Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the member states relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations (Dangerous Preparations Directive).
Commission Directive 2001/58/EC amending for the second time Directive 91/155/EEC defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations in implementation of Article 14 of European Parliament and Council Directive 1999/45/EC and relating to dangerous substances in implementation of Article 27 of Council Directive 67/548/EEC (safety data sheets).
Commission Directive 2001/59/EC adapting to technical progress for the 28th time Council Directive 67/548/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances.
Commission Directive 2001/60/EC adapting to technical progress Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the council concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the member states relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.
Commission Directive 2001/91/EC adapting to technical progress for the eighth time Annex 1 to Council Directive 76/769/EEC on the approximation of the laws, regulations, and administrative provisions of the member states relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of cert
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-25346 by reference.