The Scotland Act 1998 (Agency Arrangements) (Specification) Order 2024

The Order paves the way for the Scottish Ministers and a Minister of the Crown to enter into agency arrangements, under which a Minister of the Crown can exercise certain social security functions relating to winter heating assistance on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Any such arrangements would require to be agreed between a Minister of the Crown and the Scottish Ministers.

Lifecycle

Department

Made

02 Oct 2024

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In force

21 Nov 2024

Enabling power

His Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Him by sections 93(3) and 113(3) of the Scotland Act 1998, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows:

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Explanatory Memorandum

UK Explanatory Memorandum

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Instrument PDF

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