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Part IIU.K. Specific reservations

PreliminaryU.K.

1U.K.The matters to which any of the Sections in this Part apply are reserved matters for the purposes of this Act.

2U.K.A Section applies to any matter described or referred to in it when read with any illustrations, exceptions or interpretation provisions in that Section.

3U.K.Any illustrations, exceptions or interpretation provisions in a Section relate only to that Section (so that an entry under the heading “exceptions” does not affect any other Section).

ReservationsU.K.

Head A – Financial and Economic MattersU.K.

A1. Fiscal, economic and monetary policyU.K.

Section A1.

Fiscal, economic and monetary policy, including the issue and circulation of money, taxes and excise duties, government borrowing and lending, control over United Kingdom public expenditure, the exchange rate and the Bank of England.

[F1Exceptions

Devolved taxes, including their collection and management.]

Local taxes to fund local authority expenditure (for example, council tax and non-domestic rates).

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II substituted (1.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11) , ss. 23(5) , 44(2)(b)

A2. The currencyU.K.

Section A2.

Coinage, legal tender and bank notes.

A3. Financial servicesU.K.

Section A3.

Financial services, including investment business, banking and deposit-taking, collective investment schemes and insurance.

Exception

The subject-matter of section 1 of the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (bank holidays).

A4. Financial marketsU.K.

Section A4.

Financial markets, including listing and public offers of securities and investments, transfer of securities and insider dealing.

A5. Money launderingU.K.

Section A5.

The subject-matter of the Money Laundering Regulations 1993, but in relation to any type of business.

Head B – Home AffairsU.K.

B1. Misuse of drugsU.K.

Section B1.

The subject-matter of—

(a)

the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971,

(b)

sections 12 to 14 of the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (substances useful for manufacture of controlled drugs), and

(c)

Part V of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (drug trafficking) and, so far as relating to drug trafficking, the Proceeds of Crime (Scotland) Act 1995.

B2. Data protectionU.K.

Section B2.

The subject-matter of—

(a)

the Data Protection Act 1998, and

(b)

Council Directive 95/46/EC (protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data).

Interpretation

If any provision of the Data Protection Act 1998 is not in force on the principal appointed day, it is to be treated for the purposes of this reservation as if it were.

B3. ElectionsU.K.

[F2(A) Elections for membership of the House of Commons and the European Parliament]

Section B3.

  • Elections for membership of the House of Commons [F3and the European Parliament] , including the subject-matter of—

    (a)

    [F4the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002.]

    (b)

    the Representation of the People Act 1983 and the Representation of the People Act 1985, and

    (c)

    the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986,

    so far as those enactments apply, or may be applied, in respect of such membership.

  • F5...

[F6(B) Elections for membership of the Parliament and local government elections in Scotland

The subject-matter of sections 2(2A) and 12A of this Act.

The subject-matter of section 43(1AA) of the Representation of the People Act 1983.

The combination of—

(a)

polls at elections or referendums that are outside the legislative competence of the Parliament with polls at—

(i)

elections for membership of the Parliament, or

(ii)

local government elections in Scotland, and

(b)

polls at ordinary general elections for membership of the Parliament with polls at ordinary local government elections in Scotland.

Any digital service provided by a Minister of the Crown for the registration of electors.

The subject matter of—

(a)

Parts 5 and 6 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (expenditure in connection with elections) where a limit applies to expenditure in relation to a period determined by reference both to the date of the poll for an election within the legislative competence of the Parliament and to the date of the poll at an election for membership of the House of Commons or the European Parliament, and

(b)

sections 145 to 148 and 150 to 154 of that Act (enforcement) as they apply for the purposes of Part 5 or 6, so far as the subject-matter of that Part is reserved by paragraph (a).

The subject-matter of the following sections of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 in relation to elections for membership of the Parliament—

(a)

section 1, except in relation to—

(i)

financing the Electoral Commission,

(ii)

preparation, laying and publication by the Commission of reports about the performance of its functions, and

(iii)

provision by the Commission of copies of regulations made by it or notice of the alteration or revocation of such regulations,

(b)

sections 2 to 4, 6(1)(e) and (f) (and (g) to the extent that it relates to the law mentioned in those paragraphs),

(c)

sections 12, 21 to 33, 35 to 37, 39 to 57, 58 to 67, 69, 71, 71F, 71G, 71H to 71Y and 140A,

(d)

section 149 (except in relation to the register kept under section 89),

(e)

sections 157 and 159 to 163, and

(f)

sections 145 to 148 and 150 to 154 as they apply for the purposes of a provision mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e), so far as the subject matter of that provision is reserved by those paragraphs.]

  • [F7Exceptions

  • [F8Exception 1]

  • The reduction of the minimum voting age to 16 at elections to the Parliament and local government elections.

  • [F9Exception 2]

  • The registration of electors, in order to give effect to provision reducing the minimum voting age at those elections to 16, including—

    (a)

    disregarding alterations in a register of electors,

    (b)

    the content of a register and the effect of registration, and

    (c)

    supplying or otherwise dealing with a register,

    but not including the use of the digital service for applications for registration or for verifying information contained in applications for registration.

  • [F10Exception 3

  • The day of the poll at the first ordinary general election for membership of the Parliament after 2016.

  • That day must not be the same as the day of the poll at—

    (a)

    a parliamentary general election, other than an early parliamentary general election,

    (b)

    a European parliamentary general election, or

    (c)

    an ordinary local election.

  • If under section 3(3) the ordinary general election that would have been the first after 2016 is not held, this exception does not apply to any later election.]

  • [F11Interpretation

  • Paragraph 5(1) of Part 3 of this Schedule does not apply to the subject-matter of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002; and the reference to the subject-matter of that Act is to be construed as a reference to it as at the date that Act received Royal Assent.]

  • F12...

  • F12...

  • [F13Paragraph 5(1) of Part 3 of this Schedule does not apply to the subject-matter of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000; and references to the subject-matter of that Act are to be read as at the day on which the Scotland Act 2016 received Royal Assent.]

Textual Amendments

F2Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(2), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

F3Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 substituted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(3), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

F4 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B3: para. (a) substituted (24.10.2002) by European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (c. 24) , s. 15 {Sch. 3 para. 7(3)}

F5Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 omitted (18.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(4), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

F6Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(4), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

F11 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B3: words added (17.12.2004) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3329) , arts. 1(1) , 2

F12Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 omitted (18.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(5), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

F13Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B3 inserted (18.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 3(5), 72(4)(a); S.I. 2017/608, reg. 2(1)(a)

B4. FirearmsU.K.

Section B4.

The subject-matter of the Firearms Acts 1968 to 1997.

[F14Exception

The regulation of air weapons within the meaning given by section 1(3)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968 (which is subject to the following which remain powers of the Secretary of State—

(a)

the power to make rules under section 53 of that Act for the purposes of that provision (specially dangerous weapons requiring firearms certificate), and

(b)

the power to make an order under section 1(4) of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (specially dangerous weapons to be prohibited)).]

Textual Amendments

F14 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II inserted (3.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11) , ss. 10 , 44(5) ; S.I. 2012/1710 , art. 2(e)

B5. EntertainmentU.K.

Section B5.

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    the Video Recordings Act 1984, and

    (b)

    sections 1 to 3 and 5 to 16 of the Cinemas Act 1985 (control of exhibitions).

  • The classification of films for public exhibition by reference to their suitability for viewing by persons generally or above a particular age, with or without any advice as to the desirability of parental guidance.

B6. Immigration and nationalityU.K.

Section B6.

Nationality; immigration, including asylum and the status and capacity of persons in the United Kingdom who are not British citizens; free movement of persons within the European Economic Area; issue of travel documents.

B7.Scientific procedures on live animalsU.K.

Section B7.

The subject-matter of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

B8. National security, interception of communications, official secrets and terrorismU.K.

Section B8.

  • National security.

  • The interception of communications; but not

    (a)

    [F15the interception of any communication made to or by a person detained at a place of detention, if the communication-

    (i)

    is a written communication and is intercepted there, or

    (ii)

    is intercepted in the course of its transmission by means of a private telecommunication system running there,

    (b)

    the subject matter of Part III of the Police Act 1997 (authorisation to interfere with property etc.) or surveillance not involving interference with property.

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    the Official Secrets Acts 1911 and 1920, and

    (b)

    the Official Secrets Act 1989, except so far as relating to any information, document or other article protected against disclosure by section 4(2) (crime) and not by any other provision of sections 1 to 4.

  • Special powers, and other special provisions, for dealing with terrorism.

[F16 Interpretation

  • “Place of detention” means a prison, young offenders institution, remand centre or legalised police cell (as those expressions are defined for the purposes of the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 or a hospital (within the meaning of the [F17 given in section 329(1) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003]; and “person detained”, in relation to a hospital, means a person detained there[F18 under–

    (a)

    section 24, 25 or 70 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984;

    (b)

    Part 6 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995;

    (c)

    the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003; or

    (d)

    regulations under–

    (i)

    subsection (3) of section 116B of the Army Act 1955;

    (ii)

    subsection (3) of section 116B of the Air Force Act 1955; or

    (iii)

    section 63B of the Naval Discipline Act 1957.]

  • [F19Private telecommunication system ” has the meaning given in [F20section 261(14) of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016] . ]

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749 , arts. 1 , 4(1) ; S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 3

F17 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words in definition of "Place of detention" substituted (23.3.2005) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) (No. 2) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/866) , art. 2(2)

F18 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words in definition of "person detained" substituted (23.3.2005) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) (No. 2) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/866) , art. 2(3)

F19 Sch. 5 Pt.II Section B8: definition of "Private telecommunication system" substituted (23.3.2005) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) (No. 2) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/866) , art. 2(4)

F20Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. B8 substituted (27.6.2018) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 10 para. 41 (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2018/652, reg. 12(g)(iii)

B9. Betting, gaming and lotteriesU.K.

Section B9.

Betting, gaming and lotteries.

[F21Exception

In the case of a betting premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005, other than one in respect of a track, the number of gaming machines authorised for which the maximum charge for use is more than £10 (or whether such machines are authorised).]

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749 , arts. 1 , 4(1) ; S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 3

F21 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B9 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 52(1) , 72(7) (with s. 52(6) )

B10. Emergency powersU.K.

Section B10.

Emergency powers.

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749 , arts. 1 , 4(1) ; S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 3

B11. ExtraditionU.K.

Section B11.

Extradition.

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749 , arts. 1 , 4(1) ; S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 3

B12. LieutenanciesU.K.

Section B12.

The subject-matter of the Lieutenancies Act 1997.

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749 , arts. 1 , 4(1) ; S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 3

[F22B13. Access to informationU.K.

Public access to information held by public bodies or holders of public offices (including government departments and persons acting on behalf of the Crown).

Exception

Information held by–

(a)

the Parliament,

(b)

any part of the Scottish Administration,

(c)

the Parliamentary corporation,

(d)

any Scottish public authority with mixed functions or no reserved functions,

unless supplied by a Minister of the Crown or government department and held in confidence.]]]]

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B8: words inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749 , arts. 1 , 4(1) ; S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 3

F22 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section B13 inserted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749 , arts. 1 , 5 ; S.I. 1998/3178 , art. 3

Head C – Trade and IndustryU.K.

C1. Business associationsU.K.

Section C1.

The creation, operation, regulation and dissolution of types of business association.

Exceptions

The creation, operation, regulation and dissolution of—

(a)

particular public bodies, or public bodies of a particular type, established by or under any enactment, and

(b)

charities.

Interpretation

Business association” means any person (other than an individual) established for the purpose of carrying on any kind of business, whether or not for profit; and “business” includes the provision of benefits to the members of an association.

C2. InsolvencyU.K.

Section C2.

  • In relation to business associations—

    (a)

    the modes of, the grounds for and the general legal effect of winding up, and the persons who may initiate winding up,

    (b)

    liability to contribute to assets on winding up,

    (c)

    powers of courts in relation to proceedings for winding up, other than the power to sist proceedings,

    (d)

    arrangements with creditors, and

    (e)

    procedures giving protection from creditors.

  • Preferred or preferential debts for the purposes of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985, the Insolvency Act 1986, and any other enactment relating to the sequestration of the estate of any person or to the winding up of business associations, the preference of such debts against other such debts and the extent of their preference over other types of debt.

  • Regulation of insolvency practitioners.

  • Co-operation of insolvency courts.

Exceptions

  • In relation to business associations—

    (a)

    the process of winding up, including the person having responsibility for the conduct of a winding up or any part of it, and his conduct of it or of that part,

    (b)

    the effect of winding up on diligence, and

    (c)

    avoidance and adjustment of prior transactions on winding up.

  • [F23In relation to business associations which are social landlords, the following additional exceptions–

    (a)

    the general legal effect of winding up,

    (b)

    procedures for the initiation of winding up,

    (c)

    powers of courts in relation to proceedings for winding up, and

    (d)

    procedures giving protection from creditors,

    but only in so far as they relate to a moratorium on the disposal of property held by a social landlord and the management and disposal of such property.]

  • Floating charges and receivers, except in relation to preferential debts, regulation of insolvency practitioners and co-operation of insolvency courts.

Interpretation

  • Business association” has the meaning given in Section C1 of this Part of this Schedule, but does not include any person whose estate may be sequestrated under the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 or any public body established by or under an enactment.

  • [F24“Social landlord” means a body which is–

    (a)

    [F25a registered society within the meaning of the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014] which has its registered office for the purposes of that Act in Scotland and satisfies the relevant conditions, or

    (b)

    a company registered under the Companies Act 1985 which has its registered office for the purposes of that Act in Scotland and satisfies the relevant conditions.

  • “The relevant conditions” are that the body does not trade for profit and is established for the purpose of, or has among its objects and powers, the provision, construction, improvement or management of–

    (a)

    houses to be kept available for letting,

    (b)

    houses for occupation by members of the body, where the rules of the body restrict membership to persons entitled or prospectively entitled (as tenants or otherwise) to occupy a house provided or managed by the body, or

    (c)

    hostels,

  • “house” and “hostel” having the meanings given in section 338(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987.]

  • Winding up”, in relation to business associations, includes winding up of solvent, as well as insolvent, business associations.

Textual Amendments

F23 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C2 inserted (12.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1456 , art. 2(1)

F24 Definitions of "Social landlord", "The relevant conditions", "house" and "hostel" in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section C2 inserted (12.4.2001) by S.I. 2001/1456 , art. 2(2)

F25 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 substituted (1.8.2014) by Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 (c. 14) , s. 154 , Sch. 4 para. 66 (with Sch. 5 )

C3. CompetitionU.K.

Section C3.

Regulation of anti-competitive practices and agreements; abuse of dominant position; monopolies and mergers.

Exception

Regulation of particular practices in the legal profession for the purpose of regulating that profession or the provision of legal services.

Interpretation

The legal profession” means advocates, solicitors and qualified conveyancers and executry practitioners within the meaning of Part II of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990.

C4. Intellectual propertyU.K.

Section C4.

Intellectual property.

Exception

The subject-matter of Parts I and II of the Plant Varieties Act 1997 (plant varieties and the Plant Varieties and Seeds Tribunal).

C5. Import and export controlU.K.

Section C5.

  • The subject-matter of the Import, Export and Customs Powers (Defence) Act 1939.

  • Prohibition and regulation of the import and export of endangered species of animals and plants.

Exceptions

Prohibition and regulation of movement into and out of Scotland of—

(a)

food, animals, animal products, plants and plant products for the purposes of protecting human, animal or plant health, animal welfare or the environment or observing or implementing obligations under the Common Agricultural Policy, and

(b)

animal feeding stuffs, fertilisers and pesticides [F26(including anything treated as if it were a pesticide by virtue of section 16(16) of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985)] for the purposes of protecting human, animal or plant health or the environment.

[F27Interpretation

  • “Food” has the same meaning as it has in Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (as at 7th December 2004). ]

Textual Amendments

F26 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C5 inserted (14.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3252 , art. 4

C6. Sea fishingU.K.

Section C6.

Regulation of sea fishing outside the Scottish zone (except in relation to Scottish fishing boats).

Interpretation

Scottish fishing boat” means a fishing vessel which is registered in the register maintained under section 8 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995 and whose entry in the register specifies a port in Scotland as the port to which the vessel is to be treated as belonging.

C7. Consumer protectionU.K.

Section C7.

  • Regulation of—

    (a)

    the sale and supply of goods and services to consumers,

    (b)

    guarantees in relation to such goods and services,

    (c)

    hire-purchase, including the subject-matter of Part III of the Hire-Purchase Act 1964,

    (d)

    trade descriptions, except in relation to food,

    (e)

    misleading and comparative advertising, except regulation specifically in relation to food, tobacco and tobacco products,

    (f)

    price indications,

    (g)

    trading stamps,

    (h)

    auctions and mock auctions of goods and services, and

    (i)

    hallmarking and gun barrel proofing.

  • Safety of, and liability for, services supplied to consumers.

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    the Hearing Aid Council Act 1968,

    (b)

    the Unsolicited Goods and Services Acts 1971 and 1975,

    (c)

    Parts I to III and XI of the Fair Trading Act 1973,

    (d)

    the Consumer Credit Act 1974,

    (e)

    the Estate Agents Act 1979,

    (f)

    the Timeshare Act 1992,

    (g)

    the [F28Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018], and

    (h)

    the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993.

[F29Exceptions]

[F30The provision of consumer advocacy and advice by, or by agreement with, a public body or the holder of a public office.]

The subject-matter of section 16 of the Food Safety Act 1990 (food safety and consumer protection).

Interpretation

  • [F31 “Food” has the same meaning as it has in Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (as at 7th December 2004).

  • The reference to the subject-matter of section 16 of the Food Safety Act 1990 is to be construed as a reference to it as at 7th December 2004 (and, accordingly, paragraph 5(1) of Part 3 of this Schedule does not apply to that reference).]

Textual Amendments

F29 Heading in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C7 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(2)(a) , 72(7)

F30 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C7 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(2)(b) , 72(7)

C8. Product standards, safety and liabilityU.K.

Section C8.

  • [F32The subject matter of all technical standards and requirements in relation to products that had effect immediately before [F33IP completion day] in pursuance of an obligation under EU law.]

  • [F34The national accreditation body and the accreditation of bodies which certify or assess conformity to technical standards in relation to products or environmental management systems.]

  • Product safety and liability.

  • Product labelling.

Exceptions

  • [F35 The provision of consumer advocacy and advice by, or by agreement with, a public body or the holder of a public office.]

  • Food, agricultural and horticultural produce, fish and fish products, seeds, animal feeding stuffs, fertilisers and pesticides [F36(including anything treated as if it were a pesticide by virtue of section 16(16) of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985)].

  • In relation to food safety, materials which come into contact with food.

[F37Interpretation

  • “Food” has the same meaning as it has in Regulation (EC) No. 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (as at 7th December 2004). ]

Textual Amendments

F34 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 s. C8 inserted (14.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3252 , art. 5

F35 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C8 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(3) , 72(7)

F36 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C8 inserted (14.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3252 , art. 4

C9. Weights and measuresU.K.

Section C9.

  • Units and standards of weight and measurement.

  • Regulation of trade so far as involving weighing, measuring and quantities.

[F38Exceptions

  • The provision of consumer advocacy and advice by, or by agreement with, a public body or the holder of a public office.]

Textual Amendments

F38 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C9 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(4) , 72(7)

C10. Telecommunications and wireless telegraphyU.K.

Section C10.

  • Telecommunications and wireless telegraphy.

  • Internet services.

  • Electronic encryption.

  • The subject-matter of Part II of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949 (electromagnetic disturbance).

Exception

The subject-matter of Part III of the Police Act 1997 (authorisation to interfere with property etc.).

[F39C11 PostsU.K.
  • The subject matter of the Postal Services Act 2000.

[F40Exceptions]

  • [F41The provision of consumer advocacy and advice by, or by agreement with, a public body or the holder of a public office, but not any related compulsory levy on postal operators.]

  • Financial assistance for the provision of services (other than postal services and services relating to money or postal orders) to be provided from public post offices.

Interpretation

  • Paragraph 5(1) of Part III of this Schedule does not apply to this Section.

  • The reference to the subject matter of the Postal Services Act 2000 is to be read as a reference to the subject matter of that Act as at the date when it received Royal Assent.

  • [F42“postal operator”, ] “postal services” and “public post offices” have the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000.]

Textual Amendments

F39 Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C11 substituted (14.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3252 , art. 2(1)

F40 Heading in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C11 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(5)(a) , 72(7)

F41 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C11 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(5)(b) , 72(7)

F42 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section C11 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(5)(c) , 72(7)

C12. [F43United Kingdom Research and Innovation and] Research Councils U.K.

[F44United Kingdom Research and Innovation.]

Section C12.

  • Research Councils within the meaning of the Science and Technology Act 1965.

  • The subject-matter of section 5 of that Act (funding of scientific research) so far as relating to [F45United Kingdom Research and Innovation and] Research Councils.

  • F46[F47...

  • The subject-matter of section 10 of [F48the Higher Education Act 2004] (research in arts and humanities) so far as relating to [F49United Kingdom Research and Innovation].

Interpretation

  • Paragraph 5(1) of Part 3 of this Schedule does not apply to the subject-matter of section 10 of the Higher Education Act 2004; and the reference to the subject-matter of that section is to be construed as a reference to it as at the date that Act received Royal Assent.]

C13. Designation of assisted areasU.K.

Section C13.

The subject-matter of section 1 of the Industrial Development Act 1982.

C14. Industrial Development Advisory BoardU.K.

Section C14.

The Industrial Development Advisory Board.

C15. Protection of trading and economic interestsU.K.

Section C15.

The subject-matter of—

(a)

section 2 of the Emergency Laws (Re-enactments and Repeals) Act 1964 (Treasury power in relation to action damaging to economic position of United Kingdom),

(b)

Part II of the Industry Act 1975 (powers in relation to transfer of control of important manufacturing undertakings), and

(c)

the Protection of Trading Interests Act 1980.

Distortive or harmful subsidiesU.K.

[F50C16Regulation of the provision of subsidies which are or may be distortive or harmful by a public authority to persons supplying goods or services in the course of a business.

Interpretation

  • Public authority” means a person who exercises functions of a public nature.

  • Subsidy” includes assistance provided to a person directly or indirectly by way of income or price support, grant, loan, guarantee, indemnity, the provision of goods or services and any other kind of assistance, whether financial or otherwise and whether actual or contingent.

  • A subsidy is provided “by a public authority” if it is provided by that authority directly or indirectly.

  • A subsidy is “distortive or harmful” if it distorts competition between, or otherwise causes harm or injury to, persons supplying goods or services in the course of a business, whether or not those persons are established in the United Kingdom.]

Head D – EnergyU.K.

D1. ElectricityU.K.

Section D1.

  • Generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity.

  • The subject-matter of Part II of the Electricity Act 1989.

[F51Exceptions]

The subject-matter of Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

[F52The provision of consumer advocacy and advice by, or by agreement with, a public body or the holder of a public office, but not any related compulsory levy on persons supplying, generating, transmitting or distributing electricity. ]

Textual Amendments

F51 Heading in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section D1 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(6)(a) , 72(7)

F52 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section D1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(6)(b) , 72(7)

D2. Oil and gasU.K.

Section

Oil and gas, including—

(a)

the ownership of, exploration for and exploitation of deposits of oil and natural gas,

(b)

the subject-matter of section 1 of the Mineral Exploration and Investment Grants Act 1972 (contributions in connection with mineral exploration) so far as relating to exploration for oil and gas,

(c)

offshore installations and pipelines,

(d)

the subject-matter of the Pipe-lines Act 1962 (including section 5 (deemed planning permission)) so far as relating to pipelines within the meaning of section 65 of that Act,

(e)

the application of Scots law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish courts in relation to offshore activities,

(f)

pollution relating to oil and gas exploration and exploitation, but only outside controlled waters (within the meaning of section 30A(1) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974),

(g)

the subject-matter of Part II of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 so far as relating to oil and gas exploration and exploitation, but only in relation to activities outside such controlled waters,

(h)

restrictions on navigation, fishing and other activities in connection with offshore activities,

(i)

liquefaction of natural gas, and

(j)

the conveyance, shipping and supply of gas through pipes.

Exceptions

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    sections 10 to 12 of the Industry Act 1972 (credits and grants for construction of ships and offshore installations),

    (b)

    the Offshore Petroleum Development (Scotland) Act 1975, other than sections 3 to 7, and

    (c)

    Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

  • [F53The granting and regulation of licences to search and bore for and get petroleum that, at the time of the grant of the licence, is within the Scottish onshore area, except for any consideration payable for such licences.

    Access to land for the purpose of searching or boring for or getting petroleum under such a licence.]

  • The manufacture of gas.

  • The conveyance, shipping and supply of gas other than through pipes.

  • [F54The provision in relation to gas of consumer advocacy and advice by, or by agreement with, a public body or the holder of a public office, but not any related compulsory levy on persons supplying gas to premises or conveying gas through pipes.]

[F55Interpretation

The Scottish onshore area is the area of Scotland that is within the baselines established by any Order in Council under section 1(1)(b) of the Territorial Sea Act 1987 (extension of territorial sea).

Petroleum” means petroleum within the meaning given by section 1 of the Petroleum Act 1998 in its natural state in strata.]

Textual Amendments

F53Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. D2 inserted (9.2.2018) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 47(2), 72(4)(c); S.I. 2018/163, reg. 2(a)

F54 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section D2 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 50(7) , 72(7)

F55Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. D2 inserted (9.2.2018) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 47(3), 72(4)(c); S.I. 2018/163, reg. 2(a)

D3. CoalU.K.

Section D3.

Coal, including its ownership and exploitation, deep and opencast coal mining and coal mining subsidence.

Exceptions

The subject-matter of—

(a)

Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and

(b)

sections 53 (environmental duties in connection with planning) and 54 (obligation to restore land affected by coal-mining operations) of the Coal Industry Act 1994.

D4. Nuclear energyU.K.

Section D4.

Nuclear energy and nuclear installations, including—

(a)

nuclear safety, security and safeguards, and

(b)

liability for nuclear occurrences.

[F56The Office for Nuclear Regulation.]

Exceptions

The subject-matter of—

(a)

Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and

(b)

the Radioactive Substances Act 1993.

Textual Amendments

F56 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. D4 inserted (10.3.2014) by Energy Act 2013 (c. 32) , s. 156(1) , Sch. 12 para. 72 ; S.I. 2014/251 , art. 3(f)(iii)

D5. Energy conservationU.K.

Section D5.

The subject-matter of the Energy Act 1976, other than section 9.

Exception

The encouragement of energy efficiency other than by prohibition or regulation.

Head E – TransportU.K.

E1. Road transportU.K.

Section E1.

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    the Motor Vehicles (International Circulation) Act 1952,

    (b)

    the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981 and the Transport Act 1985, so far as relating to public service vehicle operator licensing,

    (c)

    [F57section 17 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (traffic regulation on special roads) except so far as relating to the speed of vehicles on special roads, and section 87 of that Act (exemption of emergency vehicles from speed limits) so far as relating to the training of drivers of vehicles,]

    (d)

    the Road Traffic Act 1988 [F58, except so far as relating to the parking of vehicles on roads,] and the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988,

    (e)

    the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994,

    (f)

    the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995, and

    (g)

    the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995.

  • Regulation of proper hours or periods of work by persons engaged in the carriage of passengers or goods by road.

  • The conditions under which international road transport services for passengers or goods may be undertaken.

  • Regulation of the instruction of drivers of motor vehicles.

Exceptions

The subject-matter of sections [F5936 (offence of failing to comply with traffic sign), ] 39 and 40 (road safety information and training) and 157 to 159 (payments for treatment of traffic casualties) of the Road Traffic Act 1988.

[F60The subject-matter of the Road Traffic Act 1988 so far as relating to the regulation of the description, by reference to their construction and equipment, of motor vehicles and trailers which may be used under arrangements for persons to travel to and from the places where they receive education or training, but not the setting of technical standards for the construction or equipment of such motor vehicles or trailers different from the standards that might otherwise apply to them.]

[F61Interpretation

The reference to the subject-matter of section 87 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is to be construed as a reference to it as substituted by section 19 of the Road Safety Act 2006 as at the date when section 40 of the Scotland Act 2016 comes into force, treating section 19 and any amendment affecting it at that date as if they were in force (and, accordingly, paragraph 5(1) of Part 3 of this Schedule does not apply to that reference).]

Textual Amendments

F57 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 40(2) , 72(7)

F58 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 40(3) , 72(7)

F59 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 40(4) , 72(7)

F60 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (11.6.2015) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/1379) , arts. 1(2) , 2

F61 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E1 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 40(5) , 72(7)

E2. Rail transportU.K.

Section E2.

  • Provision and regulation of railway services.

  • Rail transport security.

  • The subject-matter of the Channel Tunnel Act 1987.

  • The subject-matter of the Railway Heritage Act 1996.

Exceptions

  • Grants so far as relating to railway services; but this exception does not apply in relation to—

    (a)

    the subject-matter of section 63 of the Railways Act 1993 (government financial assistance where railway administration orders made),

    (b)

    railway services ” as defined in section 82(1)(b) of the Railways Act 1993 (carriage of goods by railway), or

    (c)

    the subject-matter of section 136 of the Railways Act 1993 (grants and subsidies).

  • [F62Imposing requirements about the preparation and submission of strategies relating to the provision of rail services on Scottish public authorities with mixed functions relating to such services.]

  • [F63The transfer of functions of passenger transport executives or passenger transport authorities relating to the provision and regulation of rail services conferred by Part II of the Transport Act 1968 and sections 32 to 36 of the Railways Act 1993 to, and the allocation of such functions among, [F64relevant authorities].]

  • [F65The promotion and construction of railways which start, end and remain in Scotland.]

  • [F66Policing of railways and railway property.]

Interpretation

  • [F67“railway” has the meaning given by section 67(1) of the Transport and Works Act 1992.]

  • [F68Railway property” has the meaning given by section 75(3) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.]

  • Railway services ” has the meaning given by section 82 of the Railways Act 1993 (excluding the wider meaning of “ railway ” given by section 81(2) of that Act).

  • [F69relevant authority ” means–

    (a)

    the Scottish Ministers; or

    (b)

    any Scottish public authority (not being a cross-border public authority or an authority exercising functions solely in relation to a reserved matter) which is set up wholly or mainly to exercise functions relating to transport.]

Textual Amendments

F62 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2: paragraph inserted (14.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3252 , art. 3(1)

F63 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2: paragraph inserted (14.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3252 , art. 3(2)

F64 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2: words in third exception substituted (17.12.2004) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3329) , arts. 1(1) , 4(a)

F65 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2: paragraph inserted (27.6.2002) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1629) , art. 2(a)

F66 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 45(2) , 72(7)

F67 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2: definition of "railway" inserted (27.6.2002) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1629) , art. 2(b)

F68 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 45(3) , 72(7)

F69 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E2: definition of "relevant authority" added (18.12.2004) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3329) , arts. 1(1) , 4(b)

E3. Marine transportU.K.

Section E3.

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    the Coastguard Act 1925,

    (b)

    the Hovercraft Act 1968, except so far as relating to the regulation of noise and vibration caused by hovercraft,

    (c)

    the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1971,

    (d)

    section 2 of the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 (prohibition on approaching dangerous wrecks),

    (e)

    the Merchant Shipping (Liner Conferences) Act 1982,

    (f)

    the Dangerous Vessels Act 1985,

    (g)

    the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990, other than Part I (aviation security),

    (h)

    the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act 1992,

    (i)

    the Merchant Shipping Act 1995,

    (j)

    the Shipping and Trading Interests (Protection) Act 1995, and

    (k)

    sections 24 (implementation of international agreements relating to protection of wrecks), 26 (piracy) and 27 and 28 (international bodies concerned with maritime matters) of the Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act 1997.

  • Navigational rights and freedoms.

  • Financial assistance for shipping services which start or finish or both outside Scotland.

Exceptions

  • Ports, harbours, piers and boatslips, except in relation to the matters reserved by virtue of paragraph (d), (f), (g) or (i).

  • Regulation of works which may obstruct or endanger navigation.

  • The subject-matter of the Highlands and Islands Shipping Services Act 1960 in relation to financial assistance for bulk freight services.

E4. Air transportU.K.

Section E4.

Regulation of aviation and air transport, including the subject-matter of—

(a)

the Carriage by Air Act 1961,

(b)

the Carriage by Air (Supplementary Provisions) Act 1962,

(c)

the Carriage by Air and Road Act 1979 so far as relating to carriage by air,

(d)

the Civil Aviation Act 1982,

(e)

the Aviation Security Act 1982,

(f)

the Airports Act 1986, and

(g)

sections 1 (endangering safety at aerodromes) and 48 (powers in relation to certain aircraft) of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990,

and arrangements to compensate or repatriate passengers in the event of an air transport operator’s insolvency.

Exceptions

  • The subject-matter of the following sections of the Civil Aviation Act 1982—

    (a)

    section 25 (Secretary of State’s power to provide aerodromes),

    (b)

    section 30 (provision of aerodromes and facilities at aerodromes by local authorities),

    (c)

    section 31 (power to carry on ancillary business in connection with local authority aerodromes),

    (d)

    section 34 (financial assistance for certain aerodromes),

    (e)

    section 35 (facilities for consultation at certain aerodromes),

    (f)

    section 36 (health control at Secretary of State’s aerodromes and aerodromes of Civil Aviation Authority), and

    (g)

    sections 41 to 43 and 50 (powers in relation to land exercisable in connection with civil aviation) where land is to be or was acquired for the purpose of airport development or expansion.

  • The subject-matter of Part II (transfer of airport undertakings of local authorities), sections 63 and 64 (airport byelaws) and 66 (functions of operators of designated airports as respects abandoned vehicles) of the Airports Act 1986.

  • The subject-matter of sections 59 (acquisition of land and rights over land) and 60 (disposal of compulsorily acquired land) of the Airports Act 1986 where land is to be or was acquired for the purpose of airport development or expansion.

  • [F70Imposing requirements about the preparation and submission of strategies relating to the provision of air services on Scottish public authorities with mixed functions relating to such services.]

Textual Amendments

F70 Paragraph in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section E4 inserted (14.12.2000) by S.I. 2000/3252 , art. 3(3)

E5. Other mattersU.K.

Section E5.

Transport of radioactive material.

  • Technical specifications for public passenger transport for disabled persons, including the subject-matter of—

    (a)

    section 125(7) and (8) of the Transport Act 1985 (Secretary of State’s guidance and consultation with the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee), and

    (b)

    Part V of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (public transport).

  • Regulation of the carriage of dangerous goods.

Interpretation

Radioactive material ” has the same meaning as in section 1(1) of the Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Act 1991.

Head F – Social SecurityU.K.

F1. Social security schemesU.K.

Section F1.

Schemes supported from central or local funds which provide assistance for social security purposes to or in respect of individuals by way of benefits.

  • Requiring persons to—

    (a)

    establish and administer schemes providing assistance for social security purposes to or in respect of individuals, or

    (b)

    make payments to or in respect of such schemes,

    and to keep records and supply information in connection with such schemes.

  • The circumstances in which a person is liable to maintain himself or another for the purposes of the enactments relating to social security and the Child Support Acts 1991 and 1995.

  • The subject-matter of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.

Illustrations

National Insurance; Social Fund; F71... recovery of benefits for accident, injury or disease from persons paying damages; deductions from benefits for the purpose of meeting an individual’s debts; sharing information between government departments for the purposes of the enactments relating to social security; making decisions for the purposes of schemes mentioned in the reservation and appeals against such decisions.

Exceptions

[F72Exception 1

Any of the following benefits—

(a)

disability benefits, other than severe disablement benefit or industrial injuries benefits,

(b)

severe disablement benefit, so far as payable in respect of a relevant person, and

(c)

industrial injuries benefits, so far as relating to relevant employment or to participation in training for relevant employment;

but this exception does not except a benefit which is, or which is an element of, an excluded benefit.

Exception 2

Carer's benefits, other than a benefit which is, or which is an element of, an excluded benefit. ]

[F73Exception 3]

The subject-matter of Part II of the Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968 (social welfare services), section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970 (provision of welfare services), section 50 of the Children Act 1975 (payments towards maintenance of children), section 15 of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (industrial injuries benefit), and sections 22 (promotion of welfare of children in need), 29 and 30 (advice and assistance for young persons formerly looked after by local authorities) of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995.

[F74Exception 4

Providing financial or other assistance for the purposes of meeting or reducing—

(a)

maternity expenses,

(b)

funeral expenses, or

(c)

expenses for heating in cold weather.]

[F75Exception 5

Providing financial assistance to an individual who—

(a)

is entitled to a reserved benefit, and

(b)

appears to require financial assistance, in addition to any amount the individual receives by way of reserved benefit, for the purpose, or one of the purposes, for which the benefit is being provided.

This exception does not except discretionary financial assistance in a reserved benefit.

This exception also does not except providing financial assistance to meet or help to meet housing costs (as to which, see exception 6).

This exception also does not except providing financial assistance where the requirement for it arises from reduction, non-payability or suspension of a reserved benefit as a result of an individual's conduct (for example, non-compliance with work-related requirements relating to the benefit) unless—

(a)

the requirement for it also arises from some exceptional event or exceptional circumstances, and

(b)

the requirement for it is immediate.

For the purposes of this exception “reserved benefit” means a benefit which is to any extent a reserved matter.]

[F76Exception 6

Providing financial assistance to an individual who—

(a)

is entitled to—

(i)

housing benefit, or

(ii)

any other reserved benefit payable in respect of a liability to make rent payments, and

(b)

appears to require financial assistance, in addition to any amount the individual receives by way of housing benefit or such other reserved benefit, to meet or help to meet housing costs.

This exception does not except discretionary financial assistance in a reserved benefit.

This exception also does not except providing financial assistance where the requirement for it arises from reduction, non-payability or suspension of a reserved benefit as a result of an individual's conduct (for example, non-compliance with work-related requirements relating to the benefit) unless—

(a)

the requirement for it also arises from some exceptional event or exceptional circumstances, and

(b)

the requirement for it is immediate.

For the purposes of this exception—

  • rent payments”—

    (a)

    has the meaning given from time to time by paragraph 2 of Schedule 1 to the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) or any re-enactment of that paragraph, or

    (b)

    if at any time universal credit ceases to be payable to anyone, has the meaning given by that paragraph or any re-enactment of that paragraph immediately before that time;

  • reserved benefit” means a benefit which is to any extent a reserved matter.]

[F77Exception 7

Providing financial or other assistance to or in respect of individuals who appear to require it for the purposes of meeting, or helping to meet, a short-term need that requires to be met to avoid a risk to the well-being of an individual.

This exception does not except providing assistance where the requirement for it arises from reduction, non-payability or suspension of a benefit as a result of an individual's conduct (for example, non-compliance with work-related requirements relating to the benefit) unless—

(a)

the requirement for it also arises from some exceptional event or exceptional circumstances, and

(b)

the need is immediate as well as short-term.

Exception 8

Providing occasional financial or other assistance to or in respect of individuals who have been or might otherwise be—

(a)

in prison, hospital, a residential care establishment or other institution, or

(b)

homeless or otherwise living an unsettled way of life,

and who appear to require the assistance to establish or maintain a settled home.]

[F78 Exception 9

The subject-matter of section 13 of the Social Security Act 1988 (benefits under schemes for improving nutrition: pregnant women, mothers and children).]

[F79Exception 10

Schemes which provide assistance for social security purposes to or in respect of individuals by way of benefits and which—

(a)

are supported from sums paid out of the Scottish Consolidated Fund,

(b)

do not fall within exceptions 1 to 9, and

(c)

are not connected with reserved matters (other than matters reserved only by virtue of this Section).

This exception does not except providing assistance by way of pensions to or in respect of individuals who qualify by reason of old age.

This exception does not except providing assistance where the requirement for it arises from reduction, non-payability or suspension of a reserved benefit as a result of an individual's conduct (for example, non-compliance with work-related requirements relating to the benefit) unless—

(a)

the requirement for it also arises from some exceptional event or exceptional circumstances, and

(b)

the requirement for it is immediate.

For the purposes of this exception “reserved benefit” means a benefit which is to any extent a reserved matter.

In this exception the reference to schemes supported from sums paid out of the Scottish Consolidated Fund does not include schemes—

(a)

in respect of which sums are at some time paid out of the Scottish Consolidated Fund, but

(b)

which are directly supported from payments out of the Consolidated Fund, the National Insurance Fund or the Social Fund, or out of money provided by Parliament.]

[F80Exclusions from exceptions 1 to 10

Nothing in exceptions 1 to 10 is to be read as excepting—

(a)

the National Insurance Fund,

(b)

the Social Fund, or

(c)

the provision by a Minister of the Crown of assistance by way of loan for the purpose of meeting, or helping to meet, an intermittent expense.]

Interpretation

  • Benefits” includes pensions, allowances, grants, loans and any other form of financial assistance.

  • Providing assistance for social security purposes to or in respect of individuals includes (among other things) providing assistance to or in respect of individuals—

    (a)

    who qualify by reason of old age, survivorship, disability, sickness, incapacity, injury, unemployment, maternity or the care of children or others needing care,

    (b)

    who qualify by reason of low income, or

    (c)

    in relation to their housing costs or liabilities for local taxes.

  • [F81Disability benefit” means a benefit which is normally payable in respect of—

  • (a)

    a significant adverse effect that impairment to a person's physical or mental condition has on his or her ability to carry out day-to-day activities (for example, looking after yourself, moving around or communicating), or

    (b)

    a significant need (for example, for attention or for supervision to avoid substantial danger to anyone) arising from impairment to a person's physical or mental condition;

    and for this purpose the adverse effect or need must not be short-term.

  • Severe disablement benefit” means a benefit which is normally payable in respect of—

  • (a)

    a person's being incapable of work for a period of at least 28 weeks beginning not later than the person's 20th birthday, or

    (b)

    a person's being incapable of work and disabled for a period of at least 28 weeks;

    and

  • relevant person”, in relation to severe disablement benefit, means a person who is entitled to severe disablement allowance under section 68 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 on the date on which section 22 of the Scotland Act 2016 comes into force as respects severe disablement benefit.

  • Industrial injuries benefit” means a benefit which is normally payable in respect of—

  • (a)

    a person's having suffered personal injury caused by accident arising out of and in the course of his or her employment, or

    (b)

    a person's having developed a disease or personal injury due to the nature of his or her employment;

    and for this purpose employment includes participation in training for employment.

  • Relevant employment”, in relation to industrial injuries benefit, means employment which—

  • (a)

    is employed earner's employment for the purposes of section 94 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 as at 28 May 2015 (the date of introduction into Parliament of the Bill for the Scotland Act 2016), or

    (b)

    would be such employment but for—

    (i)

    the contract purporting to govern the employment being void, or

    (ii)

    the person concerned not being lawfully employed,

    as a result of a contravention of, or non-compliance with, provision in or made by virtue of an enactment passed to protect employees.

  • Carer's benefit” means a benefit which is normally payable in respect of the regular and substantial provision of care by a person to a disabled person; and for this purpose "disabled person” means a person to whom a disability benefit is normally payable.

  • Excluded benefit” means—

  • (a)

    a benefit, entitlement to which, or the amount of which, is normally determined to any extent by reference to a person's income or capital (for example, universal credit under Part 1 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012),

    (b)

    a benefit which is payable out of the National Insurance Fund (for example, employment and support allowance under section 1(2)(a) of the Welfare Reform Act 2007), or

    (c)

    a benefit payable by way of lump sum in respect of a person's having, or having had—

    (i)

    pneumoconiosis,

    (ii)

    byssinosis,

    (iii)

    diffuse mesothelioma,

    (iv)

    bilateral diffuse pleural thickening, or

    (v)

    primary carcinoma of the lung where there is accompanying evidence of one or both of asbestosis and bilateral diffuse pleural thickening.

  • Employment” includes any trade, business, profession, office or vocation (and “employed” is to be read accordingly).]

F82...

[F83The reference to the subject-matter of section 13 of the Social Security Act 1988 is to be construed as a reference to it as at the day on which section 27 of the Scotland Act 2016 comes into force (and, accordingly, paragraph 5(1) of Part 3 of this Schedule does not apply to that reference). ]

Textual Amendments

F71Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II repealed (1.4.2013 for specified purposes) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), s. 150(3), Sch. 14 Pt. 1; S.I. 2013/358, art. 8(c), Sch. 4 (with arts. 9 10 Sch. 5)

F72Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (17.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 22(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, reg. 2(a)(ii)

F73 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 22(3) , 72(4)(b) ; S.I. 2016/759 , reg. 3(a)(ii)

F74Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (17.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 23(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, reg. 2(b)(ii)

F75 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 24 , 72(4)(b) ; S.I. 2016/759 , reg. 3(c)

F76Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (1.4.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 25, 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 4

F77 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 substituted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 26 , 72(4)(b) ; S.I. 2016/759 , reg. 3(d)

F78Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (8.2.2019) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 27(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2018/1364, reg. 2

F79 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 28(2) , 72(4)(b) ; S.I. 2016/759 , reg. 3(e)

F80 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 substituted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 23(3) , 72(4)(b) ; S.I. 2016/759 , reg. 3(b)(ii) (with saving in S.I. 2016/761 , art. 2 )

F81Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (17.5.2017) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 22(4), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, reg. 2(a)(ii)

F82Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 omitted (17.5.2017) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 23(4), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2017/455, reg. 2(b)(ii)

F83Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. F1 inserted (8.2.2019) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 27(3), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2018/1364, reg. 2

F2. Child supportU.K.

Section F2.

The subject-matter of the Child Support Acts 1991 and 1995.

Exception

The subject-matter of sections 1 to 7 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 (aliment).

Interpretation

If section 30(2) of the Child Support Act 1991 (collection of payments other than child support maintenance) is not in force on the principal appointed day, it is to be treated for the purposes of this reservation as if it were.

F3. Occupational and personal pensionsU.K.

Section F3.

  • The regulation of occupational pension schemes and personal pension schemes, including the obligations of the trustees or managers of such schemes.

  • Provision about pensions payable to, or in respect of, any persons, except—

    (a)

    the persons referred to in section 81(3),

    (b)

    in relation to a Scottish public authority with mixed functions or no reserved functions, persons who are or have been a member of the public body, the holder of the public office, or a member of the staff of the body, holder or office.

  • The subject-matter of the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971.

  • Schemes for the payment of pensions which are listed in Schedule 2 to that Act, except those mentioned in paragraphs 38A and 38AB.

  • Where pension payable to or in respect of any class of persons under a public service pension scheme is covered by this reservation, so is making provision in their case—

    (a)

    for compensation for loss of office or employment, for their office or employment being affected by constitutional changes, or circumstances arising from such changes, in any territory or territories or for loss or diminution of emoluments, or

    (b)

    for benefits in respect of death or incapacity resulting from injury or disease.

Interpretation

Pension” includes gratuities and allowances.

F4. War pensionsU.K.

Section F4.

  • Schemes for the payment of pensions for or in respect of persons who have a disablement or have died in consequence of service as members of the armed forces of the Crown.

  • The subject-matter of any scheme under the Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act 1939, sections 3 to 5 and 7 of the Pensions (Navy, Army, Air Force and Mercantile Marine) Act 1939 or section 1 of the Polish Resettlement Act 1947

Illustration

The provision of pensions under the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Order 1983.

Interpretation

Pension” includes grants, allowances, supplements and gratuities.

Head G – Regulation of the ProfessionsU.K.

G1. ArchitectsU.K.

Section G1.

Regulation of the profession of architect.

G2. Health professionsU.K.

Section G2.

Regulation of the health professions.

Exceptions

The subject-matter of—

(a)

section 21 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978 (requirement of suitable experience for medical practitioners), and

(b)

section 25 of that Act (arrangements for the provision of general dental services), so far as it relates to vocational training and disciplinary proceedings.

Interpretation

The health professions ” means the professions regulated by—

(a)

the Pharmacy Act 1954,

(b)

the Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act 1960,

(c)

the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966,

(d)

the Medical Act 1983,

(e)

the Dentists Act 1984,

(f)

the Opticians Act 1989,

(g)

the Osteopaths Act 1993,

(h)

the Chiropractors Act 1994, and

(i)

the Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1997.

G3. AuditorsU.K.

Section G3.

Regulation of the profession of auditor.

Head H – EmploymentU.K.

H1. Employment and industrial relationsU.K.

Section H1.

Employment rights and duties and industrial relations, including the subject-matter of—

(a)

the Employers’ Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969,

(b)

the Employment Agencies Act 1973,

(c)

the Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers’ Compensation) Act 1979,

(d)

the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981,

(e)

the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992,

(f)

[F84the Employment Tribunals Act 1996],

(g)

the Employment Rights Act 1996, and

(h)

the National Minimum Wage Act 1998.

Exception

The subject-matter of the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Act 1949.

Textual Amendments

F84 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section H1 substituted (E.W.S.) (1.8.1998) by 1998 c. 8, s. 1(2)(c) (with s. 16(2)); S.I. 1998/1658, art. 2(1), Sch. 1

H2. Health and safetyU.K.

Section H2.

  • The subject-matter of

  • [F85 Part I of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

  • The Health and Safety Commission, the Health and Safety Executive and the Employment Medical Advisory Service

Interpretation

For the purposes of the reservation of the subject-matter of Part I of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974–

(a)“work” and “at work” in that Part are to be taken to have the meaning they have on the principal appointed day;

(b)that subject-matter includes–

(i)process fire precautions;

(ii)fire precautions in relation to petroleum and petroleum spirit; [F86 and]

(iii)fire safety on F87. . . ships and hovercraft, in mines and on offshore installations; F88. . .

F88(iv) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

but does not include any other aspect of fire safety.]

Textual Amendments

F85 Sch. 5 Pt II Section H2: words substituted (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1749, arts. 1, 6(1); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3

F86 Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section H2: word in para. (b)(ii) inserted (23.3.2005) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/865), arts. 1, 2(a)

F87 Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section H2: words in para. (b)(iii) repealed (23.3.2005) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/865), arts. 1, 2(b)

F88 Sch. 5 Pt. 2 Section H2: para. (b)(iv) and preceding word repealed (23.3.2005) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modifications of Schedule 5) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/865), arts. 1, 2(c)

H3. Job search and supportU.K.

Section H3.

The subject-matter of—

(a)

the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944, and

(b)

the Employment and Training Act 1973, except so far as relating to training for employment.

[F89Exceptions]

[F90Exception 1

The making by a person of arrangements for, or arrangements for the purposes of or in connection with a scheme for, any of the following purposes—

(a)

assisting disabled persons to select, obtain and retain employment;

(b)

assisting persons claiming reserved benefits who are at risk of long-term unemployment to select, obtain and retain employment, where the assistance is for at least a year;

(c)

assisting employers to obtain suitable employees who are persons referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

The arrangements referred to in this exception include—

(a)

securing that the assistance referred to in this exception is provided by another person;

(b)

providing or arranging for the provision of facilities, support or services to any person;

(c)

the making of payments to any person.

The assistance referred to in this exception includes—

(a)

work search support,

(b)

skills training, and

(c)

work placements for the benefit of the community.

In this exception—

(a)

disabled person” has the same meaning as it has in the Equality Act 2010 as at 28 May 2015 (the date of introduction into Parliament of the Bill for the Scotland Act 2016);

(b)

reserved benefit” means a benefit which is to any extent a reserved matter. ]

[F91Exception 2]

The subject-matter of—

(a)

sections 8 to 10A of the Employment and Training Act 1973 (careers services), and

(b)

the following sections of Part I of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 (Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise)—

(i)

section 2(3)(c) (arrangements for the purpose of assisting persons to establish themselves as self-employed persons), and

(ii)

section 12 (disclosure of information).

Textual Amendments

F89 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. H3 substituted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 31(2), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(h)

F90 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. H3 inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 31(3), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(h)

F91 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II s. H3 inserted (5.9.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 31(4), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2016/759, reg. 3(h)

Head J – Health and MedicinesU.K.

J1. AbortionU.K.

F92 ...

Textual Amendments

F92 Sch. 5 Pt. II Section J1 omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 53 , 72(7)

J2. XenotransplantationU.K.

Section J2.

Xenotransplantation.

J3. Embryology, surrogacy and geneticsU.K.

Section J3.

  • Surrogacy arrangements, within the meaning of the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985, including the subject-matter of that Act.

  • The subject-matter of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990.

  • Human genetics.

J4. Medicines, medical supplies and poisonsU.K.

Section J4.

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    [F93the Medicines Act 1968, except so far as it applies in relation to—

    (i)

    medicinal products which are for use in relation to animals, and

    (ii)

    animal feeding stuffs,

    (aa)

    the Medicines for Human Use (Marketing Authorisations Etc.) Regulations 1994,]

    (b)

    the Poisons Act 1972, and

    (c)

    the Biological Standards Act 1975.

  • Regulation of prices charged for medical supplies or medicinal products which (in either case) are supplied for the purposes of the health service established under section 1 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

  • [F94Regulation of—

    (a)

    veterinary medicinal products,

    (b)

    specified feed additives, and

    (c)

    animal feeding stuffs, in relation to—

    (i)

    the incorporation in them of veterinary medicinal products or specified feed additives,

    (ii)

    matters arising in consequence of such incorporation.]

Interpretation

  • Medical supplies ” has the same meaning as in section 49(3) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978.

  • Medicinal products ” has [F95 , in relation to the reservation of the regulation of prices charged for medical supplies or medicinal products supplied for the purposes of the health service, ] the same meaning as in section 130(1) of the Medicines Act 1968.

  • [F96“Specified feed additives” has the same meaning as in Schedule 5 to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as at 1st October 2013).

  • “Veterinary medicinal products” has the same meaning as in regulation 2(1) of the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013 (as at 1st October 2013).]

Textual Amendments

F93 Sch. 5 Pt. II s. J4(a)(aa) substituted for Sch. 5 Pt. II (13.6.2014) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/1559) , arts. 1(2) , 5(2)

J5. Welfare foodsU.K.

F97...

Textual Amendments

F97Sch. 5 Pt. II s. J5 omitted (8.2.2019) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 27(4), 72(4)(b); S.I. 2018/1364, reg. 2

Head K – Media and CultureU.K.

K1. BroadcastingU.K.

Section K1.

  • The subject-matter of the Broadcasting Act 1990 and the Broadcasting Act 1996.

  • The British Broadcasting Corporation.

K2. Public lending rightU.K.

Section K2.

The subject-matter of the Public Lending Right Act 1979.

K3. Government Indemnity SchemeU.K.

Section K3.

The subject-matter of sections 16 and 16A of the National Heritage Act 1980 (public indemnities for objects on loan to museums, art galleries, etc. ).

K4. Property accepted in satisfaction of taxU.K.

Section K4.

The subject-matter of sections 8 and 9 of the National Heritage Act 1980 (payments to Inland Revenue in respect of property accepted in satisfaction of tax, and disposal of such property).

Head L – MiscellaneousU.K.

L1. Judicial remunerationU.K.

Section L1.

Determination of the remuneration of—

(a)

judges of the Court of Session,

(b)

sheriffs principal and sheriffs,

(c)

members of the Lands Tribunal for Scotland, and

(d)

the Chairman of the Scottish Land Court.

L2. Equal opportunitiesU.K.

Section L2.

Equal opportunities F98 ...

Exceptions

  • The encouragement (other than by prohibition or regulation) of equal opportunities, and in particular of the observance of the equal opportunity requirements.

  • Imposing duties on—

    (a)

    any office-holder in the Scottish Administration, or any Scottish public authority with mixed functions or no reserved functions, to make arrangements with a view to securing that the functions of the office-holder or authority are carried out with due regard to the need to meet the equal opportunity requirements, or

    (b)

    any cross-border public authority to make arrangements with a view to securing that its Scottish functions are carried out with due regard to the need to meet the equal opportunity requirements.

  • [F99Equal opportunities so far as relating to the inclusion of persons with protected characteristics in non-executive posts on boards of Scottish public authorities with mixed functions or no reserved functions.

  • Equal opportunities in relation to the Scottish functions of any Scottish public authority or cross-border public authority, other than any function that relates to the inclusion of persons in non-executive posts on boards of Scottish public authorities with mixed functions or no reserved functions. The provision falling within this exception does not include any modification of the Equality Act 2010, or of any subordinate legislation made under that Act, but does include—

    (a)

    provision that supplements or is otherwise additional to provision made by that Act;

    (b)

    in particular, provision imposing a requirement to take action that that Act does not prohibit;

    (c)

    provision that reproduces or applies an enactment contained in that Act, with or without modification, without affecting the enactment as it applies for the purposes of that Act.]

Interpretation

  • [F100Board ” includes any other equivalent management body. ]

  • Equal opportunities ” means the prevention, elimination or regulation of discrimination between persons on grounds of sex or marital status, on racial grounds, or on grounds of disability, age, sexual orientation, language or social origin, or of other personal attributes, including beliefs or opinions, such as religious beliefs or political opinions.

  • Equal opportunity requirements ” means the requirements of the law for the time being relating to equal opportunities.

  • [F100Non-executive post ” in relation to an authority means any position the holder of which is not an employee of the authority. ]

  • [F100Protected characteristic ” has the same meaning as in the Equality Act 2010. ]

  • Scottish functions ” means functions which are exercisable in or as regards Scotland and which do not relate to reserved matters.

  • [F101The references to the Equality Act 2010 and any subordinate legislation made under that Act are to be read as references to those enactments, as at the day on which section 37 of the Scotland Act 2016 comes into force, but treating any provision of them that is not yet in force on that day as if it were in force.]

Textual Amendments

F98 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section L2 omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 37(2) , 72(7)

F99 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section L2 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 37(3) , 72(7)

F100 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section L2 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 37(4) , 72(7)

F101 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II Section L2 inserted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) , ss. 37(5) , 72(7)

L3. Control of weaponsU.K.

Section L3.

Control of nuclear, biological and chemical weapons and other weapons of mass destruction.

L4. Ordnance surveyU.K.

Section L4.

The subject-matter of the Ordnance Survey Act 1841.

L5. TimeU.K.

Section L5.

  • Timescales, time zones and the subject-matter of the Summer Time Act 1972.

  • The calendar; units of time; the date of Easter.

Exceptions

  • The computation of periods of time.

  • The subject-matter of—

    (a)

    section 1 of the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971 (bank holidays), and

    (b)

    the Term and Quarter Days (Scotland) Act 1990.

L6. Outer spaceU.K.

Section L6.

Regulation of activities in outer space.

[F102L7. AntarcticaU.K.

Regulation of activities in Antarctica.

InterpretationAntarctica” has the meaning given by section 1 of the Antarctic Act 1994.]

Textual Amendments

F102 Words in Sch. 5 Pt. II inserted (1.7.2012) by Scotland Act 2012 (c. 11) , ss. 11 , 44(2)(a)

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