The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Forestry Commissioners) Order 2000

Statutory Instruments

2000 No. 746

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

DEVOLUTION, SCOTLAND

The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Forestry Commissioners) Order 2000

Made

15th March 2000

Coming into force in accordance with article 1

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 15th day of March 2000

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament and of the Scottish Parliament;

And whereas the Forestry Commissioners were specified as a cross-border public authority by the Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specification) Order 1999(1) and provision was made for the adaptation of functions relating to forestry by the Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc.) Order 1999(2);

And whereas it has been recommended to Her Majesty in Council to make this Order following consultation with the Forestry Commissioners;

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred on Her by sections 89, 113 and 114 of the Scotland Act 1998(3), and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:

(1)

S.I. 1999/1319.

(2)

S.I. 1999/1747.

(3)

1998 c. 46.