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Statutory Instruments

2008 No. 1776

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

DEVOLUTION, SCOTLAND

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2008

Made

9th July 2008

Coming into force in accordance with article 1

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 9th day of July 2008

Present,

The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

This Order is made by Her Majesty in Council in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 63(1)(b), 113(3) and (4), and 124(2) of the Scotland Act 1998(1).

In accordance with section 115 of, and paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 7 to, that Act a draft of this Order was–

(a)laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament; and

(b)laid before and approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

Accordingly, Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, makes the following Order.