Written question asked by Michael Connarty (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 July 2002. It was answered by Baroness Clark of Calton (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 July 2002 on behalf of the Advocate General for Scotland.

Advocate General for Scotland

Question: To ask the Advocate General, What role she has in relation to challenges which are alleged to be contraventions of European law. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Connarty: To ask the Advocate-General what role she has in relation to challenges which are alleged to be contraventions of European law. [65327] The Advocate-General: Court actions against the Scottish Executive or challenges to legislation of the Scottish Parliament alleging failure to comply with European law must be intimated to me as devolution issues. I then decide whether it would be appropriate for me, as Advocate-General, to intervene. That will depend on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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