# The Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Adaptation of Functions etc.) Order 2000, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order in Council laid before Parliament and the Scottish Parliament under section 115 of, and paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Schedule 7 to, the Scotland Act 1998, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament and of the Scottish Parliament.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
DEVOLUTION, SCOTLAND
Made 2000
Coming into force 20th April 2000
At the Court at Windsor Castle, the 19th day of April 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 British Library Board, the Theatres Trust and the Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund have been specified as cross-border public authorities by the Scotland Act 1998 (Cross-Border Public Authorities) (Specification) Order 1999;
And whereas it has been recommended to Her Majesty in Council to make this Order following consultation with those cross-border public authorities;
Now therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred upon Her by sections 89 and 113 of the Scotland Act 1998, 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:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2000/0110987578/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scotland-act-1998-cross-border-public-authorities-adaptation-of-functions-etc-order-2000/introduction
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