# The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before Parliament under paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 7 to the Scotland Act 1998, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament and of the Scottish Parliament.
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Made ***
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(1)
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the *** day of ***
Present,
The King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
This Order is made by His Majesty in Council in exercise of the powers conferred upon Him by sections 30(3), 63(1)(b) and (3), and 113(4) and (5) of the Scotland Act 1998.
In accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 7 to that Act, a draft of this Order has been—
(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, His Majesty, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348264791/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scotland-act-1998-transfer-of-functions-to-the-scottish-ministers-etc-order-2025/introduction
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