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Paragraph 31

In section 12(1) of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 (interpretation)—

(a)

in the definition of “Minister”, after “1975” there is inserted “ and also includes a member of the Scottish Executive ”, and

(b)

in paragraph (a) of the definition of “officer”, after “Department” there is inserted “ or, as the case may be, as a member of the staff of the Scottish Ministers or the Lord Advocate ”.

Notes on Schedule 8

Commencement

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Sch. 8 wholly in force at 1.4.2000: Sch. 8 partly in force at Royal Assent see s. 130(1); specified provisions of Sch. 8 in force at 6.5.1999, 20.5.1999, 1.7.1999 and 1.4.2000 by S.I. 1998/3178, arts. 2(2), 3.