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Scotland Act 1978

Scotland Act 1978 s 63

s 63 Devolved

(1) References in this Act to devolved matters shall be construed in accordance with the following provisions of this section, but subject to section 64 of this Act. (2) In relation to the legislative competence of the Assembly, a devolved matter is one which is included in the Groups in Part I of Schedule 10 to this Act. (3) In relation to the powers and duties of a Scottish Secretary, a devolved matter is— (a) any matter included in the Groups in Part I of Schedule 10 to this Act ; (b) any matter with respect to which powers within the Groups in Schedule 11 to this Act are exercisable ; and (c) any matter with respect to which powers are exercisable by a Scottish Secretary under any other provision of this Act (including any provision contained in Schedule 16).

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