JOB OF SECRETARY OF STATE FOR SCOTLAND

Early day motion 806A1, tabled 6 February 2002 by David Cairns (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

leave out from 'House' to end and add 'recognises the important role played by the Scotland Office; supports in particular the Scotland Office and its Ministers in their crucial role as Scotland's voice in Westminster, Whitehall and the wider world; recognises that the Scotland Office and the Scottish Executive each have responsibility for 50 per cent. of Government monies invested in Scotland; and believes that it is essential that the Scotland Office and the Scottish Executive continue to work in partnership on behalf of Scotland.'.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Labour/Co-operative 2.