SCHEDULES
I1SCHEDULE 8 Modifications of enactments
European Communities Act 1972 (c.68)
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1
The European Communities Act 1972 is amended as follows.
2
In section 2 (general implementation of Treaties)—
a
references to a statutory power or duty include a power or duty conferred by an Act of the Scottish Parliament or an instrument made under such an Act, and
b
references to an enactment include an enactment within the meaning of this Act.
3
In relation to regulations made by the Scottish Ministers, or an Order in Council made on the recommendation of the First Minister, under section 2—
a
in subsection (2), “designated” in the first sentence, and the second sentence, shall be disregarded,
b
references to an Act of Parliament shall be read as references to an Act of the Scottish Parliament, and
C1c
paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 shall have effect as if the references to each, or either, House of Parliament were to the Scottish Parliament.
4
In section 3(4) (evidence), references to a government department include any part of the Scottish Administration.
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.