EXPLANATORY NOTES
Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Scotland Office, are published
separately as Bill 115—EN.
EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
Mr Secretary Moore has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a) of the
Human Rights Act 1998:
In my view the provisions of the Scotland Bill are compatible with the Convention
rights.
Part 1
The Parliament and its powers
The Scottish Parliament
Legislative competence
Part 2
Ministers and their powers
The Scottish Ministers
Executive competence
Part 3
Finance
Introductory
Scottish rate of income tax
Scottish tax on land transactions
Scottish tax on disposals to landfill
Borrowing
Part 4
Miscellaneous and General