Oral Answers to Questions — Health – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11th November 1997.
Mr Tam Dalyell
Labour, Linlithgow
12:00 am,
11th November 1997
What consultation he has had with the Scottish Office since the referendum on the transfer of responsibilities which are currently his to the Scottish Parliament. [13821]
Frank Dobson
The Secretary of State for Health
Our proposals for devolution are set out in the White Paper "Scotland's Parliament". There are no plans to transfer any of my responsibilities to the Scottish Parliament.
Mr Tam Dalyell
Labour, Linlithgow
May I assume that fertility treatment and abortion will remain reserved powers?
Frank Dobson
The Secretary of State for Health
That is correct.
