So far as may be necessary for the purpose or in consequence of the exercise of a function by a member of the Scottish Government within devolved competence, any pre-commencement enactment or prerogative instrument, and any other instrument or document, shall be read as if references to a Minister of the Crown (however described) were or included references to the Scottish Ministers.
Section 117: Ministers of the Crown.
Scotland Act 1998 · 1998 c. 46View on legislation.gov.uk
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