ABSTRACT
Originally published in 1957, this book gives a comprehensive account of the scope and variety of the work previously performed by Scottish Government departments in Whitehall during the second half of the 20th Century. The then Secretary of State for Scotland’s role was unusually diverse – he or she was the equivalent to a number of English ministers. The book examines this complex role and then analyses the work and organisation of 4 main departments: Agriculture, Education, Health and Home. The approach is a broad one, with an explanation given of how and why Scottish arrangements and practices differ from those south of the border.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part One|32 pages
The Secretary of State and his Functions
part Two|32 pages
The Department of Agriculture for Scotland
part Three|37 pages
The Scottish Education Department
part Four|40 pages
The Department of Health for Scotland
part Five|36 pages
The Scottish Home Department
part Six|21 pages
Other Responsibilities of the Secretary of State
chapter Chapter XXI|7 pages
Joint Ministerial Responsibilities: The Forestry Commission and the Crown Estate Commissioners
part Seven|11 pages
The Law Officers and the Lord Advocate's Departments