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The second question the Government have been asked is why the order does not include the further subject areas that the Scottish Government have identified as being outside competence. The Government’s view is consistent: it is a matter for the Scottish Parliament to ensure that legislation is within competence. While Section 30 orders have been used occasionally in the past as Bills have proceeded through the Scottish Parliament, it is not regular practice and nor would we expect it to be. We have agreed to a narrow order in these particular circumstances to allow for clarity on a fundamental aspect of the Bill.