Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 24 October 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Devolution
- Question
- Given that the Labour party in Scotland now favours further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament, will the Minister accept that that includes an allocation of taxes raised in Scotland to fund services in Scotland? Is it not also time that the Government recognised that they need to address the English dimension and move towards consultation for a full federal constitution for the United Kingdom?
- Answer
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I certainly do not accept the right hon. Gentleman's last remark. I do not believe that having separate votes on England is a sensible policy. The Union is made stronger by us all being together. As for the issue in Scotland that he raised, I do not believe that there is consensus on that matter either
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 465 c279
- Session
- 2006-07
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Devolution Scotland
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