Written question asked by Simon Kirby (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 December 2010. It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 December 2010 on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister.

West Lothian

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he plans to establish a commission to consider the West Lothian question; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: We are continuing to give careful consideration to the timing, composition, scope and remit of the Commission. Its work will need to take account of our proposals to reform the House of Lords to create a wholly or mainly elected second chamber, the changes being made to the way this House does business and amendments to the devolution regimes, for example in the Scotland Bill presently before the House. We will make an announcement in the new year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 30358; 520 c822W
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Constitutional Convention
Monday, 24 January 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: West Lothian question
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk