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Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 February 2011.


West Lothian Question

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord McNally on 24 January (WA 93–4), whether the commission to consider the West Lothian question will examine proposals for a referendum in England to test support for an English Parliament.
Answer

An English Parliament has been proposed in the past as a solution to the West Lothian question. It would be open to the commission, once established, to consider this as part of its review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6703; 725 c74WA
Session
2010-12
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Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk