Oral answer to question provided on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 in the House of Commons, by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat), Scotland Office.

Devo-Max

Answer: It is always dangerous for a Scot to enter into the constitutional debate in England but there is a lively debate to be had. The important thing today is that we acknowledge the important next steps we are taking in Scotland through the real proposals in the Scotland Bill which are due to get the consent of the Scottish Parliament and, I hope, their lordships next week. That will put us on track for the biggest development in devolution since 1998.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Wednesday, 18 April 2012 by Graham Allen (Labour).

Question: Does the Secretary of State agree that devo-max is a wonderful idea for Scotland and will he therefore discuss with some of his Cabinet colleagues extending that wonderful idea to the regions and localities of England?

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