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Written question asked by Lord Garel-Jones (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 October 1998. It was answered by Lord Sewel (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 October 1998.


Sewel, Lord

Question
Whether, in the event of a declaration of independence by the Scottish Parliament, membership of the European Union would remain vested in the United Kingdom Govt at Westminster and what their position would be with regard to an application by an independent Scotland for membership of the European Union. [HL 3364] [HL 3365].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL 3364; 593 c160WA
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Scotland UK membership of EU