Proceeding contribution from Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Friday, 9 March 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on House of Commons (Participation) Bill.
House of Commons (Participation) Bill
Does not the hon. Gentleman appreciate that the logical extension of his proposal is to create an English Parliament within this Parliament? That would mean a de facto English Government and English Ministries. The problems that he outlines would therefore apply if his Bill were passed.
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- 457 c1789
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- 2006-07
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- Devolved matters Devolution Eligibility Greater London Legislation Northern Ireland Members Parliamentary procedure Scotland Reform Wales Voting rights Taxation Regional government West Lothian question
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- House of Commons (Participation) Bill 2006-07
- Act of Union 1707
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