Proceeding contribution from Thomas Docherty (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Scotland Bill.

Scotland Bill

I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. I am obviously delighted to see that so many Members on both sides of the House take such a passionate and keen interest in Scotland's railway services. We have had a great deal of support for the measure from the trade unions in Scotland. This is a simple, technical new clause. Most people think that the Scottish Parliament already has the ability to decide what the model of the franchise will be, and I am keen that the situation should be resolved—[Interruption.]

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 525 c221
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Devolved matters Constituencies Devolution Crown Estate Food Labelling Electoral systems Powers Railways Scotland Scottish Parliament Seas and oceans Territorial waters Summertime Rescue services Maritime and Coastguard Agency Scottish Government Regional members
Legislation: Scotland Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Scotland Bill

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