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Proceeding contribution from Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 6 September 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Scotland Bill.

Scotland Bill

I support what the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, has said. By the way, Second Readings are divisible, but the tradition is that we do not divide the House on Second Readings. This is an important piece of legislation, and I am afraid that this situation is not really for the convenience of those of us who care deeply about the legislation. If everyone took the 15 minutes which the Companion allows, I would have to wait until 2.30 am to hear the views of the only woman Secretary of State for Scotland, who is number 33 on the list. This is a scandalous way in which to treat Members of this House, and important constitutional business.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c157 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Accountability Administration of justice Devolution Airguns Licensing Human rights EU law Income tax Driving under influence Landfill tax Fiscal policy Powers Public appointments Public expenditure Parliamentary scrutiny Scotland Scottish Parliament Taxation Speed limits Tax rates and bands Supreme Court Stamp duty land tax
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2010-12
Link
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