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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

The noble Lord has put a lot of emphasis on the membership of the European Union, but does he recognise that an independent Scotland would have to apply for membership in the European Union? It would have to take its place in the queue, it would require unanimity, and it would almost certainly be blocked by countries such as Spain and others. What he is proposing is not attainable in a realistic timetable.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c200 
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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