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Written question asked by Lord Empey (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 8 January 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2015. It was answered by Lord Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 January 2015 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scottish Parliament

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to change the status of the Scottish Parliament.

Answer

The Commission chaired by Lord Smith of Kelvin delivered a cross party agreement on further devolution to Scotland on 27 November 2014. The Government has committed to producing draft clauses by 25 January 2015. Individual parties have made commitments to introduce legislation to Parliament following the General Election in May 2015.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL4013
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Devolution Scotland Scottish Parliament
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk