Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 July 2015. It was answered by Lord Bridges of Headley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2015 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Sovereignty: Scotland

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bridges of Headley on 29 June (HL523), why they have ruled out holding a referendum in England on the maintenance of the union with Scotland; whether they have any plans to review their policy; and if so, when.

Answer: The Government will do it all it can to maintain the integrity of the United Kingdom, and the institutions which underpin it. While no part of the UK should be forced to remain in or leave the UK against its wishes, in last year's referendum people in Scotland voted to remain in the UK and both the UK and Scottish Governments have committed to respect the result in the Edinburgh Agreement. Therefore we have no plans to hold another referendum on this issue.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL975
Session: 2015-16
Related items: Sovereignty: Scotland
Monday, 29 June 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: England Referendums Scotland Sovereignty
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk