Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2017. It was answered by Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) on Monday, 27 November 2017 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Devolution: England

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Young of Cookham on 13 July (HL414) concerning an English Parliament and his statement that "there is little or no public appetite or need for an English Parliament", whether they have any plans to bring forward legislation for a referendum in England on the subject.

Answer: There are no plans to bring forward legislation for a referendum on this subject in England. The Government thinks it right that English MPs should have a decisive role to play in the passage of legislation that affects only England. The implementation of English votes for English laws delivers a coherent constitutional settlement and a voice for all. The Government is focused on delivering the commitments that we made to the people of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland through the delivery of further devolution to the nations and regions.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL3157
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Devolution: England
Thursday, 13 July 2017
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Devolution England Referendums
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk