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Written question asked by Lord Goodlad (Conservative) on Monday, 9 November 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 November 2020. It was answered by Lord True (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 November 2020 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Self-determination of States: Shetland

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Shetland Islands Council about terms for those islands' self-determination; and what has been the outcome of those discussions.

Answer

Government has noted the vote by the Shetland Islands Council, which was driven by funding cuts and centralised decision-making by the Scottish Government. This highlights the many problems with the Scottish Government’s position on the break up of the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10064
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Self-determination of states Shetland
Link
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