Proceeding contribution from Lord Grayling (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 2 July 2015. It occurred during Ministerial statement on English Votes on English Laws.
English Votes on English Laws
The simple principle of these changes is that if a matter is not devolved, it will be and is a matter for the UK Parliament. If we are talking about strengthening the Union, then it should be the case that those are matters for the UK Parliament. We would weaken the Union otherwise. If a matter is devolved, it is the responsibility of the Administrations in Wales, Northern Ireland or Scotland. If it affects English-only constituencies, it will be for those who represent English-only constituencies to decide whether to accept or reject it.
Secondary information
- Type
- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 597 c1658
- Session
- 2015-16
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Devolution House of Lords House of Commons England Public expenditure Parliamentary procedure Lords amendments Wales Taxation Speaker Divisions Committee stage Standing orders West Lothian question Bills English votes for English laws
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- View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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- 2022-09-12 17:04:11 +0100
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