That is clear. The problem arises if the timing is wrong. Why would the Minister disapply the existing legislation and leave a gap for the Scottish Government to fill at some point in the future? Why should disapplication not happen until the Scottish Parliament gives its explicit consent? Making that happen properly would match the respect agenda and avoid any difficulties.
Scotland Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Stewart Hosie
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 14 March 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Scotland Bill.
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