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Devolution (Scotland Referendum)

Proceeding contribution from Andrew Percy (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 14 October 2014. It occurred during Debate on Devolution (Scotland Referendum).

The right hon. Gentleman keeps using the phrase “Westminster stitch-up”. Sometimes people try to use language to

accuse others of what they themselves are doing. The biggest Westminster stitch-up would give the English a few scraps off the plate, a few extra powers and a few quid for local government, while at the same time denying them what they clearly want, according to every opinion poll conducted in this country: they simply expect to be governed by the people they elect, which means English votes for English laws. Does he think it is acceptable for a Scottish MP to vote on a matter that only affects my constituents, while I do not have that option in return?

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
586 c187 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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