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Devolution and the Union

Proceeding contribution from Gerald Howarth (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 20 November 2014. It occurred during Backbench debate on Devolution and the Union.

That is a very stupid question. The constitutional point is that the leaders of the three parties made a commitment, but they are not in a position to deliver upon that commitment, because it is both Houses of Parliament that make the laws. We do not live in a state where it is the divine right of kings to rule. It is subject to the will of Parliament, and Parliament therefore has to decide on these matters.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
588 c492 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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