I am grateful, Mr Deputy Speaker. We need consent, rather than consultation, because things are so different in Scotland, and we have responsibility for those bodies. Such issues must surely be up to the Scottish Parliament, and not just through consultation. Consultation is great and there is nothing wrong with it, but this is about ensuring that we have consent. We will not oppose the measure today—it is great that we will get that consultation. We enjoy debating with the Home Secretary. She is always welcome in Scotland, and we enjoy making sure that her views are known. Consent is fine, but we need to ensure that such matters are the responsibility of the Scottish Government and that we make those decisions. Not consultation, consent.
Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Pete Wishart
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 January 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Counter-Terrorism and Security Bill.
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