The call for devolution in the ’70s was so strong that there had to be a reaction to it from the UK Parliament. I mentioned in my opening remarks that there should have been a more balanced version, with more English devolution, at the time it was introduced. I am sure that the right hon. Gentleman would have supported that, because he is now a pragmatist and in favour of the current constitutional settlement.
English Votes for English Laws and North Wales
Proceeding contribution from
Albert Owen
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 1 July 2015.
It occurred during Debate on English Votes for English Laws and North Wales.
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