Debates between Alistair Carmichael and Baroness Fullbrook during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alistair Carmichael and Baroness Fullbrook
Wednesday 14th January 2015

(9 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alistair Carmichael Portrait The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr Alistair Carmichael)
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The Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister have made it clear that the Government are committed to delivering draft clauses by 25 January.

Baroness Fullbrook Portrait Lorraine Fullbrook
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Following the Prime Minister’s meeting with the new First Minister, does the Secretary of State expect full support from the Scottish Government in ensuring a speedy delivery of the proposals in the draft Bill?

Alistair Carmichael Portrait Mr Carmichael
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I have learned over the years not to expect too much when working with the Scottish Government, but I am hopeful that that will be the case. One way or the other, however, we shall deliver on the undertakings that were given.