English Votes on English Laws

Debate between Angela Eagle and Ian Paisley

Tuesday 7th July 2015 Commons Chamber

[Ms Eagle]

My solution would be very different, as I will make clear, but I understand the hon. Gentleman’s point.

[Ian Paisley (North Antrim) (DUP)]

I am minded to agree with the points the shadow Leader of the House has made. Does she agree that the logical extension of what the Leader of the House has said on double voting implies that, in future, if any of the nations of this kingdom wish to exit by way of referendums, all the peoples of this kingdom should have a say in those plebiscites?

[Ms Eagle]

The hon. Gentleman pursues his Northern Irish interests in his usual way. Many such issues need to be looked at very carefully, which is why we advocate a constitutional convention, so that we can look at the thing in the round and in balance, and so that we can make proper decisions that weigh and balance with one another, rather than changing something not realising that there are unintended consequences.