Oral Answers to Questions

Graeme Morrice Excerpts

Wednesday 15th October 2014 Commons Chamber

[Michael Connarty (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (Lab)]

3. What assessment he has made of the implications for Government policy of the outcome of the referendum on independence for Scotland.

[Graeme Morrice (Livingston) (Lab)]

7. What assessment he has made of the implications for Government policy of the outcome of the referendum on independence for Scotland.

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[Mr Carmichael]

I look forward to reading the hon. Gentleman’s full submission, making that case, to Lord Smith’s commission. The hon. Gentleman will be mindful, however, that significant powers have already been given to the Scottish Parliament and Government through control of planning law, which would have a significant effect on the issue that he raises.

[Graeme Morrice]

In June, the Prime Minister signed a joint statement with the Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition, committing himself to “full representation” for Scotland in the House of Commons. Did the Prime Minister’s commitment extend only to the first UKIP win?

[Mr Carmichael]

I assure the hon. Gentleman that the Prime Minister remains committed to the level of Scottish representation on which he had previously given an undertaking.