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Jess Phillips

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Scotland Bill (Programme) (No.2)

Scotland Bill

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Monday 9th November 2015

(8 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I do not think that there is any evidence to suggest that what the right hon. Lady describes will be the case. There is considerable evidence that, over the past 16 years, the Scottish Parliament has dealt with sensitive matters in an appropriate way.

Jess Phillips Portrait Jess Phillips (Birmingham, Yardley) (Lab)
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My understanding is that this matter was not originally in the devolution plans, but was added after it was raised with a number of Members of the House who are pro-life. Will the Minister please allay my fears?

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