Scottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court Decision Debate

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Meg Hillier

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Scottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court Decision

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Wednesday 23rd November 2022

(1 year, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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The people of Glasgow did vote for independence in 2014, as did three other local authorities in Scotland. However, the other 28 out of 32 voted to remain in the United Kingdom.

Meg Hillier Portrait Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (Lab/Co-op)
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This important ruling settles the question for now—certainly on the legal matter. Does the Secretary of State think that it gives us ample time to investigate what else the Scottish Government are doing? The debate about the referendum has thrown up a lot of sand, but the Scottish Government are underachieving in so many areas of public service, and that needs to be shown.

Alister Jack Portrait Mr Jack
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The hon. Lady speaks for many people in Scotland who fear the same thing—[Interruption.]

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