Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 Power Debate

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Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill: Section 35 Power

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Tuesday 17th January 2023

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ian Murray Portrait Ian Murray
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The hon. Gentleman is fundamentally wrong. What we are dealing with today is a debate between the UK Government and the Scottish Government—[Interruption.] This is in the Scotland Act 1998, and it has to be resolved by the two Governments. If SNP Members want the Labour party to resolve this, we are happy to take the seats of Government either in the Scottish Parliament or here, but it has to be resolved by the UK Government and the Scottish Government. That is the black and white of this issue.

Kirsten Oswald Portrait Kirsten Oswald
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?