Scotland Bill

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Keen of Elie

Wednesday 24th February 2016 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con)]

My Lords, I believe that the House is ready to hear from the Minister.

[Lord Keen of Elie]

I can say that the Whip did not consult me on that proposition.

I am grateful for the detailed consideration that has been given to this clause and, indeed, for the time that has been given up by a number of noble Lords in meeting both me and my noble friend Lord Dunlop to discuss aspects of the clause.

I begin by considering the extent or scope of the provision with which we are dealing. It touches on amendments moved by the noble and learned Lords, Lord Hope, Lord McCluskey, Lord Wallace and Lord Mackay of Clashfern, and the noble Lords, Lord Norton and Lord Stephen.