English Votes for English Laws
(asked on 7th July 2015) - View Source
Question to the Leader of the House:
To ask the Leader of the House, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of his proposal to introduce English votes on English laws with the Union with England Act 1707; and if he will make a statement.
This question was answered on 14th July 2015
The Union with Scotland Act 1706 and the Union with England Act 1707 provide that the United Kingdom of Great Britain shall be represented by one Parliament. I am satisfied that the proposal to introduce English votes on English laws is compatible with this legislation. Parliament will remain the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and all Members will be entitled to debate and vote on all legislation.