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Proceeding contribution from Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 March 2016. It occurred during Debate on bills on Scotland Bill.

There is no reason to suspect the worst. What we have to do is await the relevant Bill of Rights. Then, when we have considered its terms, we shall see whether it does or does not intrude upon matters covered by DGN10. If it does, then DGN10 will be addressed, as it always has been. There is a clear and consistent record of the United Kingdom Parliament and this Government proceeding in accordance with DGN10 in the context of devolved issues. I do not anticipate, and have no reason to anticipate, that that will change in the future. However, I am not going to comment on a Bill that is not before this House and the terms of which have not yet been finalised.

In these circumstances it appears to us that Clause 2 is sufficient for the purpose of expressing, essentially, a declarator of the Sewel convention in accordance with the Smith commission agreement.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

769 c2079 

Session

2015-16

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber

Legislation

Scotland Bill 2015-16
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