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Debate between Margaret Ferrier and Gary Streeter
Thursday 7th July 2016

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Margaret Ferrier Portrait Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
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In advance of the Scottish independence referendum, the Government published “Scotland’s Future”—a comprehensive White Paper and blueprint for how the transition to independence would be managed. The complete lack of a coherent plan from the leave campaign and the chaos that has ensued has highlighted a huge disparity. What is the Government’s position on manifestos for referendums?

Gary Streeter Portrait Mr Streeter
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Certainly, prior to 9 September, I do not speak for the Government, and therefore it is not a matter for the Electoral Commission.