Scottish Referendum Legislation: Supreme Court Decision

Debate between Lord Jack of Courance and Meg Hillier

Wednesday 23rd November 2022 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jack]

The people of Glasgow did vote for independence in 2014, as did three other local authorities in Scotland. However, the other 28 out of 32 voted to remain in the United Kingdom.

[Dame Meg Hillier (Hackney South and Shoreditch) (Lab/Co-op)]

This important ruling settles the question for now—certainly on the legal matter. Does the Secretary of State think that it gives us ample time to investigate what else the Scottish Government are doing? The debate about the referendum has thrown up a lot of sand, but the Scottish Government are underachieving in so many areas of public service, and that needs to be shown.

[Mr Jack]

The hon. Lady speaks for many people in Scotland who fear the same thing—[Interruption.]