Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

Debate between Baroness Curran and Nigel Evans

Monday 25th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[Margaret Curran]

This is not a nationalist point, and I hope that the coalition does not dismiss the feelings to which I have referred as the marginal voice of nationalism in Scotland. The view is widespread throughout Scotland, and mainstream parties such as mine also hold it. However, I am concerned that in response to the question from the hon. Member for Perth and North Perthshire (Pete Wishart), the Minister seemed to imply that, because the Scottish Parliament does not have responsibility for the elections at the moment, it is not a key stakeholder in the ongoing discussions—

[The First Deputy Chairman]

Order. This intervention is longer than some of the speeches that I have made in this House—

[Margaret Curran]

rose—

[The First Deputy Chairman]

Please resume your seat.