Referendum (Scotland) Debate

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Referendum (Scotland)

Baroness Clark of Kilwinning Excerpts
Monday 15th October 2012

(11 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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That power has not been devolved to the Scottish Parliament in terms of the order agreed today.

Baroness Clark of Kilwinning Portrait Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)
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One of the complexities regarding 16 and 17-year-olds concerns young people not put on the register owing to child protection issues. If the Government think that the question or any other aspect of the referendum is unfair, will they take action?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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The hon. Lady’s colleagues in the Scottish Parliament will have the opportunity to highlight that point, and of course if any proposals are not in accordance with the legislative framework for other issues, they cannot stand.