West Lothian Question

Question 1

West Lothian question

Answer 1

• This asks whether Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish MP’s have the same right to vote at Westminster as English MP’s on matters concerning England, while English MP’s cannot vote on matters affecting only the devolved assemblies.

Question 2

How to solve the West Lothian question

Answer 2

• Greater devolution to England

Question 3

Does English votes for English laws solve this problem?

Answer 3

• No. It does not resolve the question and makes Scottish MP’s second class representatives at Westminster, weakening the unity of the UK.