House of Commons · General Debate
Royal Assent
23 January 2020 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Ian Blackford SNP Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Ian Blackford raised concerns about royal assent in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Concerns raised during the debate on Royal Assent
- Specific asks of government not recorded
- Commitments made by the government not recorded
How the debate unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Other contributors (2)
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Mr Blackford expressed deep regret over the Royal Assent of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act without consent from devolved administrations. He argued that this contravenes the devolution settlement and represents a constitutional crisis. He emphasised Scotland's rights as EU citizens, claiming they were ignored despite promises made in 2014. Mr Blackford stressed the importance of respecting the democratic right of Scottish people to determine their own destiny through an independence referendum.
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Mr Evans notified the House about the Royal Assent and dismissed Mr Blackford's point as a political issue rather than a point of order, urging the debate to continue on its important agenda.