House of Commons · General Debate
Royal Assent
30 December 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 were not recorded
- Commitments made by the government were 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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The Scottish National Party member warned that the passing of the Act is an act of constitutional vandalism as it goes against the consent of the devolved Parliaments in Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast. He stated that Scotland's rights as European Union citizens were promised to be respected if they stayed in the United Kingdom but have been disregarded now. Blackford declared consequences will follow and hinted at future actions towards Scottish independence.
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley
The Speaker acknowledged that as a decision has already been made, further debate cannot continue on this matter tonight but thanked the staff of the House for their hard work since Boxing Day and assured them of a well-deserved break.