House of Commons · General Debate
16 January 2024 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Neale Hanvey SNP Aberdeen North
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Neale Hanvey raised concerns about scotland (self-determination) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Opened the debate
Moves that leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998, transferring power for a Scottish independence referendum to the Scottish Parliament with conditions. Emphasises historical and legal precedents supporting self-determination rights of Scotland, referencing Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's support for this principle. Argues that current UK stance disregards democratic wishes and international law regarding Scotland’s right to self-determination.
Proposes a Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998, focusing on transferring legislative power for an independence referendum to the Scottish Parliament. Includes provisions ensuring democratic mandate and time constraints similar to Northern Ireland's border poll mechanism. References legal opinions and historical precedents that support Scotland’s right to self-determination, challenging current UK Government’s stance as undermining democracy and international law.
Christine Jardine congratulates Neale Hanvey for securing the Bill and acknowledges her belief in home rule for Scotland within a federal United Kingdom. She emphasises that Scotland's people have repeatedly expressed their will to remain part of the Union through various referendums and elections. She argues against further divisive debate on independence, highlighting the benefits brought by devolution and the current dissatisfaction with nationalist policies among constituents.