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Scotland (Self-Determination)
01 February 2023
Lead MP
Neale Hanvey
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Scotland
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Neale Hanvey raised concerns about scotland (self-determination) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Hanvey moved to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to transfer legislative power for a Scottish independence referendum to the Scottish Parliament, subject to public approval and with a seven-year period between referendums. He emphasised the historical context of Scotland's sovereignty and argued that the Bill would preserve democratic rights and align with international legal precedents.
Neale Hanvey
SNP
Glasgow Cathcart
Hanvey argued for a standardised mechanism to hold an independence referendum, based on democratic mandate and in line with established UK precedent. He cited historical context and legal principles underscoring Scotland's right of self-determination.
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