§ 54. Mr. McIntyreasked the Prime Minister if he will arrange for a referendum in Scotland on the question of the establishing of a democratic legislature in that country, through which the Scottish people would be able to control effectively the affairs of their own country.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Mr. ShinwellHas not the right hon. Gentleman recently expressed a liking for a referendum in another connection? Why does he reject this modest plea on behalf of Scotland?
§ The Prime MinisterAfter the cruel denunciation which compared it to Hitler and Mussolini, I certainly could not advise its application to Scottish affairs.
§ Mr. ShinwellWhy does the right hon. Gentleman accept defeat of that kind so lightly? Why does he not stand up to us?