§ Mr. Stokesasked the Lord President of the Council if he will make it his policy before any laws are passed constituting separate assemblies or parliaments for Scotland and Wales to introduce similar proposals in respect of England.
§ Mr. Edward ShortNo. The form of constitutional development within the United Kingdom appropriate to Scotland and Wales is not necessarily that best suited to the very different circumstances of England.
§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Lord President of the Council if he will ensure that a Bill to establish Welsh and Scottish national assemblies will be presented to the House in good time for it to conclude its passage during this parliamentary year.
§ Mr. Edward ShortThe Prime Minister explained to the House on 19th November the difficulties involved in completing the whole legislative process in the current Session.