HL Deb 24 October 2000 vol 618 cc24-5WA
Lord Patten

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will introduce legislation to ensure that only English Members of Parliament will be able to vote on legislation concerning England alone, and similarly only English and Welsh Members of Parliament on legislation concerning only England and Wales; and, if not, why not. [HL3813]

The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Jay of Paddington)

There is no such intention. Parliamentary procedure is a matter for Parliament to determine and it is generally inappropriate to legislate to matters directly related thereto. Moreover, while it would be possible to determine the status of Members of the other place by their constituency, there would be profound difficulties in so categorising Members on your Lordships House.

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