Personal and party papers, Cambridge
Devolution: Draft reasoned amendment to Scotland & Wales Bill (Conservatives debate how to vote on Bill’s Second Reading)
| Document type: | Declassified documents |
|---|---|
| Venue: | House of Commons |
| Source: | THCR 5/1/2/52 |
| Editorial comments: | The words “d-e [directly-elected] Scottish” are in MT’s handwritting, suggesting that she made some attempt to find wording for a reasoned amendment. In the end the decision was made simply to vote against the Second Reading - a blunter, fuller rejection, which triggered the resignation of her most senior Scottish spokesman and his deputy. |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 1p |
| Themes: | Union of UK nations |
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