Mark Whitehead 03 February 2015

Hague unveils English laws vetos

English MPs would be given a veto on legislation affecting only England under Conservative proposals for electoral reform.

Speaking to BBC Breakfast William Hague, chair of the Cabinet Committee on Devolution, said the reforms would deliver 'fairness to the people of England'.

It would mean MPs from the whole UK would continue to be able to debate and vote on English laws, but the committee stage - where line-by-line scrutiny takes place - would be restricted to MPs representing the parts of the UK where they apply.

Labour has called for a cross-party convention to consider the matter. The party has also suggested giving a greater role to English, or English and Welsh MPs, in scrutinising legislation that does not apply elsewhere in the UK.

Mr Hague is expected to say it is a 'fundamental matter of fairness' that English changes in these areas should have the agreement of English MPs.

The UK's Budget Bill would be considered in the same way, but 'where taxes have been devolved to Scotland, the equivalent taxes in England would require the consent of English MPs'.

Devolution and putting place first image

Devolution and putting place first

The real lesson of Andy Burnham's Makerfield success, argues Dr Jonathan Carr-West, is that place – not personality – is the key to Britain's future.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Planning Administrator - Rochford District Council

Essex County Council
Up to £15.0000 per hour
Planning Administrator - Rochford District Council Rochford, Essex Part-Time, Temporary - 6 Months Contract 22.5 hours per week (3 days) £15.00 PAYE / England, Essex, Rochford
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Custody Navigator

Middlesbrough Council
£31,022 - £32,597
We have an exciting role on offer within our Youth Justice Service as a Custody Navigator. Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: Middlesbrough Council

Accounts Receivable Advisor

Middlesbrough Council
£27,254 - £28,142
We have an exciting role on offer within our Resident and Business Support service Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: Middlesbrough Council

Revenues and Benefits Apprentice

Mansfield District Council
National Minimum Wage rate
Do you have the confidence and communication skills to provide a friendly, helpful and efficient service? Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Recuriter: Mansfield District Council

Team Leaders

Durham County Council
Grade 8 £32,597 - £36,363 (pay award pending)
Team Leaders – Opportunities are available across the County Durham Area   Salary
Recuriter: Durham County Council
Linkedin Banner