Report (2nd Day)

Part of Scotland Bill – in the House of Lords at 12:00 pm on 28 March 2012.

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Photo of Lord McCluskey Lord McCluskey Crossbench 12:00, 28 March 2012

In addition to economic and legal aspects-many different opinions have been expressed publicly by members of the Scottish Government and the United Kingdom Government-I wonder whether the noble Lord has considered legal matters such as the right of Scotland or the ability of Scotland, if independent, to join the European Union or to retain the pound and matters of that kind. Does he think it is advisable that, in addition to a committee of experts such as the noble Lord, Lord Gordon of Strathblane, has mentioned, there should be from this House a committee including lawyers and experts who can offer independent advice on such questions.