Scottish Devolution

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:31 pm on 24 July 1997.

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Photo of Donald Dewar Donald Dewar Secretary of State, Scottish Office 3:31, 24 July 1997

There have been a number of arguments for a constitutional court, and I am sure that many people will continue to support that case. If it were to come to pass, it would be for the future. I do not think that it is a short-term option. Here we have some practical solutions to any dispute resolution that is required, ending with arbitration in the judicial committee of the Privy Council. That has been carefully thought out and it will serve well for the purpose.