Proceeding contribution from Jim Murphy (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 25 November 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Scotland's Future in the UK.
Scotland's Future in the UK
My hon. Friend is characteristically correct. There is an attraction in having similar or the same drink-drive limits across Great Britain, but based on the evidence provided to Calman, we have decided that there is a case for devolving that power to the Scottish Parliament. It would have to think very carefully about introducing a different limit for Scotland and the possible consequences, but it will be for it to decide ultimately. We joust across party divides on such matters and the SNP may be many things, but it is not foolish. It knows that if it were to introduce a different drink-drive limit, it would have to have some degree of co-operation, education and information for drivers and police forces, especially in those areas just north and south of the border.
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- 2009-10
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- Devolved matters Devolution Cross border cooperation Public expenditure Scotland Scottish Parliament Scottish Devolution Commission
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