May we have a debate about the impact of the disastrous consequences of the Prime Minister's decision to isolate the UK from the rest of Europe on the ambitions of the devolved nations? The Leader of the House and other hon. Members refer to ““separatists””, but are not the only...

May we have a debate about the impact of the disastrous consequences of the Prime Minister's decision to isolate the UK from the rest of Europe on the ambitions of the devolved nations? The Leader of the House and other hon. Members refer to ““separatists””, but are not the only...

Adjournment debate on the future constitutional status of Scotland.

Adjournment debate on the future constitutional status of Scotland.

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

The Minister does not quite understand that the days of this House determining and dictating what the Scottish do in future are over and gone, and do not matter any more. Does he foresee any situation or condition in which this Westminster Conservative Government will take over the referendum process?

The Minister does not quite understand that the days of this House determining and dictating what the Scottish do in future are over and gone, and do not matter any more. Does he foresee any situation or condition in which this Westminster Conservative Government will take over the referendum process?

I have been listening very carefully to what the hon. Gentleman is saying. When does he think that Westminster should take over the whole referendum process? Given that he is so concerned, perplexed and exercised about the third question, what does he have to say to Lord Foulkes, Malcolm Chisholm,...

I have been listening very carefully to what the hon. Gentleman is saying. When does he think that Westminster should take over the whole referendum process? Given that he is so concerned, perplexed and exercised about the third question, what does he have to say to Lord Foulkes, Malcolm Chisholm,...

Thank you, Mr Speaker. It takes a long time for Members to understand that I am not going to give way. Once the Bill has completed its passage in the House of Lords it will return to the Scottish Parliament, and a further legislative consent motion will be required because...

Thank you, Mr Speaker. It takes a long time for Members to understand that I am not going to give way. Once the Bill has completed its passage in the House of Lords it will return to the Scottish Parliament, and a further legislative consent motion will be required because...

I do not know what planet the Minister is living on if he thinks that three hours is enough to discuss the remaining stages of a Bill that he has described as the most significant transfer of powers since the onset of the Scottish Parliament. It is totally unsatisfactory. We...

I do not know what planet the Minister is living on if he thinks that three hours is enough to discuss the remaining stages of a Bill that he has described as the most significant transfer of powers since the onset of the Scottish Parliament. It is totally unsatisfactory. We...

I will give way, for the very last time.

I will give way, for the very last time.

I will not give way to the hon. Gentleman again. We know what the Scottish people want when it comes to such matters. I was disappointed to hear what was almost a rant from the hon. Member for Glasgow North (Ann McKechin). Members' personal attacks on the First Minister suggest...

I will not give way to the hon. Gentleman again. We know what the Scottish people want when it comes to such matters. I was disappointed to hear what was almost a rant from the hon. Member for Glasgow North (Ann McKechin). Members' personal attacks on the First Minister suggest...

I think that we had something a few weeks ago that was called an election, and manifestos were presented for it. One manifesto had plans for including job-creating powers in the Scotland Bill and the other manifesto was produced by the Calman commission parties. I think that the Scottish people...

I think that we had something a few weeks ago that was called an election, and manifestos were presented for it. One manifesto had plans for including job-creating powers in the Scotland Bill and the other manifesto was produced by the Calman commission parties. I think that the Scottish people...

I have only 10 minutes left. The Bill contains unpalatable measures that are totally unacceptable to the Scottish Government, and which were aired a moment ago, concerning the Supreme Court.

I have only 10 minutes left. The Bill contains unpalatable measures that are totally unacceptable to the Scottish Government, and which were aired a moment ago, concerning the Supreme Court.

I do not have time to give way. I can only ask Members to continue down that route so that we can continue to secure victories such as the one we secured only a few short weeks ago.

I do not have time to give way. I can only ask Members to continue down that route so that we can continue to secure victories such as the one we secured only a few short weeks ago.

I am not going to give way to the hon. Gentleman. As he is standing right next to me, I do not know why he cannot hear me.

I am not going to give way to the hon. Gentleman. As he is standing right next to me, I do not know why he cannot hear me.

I am almost grateful to the hon. Gentleman, because he has referred to a measure with which I want to deal. The measure relating to the Supreme Court that was passed today is totally unacceptable to the Scottish Government, and will be unacceptable to the Scottish Parliament as well. When...

I am almost grateful to the hon. Gentleman, because he has referred to a measure with which I want to deal. The measure relating to the Supreme Court that was passed today is totally unacceptable to the Scottish Government, and will be unacceptable to the Scottish Parliament as well. When...

I have said that I will not give way again, and I will not, even to the right hon. and learned Gentleman. Others wish to speak. There are real difficulties, but the solution offered by the Secretary of State will not be acceptable to the Scottish Parliament. The most critical...

I have said that I will not give way again, and I will not, even to the right hon. and learned Gentleman. Others wish to speak. There are real difficulties, but the solution offered by the Secretary of State will not be acceptable to the Scottish Parliament. The most critical...

I will not give way again. I say to the Secretary of State—

I will not give way again. I say to the Secretary of State—

I am not going to give way to the hon. Gentleman. Must I say that a third time? I say to the Secretary of State that he should not use the fact that there are no Scottish National party members in the House of Lords to introduce any further unpalatable...

I am not going to give way to the hon. Gentleman. Must I say that a third time? I say to the Secretary of State that he should not use the fact that there are no Scottish National party members in the House of Lords to introduce any further unpalatable...

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her history lesson, but she will know, as the Secretary of State does, that the amendments concerning the Supreme Court are totally unacceptable to the Scottish Government, and will be unacceptable to the Scottish Parliament too. May I suggest to her and...

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her history lesson, but she will know, as the Secretary of State does, that the amendments concerning the Supreme Court are totally unacceptable to the Scottish Government, and will be unacceptable to the Scottish Parliament too. May I suggest to her and...

We said on Second Reading that we would seek to strengthen and improve the Bill, offer real scrutiny and support any measures that brought significant and substantial new powers to Scotland. We are pleased that, in a number of areas, this is a better Bill today than the one presented...

We said on Second Reading that we would seek to strengthen and improve the Bill, offer real scrutiny and support any measures that brought significant and substantial new powers to Scotland. We are pleased that, in a number of areas, this is a better Bill today than the one presented...