Scotland: Devolution proposals – Commons Library Standard Note

The independence referendum in Scotland on 18 September 2014 returned a No vote by a margin of 55% to 45%. During the referendum campaign the three main UK parties committed to further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament.

This note traces the commitment to a “timetable” for new powers, summarises substantive new powers proposed by each party individually, and looks at commentaries on their potential impact.

ESO: Scottish independence referendum, 2014 http://www.europeansources.info/record/scottish-independence-referendum-2014/

ESO: Background information: Scottish Referendum - Results and Analysis - Scotland votes No http://www.europeansources.info/record/scottish-referendum-results-and-analysis-scotland-votes-no/

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