Politicians have begun wrangling over the West Lothian question as the implications of the “No” vote in Scotland sink in.
Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed the eleventh hour “devo-max” deal offered to the Scots by the “No” campaign will be honoured, with increased powers over tax, spending and welfare to be agreed by November, and draft legislation published by January. He has also hinted at greater powers for city councils.
CMS senior partner Penelope Warne, says: “It is safe to assume with promises made by all three major parties there will be far-reaching changes in institutional structures, law and regulation.”
However, the only thing certain is that nobody knows for sure what will happen.
Nicholas Dobson, consultant, Freeth Cartwright, says constitutional resettlement through legislation is “possible...however, the nature and extent of the arrangements would inevitably be subject to extensive, detailed and at times acrimonious debate.”
