What is Conservative party policy on devolution?
Now there is an interesting question for DC and one I doubt he would like to be confronted with. The Conservatives have generally been against devolution for Wales and Scotland until very recently, while the NI situation is a little more complex. Since 1998, the Conservatives have come to the realisation that the devolved institutions actually run quite well, especially in Scotland, and whilst not especially supportive of devolution, the Conservatives are no longer openly hostile to the idea. With regards devolved English powers, the Conservatives see this as unnecessary and costly. To be perfectly honest, few in the Labour party actually believe that a devolved English parliament is desirable and would like the issue swept under the carpet. In terms of the ‘East Lothian Question’ ie. that Scottish MPs get to vote on issues specifically related to English affairs whilst English MPs do not get to vote on specifically Scottish matters is another source of controversy. Right wing Tories m
