The West Lothian Question - Conflicts and Solutions
Conflicts and Solutions
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Study Aids, ESL, Foreign Languages
| Author: | Anna Jell | ISBN: | 9783640619504 |
| Publisher: | GRIN Publishing | Publication: | May 11, 2010 |
| Imprint: | GRIN Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Anna Jell |
| ISBN: | 9783640619504 |
| Publisher: | GRIN Publishing |
| Publication: | May 11, 2010 |
| Imprint: | GRIN Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,5, University of Brussel (Institut supérieur de traducteurs et interprètes ), language: English, abstract: The aim of this paper is to discuss numerous facets and conflicts surrounding, but especially different possible solutions to the so-called 'West-Lothian Question', a long-running and delicate issue in British politics. Part one describes the origin, history and background of the question. Part two gives a brief overview of the present situation and recent developments in this matter as well as an explanation for the Government's supportive attitude towards devolution. Furthermore, it includes information about the controversy surrounding the validity of the West Lothian question. Part three describes several different concepts put forward in order to resolve the conflict, with an emphasis on the proposal of including the ban of Scottish MPs from voting on issues not affecting their constituencies. Part four examines possible future developments and challenges surrounding the debate.
Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 1,5, University of Brussel (Institut supérieur de traducteurs et interprètes ), language: English, abstract: The aim of this paper is to discuss numerous facets and conflicts surrounding, but especially different possible solutions to the so-called 'West-Lothian Question', a long-running and delicate issue in British politics. Part one describes the origin, history and background of the question. Part two gives a brief overview of the present situation and recent developments in this matter as well as an explanation for the Government's supportive attitude towards devolution. Furthermore, it includes information about the controversy surrounding the validity of the West Lothian question. Part three describes several different concepts put forward in order to resolve the conflict, with an emphasis on the proposal of including the ban of Scottish MPs from voting on issues not affecting their constituencies. Part four examines possible future developments and challenges surrounding the debate.
