west-lothian-question

Noun

(uncountable)

(UK, law) The anomaly whereby Scottish MPs can vote on issues affecting England, but English MPs cannot vote on Scottish issues.

Origin

Originally raised by Tam Dalyell, M.P. for West Lothian.

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