MPs debate devolution after Scottish referendum

Some MPs want Scottish politicians banned from voting on English-only laws

The impact of the Scottish independence referendum on the future of the UK's constitution is to be debated by MPs later.

The Commons will consider the 'No' vote to independence and the three main Westminster parties' pledge of more devolution to Scotland.
Some MPs are expected to call for "English votes for English laws".
On Monday the UK government published a paper setting out its plans to give more powers to the Scottish Parliament.
Voters in Scotland rejected independence by 55% to 45% in the referendum on 18 September.
During the campaign, Prime Minister David Cameron, Labour leader Ed Miliband and Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg signed a pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland if there was a 'No' vote.
Following the referendum, Mr Cameron vowed to give tax-raising powers to the Scottish Parliament "in tandem" with moves to restrict Scottish MPs from voting on English matters.
'Partisan fix' Announcing the "general debate on devolution", Commons Leader William Hague said the government was determined to honour the commitments made in relation to Scottish powers.
But he said the consequences for England of more devolution could not be "evaded", saying he expected MPs to make this point in the Parliamentary debate.
"This is a matter of fairness for the whole of the United Kingdom," he said.
Shadow Commons leader Angela Eagle called for "a considered process that seeks to achieve broad public support as well as cross-party agreement".

David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband all pledged support for more powers for Scotland

She added: "That is why a partisan fix in Westminster just will not wash."
The issue of "English votes for English laws", known as the West Lothian Question, has divided the parties, with Labour saying it cannot be rushed and should be delayed until after the general election.

Scotland voted 'No' to independence in the referendum

Mr Hague told MPs Labour had been invited to contribute to the discussions, saying that if agreement could not be reached by the end of November, "then it will be important to test the opinion of the House".
'No delays' Meanwhile, a commission led by Lord Smith of Kelvin has been asked to draw up detailed devolution proposals in line with the commitments made to Scotland by the three party leaders.
The government's devolution plans were set out in a "command paper" presented to Parliament by Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael on Monday.
The proposals, which included more financial responsibility for Holyrood, were dismissed as a "damp squib" by the Scottish National Party.
Some MPs used Mr Carmichael's statement to call for more devolution for England.
Mr Carmichael said the process should "open the door" for change across the UK, but insisted the UK government would not delay the timetable for Scottish devolution.