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Scottish powers to be given boost | Scottish powers to be given boost |
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The powers of the Scottish Parliament could be beefed up following a review to be announced by Downing Street. | The powers of the Scottish Parliament could be beefed up following a review to be announced by Downing Street. |
It is thought the terms of reference will closely follow a motion passed by the Scottish Parliament calling for a review of devolution. | It is thought the terms of reference will closely follow a motion passed by the Scottish Parliament calling for a review of devolution. |
Ministers are also understood to be close to selecting a chairman for the Constitutional Commission. | Ministers are also understood to be close to selecting a chairman for the Constitutional Commission. |
The body, voted for by MSPs, has the backing of the three unionist parties at Holyrood and Westminster. | |
Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have been holding discussions for some time. | Labour, the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats have been holding discussions for some time. |
After the prime minister gave the investigation his blessing last month, Downing Street has begun to become more involved. | After the prime minister gave the investigation his blessing last month, Downing Street has begun to become more involved. |
Favourite for chairman of the inquiry is either a candidate from Scottish academia or a retired member of the judiciary. | Favourite for chairman of the inquiry is either a candidate from Scottish academia or a retired member of the judiciary. |
The SNP is not taking part in the inquiry - the Scottish Government is holding its own "national conversation'' on constitutional reform. | The SNP is not taking part in the inquiry - the Scottish Government is holding its own "national conversation'' on constitutional reform. |
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