This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-20253390
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
Version 0 | Version 1 |
---|---|
Scottish independence: Minister Moore 'confident' of additional powers | Scottish independence: Minister Moore 'confident' of additional powers |
(about 2 hours later) | |
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has said he is "confident" Scotland will get more powers following a "no" vote in the 2014 independence referendum. | |
Mr Moore, a Liberal Democrat MP, also said his party was already talking about how to take those plans forward. | Mr Moore, a Liberal Democrat MP, also said his party was already talking about how to take those plans forward. |
The Scottish secretary's comments came as he gave evidence to Holyrood's special referendum committee. | The Scottish secretary's comments came as he gave evidence to Holyrood's special referendum committee. |
Increased financial powers are being delivered to the Edinburgh parliament through the Scotland Act. | Increased financial powers are being delivered to the Edinburgh parliament through the Scotland Act. |
The legislation also included new devolved powers on drink driving and speed limits. | The legislation also included new devolved powers on drink driving and speed limits. |
In February, Prime Minister David Cameron offered to consider more powers for Scotland, in the event of a vote against independence. | In February, Prime Minister David Cameron offered to consider more powers for Scotland, in the event of a vote against independence. |
Adding to those earlier comments, Mr Moore told MSPs on the committee: "I'm confident that once Scotland has decided to reject independence, of course we will then deliver on further powers. | Adding to those earlier comments, Mr Moore told MSPs on the committee: "I'm confident that once Scotland has decided to reject independence, of course we will then deliver on further powers. |
"My party's already actively engaged in that debate, others will be too." | "My party's already actively engaged in that debate, others will be too." |
The UK and Scottish governments recently signed a deal on the terms of the independence referendum, known as the Edinburgh Agreement. | The UK and Scottish governments recently signed a deal on the terms of the independence referendum, known as the Edinburgh Agreement. |
Previous version
1
Next version