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English MPs would be given a veto over laws that apply only in England - including on income tax rates - under plans put forward by the Conservatives.English MPs would be given a veto over laws that apply only in England - including on income tax rates - under plans put forward by the Conservatives.
MPs from other parts of the UK would still be able to debate English laws and these would still require a majority vote in the House of Commons.MPs from other parts of the UK would still be able to debate English laws and these would still require a majority vote in the House of Commons.
But detailed scrutiny of bills that did not affect the rest of the UK would be restricted to English MPs.But detailed scrutiny of bills that did not affect the rest of the UK would be restricted to English MPs.
Labour has called for a cross-party convention to consider the matter.Labour has called for a cross-party convention to consider the matter.
Ed Miliband's party has also suggested giving a greater role to English, or English and Welsh MPs, in scrutinising legislation that does not apply elsewhere in the UK.Ed Miliband's party has also suggested giving a greater role to English, or English and Welsh MPs, in scrutinising legislation that does not apply elsewhere in the UK.
Post-referendum callsPost-referendum calls
There have been calls for a new approach to such legislation in light of the increased powers for Scotland after its independence referendum.There have been calls for a new approach to such legislation in light of the increased powers for Scotland after its independence referendum.
In the aftermath of Scotland's No vote, Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a new settlement for England "in tandem" with the devolution promised ahead of the referendum.In the aftermath of Scotland's No vote, Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a new settlement for England "in tandem" with the devolution promised ahead of the referendum.
Critics of the current arrangement say it is unfair that Scottish MPs should help decide how things such as schools and the health service are run in England, when English MPs have no such say over how they are run in Scotland.Critics of the current arrangement say it is unfair that Scottish MPs should help decide how things such as schools and the health service are run in England, when English MPs have no such say over how they are run in Scotland.
Analysis
BBC's deputy political editor, James Landale
Conservative MPs have in recent weeks maintained discipline and kept friendly fire on their leadership to a minimum.
But soon David Cameron will have to announce his plans to give English MPs a vote over English laws - and beneath the surface a ferocious debate is raging.
The latest contribution comes from respected senior Conservative Andrew Tyrie, chairman of the Commons Treasury Committee and longstanding constitutional reformer.
He has emailed a 48-page document to all of his Tory colleagues, entitled "Voice and Veto - Answering the West Lothian Question", which argues strongly for English MPs to have a veto over English legislation in the House of Commons.
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Commons Leader William Hague will outline the Conservatives' preferred solution on Tuesday. It is one of the four options outlined by Mr Hague in December.Commons Leader William Hague will outline the Conservatives' preferred solution on Tuesday. It is one of the four options outlined by Mr Hague in December.
The change would mean MPs from across the UK would continue to be able to debate and vote on English laws, but the committee stage - where line-by-line scrutiny takes place - would be restricted to MPs representing the parts of the UK where they apply.The change would mean MPs from across the UK would continue to be able to debate and vote on English laws, but the committee stage - where line-by-line scrutiny takes place - would be restricted to MPs representing the parts of the UK where they apply.
Mr Hague will say these MPs would also be given a veto, "to prevent the wishes of the English or English and Welsh being overridden by Scottish MPs".Mr Hague will say these MPs would also be given a veto, "to prevent the wishes of the English or English and Welsh being overridden by Scottish MPs".
'Significantly strengthened''Significantly strengthened'
The Conservatives said their proposals were a "significantly strengthened version" of one of the options put forward by the McKay Commission set up by the government in 2012 to look at the so-called West Lothian Question.The Conservatives said their proposals were a "significantly strengthened version" of one of the options put forward by the McKay Commission set up by the government in 2012 to look at the so-called West Lothian Question.
But some Conservative MPs want to go further, and give English MPs total control over England-only legislation.But some Conservative MPs want to go further, and give English MPs total control over England-only legislation.
A commission set up to look at strengthening devolution to Scotland recommended handing new powers, including setting income tax rates and bands, and devolving Air Passenger Duty, to the Scottish Parliament.A commission set up to look at strengthening devolution to Scotland recommended handing new powers, including setting income tax rates and bands, and devolving Air Passenger Duty, to the Scottish Parliament.
The West Lothian QuestionThe West Lothian Question
Mr Hague will say it is a "fundamental matter of fairness" that English changes in these areas should have the agreement of English MPs.Mr Hague will say it is a "fundamental matter of fairness" that English changes in these areas should have the agreement of English MPs.
The UK's Budget Bill would be considered in the same way, but "where taxes have been devolved to Scotland, the equivalent taxes in England would require the consent of English MPs", he will say.The UK's Budget Bill would be considered in the same way, but "where taxes have been devolved to Scotland, the equivalent taxes in England would require the consent of English MPs", he will say.
He will add: "Some people will argue that this will weaken the United Kingdom, but I say that failure to act would be the true weakening of the United Kingdom."He will add: "Some people will argue that this will weaken the United Kingdom, but I say that failure to act would be the true weakening of the United Kingdom."
In December Labour said an English, or English and Welsh, committee stage would give those MPs "a key role" in considering the legislation in question, while MPs as a whole would have the final say.In December Labour said an English, or English and Welsh, committee stage would give those MPs "a key role" in considering the legislation in question, while MPs as a whole would have the final say.
Labour said this and other ideas should be considered by a constitutional convention after May's general election.Labour said this and other ideas should be considered by a constitutional convention after May's general election.
The Liberal Democrats favour a grand committee of English MPs, with the right to veto legislation applying only to England, with its members based on the share of the vote.The Liberal Democrats favour a grand committee of English MPs, with the right to veto legislation applying only to England, with its members based on the share of the vote.