Strengthening the union of the UK debated in the Lords

Debate

Lord McInnes of Kilwinning (Conservative) put forward the debate.

This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.

Members speaking

Members speaking in the debate included:

• Lord Bew (Crossbench), executive member and former chair of the British-Irish Association
• Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee (Non-affiliated), former first minister of Northern Ireland
• Baroness Goldie (Conservative), former leader of the Scottish Conservative party
• Baroness Humphreys (Liberal Democrat), Lords spokesperson for Wales.

Lord Cameron of Lochiel (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Scotland Office, made his maiden speech in the House and responded on behalf of the government.

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