Rejected petition English votes for English laws

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The Government is asked to introduce legislation to prevent those Members of Parliament who represent constituencies in devolved areas of the United Kingdom from voting on matters which are specific to England.

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Petition Title: Exclusion of non-English MPs from English affairs

Created by: John Craib

Closing: 30/03/2015

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Date submitted 20 September 2014
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