West Lothian question

The West Lothian question refers to a political issue in the UK regarding the voting rights of Members of Parliament (MPs) from Scottish constituencies on matters that only affect England. It arose after the devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament, which allows Scottish MPs to vote on issues like education and health in England, while English MPs have no say on similar issues in Scotland. This creates a perceived inequality, raising questions about fair representation and legislative power within the UK Parliament. The name comes from a comment made by Tam Dalyell, MP for West Lothian, in the 1970s.