west lothian question

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Definition of west lothian question in English English dictionary

The anomaly whereby Scottish MPs can vote on issues affecting England, but English MPs cannot vote on Scottish issues

Hyphenation

west lothian ques·tion

Turkish pronunciation

west läthiın kwesçın

Pronunciation

/ˈwest ˈläᴛʜēən ˈkwesʧən/ /ˈwɛst ˈlɑːθiːən ˈkwɛsʧən/

Etymology

() Originally raised by Tam Dalyell, M.P. for West Lothian.