English MPs could veto English laws under home rule plan for 'fairness' after Scotland was handed extra powers

Reform plans unveiled today to give English MPs a greater say

Pledged after Scotland won new powers in 11th-hour bid to stop UK split

They include full ban on Scottish MPs voting on English-only legislation

English MPs will also have new powers of veto for English-only laws 

English MPs could have the power to veto new laws affecting England under plans to ensure 'fairness' for everyone in the UK.

William Hague announced the idea is one of three being considered to tackle the issue of English votes for English laws.

It follows concern that Scottish MPs could have the deciding vote on legislation which only applies south of the border. 

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Home rule: The proposals by William Hague (left) could stop Alex Salmond voting on English-only issues if he is elected as a Westminster MP. Mr Salmond (right, campaigning yesterday) will stand for a seat in May

Mr Hague today published the proposals aimed at delivering 'English votes for English laws'.

Under the most radical option, English MPs would have a separate vote in which they could veto an legislation - forcing the Government either to abandon the proposals or make changes to secure majority support.

Another option would mean English-only bills would go to an English-only grand committee at second reading and the remaining stages would be governed by a convention that means MPs from other nations would not vote.

A final option sets out plans that would allow only English MPs to consider the amending stages of legislation that relates only to England but the final vote would be open to all MPs.

All three proposals would involve Welsh MPs where legislation also relates to Wales.

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