In his book 'The Politics of Nationalism and Devolution' (1980), Gordon Brown speculated that given devolution to Scotland the Labour Party might consider a version of what has recently been referred to as ‘English Votes on English Laws’ (EVoEL):

...a revised Scotland Act could embody some form of the ‘in-and-out’ principle. Under such a principle the remaining Scottish MPs at Westminster would not be allowed to take part in the proceedings of the House when it was debating English or Welsh domestic matters. The ‘in-and-out’ principle ought to be attractive to Conservatives since it would ensure them a semi-permanent majority on most social issues at Westminster – no small prize. Labour remains formally committed to devolution and may be expected to consider a plan along these lines in the future.

Gordon Brown is now opposed to English Votes on English Laws. Why do you think he is opposed? (Please select all that apply)