Agreement AO1 Symmetry of powers will prevent resentment. AO2 By giving England symmetry of powers with other nations, it will prevent growing resentment over transfers of funds and powers to the existing devolved institutions, especially if all four devolved parliaments have equal powers, AO3 showing that an English Parliament is needed to keep UK democracy healthy. AO1 A division of powers offers citizens clearer lines of democratic accountability. AO2 A division of powers offers citizens clearer lines of democratic accountability bringing decision making closer to the people of England and improving the ability to pass laws and create policy that benefits England specifically, AO3 showing that an English Parliament is now required to upgrade UK democracy which is struggling with a democratic deficit. AO1 National recognition is required to help support an English identity. AO2 There is currently a lack of recognition of England in the current settlement as the only nation without its own parliament, in order to strengthen a sense of English identity, AO3 showing that that it is now time to respect the democratic need for an English Parliament. AO1 The West Lothian Question could become a major issue. AO2 The West Lothian Question remains a major issue, especially since EVEL was abolished, and this could explode if a government’s majority rested on seats in Scotland and Wales, AO3 showing that it is time to act not before this becomes a serious constitutional issue.

Disagreement AO1 England would dominate the other home nations if empowered through its own parliament. AO2 England would dominate the other home nations if empowered through its own parliament challenging the authority of the PM, Cabinet and Westminster whilst also potentially undermining the powers of the other devolved institutions, AO3 showing that an English Parliament would be a real threat to democracy in the UK. AO1 An English Parliament would seek more money and more powers for themselves leading to the breakup of the UK. AO2 An English Parliament would transfer blame for policy failing onto Westminster, and constantly demand more powers and money for itself eventually leading to the break-up of the UK, AO3 reflecting that an English Parliament would be a danger to the UK. AO1 An English Parliament would not really bring power closer to the people. AO2 An English Parliament would not really bring power closer to the people, as England is so large in terms of population and size, instead it would replicate the issues of representation in Westminster and create confused lines of accountability over which Parliament was responsible for which issue, AO3 reflecting that an English Parliament would create more problems than it would resolve and that Metro Mayors may be a better solution. AO1 The West Lothian Question is exaggerated and there is no strong desire for an English Parliament. AO2 Since 1997 the West Lothian Question has limited impact on the making of law in the UK, whilst it is not seen as a major issue by the public, whilst attempts to rollout regional devolved assemblies and Metro Mayors reflect public indifference to the whole issue, AO3 showing that it is not time for an English Parliament.