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PARTY SUPPORT The Labour Party , Scottish National Party , Liberal Democrats , and Scottish Green Party campaigned for the 'Yes-Yes' vote . The Conservative & Unionist Party was the only major party to campaign for 'No-No' RESULTS It was held on September 11 , 1997. The result was 'Yes-Yes', i.e. the majority voted in favour of both proposals. For the first question, the electorate were asked to indicate whether: '1. I agree that there should be a Scottish Parliament; or 2. I do not agree that there should be a Scottish Parliament' For the second question, the electorate were asked to indicate whether: '1. I agree that a Scottish Parliament should have tax-varying powers; or 2. I do not agree that a Scottish Parliament should have tax-varying powers' GOVERNMENT RESPONSE In response to the majority voting for Yes-Yes, the government passed the Scotland Act 1998 , creating the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive . SEE ALSO |
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