In response to calls from Malcolm Rifkind for an English only “grand committee”.
“I’m a great believer in an English parliament. A lot of folk say that England couldn’t manage on it’s own, I decry that entirely.
I’ve got every confidence in the people of England to be fully self governing. I think they’ll do a fantastic job of it and we’ll be the best of neighbours and the best of friends.”
Alex Salmond.