"I am delighted with the outcome of the Scottish Referendum. This is a decisive result which clearly shows the majority of people believe we are better together as one United Kingdom. What has been heartening is the engagement people have had with politics, they have truly had their voices heard and I hope this passionate engagement will continue so that everyone takes part in our elections in future. 

"I am also pleased that Mr Cameron has today announced that England is being brought into national discussions in terms of who votes for what and I welcome the cross-party Cabinet Committee that has been set up to establish new rules that will make the United Kingdom work for all our nations."