British Prime Minister David Cameron has said the question of Scottish independence had been settled "for a generation" after what he called a clear vote by Scots to stay part of the United Kingdom.
Mr Cameron, whose own job would have been on the line if Scots had voted in favour of independence, said the result paved the way for a new balanced constitutional settlement for all of Britain, including England.
He said draft laws granting Scotland new powers would be published by January.
"The debate has been settled for a generation ... there can be no disputes, no re-runs, we have heard the settled will of the Scottish people," Mr Cameron told reporters in Downing Street.
"In Wales, there are proposals to give the Welsh Government and Assembly more powers and I want Wales to be at the heart of the debate for how to make our United Kingdom work for all our nations.
"In Northern Ireland, we must work to ensure the devolved institutions function effectively.
"But I have long believed a crucial part missing from this national discussion is England. We have heard the voice of Scotland and now the millions of voices of England must also be heard.
"The question of English votes for English laws, the so-called West Lothian Question, requires a decisive answer, so just as Scotland will vote separately on their issues of tax, spending and welfare, so too England as well as Wales and Northern Ireland should be able to vote on these issues.
"All this must take place in tandem with and at the same pace as the settlement for Scotland."
Commons Leader William Hague will draw up the detail of the plans, to be discussed in a cabinet committee, with the same November deadline as that for the detailed proposals for Scotland.
Mr Cameron added: "It is also important we have wider civic engagement about how to improve governance throughout our United Kingdom, including how to empower our great cities. We will say more about this in the coming days."
Mr Cameron, the leader of the Conservative party, had promised to grant Scotland, which already has its own parliament, powers over tax and spending.
The leaders of Britain's two other main political parties, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband made the same pledge.
Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson is contacting his Welsh counterpart today to discuss the impact of the Scottish vote on devolution.
The DUP leader will be seeking areas of common ground with Carwyn Jones after Mr Cameron's comments this morning.
A DUP spokesman confirmed a phone call would take place later today.
Mr Jones earlier tweeted: "Pleased the people of Scotland have voted to remain in the Union - together we will shape a new constitutional future for the UK."
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has told RTÉ's Morning Ireland that his party will keep the pressure on Mr Cameron to ensure he keeps his promises on constitutional reform and the devolution of powers to Northern Ireland.
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