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Written question asked by Ian Lucas (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 July 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 July 2010. It was answered by Gary Streeter (Conservative) on Monday, 26 July 2010 on behalf of the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission.


National Assembly for Wales: Referendums

Question
To ask the hon. Member for South West Devon, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, whom the Electoral Commission plans to consult on the content of the question to be put in the referendum relating to the extension of powers of the National Assembly for Wales.
Answer

The Electoral Commission informs me that it wrote on 24 June to interested groups—including political parties in Wales and potential campaigners—to invite their views on the proposed referendum question.The Commission is also carrying out research with the public in Wales, and seeking advice on the wording of the proposed question from experts on accessibility and plain language.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
10803; 514 c721W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Devolution Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk