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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 July 2004. It was answered by Nick Raynsford (Labour) on Thursday, 8 July 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.


Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, when he plans to publish the draft Bill on the proposed regional assemblies.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister when he plans to publish the draft Bill on the proposed regional assemblies. [181948] Mr. Raynsford: The Government intends to publish its draft Bill on elected regional assemblies before the Parliamentary summer recess. The orders must be agreed first, because the referendums cannot occur without them, in which case there would be no need to publish a Bill for public information.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181948; 423 c819W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Legislative drafting Regional government
Link
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