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Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour) on Tuesday, 6 January 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2015. It was answered by Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 16 January 2015 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Devolution: England

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 8 December 2014 (HL3166), what plans they have to hold a referendum in England to ascertain the level of support for an English parliament.

Answer

The Government has no plans to hold a referendum in England to ascertain the level of support for an English Parliament. The Government has published a Command Paper on the implications of devolution for England which contains separate proposals from each of the Coalition parties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3924
Session
2014-15
Related items
Devolution: England
Monday, 26 January 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Devolution England Referendums
Link
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