HL Deb 17 July 1997 vol 581 c126WA
Lord Carmichael of Kelvingrove

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have reached a view on the date of the referendum to be held in Scotland on the establishment of a Scottish Parliament.

Lord Sewel

Subject to the Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Bill receiving Royal Assent, the referendum on our proposals for a Scottish Parliament will be held on Thursday 11 September 1997.