§ 28. Mr. Canavanasked the Lord President of the Council whether he is satisfied with the progress of the Government's devolution plans.
§ Mr. CanavanIs my right hon. Friend aware that up to 35,000 students in Scotland and Wales may be on the electoral register in a university or college constituency as well as in their home constituencies and, therefore, will have to break the law by voting twice if they want to make a "Yes" vote count in the referendum? Will the Government set up a special register of people with dual registration to try to overcome this problem, which has arisen because of the silly 40 per cent. amendment accepted by this House?
§ Mr. FootI appreciate fully my hon. Friend's feelings on the matter, but I fear that we cannot solve the dilemma in the way that he suggests. We debated this matter in the House a week or two ago.
§ Mr. Gordon WilsonWill the Lord President say when the elections to the Scottish and Welsh Assemblies are to be held since, in his view, progress is being made towards them?