§ 20. Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had concerning his reserved powers to hold a referendum on Scottish independence. [91617]
§ 22. Dr. Julian LewisTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy on utilising his powers to call a referendum on Scottish independence. [91619]
§ Mr. MacdonaldThe Government have no intention of holding any referendum on Scottish independence. Scottish voters demonstrated their clear support for devolution on 11 September 1997, and again on 6 May this year.