HC Deb 24 July 2002 vol 389 cc1217-8W
Mr. Patrick Hall

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the process for deciding which regions will be the first to hold a referendum on establishing an elected regional assembly. [73682]

Mr. Raynsford

I refer my hon. Friend to my answer of 5 July to the hon. Member for Altrincham and Sale, West (Mr. Brady). When the announcement is made, a copy will be put in the Library.