§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what his policy is on the use of public funds to support campaigns for(a) referendums on regional government and (b) a particular outcome in a referendum campaign. [83847]
§ Mr. RaynsfordThis is a matter for the Electoral Commission under the provisions of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (sections 108–110 and schedule 12); or, if pertaining to a local authority publicity campaign relating to regional referendums, a matter for the Code on Local Authority Publicity which my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister has issued under section 4 of the Local Government Act 1986.