§ Q13. Mr. Hurdasked the Prime Minister whether he will transfer to himself responsibility for the conduct of the referendum on British membership of the European Community.
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§ Q14. Mr. George Gardinerasked the Prime Minister whether he will transfer to himself responsibility for the arrangements for conducting a national referendum on British membership of the EEC.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have been asked to reply.
No.
§ Q16. Mr. Alisonasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a ministerial broadcast on the subject of the national referendum on EEC membership.
§ Mr. Edward ShortI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend has at present no plans to do so.