HC Deb 11 November 1975 vol 899 c576W
44. Mr. Stokes

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will make it his policy that before any laws are passed constituting separate Assemblies or Parliaments for Scotland or Wales a referendum should be held on this subject throughout the United Kingdom.

Mr. Edward Short

No.

45. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Lord President of the Council if he will now propose a referendum in Scotland on the desire of the Scottish people for complete separation from the rest of the United Kingdom and a simultaneous referendum in England on the desire of the English for complete separation from Scotland.

Mr. Edward Short

No.