HC Deb 26 April 1976 vol 910 cc6-7W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Lord President of the Council what alternative uses he has planned for the Scottish and Welsh Assembly buildings if Parliament declines to establish such bodies.

Mr. Foot

We have made no plans for any such alternative use.

Mr. Richard Wainwright

asked the Lord President of the Council on what date he now expects to publish the Govment's suggestions for devolution in England.

Mr. Foot

I am unable to forecast the date on which the Government's consultative document will be published.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Lord President of the Council whether the Government now have plans to hold a referendum on devolution.

Mr. Foot

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley (Mr. Cryer) on 24th March—[Vol. 908, c. 178.]