§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received since the publication of the Government's short guide to their devolution policy; and what were the nature of the views expressed.
§ Mr. John MorrisSince the publication of the Government's short guide to its devolution proposals I have received 772 letters about them. Fifty-six of these express broad agreement with the White Paper proposals, 42 want less than the proposals, while 663 call for more devolution. The great majority of the latter group appear to be the result of an organised campaign. Of the 772 letters, 39 asked for a referendum.