§ Mr. Andersonasked the Lord President of the Council if he will confirm that, whatever proposals emerge from the current Government consultations on the future of their devolution proposals, their undertaking stands that those proposals, before implementation in Wales and Scotland, will be subject to affirmation by referenda in these two countries.
§ Mr. John SmithThe Government moved a new clause to the Scotland and Wales Bill to provide for referendums to be held after Royal Assent. That remains the position. My right hon. Friend will be making a statement about this legislation after the recess.