HC Deb 15 June 1978 vol 951 c614W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he will take in the event of district councils in Scotland or Wales refusing to undertake the proposed referenda on devolution because of their objection to the 40 per cent. regulation.

Mr. John Smith

I have been asked to reply.

I cannot conceive that there will be any failure to observe what would be a statutory duty.