HC Deb 17 July 1997 vol 298 c250W
Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to have regular review of his relationship with a Welsh Assembly after its establishment. [8491]

Mr. Ron Davies

The White Paper, which will be published later this month, will set out the Government's thinking on the role of the Secretary of State for Wales after the Welsh Assembly is established.

Mr. Gareth Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to announce the date of the referendum to establish a Welsh Assembly. [9803]

Mr. Davies

Subject to the House of Commons approving a motion to disagree with the amendment on dates of referendums inserted into the Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Bill in another place, the referendum in Wales will be held on 18 September 1997.

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