HL Deb 17 July 1997 vol 581 c130WA
Lord Merlyn-Rees

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When he expects to announce the date of the referendum to establish a Welsh Assembly.

Lord Williams of Mostyn

Subject to the approval of a Motion in another place, to disagree with the amendment on dates of referendums inserted into the Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Bill in this House, the agreement of this House and subject to Royal Assent, the referendum in Wales will be held on 18 September 1997.