§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if it is the Government's policy to hold a referendum before a major change in Britain's constitutional relationship with the European Union; and if he will make a statement. [20011]
§ Mr. David DavisWe have made it clear that we would not accept in the current intergovernmental conference significant constitutional change that would justify a referendum.
However, as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced on 3 April 1996, if the Government decided to apply to join a single European currency during the next Parliament, that decision would be subject to confirmation in a referendum.