HC Deb 27 July 1999 vol 336 c212W
20. Mr. Evans

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had concerning his reserved powers to hold a referendum on Scottish independence. [91617]

22. Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy on utilising his powers to call a referendum on Scottish independence. [91619]

Mr. Macdonald

The Government have no intention of holding any referendum on Scottish independence. Scottish voters demonstrated their clear support for devolution on 11 September 1997, and again on 6 May this year.

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