HC Deb 18 June 2003 vol 407 c213W
11. Mr. Jack

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his referendum proposals for regional government in the North West. [119759]

Mr. Raynsford

My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister announced on Monday 16 June that the level of interest in the North West region is sufficient to warrant a referendum about whether to establish an elected regional assembly. My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister directed the Boundary Committee for England to undertake a local government review in the region as a precursor to a referendum.

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