HC Deb 30 June 2003 vol 408 cc115-6W
Mr. Pickles

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what plans he has to commission a study into the use of referendums on government policies. [121784]

Mr. Raynsford

None.

Past studies of local government issues have, among other things, looked at referendums for elected mayors and on council tax. Evaluation of policy on regional governance will similarly cover a range of matters, including regional and local referendums.