I am happy to leave the question whether to hold a referendum to the good sense of the Assembly Members. That is what they are elected for by the people of Wales. They represent the people of Wales, and as my hon. Friend the Member for Carmarthen, East and Dinefwr said, they carry the sovereignty of the people of Wales. Plaid Cymru Members are happy to leave it to their good sense.
The argument is to be made by the Minister. I suspect that he will not agree with me. I cannot see why a simple majority is not sufficient to call a referendum.
Government of Wales Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Hywel Williams
(Plaid Cymru)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 January 2006.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Government of Wales Bill.
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