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Government of Wales Bill

My Lords, I would campaign for it, depending on how we had framed the question. But I and my party have already said that there is no question of this party being against devolution. We are for devolution, provided it is done in a proper way that is acceptable to the people of Wales. The noble Lord, Lord Anderson, spoke about the dangers of a low turnout. He will remember the 1997 referendum, which led to the Assembly, and he will be aware of the turnout figures then. There were 25 per cent in favour, 25 per cent against and the majority was 0.6 per cent. Nevertheless, the Labour Party has not abandoned faith in referendums as such and is proposing yet another in Part 4. As an opposition, we have no option but to go along with it and propose that if a referendum is required for the implementation of Part 4, then it is required for the implementation of Part 3. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 93 [Legislative competence]:
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
683 c1250 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
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