Government of Wales Bill

My Lords, this is the answer to the criticisms of our position that have been made from time to time by the noble Lord, Lord Crickhowell. We think this is a reasonable timetable and that the next step should be taken within a limited period. Although we have heavily criticised Part 3, we should allow it to work for two, three or four years, at the end of which we should see a referendum in place. I am confident in the Assembly; my confidence is growing, as the noble Lord, Lord Crickhowell, has said, regarding the success of a referendum. The amendment gives a proper framework in which the referendum can be held.