Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that if this referendum is to be considered free and fair it would be wise to ensure the neutrality of the civil service and the machinery of government? Would he look sympathetically at any amendments to try to enshrine in the legislation an appropriate period of purdah?
European Union Referendum Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Douglas Carswell
(UK Independence Party)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 June 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Referendum Bill.
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