The decision was taken for the Scottish referendum because the power to do so was devolved. The power has also been devolved to the Welsh Assembly.
European Union Referendum Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Pat McFadden
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 18 June 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills
and
Committee of the Whole House (HC) on European Union Referendum Bill.
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
597 c506
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Librarians' tools
Timestamp
2015-06-23 12:09:44 +0100
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