Orders of the Day — Self-Governing Schools etc. (Scotland) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:28 pm on 6 March 1989.

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Photo of John McAllion John McAllion , Dundee East 4:28, 6 March 1989

As the Secretary of State says, the Bill requires a simple majority of votes cast in the ballot to approve opting out. What percentage of the votes of the entire electorate will be required before he can give his approval?