[Sir Alan Haselhurst in the Chair] — Clause 1 — Referendums

Part of Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill – in the House of Commons at 7:00 pm on 18 December 2002.

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Photo of Mr Matthew Green Mr Matthew Green Liberal Democrat, Ludlow 7:00, 18 December 2002

Will the hon. Gentleman also accept that by linking change in local government to regional referendums, and ruling out change occurring separately, we will be preventing places such as Shropshire, which want unitary authorities, from having them until a regional referendum takes place? That is what the Minister said.