John Stevenson
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Referendum (Scotland)
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David Mundell
The hon. Lady’s final question is one for the Scottish Government and to be asked within the Scottish Parliament. Her colleagues there must hold the Scottish Government to account in relation to any proposals that they make on this referendum. I happen to agree with her that it is not right that there should be different franchises for different elections, but that is a point to be made in the debate in Scotland.
John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)
Will the Minister confirm that the Electoral Commission will be involved in the setting of the date of the referendum? For example, I would not like to see it held during the autumn school holidays in Scotland.
David Mundell
The decision on the date for the referendum will be one for the Scottish Parliament.