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Ministerial correction made by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2019, in the House of Commons on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Brexit: Referendums

The Government has no plans to hold another referendum on EU membership. The Government remains committed to delivering on the result of the 2016 EU referendum by leaving the EU.


An Act of Parliament is required before any UK-wide referendum can be held, the terms of which are for Parliament to debate and agree, including provisions for setting the data, franchise and the question as well as incorpating adequate time to prepare for the poll and a minimum campaigning period.

The Government has no plans to hold another referendum on EU membership. The Government remains committed to delivering on the result of the 2016 EU referendum by leaving the EU.

An Act of Parliament is required before any UK-wide referendum can be held, the terms of which are for Parliament to debate and agree, including provisions for setting the date, franchise and the question as well as incorporating adequate time to prepare for the poll and a minimum campaigning period.

Corrected item
Brexit: Referendums

Secondary information

Type
Written correction
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Legislation Referendums Brexit
Link
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