Documents to download

Debate Pack prepared ahead of the Westminster Hall debate sponsored by Ian Blackford MP, a member of the Petitions Committee.

The debate will be held on Monday 5 September 2016 at 4.30pm.

Subject specialists:

  • Neil Johnston (Referendums)
  • Elise Uberoi (Statistician)

Documents to download

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