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ACTroyal_assent1997 c. 61

Referendums (Scotland and Wales) Act 1997

An Act to make provision for the holding of a referendum in Scotland on the establishment and tax-varying powers of a Scottish Parliament and a referendum in Wales on the establishment of a Welsh Assembly; and for expenditure in preparation for a Scottish Parliament or a Welsh Assembly.

Last fetched 22 May 2026 · legislation.gov.uk

Lifecycle

Parliament

Introduced

30 Jul 1997

Monarch

Royal Assent

31 Jul 1997

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Comes into force

TBC

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At a glance

Act number1997 c. 61

Statusroyal_assent

Royal Assent31 Jul 1997

Published30 Jul 1997

ISBN0105461970

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