1997 Wales votes for Welsh Assembly by narrowest margin

September 18, 1997

Yes 50.3 on 50% turnout. The Vote held one week after the Scottish referendum in hope that the Scottish result would boost the Yes side. An example of domino voting in referendums.

1997 Scotland Votes for Tax power

September 11, 1997

Yes 63.5% on 60.4% turnout

1997 Scotland Votes for Devolved Parliament

September 11, 1997

Yes 74.3%  on  60.4% Turnout

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Nigel Smith in EcuadorIn Ecuador in 2008 just after their referendum said YES to a new constitution.

After a lifetime in business, I chaired the YES campaign in the 1997 referendum creating the Scottish Parliament an experience that led to other referendums.

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