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Mr. Rooker
asked the Lord President of the Council if he will appoint the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration the National Returning Officer for the referendum on EEC membership.
Mr. Edward Short
The Referendum Bill will provide for the appointment of a National Returning Officer by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department. We have noted my hon. Friend's suggestion.