Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:36 pm on 16 March 2021.
Thank you. First Minister, last week, in response to my question on Newport City Council's support for a referendum for an M4 relief road, the Minister for Housing and Local Government said,
'If there is a call for a local referendum, then we're certainly happy to work with Newport council to see how that might be accomplished.'
Julie James then went on to say she was all in favour of local people having a large say in what happens in their region or area. You've told us today how important local democracy is to you, First Minister. So, therefore, would you hold a referendum on an M4 relief road, as called for by Newport council?