The Greater London Authority referendum of 1998 was a referendum held in Greater London on 7 May 1998, asking whether there was support for the creation of a Greater London Authority, composed of a directly elected Mayor of London and a London Assembly to scrutinise the Mayor's actions.
The referendum. The act legislated for a non binding referendum to be held in Greater London on 7 May 1998 on the issue of a Greater London Authority and enables the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to appoint a Chief Counting Officer to oversee the referendum.
- 1998 c. 3
- England
- 23 February 1998
May 7, 1998 · The Greater London Authority referendum of 1998 was a referendum held in Greater London on 7 May 1998, asking whether there was support for the creation of a Greater London Authority, composed of a directly elected Mayor of London and a London Assembly to scrutinise the Mayor's actions.
1 Referendum. (1) On 7th May 1998 or such later date as Her Majesty may by Order in Council prescribe, a referendum shall be held on the establishment of a Greater London Authority made...
Apr 8, 2021 · The confirmatory referendum held in May 1998 approved the establishment of the GLA, with 72% of the vote (on a 34% turnout). The Greater London Authority Act 1999 was subsequently passed, establishing the GLA, which encompasses the mayor of London and the London Assembly. The first mayoral and Assembly elections were held in May 2000.
Feb 23, 1998 · On 7th May 1998 or such later date as Her Majesty may by Order in Council prescribe, a referendum shall be held on the establishment of a Greater London Authority made up of an elected...
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Greater London Authority (Referendum) Act 1998. Collapse all - Introductory Text Collapse - Part I The Referendum 1. Referendum. 2....