Clashes in TV referendum debate

The nation will go to the polls on 3 March for the referendum on assembly powers

With the referendum on assembly powers just over a fortnight away BBC Cymru Wales is to broadcast the first of two television debates.

A panel of four will be chaired by political editor Betsan Powys in the debate from Aberystwyth University.

The panel comprises Yes campaigner Kirsty Williams, Nick Martin of True Wales, journalist Martin Shipton and ex-council chief Russell Goodway.

Referendum 2011 – The Debates will be broadcast on BBC One Wales at 2235 GMT.

A specially invited audience from the area will be asking the questions.

They will be aided by a number of BBC Cymru/Wales’ People’s Assembly, who will be interviewed before and after the programme on Radio Wales about their thoughts on the debate.

The programme is the first of two debates programmes in the run-up to the 3 March referendum.

The people of Wales will vote on whether the Welsh assembly in Cardiff should be able to make laws in all areas for which it is responsible, without involvement from Westminster.

The second debate, from Blackwood in Caerphilly county, will be broadcast on BBC One Wales on 28 February.

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