2004 North East England devolution referendum
Assembly question result
The referendum result was declared at 00:52 GMT on Friday 5 November 2004 at Crowtree Leisure Centre in Sunderland by the Chief Counting Officer for the North East region Ged Fitzgerald, who was also then Chief Executive of Sunderland City Council.

2004 North East England devolution referendum

Section Title: Assembly question result
Table Section Text: The referendum result was declared at 00:52 GMT on Friday 5 November 2004 at Crowtree Leisure Centre in Sunderland by the Chief Counting Officer for the North East region Ged Fitzgerald, who was also then Chief Executive of Sunderland City Council.

Yes: 197,310 (22.1%)	No: 696,519 (77.9%)

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In 2004, voters in North East England rejected the proposal by 77.9% to 22.1%.

final_sentence: In 2004, voters in North East England rejected the proposal by 77.9% to 22.1%.