rtokens: Many party members argued that a general election win would demonstrate popular support for a separate parliament and others said a single question referendum would suffice .
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tokens: But many activists were dismayed when he abruptly decided earlier this year to hold a two-question referendum on the issue , asking Scots if they wanted a separate parliament and if it should have tax-raising powers .
ltokens: Blair once pledged to set up a Scottish parliament if the Labour won the next general election , which must be held by May 1997 .