Had this lying about at home, an Ad from the 1997 Referendum on Cabinet Confidentiality produced by a predecessor of the Referendum Commission. The Referendum was passed by a narrowish margin. 52.65% Voted Yes and 47.35% voted No.
The arguments for and against the Referendum are presented.
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