He was instrumental in the pre-devolution discussions with the Welsh Labour Party that led up to the 1997 devolution referendum .
As the sole Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Wales after the 1992 election , Carlile helped steer the party through one of its low points .
Carlile was instrumental in the pre-devolution discussions with the Welsh Labour Party that led up to the 1997 devolution referendum .
As the sole Welsh Liberal Democrat MP for Wales after the 1992 election , Carlile helped steer the party through one of its low points .