Government’s Legislative Programme

Wednesday 26th May 2010 Written Statements

[The Secretary of State for Wales (Mrs Cheryl Gillan)]

I am pleased to inform the House that the coalition Government’s first Session legislative programme, as outlined on 25 May, is a programme that will significantly benefit people living in Wales.

In this Session, the coalition Government will focus on tackling the deficit while supporting sustainable growth and enterprise; create a fairer and simpler tax and benefits system; and restore public trust in the political system.

This statement provides a list of the legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech and its application to Wales.

Bills that will apply to Wales

The following Bills deal largely with non-devolved areas. Most will apply UK-wide.

Equitable Life Payments Scheme Bill

European Communities (Amendment) Referendum Lock Bill

Financial Services Regulation Bill

Freedom Bill

Identity Documents Bill

National Insurance Contributions Bill

Office for Budget Responsibility Bill

Parliamentary Reform Bill

Pensions and Savings Bill

Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

Postal Services Bill

Public Bodies Bill

Welfare Reform Bill

Bills where some provisions may apply to Wales

The following Bills deal with areas that are wholly or partly devolved. A limited number of provisions in each Bill may apply to Wales, and the extent of each Bill’s application to Wales will be the subject of further work on scope and content.

Decentralisation and Localism Bill

Education and Children’s Bill

Energy Security and Green Economy Bill

Health Bill

Bills with limited impact or no application to Wales

Academies Bill

Local Government Bill

Scotland Bill

Draft Bill

Parliamentary Privilege Bill

Further legislation—both primary and secondary—including a routine Finance Bill will be brought forward during the Session.