Wales Act 2014

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Elis-Thomas

Tuesday 13th October 2015 Lords Chamber

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

Yes, indeed, I can reassure the noble Lord that that is the case.

[Lord Elis-Thomas (PC)]

My Lords, is it the Government’s policy that any future Wales Bill that may appear from this Government will be taken to the Assembly and will seek the consent of a majority of Assembly Members for its content?

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

Yes, indeed, I make it clear to the House that the Wales Bill will appear here before too long, although there are no dates. The objective is that there is going to be a clearer settlement in terms of setting out reserved powers—a reserved powers model. It will be a strengthened settlement and will deliver a fairer settlement through the introduction of the funding floor alongside the spending review, with the expectation that the Welsh Government will work with us to progress.

Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Elis-Thomas

Wednesday 16th January 2013 Grand Committee

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

My Lords, it is not for me to say it is only that. This is an historical fact, and I was just setting out the background to this. This is why the Agricultural Wages Board has remained separate. Now, in this Bill, we are looking to sort this out.

[Lord Elis-Thomas]

I apologise; I have been unable to follow the whole debate, as I have been sitting in the National Assembly in Cardiff.

Is the Minister aware of the statement issued yesterday by the Counsel General for Wales in which he proposes to refer the whole matter to the Supreme Court if the Minister persists with the current policy?

[Viscount Younger of Leckie]

I note the noble Lord’s comment. I was not aware of that.