Government's Legislative Programme 2012-13 (Wales) Debate
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Written StatementsThe Government’s legislative programme for the Second Session of Parliament was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 9 May. The programme contains a wide range of measures that will apply to Wales, either in full or in part.
The Government are committed to working with the Welsh Government to secure agreement to any provisions that require the consent of the National Assembly for Wales. The following is a summary of the legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech and its application to Wales.
1. The following Bills, and draft Bills, would extend to Wales and deal mainly with non-devolved matters:
Banking Reform Bill
Crime and Courts Bill
Defamation Bill
Electoral Registration and Administration Bill
Energy Bill
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill
European Union (Approval of Treaty Amendment Decision) Bill
Croatia Accession Bill
Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill
House of Lords Reform Bill
Justice and Security Bill
Pensions Bill
Public Service Pensions Bill
Small Donations Bill
Draft Communications Data Bill
2. Bills, and draft Bills, where some provisions may apply to Wales:
Children and Families Bill
Draft Care and Support Bill Draft Water Bill
3. Draft Bills with limited impact or no application to Wales:
Draft Local Audit Bill