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.