Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Adam Price (Plaid Cymru). It was answered on Wednesday, 29 April 2009 on behalf of the Wales Office.
Devolution
- Question
- Speaking as a Euro Unionist, not a British Unionist, and as a supporter of Owain Glyndwr, but also not as a descendant of his, and in the spirit of partnership between the nations of these islands, what does the Secretary of State think of my party's proposal that each of the constituent nations of the United Kingdom should take its turn in nominating the UK representative as commissioner in the European Commission?
- Answer
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Not much, really, but I do think that there is a case for Assembly and Scottish Government Ministers sharing with British Government Ministers representation at meetings in Brussels, Strasbourg and elsewhere. That has happened over the years and there is an important role to be played. However, in my view, only the sovereign state Government is able to nominate for the role of commissioner.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 491 c850
- Session
- 2008-09
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- Supplementary
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Devolution National Assembly for Wales Wales
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