Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 November 1998. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 November 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.
Welsh Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, What assessment he has made of the impact of the future Welsh Assembly on his accountability to honourable Members. (Failed OPQ).
- Answer
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Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the impact of the future Welsh Assembly on his accountability to hon. Members. [56589] Mr. Michael: The establishment of the National Assembly for Wales will alter the range of issues for which the Secretary of State for Wales is responsible but he will remain accountable to Parliament for those functions which he retains, notably the promotion of primary legislation. The Government intend to submit evidence to the Procedure Committee of the House of Commons for its inquiry into the procedural consequences of devolution shortly.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 56589; 318 c609W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Accountability Devolution National Assembly for Wales Ministers Welsh Office
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