Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 July 1998. It was answered by Ron Davies (Labour) on Thursday, 30 July 1998 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what advice he proposes to submit to Her Majesty in Council on the use to be made of the order-making power in clause 12(1)(b) of the Government of Wales Bill. - Consultation paper in Library as Dep 98/874).

Answer: Mr. Ruane: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what advice he proposes to submit to Her Majesty in Council on the use to be made of the order-making power in clause 12(1)(b) of the Government of Wales Bill. [54931] Mr. Ron Davies: Clause 12(1)(b) enables Her Majesty in Council to designated public offices the holding of which would disqualify individuals from membership of the National Assembly for Wales. A draft of an Order in Council made under clause 12(1)(b) requires approval by each House of Parliament before it can be made. I shall shortly be publishing a consultation document inviting views about the advice I should submit to Her Majesty on the content of an Order in Council under clause 12; the paper will make detailed proposals about disqualification of members and staff of a range of executive non- departmental and health bodies, the holders of certain offices, and those who hold politically-restricted posts in local government. I will place a copy of the consultation paper in the Library. Responses to the consultation paper will be requested by 2 October 1998.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 317 c542-3W; 54931
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Devolution National Assembly for Wales Wales Statutory instruments