Written question asked by Gareth Thomas (Clwyd West) (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2000. It was answered by Marjorie Mowlam (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2000 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 31st October, Official Report, 355 c359W, from the Secretary of State for Wales, what the role her Department is in co-ordinating the Government's approach in formulating primary legislation according subordinate legislative powers to the National Assembly for Wales. - Inc ref to Cabinet Office Constitution Secretariate Devolution Guidance Notes,(in the Library, and on Cabinet Office website).

Answer: Mr. Gareth Thomas: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer from the Secretary of State for Wales of 31 October 2000, Official Report, column 359W, what the role of her Department is in co-ordinating the Government's approach in formulating primary legislation according subordinate legislative powers to the National Assembly for Wales. [139352] Marjorie Mowlam: The Cabinet Office Constitution Secretariat has produced a series of Devolution Guidance Notes, to assist Government Departments with aspects of devolution. These guidance notes have been placed int he Libraries of both Houses and made available on the Cabinet Office website. As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales said in his answer of 31 October 2000, Official Report, column 359W, a Guidance Note on Post Devolution Primary Legislation Affecting Wales is being prepared. I expect this note to be published soon.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c257-8W; 139352
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Devolved matters Devolution Legislative competence Legislation Powers National Assembly for Wales Wales
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk