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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 7 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2000 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will introduce legislation to devolve responsibility for the police service and for the prison service in Wales from the Home Office to the National Assembly for Wales. - No. The Government have no plans to transfer additional functions to the National Assembly.
Answer

Mr. Wigley: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will introduce legislation to devolve responsibility for the police service and for the prison service in Wales from the Home Office to the National Assembly for Wales. [138026] Mr. Paul Murphy: No. The Government have no plans to transfer additional functions to the National Assembly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
356 c518W;356 c517W; 138026
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Devolution Police Prisons National Assembly for Wales Wales
Link
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