Written question asked by Paul Flynn (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Friday, 2 November 2001 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on devolving further powers to the Welsh Assembly.

Answer: Paul Flynn: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on devolving further powers to the Welsh Assembly. [12280] Mr. Paul Murphy: The progress of devolution in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland was discussed at the Cardiff meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee, which was chaired by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, on 30 October. While the Welsh devolution settlement is kept under review, the Government have no plans to change the broad mix of Assembly responsibilities.

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