Written question asked by Elfyn Llwyd (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 18 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 June 2003. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2003 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, What the Secretary of State's responsibilities are in relation to devolution in Wales; and if he will make a statement. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Llwyd: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs what the Secretary of State's responsibilities are in relation to devolution in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [121042] Mr. Leslie: As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs made clear last week, he is responsible for the overall devolution settlements and overall Government policy on devolution previously with the Deputy Prime Minister, including the Memorandum of Understanding, the Joint Ministerial Committee and the British-Irish Council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 121042; 407 c665W;407 c667W
Session: 2002-03
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Devolved matters Devolution Ministerial duties Wales Department for Constitutional Affairs
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk