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Proceeding contribution from Albert Owen (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 9 January 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Government of Wales Bill.


Government of Wales Bill

The hon. Gentleman touches on a very important point about scrutiny by the National Assembly. Is not the fact that it sits only two to three days a week one of its downfalls? Would it not be better to extend its sittings? Of course, if that happened the hon. Gentleman would be in a very uncomfortable position, because he would have to stay there to scrutinise such legislation, rather than being here. Would he be prepared to give up his dual mandate for the sake of better legislation in the National Assembly?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
441 c86 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Abuse Accountability Constituency size Constituencies Candidates Devolution Constitutions Delegated legislation Finance Elections Legislative process Disqualification Legislative competence Functions Electoral systems First ministers Legislative drafting Pay Members National Assembly for Wales Referendums Parliamentary scrutiny Politics and government Parliament Proportional representation Wales Welsh Government National Assembly for Wales Commission Welsh Consolidated Fund
Legislation
Government of Wales Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk