Proceeding contribution from Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 January 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Government of Wales Bill.
Government of Wales Bill
I do not believe that that is a constitutional issue. Progress on the separation of powers is based on a consensus across the board. It is something to which the Secretary of State and all parties represented in the House acceded, particularly on Second Reading. But by all means, if the hon. Gentleman would like a referendum on that, perhaps he will persuade those on the Government Front Bench to offer it. I confine myself to changes in the legislative process whereby primary legislative powers are no longer to be reserved to the House, but will be passed down to the Assembly. The people of Wales ought to be given a voice. I should have thought that the hon. Gentleman supported me, as I am supporting the people of Wales.
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- 2005-06
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- Devolved matters Devolution Constitutions Delegated legislation Legislative process Energy Legislative competence Functions Legislative drafting Police Powers Prisons National Assembly for Wales Referendums Parliamentary scrutiny Politics and government Ombudsman Ministers Parliament Probation Transport Wales Welsh language Reserved matters Statutory instruments
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- Government of Wales Bill 2005-06
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