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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hain (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 14 October 2009. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language).


National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language)

Indeed. We are also clarifying the fact that any duties on broadcasters will relate only to the conduct of public business, and not to programming. Concern has been expressed about that. The changes undoubtedly make for a better order. I think that hon. Members will agree that they prove the value of pre-legislative scrutiny as part of the LCO process. A few strident voices in Wales rage intemperately against parliamentary scrutiny as if Westminster has no right to interfere with Welsh wishes.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
WGC c22 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons Grand Committees
Subjects
Legislative competence National Assembly for Wales Wales Welsh language Welsh Affairs Committee
Legislation
National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Welsh Language) Order 2010
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk