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

I am sorry to have to say this, Mr. Jones, but that reflects the anti-devolution stance of the Conservative party. It was the only party to oppose the Government of Wales Bill in 2006—the only one. Every other party, including the Democratic Unionists from Northern Ireland, supported it—every other party—yet here is the Conservative party seeking to make Parliament trample all over the Welsh Assembly’s legislative rights. Once we transferred the power, it became a matter for the Assembly. That is why the hon. Lady’s question is very revealing. She thinks that Parliament should constantly second-guess the Assembly. Parliament will have transferred the powers and it will then be for the Assembly to legislate within the scope of those powers.