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Written question asked by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 1 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2022 (named day). It was answered by Chloe Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 7 February 2022 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Social Security: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when her Department most recently assessed the potential merits of extending to Wales the devolution of powers on social security afforded to Scotland.

Answer

Social security is a reserved matter in Wales. The UK Government has no plans to re-visit the devolution settlement confirmed in the Wales Act 2017.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115849
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Devolution Social security Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk