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Written question asked by Julian Knight (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 5 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 2024. It was answered by David TC Davies (Conservative) on Friday, 12 January 2024 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Devolution: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to provide for a referendum on the continuation of the Government of Wales Act 1998.

Answer

The UK Government has no plans to hold a referendum on the continuation of devolution in Wales. People in Wales voted in support of devolution in two referenda – in 1997 to establish the National Assembly for Wales and in 2011 to provide it with full law-making powers.

Rather than reopening the question of devolution via a referendum, I would encourage anyone unhappy with the laws being passed by the Senedd to make their voice heard through the ballot box at the next Senedd election.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8020
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Devolution Referendums Wales
Legislation
Government of Wales Act 1998
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk