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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 29 July 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 August 2014. It was answered by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 4 August 2014 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Sovereignty: Scotland

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the implications for Wales of the outcome of the referendum on Scottish independence.

Answer

This Government has demonstrated a clear commitment to devolution in Wales and that will continue regardless of the outcome of the referendum on Scottish independence. The Wales Bill delivers on most of the Silk Commission’s part one recommendations and the Government is currently considering the Commission’s part two recommendations that do not require primary legislation.

Any further changes to the devolution settlement in Wales, including consideration of the recommendations in the Silk Commission’s second report that do require primary legislation are matters for the next Parliament and should therefore inform party manifestoes for next year’s General Election.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1650
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Devolution Scotland Sovereignty Wales
Link
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