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To ask the Minister for Justice, whether the Prime Minister plans to devolve power over prisons and justice policy to the Welsh Government; and what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on this subject.
To ask the Minister for Justice, whether the Prime Minister plans to devolve power over prisons and justice policy to the Welsh Government; and what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on this subject.
The Prime Minister has been clear that the Government will continue to engage with the Welsh Government and other partners on matters of devolution and the Government’s Rewiring the State Delivery Plan will set this out further. Effective partnership working is essential to improving outcomes for victims, reducing reoffending and building safer communities, which is underpinned by the significant benefits that flow from the single England and Wales legal jurisdiction. The Government wants to ensure the shared legislative framework, common sentencing powers and judicial arrangements, national operational standards and the ability to maintain consistency are sustained, while drawing on expertise and resources across both nations and delivering for the people of Wales.
UK Government ministers and officials have regular discussions with the Welsh Government and other Governments of the Nations on a range of matters, including devolution.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance his Department has issued on international engagement by devolved administrations under Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998; and what assessment he has made of trends in the level of activities of the Scottish Government’s international...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance his Department has issued on international engagement by devolved administrations under Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act 1998; and what assessment he has made of trends in the level of activities of the Scottish Government’s international...
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) regularly issues detailed guidance on international engagement by Devolved Governments, including to our Embassies and High Commissions, to ensure that the UK Government's reservation on foreign affairs is protected. The FCDO monitors international activity undertaken by the Devolved Governments, including the Scottish Government. The majority of Scottish Government overseas staff are located on the FCDO platform, enabling close working and co-operation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on devolving justice policy to the Welsh Government, what specific policy issues these discussions have covered, and whether the UK Government intends to devolve responsibility for courts and prisons to the Welsh Government.
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on devolving justice policy to the Welsh Government, what specific policy issues these discussions have covered, and whether the UK Government intends to devolve responsibility for courts and prisons to the Welsh Government.
I recently met with the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution to discuss our respective priorities, which included the Welsh Government’s position on justice. This is one example of the regular meetings I hold with Welsh Ministers to drive forward constructive joint working between our two governments.
The current devolution settlement enables Wales to benefit from the resources, expertise and resilience of a shared England and Wales justice system, while allowing for approaches that reflect Welsh circumstances.
The Prime Minister and I have been clear that we will give careful consideration to calls for the devolution of further powers. What matters is what works, and our guiding principle is whether further devolution would lead to better outcomes for the people of Wales.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK Internal Market Act on the practicable application of devolved food labelling powers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK Internal Market Act on the practicable application of devolved food labelling powers.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 9 October 2026 to Question 28657 on Local Government: Devolution, what consideration she has given to extending the right to request to other local authorities; and if she will make it her policy...
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 9 October 2026 to Question 28657 on Local Government: Devolution, what consideration she has given to extending the right to request to other local authorities; and if she will make it her policy...
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the devolution of further powers to Scotland.
What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the devolution of further powers to Scotland.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the devolution programme on (a) hospitals and (b) the New Hospital Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the devolution programme on (a) hospitals and (b) the New Hospital Programme.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of legislative changes to provide Royal Navy Police with consistent maritime law-enforcement powers throughout the territorial waters of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, subject to legal jurisdictions and devolution settlements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of legislative changes to provide Royal Navy Police with consistent maritime law-enforcement powers throughout the territorial waters of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, subject to legal jurisdictions and devolution settlements.
The Royal Navy works with the Home Office, civilian police and partners across government to protect UK territorial waters, and respond to threats.
Responsibilities and authorisations depend on the circumstances and proposed action. Defence may support civilian authorities through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities arrangements, while any exercise of maritime law-enforcement powers require a legal basis and must be undertaken by authorised personnel.
Royal Navy Police may exercise specified maritime enforcement powers in defined circumstances. Any review or change must reflect operational needs, applicable law and the UK's different jurisdictions. As the threat picture changes, the MOD supports HMG efforts to ensure the continued security of the UK and our territorial waters, including primary legislation as necessary.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how the devolved administrations have been integrated into the implementation and monitoring of the National Security Strategy 2025.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how the devolved administrations have been integrated into the implementation and monitoring of the National Security Strategy 2025.
While National Security is not a devolved competency, we work closely with all parts of society, including frontline services, businesses, academia, the voluntary sector, local government and the devolved governments, including on relevant areas to devolved governments like health, to ensure they are aware of threats and are taking mitigation measures to safeguard against them.
Neither the Joint Intelligence Organisation (JIO) nor Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC) has a role in policy delivery or implementation of the Strategy. This is because all-source intelligence assessment is strictly independent of policy formulation and delivery.
As the member will already be aware, parliamentary scrutiny of the implementation of the National Security Strategy is provided by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy. The Government has provided a number of updates to the JCNSS, in both public and private sessions (an example of which can be found here). Departmental delivery is overseen by the National Security Council, with support from the National Security Council Officials-level where required.
Following publication of the Strategy in June 2025, the Government agreed an implementation framework to monitor progress over the course of this Parliament across all involved departments. The framework is classified.
‘Radical uncertainty’ refers to the intensification of great power competition, authoritarian aggression, extremist ideologies, technological change and transnational threats, with the prospect of even greater geopolitical volatility and exposure to economic shocks. The primary drivers of these trends are explored on pages 14 to 18 of the strategy in the section entitled "Navigating an era of radical uncertainty". This section draws on a wide range of open source and intelligence assessment products, as well as engagement with external experts. Assessing these drivers is a continuous process.
While the conflicts in Europe and the Middle East mean that we need to work at pace across Government to respond to live events, the Strategy predicted that we were in an era of radical uncertainty and implementation continues.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Oral Statement of 7 September 2026 on Local Government Reorganisation, Official Report, columns 667-669, what is her policy on imposing strategic authorities if local councils in the locality do not support a strategic authority.
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Oral Statement of 7 September 2026 on Local Government Reorganisation, Official Report, columns 667-669, what is her policy on imposing strategic authorities if local councils in the locality do not support a strategic authority.
The Cabinet Statement, “Rewiring the State”, set out the Government’s ambition is to ensure every area in England has, or is in the process of establishing, a strategic authority by the end of 2027, with strategic authorities in place everywhere by the end of 2028.
The statutory process for the establishment of new strategic authorities requires the consent of all upper-tier Local Authorities within the footprint of the proposed Authority. It is for local areas to propose a devolution geography that can support strong partnership working, and the Government is committed to working with all areas to establish the right partnerships and to empower leaders across the country to deliver good growth in every postcode.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria determine when risk data is shared between NatCen, devolved governments, and local resilience partners.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what criteria determine when risk data is shared between NatCen, devolved governments, and local resilience partners.
Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the democratic deficit created by the new scheme of delegation in planning? By restricting councillors’ ability to call in applications, these changes will deny communities a meaningful voice in planning decisions. We urgently need more clarity and to...
Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the democratic deficit created by the new scheme of delegation in planning? By restricting councillors’ ability to call in applications, these changes will deny communities a meaningful voice in planning decisions. We urgently need more clarity and to...
It is really important that we hear the voices of local people, and that they are not just heard, but can actually influence the process. At the same time, as the right hon. Member points out, the Prime Minister is absolutely committed to further devolution and making sure that decisions...
It is really important that we hear the voices of local people, and that they are not just heard, but can actually influence the process. At the same time, as the right hon. Member points out, the Prime Minister is absolutely committed to further devolution and making sure that decisions...
Lords motion to take note of democratic accountability, citizen participation and electoral reform in relation to local government. Agreed to on question.
Lords motion to take note of democratic accountability, citizen participation and electoral reform in relation to local government. Agreed to on question.
My Lords, I thank colleagues from across the House for the privilege of working with them over the last 16 years in this Chamber on Bills, on Select Committees and on the general work of this House. Having reached the age of 80, I have decided that the time has...
My Lords, I thank colleagues from across the House for the privilege of working with them over the last 16 years in this Chamber on Bills, on Select Committees and on the general work of this House. Having reached the age of 80, I have decided that the time has...
My Lords, as someone who watches most proceedings in the House, albeit remotely, I personally pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, as he leaves the House, for his great service—and I mean great service—particularly in the handling of legislation. He will be surprised to know how often I...
My Lords, as someone who watches most proceedings in the House, albeit remotely, I personally pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, as he leaves the House, for his great service—and I mean great service—particularly in the handling of legislation. He will be surprised to know how often I...