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	Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Acts of Parliament of the Kingdom of England to 1640
		Acts of Parliament of the Kingdom of Scotland
		Acts of Parliament of the Kingdom of Ireland
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Local_Government_(Wales)_Act_1994 (1396 words)

	Government of Wales Act 1998 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		38) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
		The long title of the Act is An Act to establish and make provision about the National Assembly for Wales and the offices of Auditor General for Wales and Welsh Administration Ombudsman; to reform certain Welsh public bodies and abolish certain other Welsh public bodies; and for connected purposes.
		The Act lead to the establishment of the National Assembly for Wales in 1999, after the referundum held in 1997 which narrowly approved devolution.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Government_of_Wales_Act_1998 (227 words)

	Wales Office: Reports and Speeches
		This states that the UK Government, through the lead UK department, should consult the Welsh Assembly Government at an early stage in the development of legislative proposals, in order to identify the level of interest for the Assembly and to ensure that the Bill is handled properly in relation to Wales.
		act as guardian of the devolution settlement in Wales;
		Section 31 of the Government of Wales Act 1998 places a duty on the Secretary of State for Wales to consult the Assembly after the beginning of each Session on the legislative programme and on non-programme Bills agreed for introduction subsequently (unless there are considerations relating to the Bill which make such consultation inappropriate).
	www.walesoffice.gov.uk /2003/sp_20030220.html (5868 words)

	National Assembly for Wales: Subject Index: The Richard Commission
		In Wales, on the other hand, the specific proposals for devolution emerged from a trade-off within the dominant party, Labour, between those who would have preferred a model similar to that enacted for Scotland and those who were vehemently opposed to any devolution at all as an unnecessary concession to "separatism".
		The Government of Wales Act does not specify the pattern of powers to be bestowed on the National Assembly in the future and a constitutional precedent for this approach already exists in the way legislation is delivered in Northern Ireland during the imposition of direct rule.
		Plaid Cymru the Party of Wales, believing as it does that it is for the people of Wales to decide upon the constitutional status of their country, regards a positive result in a Referendum as a necessary precondition for such a step.
	www.richardcommission.gov.uk /content/evidence/written/plaid (4452 words)

	Not updated: PlaidCymru2001.com - Plaid Cymru the Party of Wales
		Ever since the Government presented its plans for the current measure of devolution, we have argued that it is woefully inadequate and that Wales should have powers similar to those of Scotland.
		It needs to be remembered that what the 1998 Government of Wales Act did was transfer the functions of the Secretary of State for Wales to the Assembly.
		The presumption that decisions should be taken in Wales unless there is sufficient reason for them to be taken on a wider level is a central principle in the Party of Wales's vision.
	www.psr.keele.ac.uk /area/uk/e01/man/plaid/manifestosectionb.html (2022 words)

	Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38)
		Acts of Parliament printed from this website are printed under the superintendence and authority of the Controller of HMSO being the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament.
		It should be noted that the right to reproduce the text of Acts of Parliament does not extend to the Queen's Printer imprints which should be removed from any copies of the Act which are issued or made available to the public.
		The text of this Internet version of the Act is published by the Queen's Printer of Acts of Parliament and has been prepared to reflect the text as it received Royal Assent.
	www.hmso.gov.uk /acts/acts1998/19980038.htm (440 words)

	National Assembly for Wales: Subject Index: The Richard Commission
		The Welsh Assembly Government should always be consulted on Bills that confer new functions on the Assembly; alter the Assembly’s existing functions; or otherwise affect areas which are the responsibility of the Assembly.
		Government Bills - LP There may need to be consultation with the Welsh Assembly Government on a proposed Bill during or prior to consideration by LP of the content of the legislative programme.
		The Secretary of State for Wales acts to ensure that the interests of Wales are fully taken into account by the UK Government in making decisions that will have effect in Wales, and to represent the UK Government in Wales.
	www.richardcommission.gov.uk /content/evidence/written/sosfw (5880 words)

	House of Commons - Explanatory Note
		The Act allows an individual to stand for election for an electoral region, but in practice no individual candidates were elected from an electoral region in either 1999 or 2003.
		The Government's policy, as set out in "A Voice for Wales", was that the Assembly should assume the statutory powers and duties which the Secretary of State for Wales had hitherto exercised.
		The Secretary of State for Wales' duty under s.31 of the 1998 Act to consult the Assembly on the UK Government's legislative programme is carried forward into the new Bill as clause 33.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200506/cmbills/100/en/06100x--.htm (3620 words)

	Department for Constitutional Affairs - The Department - Devolution in the UK
		The Scotland Act and Wales Act were passed in 1978, but would only be enacted if voted for by the people of Scotland and Wales in referendums.
		The Government published detailed proposals for Scotland and Wales in July 1997, and these were approved by referendums in Scotland and Wales in September of that year.
		The Scotland Act and the Government of Wales Act both completed their passage through the UK Parliament in 1998 and the first elections to the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales took place on 6 May 1999.
	www.dca.gov.uk /constitution/devolution/ukdev.htm (1011 words)

	Wales leading the way on positive equality rights
		This is largely due to the clause in the Government of Wales Act which requires the National Assembly to consider equality when carrying out all of it's functions.
		Wales is leading the way with it's exemplary work on equal pay and use of the contracting process to encourage business in Wales to address equality issues.
		Far from being a burden on government, the duties laid down in the Government of Wales Act have proved to be a force for good.
	www.eoc.org.uk /Default.aspx?page=15040&lang=en (485 words)

	CNN - Wales votes on limited self-government - September 18, 1997
		CARDIFF, Wales (CNN) -- The people of Wales began voting Thursday in a referendum to determine whether they want their first elected assembly in 600 years.
		Wales was annexed to England in 1536 and has not had its own assembly since early in the 15th century.
		His government's top official on Wales' affairs -- Welsh Secretary Ron Davies -- rejects arguments from the Conservative Party that a separate legislature will lead to the breakup of Great Britain, which is made up of England, Scotland and Wales.
	www.cnn.com /WORLD/9709/18/welsh.referendum (502 words)

	Wales an the Southwest: Another country (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		This may explain why it has taken so long for the concept of a devolved regional government (sitting between the state and local government levels) to appear here, while in many other liberal democracies it is a well-established reality.
		The National Assembly for Wales, or, to give it its co-official title, Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru, is the body created to fulfil this level of government in Wales.
		Ascertaining the powers devolved means being able to access the Government of Wales Act (which gave birth to the Assembly), the transfer of functions orders, and the original legislation relating to the functions transferred.
	www.legalweek.net /PrintItem.asp?id=23834 (1231 words)

	House of Commons - Regulatory Reform - Sixth Report
		The purpose of the proposal is to amend section 23(2A) and (3) of the Local Government Act 1974 ("the 1974 Act") to remove the restriction preventing the WAO from undertaking investigations as a Local Commissioner.
		Since the Act was enacted Her Majesty has always appointed the PCA to the office of Welsh Administration Ombudsman, so the number of Commissioners of the CLAW has remained at two.
		The Wales Office has consulted on the specific powers and jurisdiction which a unified Ombudsman's office should have.[12] Implementation of any proposals emerging from that consultation process would require primary legislation and would be beyond the scope of the present proposal.
	www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk /pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmdereg/553/55306.htm (840 words)

	BBC News \| WALES \| Wales@Westminster
		There is a Government of Wales Act, but there is no such thing legally as the Government of Wales.
		They subscribe to the idea that the assembly does form "the Government of Wales", even though few "governments" cannot raise taxes or pass their own laws.
		According to the law - specifically, the Government of Wales Act 1998 - Rhodri Morgan's role is First Secretary.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/wales/1692169.stm (577 words)

	Auditor General for Wales report published 22 March 2001: The Auditor General for Wales' rights of access to records ...
		Indeed, in drafting the Bill, the Government took the view that it would be appropriate for the Auditor General for Wales to have powers that broadly mirrored those enjoyed at that time by the Comptroller and Auditor General.
		The Government of Wales Act 1998 created the office of Auditor General for Wales and made provision for me to audit the accounts of the Assembly (including its executive agencies), Estyn, Welsh Forestry, Welsh Administration Ombudsman and NHS Commissioner for Wales.
		Section 96(1) of the 1998 Act empowers the Assembly, where it is entitled to appoint the auditor of the accounts of a body, to appoint the Auditor General for Wales even if I would not otherwise be eligible for appointment.
	www.wao.gov.uk /assets/englishdocuments/The_AGW_rights_of_access_to_records_agw_2001.htm (2184 words)

	Wales Office: Reports and Speeches
		It is less than four years ago that the people of Wales underwent a radical change in the way that they are governed.
		I am quite sure that they want their system of government to work as well as possible, but there would have to be a very persuasive case made to justify undergoing the upheaval of introducing another new system so soon when the existing system has hardly bedded own.
		As you know, we have said that in the light of experience during the foot and mouth crisis, we are sympathetic to the proposal that animal health powers should be transferred to the Assembly and discussions on that are under way.
	www.walesoffice.gov.uk /2003/sp_20030313.html (1000 words)

	The Electoral Commission : Media centre : News releases: reviews and research
		The Secretary of State for Wales, Peter Hain MP has launched a White Paper entitled 'Better Governance for Wales'.
		The Government have rejected recommendations from Richard Commission who recommended that the number of Assembly Members should be increased from 60 to 80, and that they should be elected through the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system, with all Assembly Members being elected from multi-member constituencies.
		Proposals to change the provisions currently in the Government of Wales Act (section 5) to prevent individuals from simultaneously being candidates in constituency elections andbeing eligible for election from party lists (as happened in Clwyd West in 2003).
	www.electoralcommission.gov.uk /media-centre/newsreleasereviews.cfm/news/463 (380 words)

	THE ROAD TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		The impact of eighteen years of Conservative govern-ment is examined and the significance of the return of a Labour government committed to constitutional change is assessed.
		The manner in which the referendum campaign was fought by the parties and the two umbrella organizations, the issues involved and the significance of the division of opinion between east and west Wales are all discussed.
		The results of the referendum, subsequent political events, and the provisions of the Government of Wales Act have implications for the operation of the National Assembly.
	www.uwp.co.uk /book_desc/1483.html (348 words)

	icWales - More power for Wales at last
		WALES will finally take a step towards a full parliament this morning when the Queen signs into law the Government of Wales Act 2006.
		Under the new Act, the Assembly Government will be able, from May 2007, to draw up its own laws for the first time - provided Westminster agrees first.
		Liberal Democrat Lord Livsey of Talgarth said the Act "signals a step forward for devolution in Wales, but it falls far short of the great leap we expected when the Richard Commission published its report in 2004".
	icwales.icnetwork.co.uk /0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=17441887&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=more-power-for-wales-at-last-name_page.html (607 words)

	Concordat between HMT and Wales
		The purpose of the concordat is to set out clearly the relationship between HM Treasury and the Assembly to ensure that both are aware of the requirements of the other and that both are consequently able to fulfil their responsibilities fully.
		This concordat is made in addition to any statutory arrangements for the provision of information to HM Treasury made under section 123 of the Government of Wales Act 1998 and the Statement of Funding Policy, an updated version of which was published by HM Treasury on 18 July 2000.
		Under section 84(6) of the Government of Wales Act, the Treasury may make a direction specifying certain receipts or categories of receipt which are not required to be paid into the Consolidated Fund.
	www.hm-treasury.gov.uk /documents/public_spending_and_services/devolve/pss_devolve_walesconc.cfm (1179 words)

	Government of Wales Act 1998 and associated delegated legislation
		Government of Wales Act 1998 and associated delegated legislation
		This page provides links to the Government of Wales Act 1998 and associated delegated legislation made under powers granted by that Act which established the National Assembly for Wales.
		If a year is not shown in the lists below this indicates no applicable legislation was made in that year.
	www.opsi.gov.uk /legislation/wales/walesact.htm (76 words)

	Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
		Headquarters of the Welsh Assembly Government, situated in Cardiff’s distinctive Edwardian civic centre.
		Government: Wales is part of the UK and the UK Parliament continues to legislate for Wales.
		Following the September 1997 Referendum in favour of devolution to Wales, the Government of Wales Act was passed in July 1998 setting out the powers and functions of the National Assembly for Wales.
	www.britishirishcouncil.org /member/wales.htm (174 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Programmes \| BBC Parliament \| Devolution to Wales
		'A Voice for Wales', the Government's White Paper for devolution in Wales, was published in July 1997.
		Legislation was passed through in the Parliamentary session 1997-98 resulting in the Government of Wales Act 1998.
		The powers granted to Wales under the Act are considerably less extensive than those enjoyed by Scotland.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/programmes/bbc_parliament/2306259.stm (404 words)

	auto industry - regions - wales - business support in the region
		Accelerate Wales is an initiative developed in consultation with and for the Welsh Automotive Industry, focusing on the improvement of Supply Chain performance.
		Subsequently, Parliament passed the Government of Wales Act 1998, which established the National Assembly for Wales, and the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999.
		This enabled the powers and responsibilities previously under the control of the Secretary of State for Wales to be transferred to the Assembly.
	www.autoindustry.co.uk /regions/wales/w_3.html (225 words)

	Wales Audit Office - The Auditor General for Wales
		The Office of the Auditor General for Wales is a statutory appointment made by Her Majesty The Queen in accordance with the provisions of section 90 of the Government of Wales Act 1998.
		The AGW heads the new Wales Audit Office, a merger of the National Audit Office in Wales and the Audit Commission in Wales, with overall responsibility for audit standards across the public sector in Wales.
		He is the external auditor of the National Assembly for Wales and its related public bodies.
	www.wao.gov.uk /whoweare/theauditorgeneralforwales.asp (222 words)

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		Amendment of the Government of Wales Act 1998 -(1) The Government of Wales Act 1998() is amended as follows.
		Main change The Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration (see the Parliamentary Commissioners Act 1967) and Welsh Administration Ombudsman (see Schedule 9 to the Government of Wales Act 1998) are members of the Welsh Commission but previously could not act as a Local Commissioner.
		A consultation document was published by the Welsh Assembly Government on behalf of the Secretary of State for Wales in July 2003.
	www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk /regulation/documents/regulatory_reform/word/worro.doc (545 words)

	AUT - Wales fees may be unlawful
		In its submission to the Welsh Assembly Governmentâs independent study chaired by Professor Teresa Rees, the AUT claim that the Government of Wales Act 1998 does not allow the National Assembly to create inequality.
		The AUT argues that the introduction of variable fees in England has placed the Welsh Government in a precarious position: 'The Government of Wales Act s48 and s120 impose a duty on the Welsh Government to ensure equality of opportunity to all peopleâs in Wales.
		Given that debt risk will attack the very root of this duty by creating greater inequality, AUT is recommending that, for the first time in the UK, a series of studies on debt risk and equality of outcome are undertaken before any final decision is made.
	www.aut.org.uk /index.cfm?articleid=1051 (404 words)

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