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Topic: Government of Wales Act 1998

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	Government of Wales Act 1998: 5 Dec 2001: Westminster Hall debates (TheyWorkForYou.com)
		There is the example of the Local Government Act 2000, section 6 of which enables the Secretary of State for Wales to amend or repeal statutory requirements on local authorities to produce particular plans, so that they can streamline their planning by reducing the number of separate plans required.
		The Government of Wales Act lists exactly what is devolved and the minutiae of various statutes; the Scotland Act merely states which powers remain with Westminster and, unless something is mentioned in the Act, the Scottish Parliament is automatically responsible.
		We are debating the Government of Wales Act and the hon.
	www.theyworkforyou.com /whall/?id=2001-12-05.91.0 (9697 words)

	Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Wales has been a principality -- since the 13th century initially the Welsh prince Llywelyn the Great and later under his grandson Llywelyn Last who took the title Prince of Wales around 1258 and was recognised by English Crown in 1277 by the Treaty Aberconwy.
		The Act of Union 1536 partitioned Wales into thirteen counties: Anglesey Caernarfon Cardigan Carmarthen Denbigh Flint Glamorgan Merioneth Montgomery Pembroke and Radnor and applied the of England to both England and Wales English the language to be used for purposes.
		Demographics of Wales as at the 2001 Census:
	www.freeglossary.com /Wales (1354 words)

	History of Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Wales was legally annexed by the Act of Union 1536, in the reign of Henry VIII of England.
		Glyndwr was proclaimed Prince of Wales, and sought assistance from the French, but by 1409 his forces were scattered under the attacks of King Henry IV of England and further measures imposed against the Welsh.
		The title of Prince of Wales is still given by the reigning British monarch to his or her eldest son, but in modern times the Prince does not live in Wales and has no direct involvement with administration or government.
	www.historyofnations.net /europe/wales.html (887 words)

	International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR)
		Devolved government in Wales has not only meant the devolution of various powers to Wales, but also the promise of a devolution of power within Wales, from government to other sectors of society.
		Under the terms of the Government of Wales Act (1998) the Assembly is required to establish a Voluntary Sector Scheme, setting out how it proposes, in the exercise of its functions, to provide assistance to and consult with the voluntary sector.
		Notions of inclusive government working in partnership with (a revitalised) civil society belong to a vocabulary that is presently familiar on both sides of the Atlantic.
	www.istr.org /conferences/dublin/abstracts/dicks-hall-pithouse.html (548 words)

	Government of Wales Act 1998 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Acts of Parliament of the Kingdom of England to 1659
		Acts of Parliament of the Kingdom of England to 1699
		Acts of Parliament of the Kingdom of Ireland
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Government_of_Wales_Act_1998 (249 words)

	LLRX.com - Devolution in the United Kingdom: A Revolution in Online Legal Research
		The extent section of U.K. acts, usually located toward the end of the act, details the geographical extent of the act, however it is presumed that the act extends nationwide unless the extent section indicates otherwise.
		The Government of Wales Act 1998 was the result of disolution in the principality during the administrations of the Conservative Party (1979 to 1997).
		Welsh S.I.s are identified by a parenthetical reference to Wales in the title and number of the citation, e.g., SI 2000/1079 (W. The Homelessness (Wales) Regulations 2000).
	www.llrx.com /features/devolution.htm (4207 words)

	Wales
		Although English conquest of Wales took place under the 1284 Statute of Rhuddlan, a formal Union did not occur until 1536, shortly after which Welsh law, which continued to be used in Wales after the conquest, was fully replaced by English law under the Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542.
		Wales was annexed by the Laws in Wales Act 1535, in the reign of Henry VIII of EnglandHenry VIII of England, who was himself partly of Welsh ancestry.
		The head of state in Wales, a constituent part of the United Kingdom, is the British monarch, currently Elizabeth II of the United KingdomQueen Elizabeth II (since 1952).
	www.artistopia.com /wales (2261 words)

	Wales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		To those not familiar with the country, Wales which has a maximum length of 140 miles and is 100 miles across its widest is not a big country.
		Gwynfor as he is known in Wales is the Honorary President of Plaid Cymru (the Welsh Nationalist Party) who over they years has played a dominant role in obtaining recognition of the Welsh language, culture and history by others within and outside of Wales.
		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, which enables the transfer of the devolved powers and responsibilities from the Secretary of State for Wales to the Assembly.
	home.comcast.net /~nathanhughes/Wales.html (892 words)

	Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		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.
		Braille copies of this Act can also be purchased at the same price as the print edition by contacting TSO Customer Services on 0870 600 5522 or e-mail:customer.services@tso.co.uk.
	www.hmso.gov.uk /acts/acts1998/19980038.htm (440 words)

	Devolution: Debatabase - Debate Topics and Debate Motions
		Subsequently, Parliament passed the Government of Wales Act 1998, which established the National Assembly for Wales.Since devolution was passed the debate surrounding whether Scotland and Wales should have devolved Parliaments has continued to evoke controversy.
		In Wales, the figures are even lower with 50% turnout, and 50% voted "yes" thus resulting in an overall 25% of the Welsh population voting "yes".
		In fact government is far more effective for this extra tier of bureaucracy, and this money spent will in theory improve the efficiency of public services.
	www.idebate.org /debatabase/topic_details.php?topicID=130 (1432 words)

	Government of Wales Bill
		Government of Wales Act 1998; and that day must be within the period of
		Assembly constituted by the Government of Wales Act 1998 or this Act.
		Act 1998 would have by virtue of section 19 of that Act but for this Act.
	www.publications.parliament.uk /pa/ld200506/ldbills/081/06081.164-170.html (2790 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)

	International Law In Brief: Dec 28, 1998-Jan 8, 1999
		Parts I and II of the Act establish the National Assembly for Wales (the Assembly) and sets forth its functions.
		The Act outlines what types of committees and other offices are to be established by the Assembly, including regional committees.
		In addition, the Government of Angola is called upon to fulfill its commitment to cooperate "as appropriate." para.
	www.asil.org /ilib/ilib0116.htm (1756 words)

	First Minister for Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		When initially set up under the Government of Wales Act 1998, the title was known as First Secretary (in Welsh Prif Ysgrifennydd), as Wales was given a less powerful assembly and executive than Northern Ireland and Scotland.
		This change of title occurred after the Liberal Democrats formed a coalition government with Labour in the Welsh Assembly in October 2000.
		The Government of Wales Bill (2006) allowed for the post to be officially known as the First Minister and also made the First Minister the Keeper of the Welsh Seal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/First_Minister_of_Wales (200 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)

	Implementation of Devolution: Post-1998
		The relationships between the Scottish Administration and the institutionsof government in London have been worked out through A Memorandum of Understanding and "Concordats"(See Cm.4444, 1999).
		He therefore resigned from officeon 9 February 2000 ahead of a vote of no confidence (which went ahead andwas carried by 31 votes to 27) and was replaced by Rhodri Morgan, another member of the Labour Party, who took office with the informal consent of the Liberal Party.
		In the meantime the Welsh Affairs Committee of the Westminster Parliament has emphasised the need for a Secretary of State in the UK Cabinet (The impact of the Government's devolution proposals on economic development and local government in Wales,1998-99 HC 325, para.93).
	www.leeds.ac.uk /law/hamlyn/devopost.htm (1152 words)

	Laws of United Kingdom- ITC Services Online
		Criminal Justice (Terrorism and Conspiracy) Act 1998 c.
		Criminal Procedure (Intermediate Diets) (Scotland) Act 1998 c.
		Nuclear Explosions (Prohibition and Inspections) Act 1998 c.
	www.itc.gov.fj /lawnet/lawnetuk/1998_act.html (49 words)

	Government of Wales Act 1998.
		An Act to establish and make provision about the National Assembly for Wales and the offices of the Auditor General for Wales and Welsh Administration Ombudsman; to reform certain Welsh public bodies and abolish certain other Welsh public bodies.
		Part II describes the Assembly's functions with sections looking at the transfer of Ministerial functions to the Assembly and its other powers, including the reform of Welsh public bodies, consulation about public appointments and the government's legislative programme, support of culture and consideration of matters effecting wales.
		Part IV looks at the Assembly's finances making provisions for payments to the Assembly; expenditure by the Assembly; the role of the Auditor General for Wales and the financial accountability of the Assembly.
	www.bopcas.soton.ac.uk /features/10474.htm (251 words)

	GOVERNMENT OF WALES ACT 1998
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		Power to make provision about elections etc. 12.
		Publication of accounts and audit reports etc. 104.
	bar.austlii.edu.au /~andrew/test/gowa1998218 (123 words)

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