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 | | As the Richard report makes clear — “We decided to approach our remit from a broad and practical perspective — how are the arrangements working at the moment; what, if any, problems have been encountered; and how could things be improved in the interests of the people of Wales?” (Richard Commission report, p2). |
 | | Lord Ivor Richard himself - described by Rhodri Morgan at the time of his appointment as being “halfway between being 100 per cent Labour Government Loyalist, never departing from the party line, and an independent who is outside the party” - was amongst these sceptics, but was certainly not alone. |
 | | On a purely pragmatic level, the adoption of the Richard Commission recommendations, and in particular primary legislative powers, by the National Assembly for Wales would be good news in terms of better efficiency, more transparency, greater effectiveness, swifter processes and additional accountability. |
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