Committee Publishes Inquiry Report
2 Jun 2009
A report of an inquiry into the way in which Assembly subordinate legislation and delegated powers are scrutinised, has been published by the National Assembly for
The inquiry was undertaken following a widening of the Committee's remit as a result of new Standing Orders which were put in place following the Government of Wales Act 2006.
The inquiry examined the Committee’s current processes and attempted to establish the best approach to the implementation of its enhanced remit, beyond the technical committee scrutiny of Statutory Instruments.
The Committee report is based upon both written and oral evidence as well as findings gained from visits to the House of Lords and the Scottish Parliament.
The report highlights the need for greater transparency in the legislative process as well as the need to make the process more open and accessible following GOWA 2006.
The report takes the view that the Committee should take a broader approach and should consider UK Government legislative proposals, including full scrutiny of
Click here to view the report in English
Click here to view the report in Welsh
