In June the Cabinet Secretary for Education issued a written statement updating Members on the draft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024, which was laid before the Senedd and both Houses of Parliament in May. We undertook to provide an update for Members following the UK general election. I am issuing this written statement as I now have responsibility for this area.
A debate on a motion seeking the approval of the House of Commons to the draft Order is scheduled for 8th October. We are not aware of any date for a debate in the House of Lords, although we anticipate this will be in the near future. Subject to the approval of both Houses of Parliament, the draft Order will be submitted to the Privy Council to be made by His Majesty. I will notify Members once the Order has been made.
