Written question WQ99730
- Asked by
- Dan ThomasReform
- To be answered by
- Counsel General
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 7 days
Question
What assessment has the Counsel General made of the effect that putting the Sewel Convention on a firmer legislative footing would have on ability of the UK Parliament to legislate in devolved matters?
Answer
Answered by Counsel General (Elfyn Llwyd)
As set out in my Written Statement of 14 July 2026, putting the Sewel Convention on a firmer legislative footing would limit the UK Parliament’s ability to legislate on devolved matters without the Senedd’s consent. The Welsh Government believes this would strengthen the devolution settlement and be a positive step.