Government of Wales (Devolved Powers) Bill [HL] 2022-23


provide that powers devolved to Senedd Cymru must not be amended or withdrawn without a super-majority vote of its elected members; and for connected purposes

Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)

What is this Bill?

The Government of Wales (Devolved Powers) Bill [HL] was a Lords Private Members' Bill tabled by Lord Wigley.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2022-23 Session.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an Member of the House of Lords (Lord Wigley), not the Government.

What type of Bill is this?

Lords Private Members' Bills can be tabled by any member, at any time during the Session. A number of Lords may win ballot slots to receive precedence in the Lords.

So is this going to become a law?

No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Sponsor: Lord Wigley (PC)

Official Bill Page Initial Briefing papers

Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill

Last Event: Monday 26th June 2023 - 1st reading (Commons)

Bill Progession through Parliament

Lords Completed
Commons - 40%

Latest Key documents

Bill Debate
19/05/2023