Government of Wales Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 4:45 pm on 6 June 2006.

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Photo of Lord Thomas of Gresford Lord Thomas of Gresford Spokesperson in the Lords (Shadow Attorney General), Home Affairs, Advisory Team On Legal Matters, Cross-Portfolio and Non-Portfolio Responsibilities 4:45, 6 June 2006

Am I right in thinking that once legislative competence has been granted in a particular field by an Order in Council—in other words, as an addition to Schedule 5—any number of Assembly measures may be brought in succeeding years under that increase in jurisdiction? Consequently, is it not inappropriate for a particular measure to be attached to an Order in Council?