Clause 3 - Review of exercise of functions of Assembly and other persons

Part of Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:30 am on 30 January 2001.

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Photo of Julie Morgan Julie Morgan Labour, Cardiff North 10:30, 30 January 2001

I understand the points that the hon. Gentleman is making, but, as a consequence of the amendments, should the National Assembly for Wales wish to change the name of one of the bodies listed in the schedules, the Secretary of State would have to grant permission. That is not in the spirit of the devolution settlement.