Clause 66 - Constitution of Council

Part of Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:30 am on 5 July 2005.

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Photo of Roger Williams Roger Williams Opposition Whip (Commons) 10:30, 5 July 2005

I listened very carefully to the Minister's comments. No one doubts his commitment to the devolution settlement, and I am very pleased that he is positive about the way in which we have tried to scrutinise this important piece of legislation to ensure that Wales plays its full part in these matters. I understand his view that it might be contrary to the devolution settlement as it stands, but some of us want to take that settlement to the next stage, and some of the aspects of the Bill would not be consistent with an enhanced devolution settlement. The Minister and other hon. Members will understand that some of us want to proceed in that vein.

Given that the Minister has put on record his commitment to consultation, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Clause 66 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

Clauses 67 to 69 ordered to stand part of the Bill.