Questions to the Counsel General Designate

QNR – in the Senedd at on 30 June 2026.

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Photo of Matthew Jones Matthew Jones Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government on seeking the full devolution of water?

The Welsh Government is actively working to secure the full devolution of powers over water for Wales. Discussions are ongoing with the UK Government to secure this through the proposed UK clean water Bill.

Photo of Jason O'Connell Jason O'Connell Reform UK

(Translated) What assessment has the Counsel General made of whether the UK Government's proposed ban on social media for under-16s will require the Senedd's consent?

Any assessment of the need for legislative consent to a social media ban for under-16s would require detailed consideration of legislative provisions.

Photo of Catherine Cullen Catherine Cullen Reform UK

(Translated) What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government on the devolution of policing powers?

Devolving policing has been the recommendation of a series of independent commissions, dating back to the Silk commission in 2014. Those commissions considered the legal implications, among others, in reaching their clear conclusions. I look forward to further discussions with colleagues as we take forward this work.

Photo of Steve Bayliss Steve Bayliss Reform UK

(Translated) What assessment has the Counsel General made of access to justice for people seeking to challenge decisions made by public bodies in Wales?

There are various mechanisms to challenge decisions made by public bodies, but most are not devolved. For devolved tribunals, our aim in most circumstances is to ensure people can access the tribunal and so challenge decisions made by the relevant public bodies in Wales without needing legal representation.