Wales Office written statement – made at on 12 May 2021.
The legislative programme for the Second Session was outlined by Her Majesty on 11 May. This statement provides a summary of the programme and its application to Wales. It does not include draft bills, Law Commission bills or Finance Bills.
The United Kingdom has faced many unexpected and difficult challenges over the past year. The UK Government has supported communities in Wales with an extra £7.9 billion to tackle the pandemic; in addition to over £2.75 billion in direct support to businesses in Wales.
We are slowly emerging from the worst public health crisis in over a century and this Government’s focus will be on increasing job opportunities, productivity and long-term investment in the people of this great nation. This legislative programme will support our collective recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and support our efforts to build back better, strengthening the ties between all parts of the United Kingdom and unleashing its potential.
By focusing on the key areas of growth, infrastructure, skills and innovation our legislative programme will directly contribute to levelling up the whole of the United Kingdom and delivering a global Britain.
The following bills will apply to Wales (either in full or in part):
The Government takes its responsibilities in Wales incredibly seriously and will continue to work constructively with the Welsh Government to secure the legislative consent of the Senedd Cymru where appropriate.