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Wales Act 2014
Summary
The Wales Act 2014 increased the powers of the Welsh Government and Welsh Parliament, allowing them to make decisions on more topics that affect Wales directly. Instead of needing approval from the UK Parliament every time, Wales now has more independence in areas like local government, transport, and housing.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means giving Wales more control over its own affairs. It gives the Welsh Government and Parliament powers to make more decisions about things like housing, planning, and energy without always needing permission from Westminster (the UK Parliament).
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that giving Wales more power could lead to different rules across the UK, making things confusing. Some also argue that Wales might struggle financially if it takes on more responsibilities, or that it could weaken the unity of the United Kingdom.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading20 Mar 2014
- 2nd reading31 Mar 2014
- Committee stage30 Apr 2014
- 1st reading5 Jun 2014
- 2nd reading5 Jun 2014
- Report stage24 Jun 2014
- 3rd reading24 Jun 2014
Lords
- 1st reading25 Jun 2014
- 2nd reading22 Jul 2014
- Committee stage13 Oct 2014
- Report stage11 Nov 2014
- 3rd reading24 Nov 2014
Royal Assent17 Dec 2014
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