Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:08 pm on 9 January 2018.
Thank you for that. The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee considered this instrument at our meeting on 11 December. We reported one merits point identified under Standing Order 21.3. This particular piece of legislation is very complex and technical when read alone. The explanatory memorandum accompanying these regulations uses everyday language to explain the technical changes being made and it really helps the reader to make sense of the legislation. The committee appreciated this helpful approach, given how complex the legislation is, and, as Chair of the committee, on behalf of the committee, I know you'll be overjoyed and enthused to know that it was the view of the committee to commend the Welsh Government on this example of good practice.