Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution

QNR – in the Senedd on 24 November 2021.

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Photo of Delyth Jewell Delyth Jewell Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government on coal tip safety regulations?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

Safeguarding our communities remains the Welsh Government’s top priority and we will continue to discharge our devolved responsibilities to do so. We have commissioned the Law Commission to review the legislation, and we will look to bring forward new legislation to allow us to manage disused coal tips in Wales.

Photo of Rhys ab Owen Rhys ab Owen Plaid Cymru

(Translated) What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Ministry of Justice about an update to the criminal legal aid review?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

I met recently with Sir Christopher Bellamy QC who is leading this independent review and I understand that it remains on schedule to be finalised this year.

Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative

(Translated) Will the Counsel General clarify the rationale for establishing the Constitutional Commission at this time?

Photo of Mick Antoniw Mick Antoniw Labour

Our union of four nations is under pressure like never before and there is an urgent need for reform. The time is right for a serious national conversation, one that will help shape a more sustainable future for the people of Wales.