§ 11. Mr. FlightTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on his powers, with regard to England, which will be transferred to the Welsh assembly. [33436]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesThese powers generally relate to small parts of England and are adjacent to Wales; they reflect the need to make sensible administrative arrangements on water and fisheries. The details will be contained in a transfer order under clause 22 of the Government of Wales Bill, which will be subject to affirmative resolution procedure in both Houses of Parliament.
§ 13. Mr. GibbTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from Welsh hon. Members regarding the siting of an assembly. [33439]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesOn 3 February, 1 placed in the library of the House a list of all those who responded during the public consultation period.
I have received many representations—both in the form of correspondence and questions—from hon. Members.
§ 14. Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the criteria for the selection of a site for the Welsh assembly. [33440]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesThe most important criteria were value for money; suitability for purpose of the proposed solution; and accessibility for members of the public.
§ 16. Mr. RuffleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the location of the National Assembly for Wales. [33444]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesI announced my decision on Friday 13 March 1998,Official Report, column 358.
§ 26. Mr. GarnierTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received from Welsh businesses regarding the setting up of the proposed National Assembly for Wales. [33455]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesThe National Assembly Advisory Group have received written representations from the Federation of Small Businesses, the House Builders Association and Antur Dwyryd-Llan Cyf. In addition,652W members of the National Assembly Advisory Group recently held a consultation meeting with business representatives and trade unions.