§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he expects to appoint the Standing Orders Commission in preparation for the opening of the Assembly for Wales. [41650]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesI expect to appoint the Standing Orders Commission in the Summer, subject to Royal Assent to the Government of Wales Bill.
Mr. Gareth ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales when he proposes to publish a further draft of the Transfer of Functions (National Assembly for Wales) Order; and if he will make a statement. [42425]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesI have published a second draft of the order today and have placed copies in the Library of the House. I will be publishing a full draft in the autumn for consultation.