HL Deb 27 July 1999 vol 604 c188WA
Baroness Blatch

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, following devolution of power to the Welsh Assembly, the United Kingdom Parliament remains responsible for primary legislation in Wales; and if so, whether all Welsh matters are of concern to both the United Kingdom Parliament and the Welsh Assembly. [HL3687]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The responsibility for making primary legislation in relation to Wales remains with the United Kingdom Parliament. Implementation of primary legislation is the responsibility of the National Assembly for Wales where that has been conferred upon it under a Transfer of Functions Order approved by the United Kingdom Parliament or another enactment of the United Kingdom Parliament. It is not for the United Kingdom Government to answer to the United Kingdom Parliament on matters for which the United Kingdom Parliament has conferred responsibility on the Assembly.