§ 11. Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what mechanisms exist for informing the National Assembly of(a) decisions in and (b) representations from Cabinet meetings in respect of matters relating to Wales. [85165]
§ Mr. MichaelConcordats between the Assembly and the UK Government will cover the provision of information to the Assembly, including the passing on of Cabinet decisions. Under the Government of Wales Act 1998, it is the duty of the Secretary of State for Wales to consult the Assembly on the Government's legislative programme. There will also be regular contact at a ministerial level between the Assembly and other Government Departments as there will be between officials.