Wales Bill: Lords third reading

Members of the Lords discussed apprenticeship levies, air duties for flights starting in Wales and the participation of Welsh fire and rescue authorities in maritime search and rescues responses. There were two divisions (votes) on proposed changes to the bill.

Members discussed an amendment that would give the Welsh Government powers to change laws on anti-social behaviour and dangerous dogs. Members voted on this change, with 90 in favour and 223 against, so the change was not made.

Peers then considered a change giving the Welsh Government powers to alter terms and conditions of employment and industrial relations for Welsh public sector workers. This amendment also went to a vote. 222 members voted for the change and 222 members voted against. Amendments are only made when there is a majority of members in favour of a change, so in this instance the change was not included.

Lords report stage day one: Wednesday 14 December

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Members of the Lords discussed devolution of harbours, the franchising of rail passenger services and establishing a Justice Commission in Wales. There was one division (vote).

Members discussed a change to the bill that would have allowed public sector bidders to compete for Welsh rail franchises. There was a vote on this; 58 members were in favour of the change, with 153 against. This meant the change was not made.

Lords committee stage day four: Wednesday 23 November

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Members discussed Welsh tribunals, including the role of the Welsh tribunals president.

Lords committee stage day three: Tuesday 15 November

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Members discussed a range of subjects, including S4C, sea fishing and transport.

Lords committee stage day two: Monday 7 November

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Members discussed levies on apprenticeships, the regulation of sea fishing and constitutional law.

Lords committee stage day one: Monday 31 October

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Members discussed the establishment of two distinct legal jurisdictions in Wales and England, general election candidates for Welsh constituencies and the disqualification of Welsh Assembly members.

Lords second reading: Monday 10 October

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Baroness Bloomfield of Hinton Waldrist (Conservative), a former chief of staff to the Conservative party treasurer, made her maiden speech during this second reading debate.

Wales Bill summary

This bill will aim to:

• amend the Government of Wales Act 2006 
• outline the functions of the Welsh Ministers.

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