The Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill is a Private Member’s Bill. The Bill applies to draft primary legislation and to secondary legislation published before the parent Act has gained Royal Assent. In these cases, it requires that the draft contain a statement setting out its legal effects on each nation of the United Kingdom, and that a memorandum accompany the draft showing its financial effects on each nation.
Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill (110 KB , PDF)
The Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill is a Private Member’s Bill. The Bill applies to draft primary legislation and to secondary legislation published before the parent Act has gained Royal Assent. In these cases, it requires that the draft contain a statement setting out its legal effects on each nation of the United Kingdom, and that a memorandum accompany the draft showing its financial effects on each nation.
Legislation (Territorial Extent) Bill (110 KB , PDF)
A general debate on Welsh affairs is held each year in the Commons Chamber on, or around, St. David's Day. Since 2010 the Backbench Committee has allocated time for the annual debate from its 35 allotted days.
This paper provides an overview of the constitutional status and functions of the law officers of the United Kingdom. This includes the law officers of the UK Government and those that advise the three devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
