Wales: What are the Assembly’s committees consulting on?
Rhys Jackson takes a look at the topics National Assembly for Wales committees are currently consulting on. Benefits The Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee is consulting on benefits and the possibility of devolving powers over welfare from London. After Carwyn Jones continuously opposed the devolution of welfare in any form, new First Minister Mark […]
Scottish Parliament makes changes to Ministerial questions
The Scottish Parliament has made changes to the scheduling of Portfolio Questions, starting in March. What are Portfolio Questions? Portfolio Questions are departmental questions to the relevant CabSec or Minister, asked and answered in the parliament chamber, traditionally after lunch on a Wednesday. Across a 40 minute slot, 20 questions would normally be scheduled. For […]
