Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they consulted Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Ministers about Clause 16 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill; if so, whether any written responses were received; and, if so, whether they will place such responses in the Library of the House.
Answer
Clause 16 of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill does not extend to Scotland or Northern Ireland. The Legislative Consent Motion memorandum and the record of the National Assembly for Wales proceedings on the matter set out Welsh Ministers’ support for the petitions provisions in the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill extending to Wales. A copy of both documents will be placed in the House Library.