Negotiations are ongoing on the devolution of the franchise and how it can be achieved. If we accepted the new clauses and the amendment, that would set the whole franchise process back considerably. It has already been advertised, and we are anxious to press ahead as possible with the aim of reaching an agreement with the Welsh Government to fulfil the franchise obligations.
Wales Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Alun Cairns
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 September 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Wales Bill.
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