Moved by
Lord Shipley
46A: After Clause 10, insert the following new Clause—
“Independent review, support and governance
(1) It shall be the duty of the Secretary of State to lay before each House of Parliament each year a report about devolution within England and Wales pursuant to the provisions of this Act (an “annual report”).
(2) An annual report shall be laid before each House of Parliament as soon as practicable after 31st March each year.
(3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for an Independent Commission or Advisory Board to undertake a review and perform an advisory role in relation to—
(a) reviewing orders and procedure arising from the Secretary of State’s decisions; and
(b) requests for orders received from combined or single local authorities.”