CONTENTS

Cover
Introduction
Response
In what practical ways do the powers of the Assembly, or the limits if its powers, impinge on the CIEH on the people that we serve?
Best examples of this from the point of view of the CIEH
Does the Government of Wales Act provide the Assembly with the powers it needs to operate effectively and meet the expectations of the people of Wales?
Whether, and if so how, the powers should be extended, strengthened and changed and whether they should include tax varying powers.
Is it inevitable that the Assembly would need to be reconstituted on the Parliamentary model?
Organisational changes – gains and losses
Effectiveness of the Assembly in influencing UK Government policy
Advantages and disadvantages of shared law making process, respective contributions of AMs, MPs and Peers.
Gains and losses if Cardiff had primary legislative powers.
Welsh interests and the role of Welsh MPs
Welsh interests and the reduction of the role of the Secretary of State in the event of primary legislative power passing to the Assembly
Gains and losses in policy development and implementation if there were to be clear separation between England and Wales
Financial Context
Funding Streams
General Comments