For the record, The UK Independence Party in Wales wish to state its position on the future of the National Assembly of Wales.

We are implacably opposed to the existence of the National Assembly of Wales, which we regard as nothing more than an instrument, in the European Union of the Regions’ long-standing regionalisation process, which will eventually lead to the break up of the United Kingdom as we know it.

The plan to devolve the United Kingdom into 12 EU Regions, each to be administered directly from Brussels by the twin-stated mechanisms of the Regional Assemblies and the Regional Development Agencies, has already been mapped out. It is our contention that regional policy will be determined, principally, by the Committee of the Regions.

We therefore seek the total abolition of the National Assembly of Wales, and hereby suggest the retention of local government at the County system, administered directly from Westminster. This would allow democracy within the UK generally, and Wales in particular, to be promoted at County and Metropolitan level, and not at EU Regional level.

We are further of the opinion that this process of, so-called, devolution for democratic reasons, promoted by successive UK governments, has been, and remains, deliberately deceitful.

Kindly acknowledge receipt.

Yours faithfully

David J. Rowlands, Chairman
On behalf of UK Independence Party, Wales