What assessment has the Counsel General made of the effect that putting the Sewel Convention on a firmer legislative footing would have on ability of the UK Parliament to legislate in devolved matters?
Answered by Counsel General | Answered on 23/07/2026
As set out in my Written Statement of 14 July 2026, putting the Sewel Convention on a firmer legislative footing would limit the UK Parliament’s ability to legislate on devolved matters without the Senedd’s consent. The Welsh Government believes this would strengthen the devolution settlement and be a positive step.