What assessment has the Welsh Government made of whether legislative consent motions are non-binding on the UK Parliament?
Answered by Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness & the Constitution | Answered on 24/07/2026
Legislative consent motions do not legally bind the UK Parliament. As set out in the Counsel General’s 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.