Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/32/part/2
Timestamp: 2018-11-17 01:43:05
Document Index: 60064043

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 2', 'art 2', 'art 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

Government of Wales Act 2006, Part 2 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 November 2018. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
s. 59 heading substituted by 2018 c. 16 Sch. 3 para. 35(2)
s. 80 cross-heading word inserted by 2018 c. 16 Sch. 3 para. 36
s. 80 heading word inserted by 2018 c. 16 Sch. 3 para. 37(2)
Sch. 3 para. 5 and cross-heading omitted by 2018 c. 16 Sch. 3 para. 46
Part 2E+W+S+N.I.F1Welsh ... Government
GovernmentE+W+S+N.I.
45Welsh F1... GovernmentE+W+S+N.I.
(1)There is to be a Welsh F1... Government, or Llywodraeth F2... Cymru, whose members are—
(c)the Counsel General to the Welsh F1... Government or Cwnsler Cyffredinol i Lywodraeth F2... Cymru (see section 49) (referred to in this Act as “the Counsel General”), and
F2Words in s. 45(1) omitted (17.2.2015) by virtue of Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 4(2)(b), 29(2)(a) (with s. 4(3))
Ministers, staff etc.E+W+S+N.I.
46The First MinisterE+W+S+N.I.
(2)The First Minister holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.
(c)the First Minister has ceased to be an Assembly member[F3otherwise than by reason of a dissolution].
F3Words in s. 46(5)(c) inserted (17.2.2015) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 5, 29(2)(a)
47Choice of First MinisterE+W+S+N.I.
(1)If one of the following events occurs, the Assembly must, before the end of the relevant period, nominate an Assembly member for appointment as First Minister.
(b)the Assembly resolving that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the Assembly,
(c)the First Minister tendering resignation to Her Majesty,
(d)the First Minister dying or becoming permanently unable to act and to tender resignation, and
(e)the First Minister ceasing to be an Assembly member otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.
(3)The relevant period is the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the event occurs; but—
(a)if another of those events occurs within that period, the relevant period is (subject to paragraph (b)) extended to end with the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which that other event occurs, and
(b)the relevant period ends if the Assembly passes a resolution under section 5(2)(a) or when Her Majesty appoints a person as the First Minister.
(4)The Presiding Officer must recommend to Her Majesty the appointment of the person nominated by the Assembly under subsection (1).
48Welsh MinistersE+W+S+N.I.
(2)A Welsh Minister appointed under this section holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.
I4Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
49Counsel GeneralE+W+S+N.I.
I5Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
50Deputy Welsh MinistersE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The First Minister may, with the approval of Her Majesty, appoint Deputy Welsh Ministers from among the Assembly members to assist the First Minister, a Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 or the Counsel General in the exercise of functions.
(2)A Deputy Welsh Minister holds office at Her Majesty's pleasure.
(3)A Deputy Welsh Minister may be removed from office by the First Minister.
(4)A Deputy Welsh Minister may at any time resign.
(5)A Deputy Welsh Minister must resign if the Assembly resolves that the Welsh Ministers no longer enjoy the confidence of the Assembly.
(6)A Deputy Welsh Minister who resigns ceases to hold office immediately.
(7)A Deputy Welsh Minister ceases to hold office on ceasing to be an Assembly member otherwise than by reason of a dissolution.
I6Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
51Limit on number of MinistersE+W+S+N.I.
(1)No more than twelve persons are to hold a relevant Welsh Ministerial office at any time.
(2)A relevant Welsh Ministerial office means the office of Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 or the office of Deputy Welsh Minister.
I7Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
52StaffE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers may appoint persons to be members of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government.
(2)Service as a member of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government is service in the [F4civil service of the State].
[F5(3)See Part 1 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (in particular, sections 3 and 4) for provision affecting—
(b)any other enactment about the appointment of persons as members of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government.]
[F6(4) See also section 1 of the Civil Service (Management Functions) Act 1992 under which functions conferred on the Minister for the Civil Service by section 3 of the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 may be delegated to the Welsh Ministers etc.]
(5)The Welsh Ministers are to pay the salaries and expenses of the members of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government.
(6)Section 1(2) and (3) of the Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11) (delegation of functions relating to civil service superannuation schemes by Minister for the Civil Service to another Minister etc. and consultation by that Minister or another Minister) have effect as if the references to a Minister of the Crown other than the Minister for the Civil Service included the Welsh Ministers.
(7)The Welsh Ministers must make payments to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as the Minister for the Civil Service may determine, of such amounts as may be so determined in respect of—
(a)the provision of pensions, allowances or gratuities by virtue of section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972 to or in respect of persons who are or have been members of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government, and
(8)The Welsh Ministers may make payments towards the provision of pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of any person who is or has been a member of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government.
(9)Without prejudice to any rule of law with respect to the carrying out of functions by members of the [F4civil service of the State ] under authority, the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister or the Counsel General may authorise the staff of the Welsh F1... Government to carry out any function on their behalf.
F4Words in s. 52(2)(9) substituted (11.11.2010) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), ss. 19, 52(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(2); S.I. 2010/2703, art. 2(a)
F5S. 52(3) substituted (11.11.2010) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), ss. 19, 52(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(3); S.I. 2010/2703, art. 2(a)
F6S. 52(4) substituted (11.11.2010) by Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), ss. 19, 52(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(4); S.I. 2010/2703, art. 2(a)
F7S. 52(10) omitted (11.11.2010) by virtue of Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 (c. 25), ss. 19, 52(2), Sch. 2 para. 15(5); S.I. 2010/2703, art. 2(a)
I8Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
(1)[F8Provision must be made] for the payment of salaries to persons to whom this section applies.
(2)[F9Provision may be made] for the payment of allowances to persons to whom this section applies.
(3)[F10Provision may be made] for the payment of pensions, gratuities or allowances to, or in respect of, any person who has ceased to be a person to whom this section applies.
[F11(7)Provision under this section is to be made by determination made by the Board.]
[F12(8)The Assembly Commission must give effect to any determination made by the Board under this section.]
F8Words in s. 53(1) substituted (W.) (24.9.2010) by National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 12 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
F9Words in s. 53(2) substituted (W.) (24.9.2010) by National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 13 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
F10Words in s. 53(3) substituted (W.) (24.9.2010) by National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 14 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
F11S. 53(7) substituted (W.) (24.9.2010) by National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 15 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
F12S. 53(8) inserted (W.) (24.9.2010) by National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 16 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
I9Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
(2)[F13The Assembly Commission] must ensure that information concerning—
is published for each financial year F14. . .
[F15(3)The Assembly Commission must lay before the Assembly every determination made by the Board under section 53(7) as soon as is reasonably practicable after it is made.]
F13Words in s. 54(2) substituted (W.) (24.9.2010) by virtue of National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 17 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
F14Words in s. 54(2) omitted (W.) (24.9.2010) by virtue of National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 17 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
F15S. 54(3) substituted (W.) (24.9.2010) by National Assembly for Wales (Remuneration) Measure 2010 (nawm 4), ss. 16, 20(3)(4), Sch. 3 para. 18 (with s. 19) (the amending provision coming into force the day after notice under s. 20(3)(4) of the amending Measure was laid before the Assembly on 23.9.2010)
I10Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
I11Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
56IntroductionE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The persons to whom this section applies have the functions conferred or imposed on them by or by virtue of this Act or any other enactment or prerogative instrument.
I12Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
57Exercise of functionsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)Functions may be conferred or imposed on the Welsh Ministers by that name.
I13Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
(a)provide for the transfer to the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister or the Counsel General of any function so far as exercisable by a Minister of the Crown in relation to Wales [F16or the Welsh zone],
(b)direct that any function so far as so exercisable is to be exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister or the Counsel General [F17—
(c)direct that any function so far as exercisable by a Minister of the Crown in relation to Wales [F18or the Welsh zone] is to be exercisable by the Minister of the Crown only with the agreement of, or after consultation with, the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister or the Counsel General.
[F19(1A)An Order in Council under this section may not make provision about a function of a Minister of the Crown exercisable in relation to the area of the Welsh zone beyond the seaward limit of the territorial sea unless the function is connected with fishing, fisheries or fish health.
[F20(2A)Her Majesty may by Order in Council—
F16Words in s. 58(1)(a) inserted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 43, 324, Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 6(3)(a); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7
F17Words in s. 58(1)(b) substituted (8.1.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 21(1), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/893, reg. 2
F18Words in s. 58(1)(c) inserted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 43, 324, Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 6(3)(b); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7
F19S. 58(1A)(1B) inserted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 43, 324, Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 6(3)(c); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7
F20S. 58(2A)(2B) inserted (8.1.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 49, 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 7); S.I. 2017/893, reg. 2
I14Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
[F2158AExecutive ministerial functionsE+W+S+N.I.
(8)In the case of a function other than a function of making, confirming or approving subordinate legislation, it is outside devolved competence to exercise the function (or to exercise it in a particular way) if or to the extent that a provision of an Act of the Assembly conferring the function (or conferring it so as to be exercisable in that way) would be outside the legislative competence of the Assembly.]
F21S. 58A inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(1), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
[F2258BImplementation of EU law: generalE+W+S+N.I.
(7)In this section “"appropriate Minister”” has the same meaning as in paragraph 8 of Schedule 7B.]
F22S. 58B inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 20(1), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
59Implementation of [F23EU] law [F24 : designation of Welsh Ministers, etc] E+W+S+N.I.
[F25(2A)Any such restrictions or conditions do not apply in relation to the power that the Welsh Ministers have under that section by virtue of section 58B above.]
(3)A statutory instrument containing provision made by the Welsh Ministers in the exercise of [F26 a power exercisable by virtue of a designation under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 ] , if made without a draft having been approved by resolution of the Assembly, is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Assembly.
(c)relating to a cross-border body (and not relating only to the exercise of functions, or the carrying on of activities, by the body in or with respect to [F27Wales, the Welsh zone or a part of Wales or the Welsh zone]).
(5)The power conferred by section 56 of the Finance Act 1973 (c. 51) (services provided in pursuance of [F23an] [F23EU] obligation etc.) on the Minister in charge of a government department to make (with the consent of the Treasury) regulations prescribing, or providing for the determination of, fees and charges in respect of things done by the department may be exercised by the Welsh Ministers (with the consent of the Treasury) for prescribing, or providing for the determination of, fees and charges in respect of corresponding things done by the Welsh Ministers.
(c)relating to a cross-border body (and not relating only to the exercise of functions, or the carrying on of activities, by the body in or with respect to [F28Wales, the Welsh zone or a part of Wales or the Welsh zone]).
F23Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 6 (with art. 3(2)(3)4(2)6(4)(5))
F24Words in s. 59 heading inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 20(2)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F25S. 59(2A) inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 20(2)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F26Words in s. 59(3) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 20(2)(c), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F27Words in s. 59(4)(c) substituted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 43, 324, Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 6(4)(a); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7
F28Words in s. 59(7)(c) substituted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 43, 324, Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 6(4)(b); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7
I15Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
[F2959AShared powersE+W+S+N.I.
Schedule 3A, which sets out functions of Ministers of the Crown and others that are exercisable concurrently or jointly with the Welsh Ministers, has effect.]
F29S. 59A inserted (8.1.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 21(3), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/893, reg. 2
60Promotion etc. of well-beingE+W+S+N.I.
I16Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
61Support of culture etc.E+W+S+N.I.
The Welsh Ministers may do anything which they consider appropriate to support—
I17Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
62Representations about matters affecting WalesE+W+S+N.I.
I18Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
F3063Consultation about cross-border bodiesE+W+S+N.I.
F30S. 63 omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 22, 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
64Polls for ascertaining views of the publicE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers may hold a poll in an area consisting of Wales or any part (or parts) of Wales for the purpose of ascertaining the views of those polled about whether or how any of the functions of the Welsh Ministers (other than that under section 62) should be exercised.
I19Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
65Private billsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers may promote private bills in Parliament and may oppose any private bill in Parliament.
I20Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
66Provision of information to TreasuryE+W+S+N.I.
Where it appears to the Treasury that any information in the possession, or under the control, of the Welsh Ministers is required for the exercise of any function by the Treasury, the Treasury may require the Welsh Ministers to provide the information to the Treasury in such form as the Treasury may reasonably specify.
I21Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
[F3166AProvision of information to the Office for Budget ResponsibilityE+W+S+N.I.
(4)This section is subject to any enactment or rule of law that operates to prohibit or restrict the disclosure of information or the giving of any assistance or explanation.]
F31S. 66A inserted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 65, 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(m)
67Legal proceedingsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)Where the Counsel General considers it appropriate for the promotion or protection of the public interest, the Counsel General may institute in the Counsel General's name, defend or appear in any legal proceedings to which this section applies.
I22Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
68ContractsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Secretary of State may by order provide that the Local Government (Contracts) Act 1997 (c. 65) applies in relation to contracts entered into by the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister or the Counsel General but subject to any appropriate modifications.
I23Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
69Charges for documentsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers may make a charge for supplying copies of (or of any part of) any document which they publish or make available for public inspection.
I24Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
70Financial assistanceE+W+S+N.I.
(1)[F32The First Minister] may give financial assistance (whether by way of grant, loan or guarantee) to any person engaged in any activity which [F33the First Minister considers] will secure, or help to secure, the attainment of any objective which [F34the Minister aims] to attain in the exercise of any of [F35the Minister's functions].
(2)[F36The First Minister] may attach conditions to the giving of financial assistance [F37by the Minister]; and the conditions which may be attached include, in particular, conditions requiring the repayment of the whole or any part of a grant, or the making of any other payments, in any circumstances.
[F38(3)This section applies in relation to the Counsel General as in relation to the First Minister.
(As regards the Welsh Ministers, see section 58A.)]
F32Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(a)(i), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F33Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(a)(ii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F34Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(a)(iii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F35Words in s. 70(1) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(a)(iv), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F36Words in s. 70(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(b)(i), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F37Words in s. 70(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(b)(ii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
F38S. 70(3) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(2)(c), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
I25Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
71SupplementaryE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The persons to whom this section applies may do anything (including the acquisition or disposal of any property or rights) which is calculated to facilitate, or is conducive or incidental to, the exercise of any of their other functions.
[F39(2)This section applies to the First Minister and the Counsel General.
F39S. 71(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 19(3), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(e)
I26Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
“Inclusive” approach to exercise of functionsE+W+S+N.I.
72Partnership CouncilE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers must establish and maintain a body to be known as the Partnership Council for Wales or Cyngor Partneriaeth Cymru (“the Partnership Council”).
(2)The Partnership Council is to consist of members appointed by the Welsh Ministers from among—
(b)the Deputy Welsh Ministers, and
(c)the members of local authorities in Wales.
(3)Before appointing members of the Partnership Council under subsection (2)(c), the Welsh Ministers must consult such associations of local authorities in Wales as they consider appropriate.
(4)The Partnership Council may—
(a)give advice to the Welsh Ministers about matters affecting the exercise of any of their functions,
(b)make representations to the Welsh Ministers about any matters affecting, or of concern to, those involved in local government in Wales, and
(c)give advice to those involved in local government in Wales.
(5)For the purposes of this section the following are local authorities in Wales—
(a)county councils, county borough councils and community councils in Wales,
(b)National Park authorities for National Parks in Wales,
(c)[F40police and crime commissioners] for police areas in Wales,
(d)fire and rescue authorities for areas in Wales, and
(e)authorities of any description specified for the purposes of this paragraph by order made by the Welsh Ministers.
(6)No order may be made under subsection (5)(e) unless the Welsh Ministers have consulted the Partnership Council.
(7)A statutory instrument containing an order under subsection (5)(e) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Assembly.
F40Words in s. 72(5)(c) substituted (22.11.2012) by Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13), s. 157(1), Sch. 16 para. 352; S.I. 2012/2892, art. 2(i)
I27Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
73Local government schemeE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers must make a scheme (“the local government scheme”) setting out how they propose, in the exercise of their functions, to sustain and promote local government in Wales.
(a)must keep the local government scheme under review, and
(3)In determining the provision to be included in the local government scheme, the Welsh Ministers must have regard to any advice which has been given, and to any representations which have been made, to them by the Partnership Council.
(4)The Welsh Ministers must publish the local government scheme when they make it and whenever they remake it; and, if they revise the scheme without remaking it, they must publish either the revisions or the scheme as revised (as they consider appropriate).
(5)If the Welsh Ministers publish a scheme or revisions under subsection (4) they must lay a copy of the scheme or revisions before the Assembly.
(6)After each financial year the Welsh Ministers must—
(a)publish a report of how the proposals set out in the local government scheme were implemented in that financial year, and
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74Voluntary sector schemeE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers must make a scheme (“the voluntary sector scheme”) setting out how they propose, in the exercise of their functions, to promote the interests of relevant voluntary organisations.
(2)In this section “relevant voluntary organisations” means bodies (other than local authorities or other public bodies) whose activities—
(3)In determining the provision to be included in the voluntary sector scheme, the Welsh Ministers must consider how they intend to exercise such of their functions as relate to matters affecting, or of concern to, relevant voluntary organisations.
(4)The voluntary sector scheme must specify—
(a)how the Welsh Ministers propose to provide assistance to relevant voluntary organisations (whether by grants, loans, guarantees or any other means),
(b)how the Welsh Ministers propose to monitor the use made of any assistance provided by them to relevant voluntary organisations, and
(c)how the Welsh Ministers propose to consult relevant voluntary organisations about the exercise of such of their functions as relate to matters affecting, or of concern to, such organisations.
(a)must keep the voluntary sector scheme under review, and
(6)Before making, remaking or revising the voluntary sector scheme, the Welsh Ministers must consult such relevant voluntary organisations as they consider appropriate.
(7)The Welsh Ministers must publish the voluntary sector scheme when they make it and whenever they remake it; and, if they revise the scheme without remaking it, they must publish either the revisions or the scheme as revised (as they consider appropriate).
(8)If the Welsh Ministers publish a scheme or revisions under subsection (7) they must lay a copy of the scheme or revisions before the Assembly.
(9)After each financial year the Welsh Ministers must—
(a)publish a report of how the proposals set out in the voluntary sector scheme were implemented in that financial year, and
I29Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
75Business schemeE+W+S+N.I.
I30Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
76Regulatory impact assessmentsE+W+S+N.I.
I31Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
77Equality of opportunityE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers must make appropriate arrangements with a view to securing that their functions are exercised with due regard to the principle that there should be equality of opportunity for all people.
(2)After each financial year the Welsh Ministers must publish a report containing—
(a)a statement of the arrangements made in pursuance of subsection (1) which had effect during that financial year, and
(b)an assessment of how effective those arrangements were in promoting equality of opportunity,
I32Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
(2)[F41 The Welsh Ministers must adopt a scheme (“ the Welsh language scheme ”) specifying measures which they propose to take, for the purpose mentioned in subsection (3), as to the use of the Welsh language in connection with the provision of services to the public in Wales by them, or by others who—
(3)[F41The purpose referred to in subsection (2) is that of giving effect, so far as is both appropriate in the circumstances and reasonably practicable, to the principle that in the conduct of public business in Wales the English and Welsh languages should be treated on a basis of equality.]
(a)must keep under review [F42both] the Welsh language strategy [F42and the Welsh language scheme], and
(b)may from time to time adopt a new strategy or [F43scheme or revise them][F43revise it].
(5)Before adopting or revising a strategy [F44or scheme], the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
(6)The Welsh Ministers must publish the Welsh language strategy [F45and the Welsh language scheme] when they first adopt it and—
(a)if they adopt a new strategy [F46or scheme] they must publish it, and
(b)if they revise the Welsh language strategy [F47or the Welsh language scheme] (rather than adopting a new strategy [F46or scheme]) they must publish either the revisions or the strategy [F46or scheme] as revised (as they consider appropriate).
(7)If the Welsh Ministers publish a strategy [F48or scheme], or revisions, under subsection (6) they must lay a copy of the strategy or scheme, or revisions, before the Assembly.
(8)[F49After each financial year the Welsh Ministers must publish a report of—
[F49After each financial year the Welsh Ministers must publish a report of how the proposals set out in the Welsh language strategy were implemented in that financial year and how effective their implementation has been in promoting and facilitating the use of the Welsh language and must lay a copy of the report before the Assembly.]
[F50(9)For each financial year, the Welsh Ministers must publish a plan setting out how they will implement the proposals set out in the Welsh language strategy during that year.
F41S. 78(2)(3) omitted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by virtue of The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(i)
F42Words in s. 78(4)(a) omitted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by virtue of The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(ii)
F43Words in s. 78(4)(b) substituted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(iii)
F44Words in s. 78(5) omitted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by virtue of The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(iv)
F45Words in s. 78(6) omitted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by virtue of The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(v)
F46Words in s. 78(6) omitted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by virtue of The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(iv)
F47Words in s. 78(6)(b) omitted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by virtue of The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(vi)
F48Words in s. 78(7) omitted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by virtue of The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(iv)
F49S. 78(8) substituted (E.W.) (31.3.2016) by The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/409), arts. 1(2), 2(a)(vii)
F50S. 78(9)(10) inserted (5.2.2012) by Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 1), ss. 148(2), 156(2); S.I. 2012/223, art. 2(a)
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79Sustainable developmentE+W+S+N.I.
[F51(1)The Welsh Ministers must make a scheme (“the sustainable development scheme”) setting out how they propose, in the exercise of their functions, to promote sustainable development.
(a)must keep the sustainable development scheme under review, and
(3)Before making, remaking or revising the sustainable development scheme, the Welsh Ministers must consult such persons as they consider appropriate.
(4)The Welsh Ministers must publish the sustainable development scheme when they make it and whenever they remake it; and, if they revise the scheme without remaking it, they must publish either the revisions or the scheme as revised (as they consider appropriate).
(a)publish a report of how the proposals set out in the sustainable development scheme were implemented in that financial year, and
(7)In the year following that in which an ordinary general election is (or, apart from section 5(5), would be) held, the Welsh Ministers must—
(a)publish a report containing an assessment of how effective their proposals (as set out in the scheme and implemented) have been in promoting sustainable development, and
(b)lay a copy of the report before the Assembly.]
[F51(1)The Welsh Ministers must, in the exercise of their functions, make appropriate arrangements to promote sustainable development.
(3)The arrangements referred to in subsection (1) may be made by the Welsh Ministers exercising their functions under section (2) of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (duty of Welsh public bodies to set objectives and take steps to meet them in accordance with the sustainable development principle).]
F51S. 79 substituted (E.W.) (1.4.2016) by Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (anaw 2), ss. 16, 56(2); S.I. 2016/86, art. 3
I34Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
[F23EU] law, human rights and international obligations etc.E+W+S+N.I.
80[F23EU] lawE+W+S+N.I.
(1)[F23An] [F23EU] obligation of the United Kingdom is also an obligation of the Welsh Ministers if and to the extent that the obligation could be implemented (or enabled to be implemented) or complied with by the exercise by the Welsh Ministers of any of their functions.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply in the case of [F23an] [F23EU] obligation of the United Kingdom if—
(b)the quantity relates to the United Kingdom (or to an area including the United Kingdom or to an area consisting of a part of the United Kingdom which includes [F52the whole or part of Wales or of the Welsh zone]).
(3)But if such [F23an] [F23EU] obligation could (to any extent) be implemented (or enabled to be implemented) or complied with by the exercise by the Welsh Ministers of any of their functions, a Minister of the Crown may by order provide for the achievement by the Welsh Ministers (in the exercise of their functions) of so much of the result to be achieved under the [F23EU] obligation as is specified in the order.
(7)Where an order under subsection (3) is in force in relation to [F23an] [F23EU] obligation, to the extent that the [F23EU] obligation involves achieving what is specified in the order it is also an obligation of the Welsh Ministers (enforceable as if it were an obligation of the Welsh Ministers under subsection (1)).
(8)[F53The Welsh Ministers have no power—
so far as the subordinate legislation or act is incompatible with [F23EU] law or an obligation under subsection (7).]
[F53The Welsh Ministers have no power to make, confirm or approve any subordinate legislation so far as the legislation modifies retained EU law and the modification is of a description specified in regulations made by a Minister of the Crown.
(8L)The restriction in subsection (8) is in addition to any restriction in section 7 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 or elsewhere on the power of the Welsh Ministers to make, confirm or approve any subordinate legislation so far as the legislation modifies retained EU law.]
F52Words in s. 80(2)(b) substituted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 43, 324, Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 6(5); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7
F53S. 80(8)-(8L) substituted for s. 80(8) (26.6.2018 for specified purposes) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), s. 25(3)(b), Sch. 3 para. 2 (with s. 19, Sch. 2 para. 3(5)(6), 14(5)14(6), Sch. 8 para. 37, Sch. 8 para. 41, Sch. 8 para. 42)
C2S. 80(8)-(8L): power to repeal conferred (4.7.2018) by European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16), ss. 12(9)-(11), 25(4) (with s. 19, Sch. 8 paras. 37, 41); S.I. 2018/808, reg. 3(c)
I35Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
81Human rightsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The Welsh Ministers have no power—
so far as the subordinate legislation or act is incompatible with any of the Convention rights.
(2)Subsection (1) does not enable a person—
(a)to bring any proceedings in a court or tribunal, or
in respect of an act unless that person would be a victim for the purposes of Article 34 of the Convention if proceedings were brought in the European Court of Human Rights in respect of that act.
(3)Subsection (2) does not apply to the Attorney General, the Counsel General, the Advocate General for Scotland, the Advocate General for Northern Ireland or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.
(a)does not apply to an act which, by virtue of subsection (2) of section 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42), is not unlawful under subsection (1) of that section, and
(b)does not enable a court or tribunal to award in respect of any act any damages which it could not award on finding the act unlawful under that subsection.
(5)Subsection (1) applies to the First Minister and the Counsel General as to the Welsh Ministers.
(6)In subsection (2) “the Convention” has the same meaning as in the Human Rights Act 1998.
I36Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
82International obligations etc.E+W+S+N.I.
(1)If the Secretary of State considers that any action proposed to be taken by the Welsh Ministers would be incompatible with any international obligation, the Secretary of State may by order direct that the proposed action is not to be taken.
(b)the quantity relates to the United Kingdom (or to an area including the United Kingdom or to an area consisting of a part of the United Kingdom which includes [F54the whole or part of Wales or of the Welsh zone]).
F54Words in s. 82(5)(b) substituted (12.11.2009 for certain purposes and 12.1.2010 in so far as not already in force) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 43, 324, Sch. 4 Pt. 2 para. 6(6); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 7
I37Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
Functions: supplementaryE+W+S+N.I.
83Agency arrangements and provision of servicesE+W+S+N.I.
(1)Arrangements may be made between the Welsh Ministers and any relevant authority for—
(c)any functions of the relevant authority to be exercised by members of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government, or
C3S. 83 modified by 2005 c. 11, s. 15(3) (as inserted (17.2.2015) by Wales Act 2014 (c. 29), ss. 7(3), 29(2)(b), (3))
I38Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
84Different exercise of functions by Welsh Ministers etc.E+W+S+N.I.
I39Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
85Construction of references to Ministers and departmentsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)So far as may be necessary for the purpose or in consequence of the exercise of any functions of the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister or the Counsel General, any reference in any enactment or other document to—
I40Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
I41Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
Property, rights and liabilitiesE+W+S+N.I.
87Property, rights and liabilities of Welsh Ministers etc.E+W+S+N.I.
I42Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
88Transfer of Ministerial property, rights and liabilitiesE+W+S+N.I.
I43Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
89Rights and liabilities of the Crown in different capacitiesE+W+S+N.I.
(1)Rights and liabilities may arise between the Crown in right of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom and the Crown in right of the Welsh F1... Government by virtue of a contract, by operation of law or by virtue of an enactment as they may arise between subjects.
(4)This section applies to the Crown in right of a devolved administration (other than the Welsh F1... Government) as it applies to the Crown in right of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom.
(a)in relation to the Crown in right of Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom, any Minister of the Crown or other office-holder under the Crown in that capacity,
(b)in relation to the Crown in right of the Welsh F1... Government, the First Minister, a Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 or the Counsel General, and
(c)in relation to the Crown in right of a devolved administration other than the Welsh F1... Government, an office-holder in that administration;
I44Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
90DocumentsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)A document is validly executed by the Welsh Ministers if it is executed by the First Minister or any Welsh Minister appointed under section 48.
(2)The application of the seal of the Welsh Ministers is to be authenticated by the First Minister, any Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 or any person authorised by the Welsh Ministers (whether generally or specifically) for that purpose.
(3)A document purporting to be—
(a)duly executed under the seal of the Welsh Ministers, or
(b)signed on behalf of the Welsh Ministers,
is to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, is to be taken to be so executed or signed.
(4)A certificate signed by the First Minister or a Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 that any document purporting to be executed by the Welsh Ministers or signed by them or on their behalf was so executed or signed is conclusive evidence of that fact.
(5)A document purporting to be signed by or on behalf of—
(a)the First Minister, or
(b)the Counsel General,
is to be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, is to be taken to be so signed.
(6)A certificate signed by the First Minister or the Counsel General that any document purporting to be signed by or on behalf of the First Minister or the Counsel General was so signed is conclusive evidence of that fact.
(7)The Documentary Evidence Act 1868 (c. 37) (proof of documents) has effect as if—
(a)in the first column of Schedule 1 there were included a reference to the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister, a Welsh Minister appointed under section 48 and the Counsel General,
(b)in the second column of that Schedule there were included in connection with that reference a reference to a member of the staff of the Welsh F1... Government, and
(c)in section 2 of that Act the reference to regulations issued by or under the authority of an officer mentioned in the first column of the Schedule included a reference to any document issued by or under the authority of a person or persons within paragraph (a).
I45Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
91Validity of actsE+W+S+N.I.
(1)The validity of any act of a person as First Minister is not affected by any defect in the person's nomination by the Assembly.
(2)The validity of any act of a person as the Counsel General is not affected by any defect in the Assembly's agreement to the person's appointment.
I46Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))
92Official secretsE+W+S+N.I.
The following are Crown servants for the purposes of the Official Secrets Act 1989 (c. 6)—
(a)the First Minister and any person designated to exercise the functions of the First Minister,
(b)each Welsh Minister appointed under section 48,
(c)the Counsel General and any person designated to exercise the functions of the Counsel General, and
(d)each Deputy Welsh Minister.
I47Ss. 1-94, 97-106 in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))