Commentary on Sections

Section 21: Report on operation and effect of this Act

80.This section places a duty on the Welsh Ministers, as soon as practicable after the end of 5 years beginning with the day on which section 2 comes into force, to lay before the Assembly a report on the operation and effect of this Act during that period. After the report has been laid before the Assembly, it must also be published.

81.In the preparation of their report, the Welsh Ministers must consult the National Assembly for Wales and those persons they consider appropriate.