Explanatory Notes

Government of Wales Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 32

25 July 2006

Detailed Commentary on Sections in Part 2

Ministers, staff, etc

Section 64: Polls for ascertaining views of the public

263.This section gives the Welsh Ministers the power to hold a poll in the whole, or in any part of Wales, for the purpose of ascertaining the views of those polled as to whether or how the Welsh Ministers should exercise any of their functions (other than the function of making representations about matters affecting Wales). Orders making provision about the conduct of such polls may be made by the Welsh Ministers and are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Assembly.