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Government of Wales Act 2006

Procedure

Section 97: Introduction of proposed Assembly Measures

348.This section imposes certain requirements in relation to the introduction into the Assembly of proposed Assembly Measures.

349.A proposed Assembly Measure may, subject to provisions of standing orders, be introduced by the First Minister, any of the Welsh Ministers, any Deputy Welsh Minister, the Counsel General or any Assembly Member. Standing orders might restrict the ability of some of these persons to introduce a proposed Measure.

350.The person in charge of a proposed Assembly Measure must, on or before the proposed Measure’s introduction, make a statement expressing their view that the provisions in the proposed Measure are within the Assembly’s legislative competence.

351.The Presiding Officer of the Assembly must on or before introduction of a proposed Measure, decide whether or not it is within the Assembly’s legislative competence and state that decision.

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