Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023

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(1)There is to be a Social Partnership Council for Wales (“SPC”).

(2)For the purposes of improving economic, environmental, social, and cultural well-being (including by improving public services) in Wales, the SPC may provide information and advice to the Welsh Ministers in relation to—

(a)the social partnership duties which this Act imposes on public bodies and the Welsh Ministers (see Part 2);

(b)the pursuit of the “A prosperous Wales” well-being goal by public bodies when carrying out sustainable development under the WFGA 2015 (see Part 2);

(c)the functions conferred on contracting authorities and the Welsh Ministers under Part 3 (socially responsible public procurement).

(3)The SPC may provide information or advice on a matter referred to in subsection (2) of its own accord or in response to a request made by the Welsh Ministers.

(4)Where the SPC receives a request from the Welsh Ministers under subsection (3), the SPC must provide the information or advice as soon as reasonably practicable.

Commencement Information

I1S. 1 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 48(1)

I2S. 1 in force at 29.7.2023 by S.I. 2023/794, art. 2(a)