Welsh devolution legislation

• What was the government of Wales act 1999?

  • created the National Assembly for Wales
  • oversaw devolved areas like education, health, agriculture and local government
  • SECONDARY legislative powers
• What was the government of wales act 2006?

  • reformed the structure and powers of the National Assembly for Wales
  • Created a distinct Welsh government and national assembly
  • Assembly could request powers from Westminster to make primary legislation in specific devolved areas
• What did the referendum in 2011 establish?

  Welsh Assembly could make primary legislation in devolved areas without needing UK parliament approval