Government of Wales (Devolved Powers) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Applies to powers devolved to Senedd Cymru (the Welsh Parliament).
• Requires a super‑majority vote of elected Senedd members to amend or withdraw those powers.
• Creates related provisions to support the protection and interpretation of devolved powers.
• Originated in the House of Lords and, after Lords stages, has begun its passage in the House of Commons (first reading).

Progress

The bill has completed its stages in the Lords (second reading, order of commitment discharged, third reading) and has moved to the Commons, where it began with its first reading. It is currently at the very start of its passage in the Commons.