(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends Schedules 7A and 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32) (“the 2006 Act”). It comes into force on the day after the day on which the Order is made. The provisions fall into three categories.
The first category of amendments corrects deficiencies that arise as a result of leaving the EU (see article 2(2) to (7)).
The second category of amendments corrects errors in the 2006 Act (see articles 2(8), 3, 4(2) to (4) and 5).
The third category of amendments disapplies some of the restrictions in paragraphs 8 and 11 of Schedule 7B to the 2006 Act in relation to concurrent functions that exist as a result of certain specified legislation (see articles 4(5) and 6).
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen.