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Rejected
In the event of the Welsh Government submitting formal proposals to the UK Government, the...
Recommendation
In the event of the Welsh Government submitting formal proposals to the UK Government, the DWP should provide us with an update in 12 months regarding the nature and progress of its discussions with the Welsh Government. (Paragraph 162) The Benefits System in Wales 47
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the premise of the recommendation, reiterating it has no intention to devolve social security to the Welsh Government.
Government Response
Rejected
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
The UK Government has no intention to devolve social security to the Welsh Government. The Committee’s report acknowledges the advantages of the current system, highlighting its strength during the Covid response. The evidence gathered during the inquiry showed that attitudes to the idea of devolving social security to Senedd Cymru / the Welsh Parliament vary significantly in terms of policy, operational and funding implications.
Source
Committee
Welsh Affairs Committee
Inquiry
The Benefits System in Wales
Report
Fourth Report - The Benefits System in Wales
17 Mar 2022
HC 337
Addressee Bodies
Wales Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.2 yrs
Report published
17 Mar 2022