Government of Cornwall Bill
In progressCurrently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.
Originated in CommonsUpdated 12 November 2009
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Long title
A Bill to establish and make provision about the Cornish Assembly; to transfer functions and powers to the Assembly; and for connect purposes.
Summary
This Bill would establish an Assembly for Cornwall, with 123 Members elected by single transferable vote, and an Executive, headed by a First Minister. Some provisions of the Bill are modelled on the Assembly and Executive which operates under the Government of Wales Acts 1998 and 2006. The Assembly would have power to promote the wellbeing of Cornwall and pass legislation.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Commons
14 July 2009 – 14 July 2009
- 2nd reading· Commons
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 504.