Member

We have been clear that we will continue to monitor the legal changes made in Scotland and Wales. It is right that we take time to carefully examine the evidence from Wales on this important matter, and how any of its implications may apply in England. We are working closely with analysts and our Welsh counterparts to fully understand what the data is telling us, its limitations and what further work the Welsh Government may be doing ahead of publishing their final implementation report in 2027. I reassure noble Lords that we remain committed to examining the Welsh Government’s interim report, but we do not feel it is necessary to create a statutory duty to do this.