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Lord Richard Commission on the Powers and Electoral Arrangements of the National...

Catalogue reference: WA 21

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WA 21

This series contains digital files regarding the Lord Richard Commission on the powers and electoral arrangements of the National Assembly which was established in July 2002 by the First Minister, Rhodri Morgan.

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Reference
WA 21
Title
Lord Richard Commission on the Powers and Electoral Arrangements of the National Assembly
Date
2002-2005; 2021-2023
Description

This series contains digital files regarding the Lord Richard Commission on the powers and electoral arrangements of the National Assembly which was established in July 2002 by the First Minister, Rhodri Morgan.

Arrangement

The digital content comprises Word, Excel and PDF image files stored in shared drives (with a file plan).

References for born-digital records are automatically generated and display a 'Z' (either at the start of the piece reference or at the end), which distinguish them from traditional references allocated to paper and digitised records.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Welsh Public Record(s)
Language
English and Welsh
Creator(s)
National Assembly for Wales, 1999-1999
Physical description
5014 digital record(s)
Access conditions
Open unless otherwise stated
Immediate source of acquisition

In 2025 from Welsh Government

Administrative / biographical background

The Lord Richard Commission, unofficially known as the Richard Commission, was established in July 2002 by the First Minister, Rhodri Morgan. The purpose of the Commission was to examine the powers and electoral arrangements of the National Assembly and to remit its findings in an independent report. The Commission published its report in March 2004. It recommended that the National Assembly should have powers to legislate in certain areas, whilst other would remain the preserve of Westminster.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C18445633/

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Lord Richard Commission on the Powers and Electoral Arrangements of the National Assembly