Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 30
30
Paragraph: 136
Devolved legislatures' scrutiny of international agreements impacting their competence is crucial.
Conclusion
How the devolved legislatures choose to carry out effective scrutiny of relevant aspects is a matter for them to determine. However, we believe that their scrutiny of international agreements which involve areas of devolved competence is important. 66 Parliamentary Scrutiny of International Agreements in the 21st century As set out above, the need for this scrutiny to take place should be a consistent factor in the sifting committee’s determination of the appropriate period for scrutiny of a treaty.
Paragraph Reference:
136
Government Response
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