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MPs call for cut in Welsh 'laws' MPs call for cut in Welsh 'laws'
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MPs are calling for a cut in the number of bids by the Welsh Assembly Government and AMs for more powers.MPs are calling for a cut in the number of bids by the Welsh Assembly Government and AMs for more powers.
The Welsh affairs select committee say 11 proposed legislative competence orders (LCOs) risk swamping the system, when they expected only four or five.The Welsh affairs select committee say 11 proposed legislative competence orders (LCOs) risk swamping the system, when they expected only four or five.
The assembly's limited powers for more laws, under review by Welsh Secretary Paul Murphy, must win the MPs' backing.The assembly's limited powers for more laws, under review by Welsh Secretary Paul Murphy, must win the MPs' backing.
The assembly government said MPs do have an important role to play, and they will examine their views closely.The assembly government said MPs do have an important role to play, and they will examine their views closely.
The MPs have told Mr Murphy they are concerned there should be a smaller number of high quality bids, saying too many bids could bring the process into disrepute.The MPs have told Mr Murphy they are concerned there should be a smaller number of high quality bids, saying too many bids could bring the process into disrepute.
Mr Murphy said the process of scrutinising the proposed Welsh-only laws needed "practical commonsense being applied to it" as both MPs and AMs found their way through the process.Mr Murphy said the process of scrutinising the proposed Welsh-only laws needed "practical commonsense being applied to it" as both MPs and AMs found their way through the process.
Paul Murphy is reviewing the scrutiny of Wales' new law bids PROGRESS OF PROPOSED LAWS Vulnerable children: awaiting Royal approvalDomicilary care: has Royal approvalAdditional learning needs: has Royal approvalEnvironmental protection: not had Whitehall clearanceAffordable housing: in committee in Parliament and assemblyMental health services: awaiting Whitehall clearanceDomestic fire safety: not yet introduced to ParliamentWelsh language: at the drafting stageCarers: at the drafting stageBus and coach services: at the drafting stageNational flags on registration plates: AMs to debate in October
He told BBC Radio Wales: "I think the fact that it is so very new that it's meant that we've had to see how we can deal with it.He told BBC Radio Wales: "I think the fact that it is so very new that it's meant that we've had to see how we can deal with it.
"That's why I decided a month or two ago that I would look at the scrutiny arrangements. We'll keep that under review over the next year as well.""That's why I decided a month or two ago that I would look at the scrutiny arrangements. We'll keep that under review over the next year as well."
'Simpler'
Mr Murphy said he was impressed with the way MPs and AMs had dealt with the complexity of some of the proposed legislation.Mr Murphy said he was impressed with the way MPs and AMs had dealt with the complexity of some of the proposed legislation.
He said he expected "about four" LCOs to be ready by October, with the process for scrutinising them speeding up later.He said he expected "about four" LCOs to be ready by October, with the process for scrutinising them speeding up later.
He added: "Some are more difficult and complex and sometimes more controversial than others and therefore require more debate and more scrutiny."He added: "Some are more difficult and complex and sometimes more controversial than others and therefore require more debate and more scrutiny."
Officials in Cardiff and London had been issued with guidance notes on handling LCOs, he said.Officials in Cardiff and London had been issued with guidance notes on handling LCOs, he said.
Earlier this month, assembly Presiding Officer Dafydd Elis Thomas said it was for Parliament to keep up with the assembly.Earlier this month, assembly Presiding Officer Dafydd Elis Thomas said it was for Parliament to keep up with the assembly.
He said the system dealing with LCOs would become simpler over time.He said the system dealing with LCOs would become simpler over time.