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captain cab

Post subject: Welsh taxi regulation to be devolved

Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 9:58 am

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Queen's Speech promises more power devolution for Wales

Plans to offer wide-ranging new powers to Wales have been announced in the Queen's Speech outlining the new Conservative government's priorities.

Decisions on some major energy projects including fracking will be handed to the assembly, along with taxi and bus regulation, and the voting age.

The Queen said the measures were part of a "strong and lasting constitutional settlement" across the UK.

Opposition parties have criticised the delay and limited scope of the powers.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the 26-bill package was a "programme for working people" that would create full employment and "bring our country together".

A bill to allow an "in-out" referendum on UK EU membership was included.

However, the prime minister has delayed plans to scrap the Human Rights Act, in order to avoid a potential confrontation with his own backbenchers.

Power pledge

The proposals for further devolution for Wales - covering energy, transport and the running of elections - reflect the plans outlined by Mr Cameron in the St David's Day announcement.

The assembly will have more control over its own affairs as well as energy and transport issues

◾Decisions over energy projects generating up to 350 megawatts of power on or offshore to be devolved - larger projects to remain the responsibility of the UK government

◾Transport - responsibility for ports, taxi regulation, registration of bus services and speed limits
◾Fracking - licensing for all onshore oil and gas exploration in Wales, including shale oil and gas
◾Elections - whether 16 and 17-year-olds should vote in assembly and local council elections
◾Assembly affairs - control over its name, size and the system used to elect its members
◾Permanence of the assembly and the Welsh government to be enshrined in law
◾Reserved powers model outlining the list of policies that remain under UK government control, with all other matters considered devolved

Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb said: "Today's Queen's Speech will strengthen Wales' place within the United Kingdom by taking forward the St David's Day agreement.

"It boosts the engines of growth and puts working people centre-stage with radical measures to reward hard work.

"Our priority is to continue to secure the economic recovery for Wales and ensure all parts of the country share in it. That means investing in infrastructure, encouraging enterprise and backing small businesses."

A draft version of the new Wales Bill is to be published by the autumn, for consultation ahead of final legislation in 2016.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-32882044

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trotskys twin

Post subject: Re: Welsh taxi regulation to be devolved

Posted: Thu May 28, 2015 3:25 pm

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captain cab wrote:

that should be good news for Cabby John and his mates time to get organised for this is NOW hit the ground running

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Post subject: Re: Welsh taxi regulation to be devolved

Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 7:41 pm

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trotskys twin wrote:

that should be good news for Cabby John and his mates time to get organised for this is NOW hit the ground running

Wonder why Labour didn't offer Wales such freedoms when they were in power?

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MR T

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Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 12:15 pm

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Sussex wrote:

trotskys twin wrote:

that should be good news for Cabby John and his mates time to get organised for this is NOW hit the ground running

Wonder why Labour didn't offer Wales such freedoms when they were in power?

I am Wondering when Sussex will be made into a Duchy it seems to have a lot Queens.

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Cabby John 1

Post subject: Re: Welsh taxi regulation to be devolved

Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 1:33 pm

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I am still waiting to see the benefits of having a Welsh assembly! As ever you have to see through the B.S that is in many respects a form of pacification, designed by Bliar to shut up those who are capable of rocking the boat at Westminster - more commonly known as "Jobs for the boys".

It is all a bit mealy mouthed for the man/woman on the ground! okay I get free aspirins whoopee do, and yet with the smoking ban we have to go cap in hand to ASK Westminster if it is alright. At the moment all Westminster are doing is passing the buck on stuff that has no/little income value to them, so do not believe all that you read - true devolution is a million miles away.

We got the task of saving the world by for the last couple of years introducing a 5p charge on pvc/plastic bags at supermarkets.......and yet 55 million people living next door to us have not got to bother.....yet. The point being; you can see the menial stuff our power people address, living the life as they do in Westminster.....whilst the world burns.

If you asked the Welsh people they would probably disband the Assembly tomorrow.....it is all BS.

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grandad

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Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 1:49 pm

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Cabby John 1 wrote:

If you asked the Welsh people they would probably disband the Assembly tomorrow.....it is all BS.

Maybe you could rent it to Scotland. They are asking for more.

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Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 2:37 pm

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grandad wrote:

Cabby John 1 wrote:

If you asked the Welsh people they would probably disband the Assembly tomorrow.....it is all BS.

Maybe you could rent it to Scotland. They are asking for more.

They can keep it. Theirs is shite

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Cabby John 1

Post subject: Re: Welsh taxi regulation to be devolved

Posted: Sat May 30, 2015 3:23 pm

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gusmac wrote:

grandad wrote:

Cabby John 1 wrote:

If you asked the Welsh people they would probably disband the Assembly tomorrow.....it is all BS.

Maybe you could rent it to Scotland. They are asking for more.

They can keep it. Theirs is shite

Cheeky git, it is quite a modern cowshed :wink:

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trotskys twin

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Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2015 10:24 am

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Cabby John 1 wrote:

Maybe but given this opportunity surely the industry wont spurn it :?:

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