10 commitments in the Welsh Government's Programme for Government 2026 to 2030 fall under this brief, in the Programme's own words. Under each is how often it has been raised in the Seventh Senedd.
Demanding fairness from Westminster: Powers for a purpose
Establish a new National Commission for Wales to provide independent advice to the Welsh Government on Wales’s constitutional future, building on the work of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. The commission will support an inclusive and informed national conversation, build the evidence base for debate and decision‑making, and provide advice on devolution priorities and wider constitutional reform.
Raised in 6 speeches, 1 agenda item and 3 written questions. Most recently on 12 October 2026, in a written question from John Clark. Matched on: “National Commission”.
Work to secure devolution of powers for the Senedd to legislate to establish a new economic regulator and planning body for Wales, so all decisions about water are made in Wales for Wales.
Raised in 13 speeches and 1 written question. Most recently on 14 October 2026, by Llyr Gruffydd. Matched on: “water regulator”.
Work towards the devolution of powers over broadcasting, including powers to regulate, supervise, and ensure accountability for broadcasting and communications in Wales. We will begin by establishing a Shadow Broadcasting and Communications Authority for Wales to protect and strengthen local and national public service media platforms.
Raised in 4 speeches. Most recently on 20 October 2026, by Ken Skates. Matched on: “devolution of broadcasting”.
Source: Welsh Government, Programme for government 2026 to 2030: New ambition for Wales, first published on 10 September 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Mentions are found by matching the names of plans, bodies and schemes; a mention says nothing about progress.
Key moments in the Senedd
Statements, debates and legislation in Plenary on this brief, newest first. Oral question sessions are counted in the contributions below.
Each bar is the share of that party's speeches and questions in the Seventh Senedd that touched this brief, so large and small parties can be compared. The upright line marks the chamber as a whole: 4.4%.
23% of Welsh adults said the constitutional future of Wales or Welsh independence would be very important to their vote.
Ipsos asked 747 Welsh adults aged 16+ between 2 April 2026 and 8 April 2026, before the 2026 Senedd election. People could choose as many issues as they liked. More on public opinion.
Written questions
2 written questions to the Welsh Government on this brief in the Seventh Senedd, 2 answered so far. The latest:
Intergovernmental relations (IGR) refer to the way in which different governments interact with each other. In the UK, IGR generally refer to how the UK Government interacts with the devolved governments, including the Welsh Government.
The UK Internal Market Act became law in 2020. It was introduced by the UK Government to regulate the UK’s ‘internal market’ after Brexit but generated fierce debate about its impacts on devolved law.
Tagged from the title of its item or question: “Legislative Consent”Official Record
Month by month
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Contributions tagged in each month of the Seventh Senedd. No sittings were held in August 2026.Show the numbers
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September 2026
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How this brief is put together
This brief follows the Programme commitments listed above and tags the record with the phrases below. Keyword matching can miss business that discusses the issue in other words, and can tag a passing mention.
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A contribution is tagged when its English text contains one of these phrases. Capital letters don't matter, except in abbreviations, which must match exactly. It is also tagged when the title of the agenda item or question it was part of contains one, as long as the contribution is at least 30 words long. The brief is also tagged whenever one of its themes is.
