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National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Social Welfare) Order 2009 (Relating to Carers)

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Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure 2010

Places a duty on the NHS and Local Authorities in Wales jointly to prepare, publish and implement a joint strategy relating to Carers.

Exceptions to Matters Order 2009

The LCO makes technical amendments to Section 94 and Schedule 5 of the Government of Wales Act 2006.
The proposed Legislative Competence Order (LCO) was laid before the National Assembly for Wales for scrutiny on the 8 December 2008 by the Deputy Minister for Social Services. The draft LCO was laid before the National Assembly for Wales for approval on 16 June 2009. The LCO was passed by the National Assembly on 23 June 2009 and by Parliament on 20 October 2009. It was made by Her Majesty in Council on 17 November 2009.

On the16 June 2009 a separate draft LCO was also laid before the National Assembly for Wales for approval.  Following scrutiny of the proposed Carers LCO a decision was made to create a separate LCO to deal with exceptions to certain topics (Matters) where the National Assembly is able to legislate, which had previously formed part of the proposed Carers LCO. This separate draft LCO was entitled the National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Exceptions to Matters) Order 2009. For further information on this LCO follow the Related Link.

What is the purpose of the LCO?

To give the legislative competence to the National Assembly for Wales to make laws for Wales, by Assembly Measure, in relation to the well-being of Carers.

What are the main elements of the LCO?

The LCO covers the following subject areas:

  • The types of support and advice provided to Carers to enable them to provide care to others;
  • Arrangements to ensure that statutory authorities effectively engage with Carers as partners in the provision of care.

How do I find out more information?

To view the approved LCO and supporting documentation, visit the Office of Public Sector Information website (external link).

To find out about the passage and scrutiny of the LCO visit the National Assembly for Wales website (external link) and UK Parliament website (external link).

Are there any related Assembly Measures?

The Proposed Carers Strategies (Wales) Measure has been brought forward under the legislative competence provided by this LCO. For further information on the Measure follow the Related Link.