Select Committee on the Constitution publishes first report of session 2024—2025
The House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution has published its first report of session 2024—2025 on The Governance of the Union: Consultation, Co-operation and Legislative consent. The report evaluates the effectiveness of the new intergovernmental relations structures introduced in January 2022 and examines the observance of the Sewel convention. Key findings include concerns about the functioning of these new structures, issues with legislative consent, and the need for improved scrutiny. The Committee proposes several recommendations, including strengthening the Sewel convention, considering statutory footing for intergovernmental relations, and implementing a principle of positive engagement. The report also addresses the complexities surrounding secondary legislation and Henry VIII powers in the context of devolution.
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