SCECLB227 Michael boddington

Senedd Cymru | Welsh Parliament

Y Pwyllgor Biliau Diwygio | Reform Bill Committee

Bil Senedd Cymru (Rhestrau Ymgeiswyr Etholiadol)| Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill

Ymateb gan Michael boddington | Evidence from Michael boddington

What are your views on the general principles of the Bill and the need for legislation to deliver the Welsh Government’s stated policy objective (to make the Senedd a more effective legislature by ensuring it is broadly representative of the gender make-up of the population)?

I am against this change, having a gender quota will lead to positive discrimination , the best person for the job should be chosen , regardless of gender.

What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?

The gender quota will lead to unnecessary costs in the management and policing of such polices. A cost the people of wales a not afford .

Are there any potential barriers to the implementation of the Bill’s provisions? If so, what are they, and are they adequately taken into account in the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum and Regulatory Impact Assessment?

I do not believe that the people of wales would generally be in agreement of these changes, with feelings of another assault on our rights and another example of a vanity project from the welsh government .

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

Positive discrimination and having to compromise on the selection of the best candidate

What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?

I believe that this money can be better used on projects that will actually deliver on more beneficial projects..

What are your views on the balance between the information contained on the face of the Bill and what is left to subordinate legislation? Are the powers for Welsh Ministers to make subordinate legislation appropriate?

I believe that major changes being proposed by the welsh government should be voted on by a national referemdun

Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights?

None

Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the Bill?

Should be out to a national referendum of the policy