SCECLB386 David Smith
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)?
No. The best candidates should be eligible
regardless of gender, age race, religion, or any other factor.
What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential
sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?
There should be no bill
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?
There should be no bill
Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the
Bill?
Yes, weaker candidates will be elected
What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment
of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?
N/A
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?
No idea.
Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative
competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European
Convention on Human Rights?
Yes. They are making decisions not voted for
by the people - for example 20mph speed limit, tax on second
homes.
Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the
legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the
Bill?
See previous
Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about
the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related
matters?
Just gender trumping the best candidate for
the job
Anything else?
Yes! The second home tax penalty is outrageous
and has ruined the Welsh property market. Also, the 20mph speed
limit is unwanted and ridiculous. Minimum pricing for alcohol is
penalising the poorer and again not what the electorate asked
for.