In her contribution to the Senedd today [06/07/2022] Janet Finch-Saunders MS/AS requested that the Counsel General provide an update on what discussions the Welsh Government have had with the Scottish Government about the implications for Wales of the decision to seek a Supreme Court ruling on the legality of holding a new referendum on Scottish independence.
Her questioning follows the decision of the Scottish Government to refer the question of holding a second referendum to the Supreme Court.
In her contribution, Janet said:
“Our union of four nations is currently undergoing a monumental task in safeguarding our children’s future. The gravitas of the war in Europe has been felt in every single home here in Wales and will continue to do so until Putin's war is over"
As a result of the war, a cost-of-living crisis and a food security dilemma has been perpetuated. Now is the time for us to be discussing ways in which we can support our agricultural and food production industries here in Wales, not an independence Wales.”
Commenting further, Janet said.
“It is for the Scottish and UK Governments to settle the constitutional question between each other.
“Here in Wales however, it must be emphasised that such a demand for constitutional separation is not on the agenda, nor is there a public appetite for it.
“The Welsh Government must make clear, that regardless of the decision of the Supreme Court, Wales remains committed to the Union and the tasks set out to make it flourish for the future.
“I sincerely hope that the Welsh Government continue to make clear that Wales is invested in improving the lives of all who live here.”
