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Legislation | Motions and amendments | Questions | Documents laid | Statements of opinion

The Government of Wales Act 2006 provides for the Assembly to make laws, known as Acts. Information on legislation in the Fourth Assembly is available in Acts of the Fourth Assembly (This link will be available soon) See also:

• Legislation web page

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A motion is a proposal made for the purpose of obtaining a decision from the Assembly. Except where standing orders provide otherwise, Members may propose amendments to any motion.

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Oral questions

Oral Questions are tabled each week for answer in Plenary by the First Minister; and every 4 weeks for answer by Welsh Ministers, the Counsel General and the Assembly Commission.

Written questions

Written Questions are tabled for a Welsh Minister or the Counsel General, on matters relating to his or her responsibilities, and the Commission on matters relating to the Commission’s responsibilities.

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Standing Order 29 provides for the laying of documents before the Assembly. Laying is the formal procedure by which documents are presented to the Assembly.

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Statements of Opinion can be tabled by any Assembly Member, other than a Member of the Government, on matters affecting Wales. Statements of Opinion may be supported, opposed or subject to comment.

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