P-06-1529 Adjourn the implementation of the 36 extra members of the Senedd until 2030

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This petition was submitted by Lyndon Graham Walker, having collected 3,491 signatures online and 1,349 signatures on paper, making for a total of 4,840 signatures.

Text of petition:

By delaying the implementation of the act, there would be time to fully consult with the public and see what they really think of the cost and the benefits.
The Welsh Government has admitted that, “in the timescale available for developing the legislation it was not possible to undertake its own open public consultation on either the general concepts of Senedd Reform or a draft Bill.”
- Page 91 of the Explanatory Memorandum to the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill https://senedd.wales/media/ixjdywtx/pri-ld16037-em-e.pdf

Additional information:

Implementing the additional members will cost upwards of £80 million.
All information costing etc has come from the act all 352 pages, which I have read. I have looked at the Reform Committee work and have emailed the chair Mr Rees with my observations. I have quoted the observations in the act by Sir Bernard Crick, “Too many members risks becoming bloated and inefficient”. I have noted that the only benefit of the act is improved scrutiny mentioned 78 times and the sharing of ministerial cars mentioned once.
I have sat on many scrutiny meetings and I am of the view that the whole scrutiny system needs overhauling and a complete root and branch review needs to be carried out in every form of government.

Status 

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 14/07/2025. 

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above. 

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 14/07/2025.

Senedd Constituency and Region:

• Pontypridd
• South Wales Central

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