Statutory Instruments
2010 No. 1212
Constitutional Law
Devolution, Wales
The National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Culture and Other Fields) Order 2010
Made
12th April 2010
Coming into force in accordance with Article 1
At the Court at Windsor Castle, the 12th day of April 2010
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
In accordance with section 95(5) of the Government of Wales Act 2006( 1 ), a draft of this Order has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, the National Assembly for Wales and each House of Parliament.
Accordingly, Her Majesty, in pursuance of section 95(1) of the Government of Wales Act 2006, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order as follows:–
Citation and commencement
1. This Order may be cited as the National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Culture and Other Fields) Order 2010 and it comes into force on the day after the day on which it is made.
Amendments to Schedule 5 to the Government of Wales Act 2006
2. —(1) Part 1 of Schedule 5 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 is amended in accordance with this article.
(2) In field 2 (ancient monuments and historic buildings), insert—
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“ Matter 2.1
The functions of local authorities in the support, improvement and promotion of the appreciation by the public of archaeological remains, ancient monuments, buildings and places of historical or architectural interest, and historic wrecks.
In this matter “local authorities” means the councils of counties and county boroughs in Wales. ” .
(3) In field 3 (culture), insert—
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“ Matter 3.1
The functions of local authorities in the support, improvement and promotion of arts and crafts, museums and galleries, libraries, archives and historical records, and cultural activities and projects.
This matter does not include licensing of sale and supply of alcohol, provision of entertainment and late night refreshment.
In this matter “local authorities” means the councils of counties and county boroughs in Wales. ” .
(4) In field 16 (sport and recreation)—
(a) after matter 16.3( 2 ) insert—
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“ Matter 16.4
The functions of local authorities in the support, improvement and promotion of sport and recreational activities.
This matter does not include licensing of sale and supply of alcohol, provision of entertainment and late night refreshment. ” ;
(b) under the heading “ Interpretation of this field” , after the definition of “highway” insert ““local authorities” means the councils of counties and county boroughs in Wales;”.
3. —(1) Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 is amended in accordance with this article.
(2) At the appropriate place insert—
“ Culture (field 3 of Part 1)
(1) Public lending right.
(2) Classification of films, and video recordings. ” .
(3) At the appropriate place insert–
“ Sport and recreation (field 16 of Part 1)
(1) Betting, gaming and lotteries. ” .
Judith Simpson
Clerk of the Privy Council
Matter 16.1 was inserted in field 16 by the National Assembly for Wales (Legislative Competence) (Social Welfare and Other Fields) Order 2008 ( S.I. 2008/3132) . Matters 16.2 and 16.3 were inserted by section 310 of the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23) .