Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill [HL]

My Lords, I, too, rise to support the thrust of the amendment. I anticipate that the Minister’s reply will be to the effect that consultation already implies that the procedure could not be carried further unless ““consultation”” meant the approval of the Assembly. The amendment requires a positive approach by the Assembly. That approval should go beyond the consultative stage, which might imply a minimal degree of approval by the Assembly of what is proposed. The Assembly must fully approve the procedure adopted.