Sir Emyr Jones Parry, a former UK ambassador to the United Nations, has called into question the priorities of politicians in Wales after the vote in favour of direct law-making powers for the assembly in March.
He questioned the outlines of the First Minister Cawyn Jones and expressed his uncertainty about whether these measures actually fit the needs of Wales; issues like improving the public services, food safety, social measures to address the homelessness, the educational standards and economic performances. In response to the announcement of the Welsh Government about its "detailed legislative programme", Sir Emyr Jones has stated: "I'm not sure whether thay actually hit the button", when some of the main bills are on school standards, organ donation systems and create more cycling routes.
This has concerned him and affirmed that the legislative powers given to Wales will challenge the nation and test the government.
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The referendum held in March showed the Welsh claims for statal independence once more. Even though there was an important opposition to the donation of the legislative powers, the vote was favourable to the cause.
It is true that this is a huge step for the Welsh assembly and very positive for the nation, nevertheless, those new powers should be used carefully in order to make the nation grow. This is why I think that the declarations of Sir Emyr Jones Perry are highly relevant now, in times of crisis, more than ever.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-15019180
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