Key Events in the Development of the National Assembly for Wales First Assembly: 1999 - 2003 This paper provides an outline of the key dates leading up to the creation of the National Assembly for Wales and its development thereafter. It focuses on administrative and procedural events but also refers to some other political or policy developments. The National Assembly for Wales is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people, makes laws for Wales and holds the Welsh Government to account. The Research Service provides expert and impartial research and information to support Assembly Members and committees in fulfilling the scrutiny, legislative and representative functions of the National Assembly for Wales. Research Service briefings are compiled for the benefit of Assembly Members and their support staff. 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Key Events in the Development of the National Assembly for Wales First Assembly: 1999 - 2003 Contents 1997 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 May ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 July ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3 September ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3 November ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 December .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 1998 .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 January .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 February ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7 March ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 April .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 May ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 June .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 July ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 August ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Autumn .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 September ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9 October ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10 December ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10 1999 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11 January ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 March ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 April ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 May ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13 June ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 July ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 August .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 September ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 October ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17 November .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 December ........................................................................................................................................................................... 18 2000 ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19 January ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 February .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 March ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 April ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 May ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 June ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 July ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 August .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 September ........................................................................................................................................................................