devolution
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The deputy minister said that while forced adoption practices predated devolution in Wales, "they have a lasting legacy on all those who experienced them - for both the parents and the children".
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And he committed to using the powers of devolution to the maximum, while also making the case for independence.
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He said: "Spending taxpayers money on defending the will of the Scottish Parliament, on defending devolution, for me that's important."
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Ms Somerville added: "To uphold the democratic decision of the Parliament, and ensure proper protection of devolution, Scottish Ministers will now lodge a petition for judicial review of the Secretary of State's decision."
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A range of options are being considered for the future of Northern Ireland governance if devolution does not return, NIO minister Steve Baker has said.
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