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Devolution timetable needed says Carwyn Jones

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A timetable should be put in place to secure future devolution for Wales, said First Minister Carwyn Jones on 21 October 2014.

The First Minister said discussions about Wales' future powers should start immediately and be completed by January 2015.

Carwyn Jones said the Scottish referendum has had an enormous impact on the way people perceive the UK but "sometimes Wales' voice has struggled to be heard".

All four political parties in Wales have previously stated that they would welcome more powers for Wales.

Leader of the Conservatives Andrew RT Davies said there are differences of opinions regarding what should be devolved but Wales' message will be stronger if the Assembly talks as "one voice" to Westminster.

Leader of Plaid Cymru Leanne Wood agreed the need for a timetable and said "let us all now look forward to action ahead of the next UK election".

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Kirsty Williams agreed that an "united voice" would strengthen Wales' position.

Fair funding for Wales was highlighted as a topic that needs to be discussed and addressed.

A report by economist Gerald Holtham in 2010 estimated Wales is under funded by 拢300 million per year under the so called Barnett formula which is the current funding formula.

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