It will be a defining moment in Welsh history when Wales has control of it's own coffers. Too much money intended for Wales has been diverted to English projects. This happens with regularity. A Welsh Parliament will take better care of the needs of the Welsh population.

Tom Bodden reports that the Welsh Assembly Members gave unanimous cross-party support on the 9th November to plans for a referendum on extended law-making powers for the Welsh Assembly.

The Senedd vote achieved the two-thirds majority required to approve the arrangements for the ballot, which must now be agreed in the Commons and by Peers.

First Minister Carwyn Jones said: Todays vote is a major step towards making the referendum a reality and fulfilling our One Wales pledge to proceed to a referendum as soon as practicable.

Deputy first minister Ieuan Wyn Jones said: Our system of governance is still too complicated and cumbersome.

If there is a yes vote in the referendum we will move towards a clearer and simpler and more effective legislative system.

Earlier, rural affairs minister Elin Jones said a successful yes campaign would mean the National Assembly would become the Welsh Parliament.

What we have after a yes vote will be a legislative parliament or senedd. Whether the Assembly decides to call itself a parliament or senedd is a matter for AMs.

The draft referendum order is required to set the March 3 date, the question and the rules for the conduct of the referendum.

The question will be: Do you want the Assembly now to be able to make laws on all matters in the 20 subject areas it has powers for?

The final stage in the process is the approval by the Queen in Council, expected in mid December.

Organisations or individuals which intend to spend 10,000 or more on campaigning on the Welsh referendum must register with the Electoral Commission, which will designate the official campaigns.

Plaid Cymrus deputy leader Helen Mary Jones said: This is a defining moment in Welsh politics.

The people of Wales deserve to have a parliament that will stand up for them against the sort of savage cuts we have seen from the Westminster government.

The present system of seeking approval from Westminster to legislate was complex and costly.

Counsel general John Griffiths said seeking the legislative competence orders via the UK Parliament process cost 2m in 2008-09.

Conservative leader of the Opposition Nick Bourne said: Its important that we are all united behind the campaign to ensure we get that yes vote we all need.

Kirsty Williams Welsh Lib Dem leader said: I am proud to be part of a party that is delivering its 100 year old commitment to devolve real power from Westminster to the Welsh people.

As reported by Tom Bodden, The Daily Post

You can read more about Devolution views here - Devolution Matters by Alan Trench

Here you can watch Wales Online TV interview with Sir Emyr Jones-Parry, Chair of the All-Wales Convention. He outlines the issues with clarity and makes it easy for people to understand these crucial issues. He heads the A-WC which in conjunction with other organisations is involved in disseminating the information that is needed for people in Wales to make an intelligent and informed judgement.

Devolution Referendum interview with Sir Emyr Jones-Parry. This file attachment is in mp4 format. I will post the video in My Video section of Americymru, along with an interesting look at the wonderful building - it's a day in the life of the building actually.