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| David Cameron's 'attraction' to more devolution powers | |
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| Prime Minister David Cameron has denied a claim the Conservatives are blocking further devolution to Wales. | Prime Minister David Cameron has denied a claim the Conservatives are blocking further devolution to Wales. |
| He told BBC Wales he was attracted by the idea of the Welsh government being able to raise some of its budget. | He told BBC Wales he was attracted by the idea of the Welsh government being able to raise some of its budget. |
| Almost a year ago the Silk Commission set up by the UK government said ministers in Cardiff should be given the power to vary some tax rates. | Almost a year ago the Silk Commission set up by the UK government said ministers in Cardiff should be given the power to vary some tax rates. |
| Liberal Democrat deputy prime minister Nick Clegg claimed a response had been delayed by the Conservatives. | Liberal Democrat deputy prime minister Nick Clegg claimed a response had been delayed by the Conservatives. |
| The prime minister described a "bubble in Cardiff" as being completely obsessed with assembly powers but voters had other priorities such as the recovery of the economy and the health service. | The prime minister described a "bubble in Cardiff" as being completely obsessed with assembly powers but voters had other priorities such as the recovery of the economy and the health service. |
| 'Real issues' | 'Real issues' |
| In an interview with BBC Wales as the Conservatives hold their annual conference in Manchester, Mr Cameron said: "The idea that Welsh representatives should be thinking about how they raise money as well as just how they spend money, as someone who is a Conservative and someone who believes we need to be careful with public money, with taxpayers' money, that has a lot of attraction. | In an interview with BBC Wales as the Conservatives hold their annual conference in Manchester, Mr Cameron said: "The idea that Welsh representatives should be thinking about how they raise money as well as just how they spend money, as someone who is a Conservative and someone who believes we need to be careful with public money, with taxpayers' money, that has a lot of attraction. |
| "I think the real issues in Wales right now are how we build an economic recovery. | |
| "But of course this issue of powers we need to settle as well. | "But of course this issue of powers we need to settle as well. |
| "The bubble in Cardiff is completely obsessed by powers whereas the people in Wales, actually, what they want to know is results." | "The bubble in Cardiff is completely obsessed by powers whereas the people in Wales, actually, what they want to know is results." |
| The Welsh government has been asked to comment. | |
| Earlier this month Mr Clegg said if he had been prime minister he would have already agreed to give the Welsh government the power to vary tax rates. | Earlier this month Mr Clegg said if he had been prime minister he would have already agreed to give the Welsh government the power to vary tax rates. |