The file comprises correspondence between Sir Jon Shortridge, Permanent Secretary at the National Assembly for Wales (while the Welsh Assembly Government and the National Assembly for Wales were one corporate body) and Sir Paul Silk as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales along with annual reports on sir Paul between 2001 and 2007. These detail the deterioration of the relationship between them, culminating in Sir Paul's decision not to apply for the new post of Chief Executive and Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales in 2006 and return to the House of Commons.
The file comprises correspondence relating to Paul Silk's role in drafting the standing orders of the National Assembly for Wales prior to its establishment along with assistance given by the UK Parliament to the Welsh Office during this process. Correspondents include Rachel Lomax and Jon Shortridge.
The file comprises correspondence, including letters from Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan and prime Minister David Cameron congratulating Sir Paul Silk on the work of the Commission on Devolution in Wales.
Copy of a consultation document on the establishment of a new BIPA (British- Irish Parliamentary Association committee in the National Assembly for Wales.
The series comprises paper and electronic files relating to Sir Paul Silk's work as chair of the Commission on Devolution in Wales including correspondence and drafts of the final report which formed the basis of the Wales Act 2016.
A draft of chapter 4 of the Commission's second report on powers for the National Assembly for Wales specifically relating to the model of devolution and including tracked changes possibly made by Paul Silk in December 2013.
A draft of Chapter 3 of the Commission's second report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales specifically relating to Principles for Welsh Devolution and included tracked changes presumably made by Paul Silk.
A briefing papers for Commission members meeting with Professor Cole and Dr Stafford of Cardiff University including suggested questions and background information.
The sub-series comprises briefing papers papers prepared for members of the Commission for meetings with ministers, MPs, experts, stakeholders and the press.
A briefing paper for members of the Commission for a meeting with experts on the justice system including suggested questions and details of the panel members' backgrounds.
A briefing paper for sir Paul Silk for a meeting with the Secretary for State for Wales on 4 February 2014 to discuss the contents of the Commission's report.
A powerpoint presentation given to Blavatnik School Oxford in 2014 on Welsh devolution and the work of the independent Commission on Devolution in Wales.
