They were never fully accepted there, they say, being seen as quasi-Tamils.

ECONOMIST: Banyan

Until now, the Welsh Government has always said it cannot say anything on any health proposals because of the quasi-judicial role that ministers potentially have, if plans are referred to them for decision.

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It is ammunition too for those who say the prime minister should never have asked him to take the quasi judicial role in deciding the bid.

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