When the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999, John Prescott had a raft of responsibilities, including devolution and transport. One scheme under application at the time was the Welsh Highland Railway, running for 25 miles from Caernarfon to Porthmadog – an initiative of the Ffestiniog Railway.
The National Assembly came into being on 1 July. The various powers devolved to it came into effect and replaced the Westminster authority and procedures.
