This is the concluding post in our series on the Lib Dem manifesto in action

Lib Dem manifesto p.94

“We will scrap the intrusive ContactPoint database which is intended to hold the details of every child in England.”

The ContactPoint database was switched off on 6 August 2010

Lib Dem manaifesto p.92

“We will implement the recommendations of the Calman Commission to give significant new powers and responsibilities to the Scottish Parliament.”

The Scotland Bill had its first reading on 30 November. It implements the recommendations of the Calman Commission, devolving landfill tax and stamp duty, and introducing a Scottish Income Tax and new borrowing powers.

Lib Dem manifesto p. 89

“We will introduce fixed-term parliaments to ensure that the Prime Minister of the day cannot change the date of an election to suit them.”

The Fixed Term Parliaments Bill is in the process of going through Parliament.

Lib Dem manifesto p.87

“We will give people a real say in who governs the country by introducing fair votes.”

The Parliamentary voting system and constituencies Bill is currently before Parliament. It provides for a referendum on the alternative vote, a new fairer electoral system, most likely to be held in May.

Lib Dem manifesto p.92

“We will scrap the Government Offices for the Regions and regional ministers.”

We have scrapped the Government Offices for the Regions and regional ministers, devolving some of their powers and resources to local government.

Lib Dem manifesto p.92

“Give the National Assembly primary legislative powers so that it becomes a true Welsh Parliament. We also support passing on a greater number of responsibilities to the National Assembly.”

A referendum on extending the law-making powers of the National Assembly of Wales is to be held on 3 March 2011