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In an interview with the Observer, Mr Blair maintained that Labour had to keep tight discipline but he conceded his record on handing over power was not perfect.
Referring to Wales - where he campaigned against popular Labour figure Rhodri Morgan - Mr Blair said: "Essentially you've got to let go of it with devolution."
 Alun Michael was seen as the PM's choice |
"I would have to say that I got that judgment wrong," he added.
"You've got to exercise discretion. You've got to know the battles to fight and the battles not to fight."
Mr Blair's comments were interpreted as an admission that he should not have sought to block Mr Morgan in favour of Alun Michael.
Following a visit to Wales last week Mr Blair has now endorsed Mr Morgan as leader of the Assembly.
Mr Michael later resigned as First Secretary of the Welsh Assembly and was replaced by Mr Morgan.
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