22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Bil Deddfau Trethi Cymru etc. (Pŵer i Addasu): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you. Just a final question from me regarding the 'to protect against tax avoidance' in relation to devolved Welsh taxes—so, why the Bill confers powers on Welsh Ministers to protect against tax avoidance when there is already the general anti-avoidance…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Bil Deddfau Trethi Cymru etc. (Pŵer i Addasu): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thanks, Chair. So, section 1 of the Bill mentions that the exercise of regulation-making powers is subject to purpose tests, which are intended to constrain the use of the powers. Could you elaborate on the purpose tests and how they will be applied, and also…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Bil Deddfau Trethi Cymru etc. (Pŵer i Addasu): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Okay, thank you. So, the Tax Collection and Management (Wales) Act received Royal Assent in 2016. What's the rationale for Welsh Government introducing the Bill now, given that it has been in effect since 2016?
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Bil Deddfau Trethi Cymru etc. (Pŵer i Addasu): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you. And why does Welsh Government feel existing regulation-making powers are inadequate, and how do the additional powers in the Bill address this?
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Bil Deddfau Trethi Cymru etc. (Pŵer i Addasu): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Okay, thank you. What in the Bill limits, Minister, your discretion in areas such as imposing further penalties on increasing tax liabilities?
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Bil Deddfau Trethi Cymru etc. (Pŵer i Addasu): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Okay, thanks, Chair. Given the powers in the Bill would be used for unpredictable events, does the Minister foresee any potential scenarios where significant changes would need to be made to the Welsh tax Acts, and whether the proposed legislative approach…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I met with a couple of scientific researchers who were funded by EU funding and their funding stream was running out this financial year—well, one was March, actually, and one's due next year. And it's really interesting and important research, so that's a…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you. My final question is about EU funding replacement. You talked earlier about being £375 million worse off, and I know EU funding was used for infrastructure, research, a lot of things—apprenticeships. That's been a really big concern of mine. So…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you very much. Is there anything else you'd like to add regarding evidence included in the budget to show that this budget is tackling the root causes of poverty and other inequalities in the most effective way? Is there anything else you'd like to add…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you for that really comprehensive answer. In terms of understanding the gender impact of the overall budget, could you give a comment on that, please?
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Sorry. Can you hear me now? Thank you. Okay. Tackling poverty and inequality; so, what has been the focus of the budget advisory group for equality leading up to the budget, and what can we see in the budget in terms of understanding the impact of the budget…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
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22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Okay. Thank you. I know I've talked previously about infrastructure schemes and maintenance for local authorities. It's something that I've always asked about, and is a concern, just the ongoing maintenance of our existing infrastructure. So, I'll have a…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you. The committee recommended during supplementary budget scrutiny that information on the reprioritisation of road schemes is clearly and transparently presented in future draft budgets. Is the recommendation carried through in the budget…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Okay. A little supplementary on that, then. I'm just asking about any evidence you've used from previous business support schemes to inform your future thinking.
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2022-23: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Good morning. Thank you. I welcome that three-year budget for local government. I think that's really important. I'm just going to ask a few questions regarding business support. Minister—good morning—what have you done to understand the issues facing…
22 Rhagfyr 2021 , Finance Committee
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
Sorry, Peredur. Should I declare that I am still a county councillor until May?
10 Rhagfyr 2021 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papur i’w nodi
Okay. All right. Thank you.
10 Rhagfyr 2021 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papur i’w nodi
Okay. Thank you.
10 Rhagfyr 2021 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papur i’w nodi
And then write back to the Finance Committee if there are concerns with the budget.
10 Rhagfyr 2021 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papur i’w nodi
Thank you. I should declare an interest that I am a councillor, but I just wanted to mention, regarding that letter, the sustainability of public services, innovation and service transformation. I hope this committee will also look at the sustainability of…
10 Rhagfyr 2021 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papur i’w nodi
Chair, can I just speak on that, please?
8 Rhagfyr 2021 , Cyfarfod Llawn
Dadl ar ddeiseb P-06-1208 Deddfau newydd i amddiffyn gwiwerod coch prin rhag colli cynefinoedd sy'n achosi dirywiad yn eu poblogaeth
Diolch i'r Pwyllgor Deisebau am gyflwyno'r ddeiseb bwysig hon heddiw, a diolch i Jack Sargeant am agor y ddadl. Mae'r ddeiseb wedi tynnu sylw at gyfle pwysig i ni yma yng Nghymru i weithredu i ddiogelu ein bywyd gwyllt. Rydym yn wynebu argyfwng natur yn…
8 Rhagfyr 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ymchwiliad undydd ar y Gymraeg: Sefydliadau dinesig Cymraeg
Just a question about funding. Would you like to raise anything that's not already been mentioned regarding funding for resilience going forward?
8 Rhagfyr 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ymchwiliad undydd ar y Gymraeg: Sefydliadau dinesig Cymraeg
Thank you. Is there anything else you'd like to raise regarding funding that you haven't mentioned already—just financial resilience going forward? The others previously stated they expect to lose around £40 million over the next two years, and the income is…
