25 Medi 2024 , Cyfarfod Llawn
Dadl y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig: Terfynau cyflymder 20mya
A hithau'n benderfynol o ddilyn ei pholisïau diogelwch ffyrdd, anwybyddodd Llywodraeth Cymru bob tystiolaeth anghyfleus i’r gwrthwyneb. Diystyrodd yr astudiaeth ymchwil annibynnol awdurdodol ar 20 mya a gyhoeddwyd gan Adran Drafnidiaeth y DU ym mis Tachwedd…
25 Medi 2024 , Cyfarfod Llawn
Cwestiynau i Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros yr Economi, Ynni a Chynllunio
Fy nealltwriaeth i gan gyngor Wrecsam yw mai'r newyddion da yw y dylai prosiect Porth Wrecsam fod yn ddiogel, yn rhannol oherwydd cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru, yn rhannol oherwydd cyllid y gronfa ffyniant gyffredin a gafodd Wrecsam—bron i £23 miliwn o'r dros £126…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Cynnig o dan Reol Sefydlog 17.42 i benderfynu gwahardd y cyhoedd o weddill y cyfarfod
So, I now propose, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42(ix), that the committee resolves to meet in private for the remainder of the meeting. Are all Members content? I see that all Members are content, so, therefore, I'd be grateful if we could go into…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay. Thank you very much indeed. That brings, I think, our collective questions to a conclusion, and, as I say, we will follow up on your offer of a private session and we will discuss, in private session, the invitation to attend the airport also and follow…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
I'm only saying what the Welsh Government itself has said in the context of its long-term strategy. So, in complete conclusion, therefore, can you confirm that the statements that the Welsh Government have made, which I quoted, are still applicable?
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Not if you live in the north it isn't.
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Does the Welsh Government remain open-minded about how this regional airport, not national airport, is owned in the future?
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay, thank you. My final question, again to the Welsh Government: in announcing the longer term strategy, the Welsh Government said it's open to exploring different ownership models in the long term and is open-minded about how the airport is owned in the…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay, so you're effectively saying that this former airport non-executive director was incorrect in his statement.
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay. Does Mr Slade wish to add anything to that?
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Yes, thank you.
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Has the Welsh Government directly incentivised airlines, yes or no?
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay. Again, a question for Welsh Government: the former non-executive director suggested the Welsh Government has directly incentivised airlines. What incentives, therefore, has the Welsh Government provided? How does it balance doing this with the airport…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay, a not-unexpected response. It's clear the key point is that he is no longer a non-executive director and perhaps feels freer to talk. This question is for the Welsh Government: the former airport non-executive director also noted the Welsh Government’s…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay. The last few questions from me: in an opinion piece, published in WalesOnline in August, a former airport non-executive director said, 'Reading between the lines, I judge that Cardiff Airport is in serious trouble now.' How do you respond, and what are…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
So, technically, it is non-binding. Is that correct?
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay. You made a few references to offering to provide some information in private session. Our clerking team will follow up with you over proposed dates and times on that. We understand that the CMA report will be non-binding. Is that your understanding…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay—
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Well, committee will consider that in its own private session and the clerking team will follow up on the committee's decision then. So, are you, therefore, not able to tell us what areas of information, without being specific about information itself, would…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay. Thank you very much indeed. Clearly, a plan is only a draft plan until it incorporates the who, what, why, when, where and how, and, clearly, the CMA conclusions are going to be key to that, as you've indicated. Mr Slade, you've committed to provide…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Okay, thank you. Natasha Asghar, over to you.
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Thank you. I would corroborate Mike's point that, for reasons of proximity and convenience, in north Wales, John Lennon in Liverpool and Manchester will remain the airports of choice unless people happen to be travelling to Cardiff as part of their itinerary…
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Can I intervene? We're running horribly short on time. We will, I think, have to move on, if Mike's content with that.
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Yes.
19 Medi 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Sesiwn Dystiolaeth: Maes Awyr Caerdydd
Diolch. Thank you. Can I bring in Mike Hedges to take up the questions, please?
