2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Cynllunio Gweithlu Llywodraeth Cymru: Sesiwn dystiolaeth (rhan 1)
Thank you. I took that to mean that there are a number of responsibilities that must be undertaken, but nonetheless you operate within finite budget resources that you have to satisfy, and therefore that need has to be qualified by that in terms of wider…
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Cynllunio Gweithlu Llywodraeth Cymru: Sesiwn dystiolaeth (rhan 1)
Thank you very much indeed for that, and also thanks for being with us today. As you would expect, we have a number of questions. I once again ask both members of the committee and you as witnesses to be succinct so that we can cover the wide range of issues…
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Cynllunio Gweithlu Llywodraeth Cymru: Sesiwn dystiolaeth (rhan 1)
Okay, well, that brings us to the end of consideration of Cardiff Airport and takes us to our item 3, the Welsh Government workforce planning evidence session, which we're splitting into two parts. We'll be starting with the initial session now. I welcome the…
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Yes. Perhaps, then, we could have an update before the Easter period. Hopefully, by which time, we'll have received further correspondence from the Welsh Government, responding to this also, and there may have been further market developments, who knows…
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
—in an earlier meeting, then we will do so. Natasha.
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
I suggest we do that, but obviously keep a watching brief. Should we need to add this as an agenda item—
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Right. From what Members have heard, we have a choice: Easter time or back to June. Rhianon.
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Sorry, what was the alternative?
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Yes, thank you.
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Thank you. I don't suppose Mabon's—. No. Obviously, our role, as you all know very well, is not to consider the merits or otherwise of the policy decision behind this; it's to look at this from the perspective of our role in terms of effective and efficient…
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Okay, those are two views. I don't know, Rhianon, if you have a view on this.
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
And Mike. Mike Hedges.
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Okay, and, presumably, therefore, you indicate you're supportive of bringing the date forward.
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Our first item is papers to note, and the initial paper to note is a letter from the director-general of the climate change and rural affairs group regarding Wizz Air at Cardiff Airport. He's written to the committee regarding the decision by Wizz Air to…
2 Chwefror 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau a dirprwyon
Bore da. Croeso. Good morning and welcome to this meeting of the Senedd, Welsh Parliament's Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee. I'm delighted to welcome a delegation from the Public Accounts Committee of St Helena, who are currently in the UK…
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Right, Members. We'll now go back into private session, as agreed earlier, for the remainder of today's meeting.
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
That's very helpful. Thank you very much indeed. That brings us to the end of our questions. A transcript of today's meeting will be published in draft form and sent to you for you to check for accuracy before being published in final format. So, that just…
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Chris Jones, you have the last word.
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Sorry. Alun, have you concluded your questions? Thank you very much indeed. I'll finish simply by asking both witnesses if you have anything you wish to add that we haven't already covered, and specifically what more you believe the Welsh Government should be…
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
[Inaudible.]—commission has published a progress report this morning, which you may want to have a look at if you haven't already seen it. And I note that Wrexham's so far unsuccessful levelling-up bids had city centre regeneration at the core there. But can…
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Thank you very much indeed. Actually, I've also listed charity shops, which introduced online selling during lockdown and have continued to do so in the current environment. Mabon ap Gwynfor, can I invite you to take up the questions, please?
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Okay, thank you. Natasha Asghar, could you take up the questions, please?
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Thank you very much indeed. My final question before I move on to colleagues: what else do you believe can be done to address the issue of property owners who have vacant premises in town centres, but are not good at engaging with local authorities to address…
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Thank you. Chris Jones.
26 Ionawr 2023 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Adfywio Canol Trefi: Sesiwn Bord Gron 2
Thank you. I'm sure you're both aware that the Welsh Government has set a target for 30 per cent of the Welsh workforce to work at or near home. What impact do you feel this might have on towns, not just collectively, but also differentially, given the…
