21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Bil y Gymraeg ac Addysg (Cymru): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you. The explanatory memorandum accompanying the Bill does not discuss human rights. Can you give us further details regarding the impact that the Bill will have on children and their families, with particular reference to article 2 of the first…
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Bil y Gymraeg ac Addysg (Cymru): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Diolch. I'll start off with a very short question: are you satisfied that the Bill is within the Senedd's legislative competence?
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Bil y Gymraeg ac Addysg (Cymru): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Can I welcome the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language, Mark Drakeford, to the meeting this afternoon? I'd also like to welcome his officials. Thank you for joining us. Would your officials like to introduce themselves?
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Okay. Thank you very much, Cabinet Secretary, for coming along and giving evidence to us this morning. I've got to tell you this: the transcript will be available—but I think you probably know that—for you to check. We're very pleased you came along, and…
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Finally, from me, what regulatory and financial impact assessments have been undertaken on the provisions of the Bill that impact on Wales?
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Natasha.
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Okay. Thank you, Alun. Adam.
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Diolch. Alun.
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
What factors did the Welsh Government take into account when deciding to agree to include provision for Wales in this Bill?
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
Diolch yn fawr. I'll go straight on to questions. Why does the Cabinet Secretary believe that it is appropriate that this provision is taken forward in a UK Bill, rather than a Senedd Bill?
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Memorandwm Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar y Bil Dŵr (Mesurau Arbennig): sesiwn dystiolaeth
That takes us on to item 2: legislative consent memorandum on the Water (Special Measures) Bill—evidence session. Can I welcome the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies? Do your officials want to…
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
No apologies have been received. As a reminder, the meeting is being broadcast live on Senedd.tv, and the Record of Proceedings will be published as usual. Please can Members ensure that all mobile devices are switched to silent. Senedd Cymru operates through…
21 Hydref 2024 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
Croeso i'r cyfarfod hwn o'r Pwyllgor Deddfwriaeth, Cyfiawnder a'r Cyfansoddiad.
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
This is not a question, it's just a comment. I think the simpler the better on any of these things. When it gets complicated, that's when the problems occur.
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
Thank you. And finally from me, can you set out how the findings and actions identified by the thematic reviews will be reflected within the evaluation of the existing strategy and in the design of any new strategy?
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
I don't think it's necessarily all the time the language. There is a major retailer whose website is incredibly difficult to make your way through, there are others whose are very easy to make their way through. The Westminster Government has got a much…
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
Thank you very much. The thematic review says that the public appointment webpages will be redesigned. When will this happen and when will the new webpages be available? And just a general view on Welsh Government webpages: most of them are impenetrable.
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
One of the actions set out in the thematic review is that the public appointments team is working on a pilot to streamline the public appointments process to improve diversity. Can you set out further details on this pilot and when it will be completed?
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
Thank you. The answer to my question was 'no'. A lot of words, but the answer was 'no'. Moving on, we know that the public appointments team has now moved to the expert resourcing hub. Can you clarify who will now be responsible for the delivery of those…
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I don't want an action plan. I just want you to tell us—you've identified five areas—which have been completed, and when you expect the others to be completed. I would be disappointed if whoever replaces me is sitting here…
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
Can you just write to us and say, with each part of the thematic review, whether it's completed, give us the completion date, or whether you're not going to do it?
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Penodiadau Cyhoeddus: sesiwn dystiolaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru
Diolch, Cadeirydd. On 8 August, the findings of a thematic review of recruitment to public boards was published. Can you tell us what actions the Welsh Government has taken in response to the review's findings, including that application forms need to be more…
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
On 2026, I think they need to say whether it's going to be before or after the election. In other years, a year's okay, because the year is just 12 months, but 2026 is different. They need to say if it's intended before or after the election.
17 Hydref 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papurau i'w nodi
Can I agree with Natasha? And even if they want to hide behind commercial confidentiality, can we say, 'Well, we'll take whatever's commercially confidential in private session', but we don't avoid discussing it?
16 Hydref 2024 , Finance Committee
Ombwdsmon Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Cymru - Craffu ar Adroddiad Blynyddol a Chyfrifon 2023-24, a’r Amcangyfrif ar gyfer 2025-26: Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Okay. Thank you very much.
