, Finance Committee
Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 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?
, Finance Committee
Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 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?
, Finance Committee
Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 1
Okay, thank you. What in the Bill limits, Minister, your discretion in areas such as imposing further penalties on increasing tax liabilities?
, Finance Committee
Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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?
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
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, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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.
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 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…
, Finance Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Sorry, Peredur. Should I declare that I am still a county councillor until May?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Paper to note
Okay. All right. Thank you.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Paper to note
Okay. Thank you.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Paper to note
And then write back to the Finance Committee if there are concerns with the budget.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Paper to note
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…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Paper to note
Chair, can I just speak on that, please?
, Plenary
Debate on petition P-06-1208 New laws to protect rare red squirrels from habitat loss which causes population decline
Thank you to the Petitions Committee for bringing forward this important petition today, and thank you to Jack Sargeant for opening the debate. The petition has highlighted an important opportunity for us here in Wales to progress action to protect our…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh language civic organisations
Just a question about funding. Would you like to raise anything that's not already been mentioned regarding funding for resilience going forward?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh language civic organisations
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…
