16 July 2024 , Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
Now, on the removal of candidates from lists, we had some concerns here, because we heard that quota rules may be open to abuse in other ways. We were concerned, for example, that women, in particular, could be pressured into standing for election to comply…
16 July 2024 , Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
I also want to put on record our thanks to the committee team, whose excellent work allowed us to complete our work within the shortened time frame that we had. Now, Llywydd, the Senedd's role is to represent the interests of everybody in Wales, and diversity…
16 July 2024 , Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
Thank you, Llywydd. Before I focus on the content of the committee's report, I'd like to thank everyone who provided evidence to the committee in writing and in person. They have helped to shape our work and its outcomes.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
Members, I'm going to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42, to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting. Are Members content for that motion? They are. Therefore, we will now move into private session.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Okay. We've come to the end of our time for this session. Could I thank the First Minister and his officials for attending today? As you will know, you will receive a copy of the transcript, and if there any factual inaccuracies, can you please let the…
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Joyce Watson.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
No—. Oh, here we go. John hasn't asked a question yet, so John.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Do any other Members have questions? I've got five minutes spare.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Okay, we'll move on. This week, First Minister, you gave your statement on the legislative programme, and we've already discussed the bus Bill, which was in that programme, but I think Llyr has an extra question on that.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Thank you.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Mark wanted to raise a question on free ports and energy as a consequence of the election of a new Government last week, and what the implications are for Wales. Mark.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
And I'm assuming, obviously, the issue of early release is because there's pressure on the prison system. And I know there's been discussion about devolution of probation and youth justice to Wales, but, clearly, there's also the prison estate itself, and we…
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Okay. Let's move on now to other topical issues, and I think the issues of prisons and early release is an important point, and Joyce Watson wants to raise that point.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Go on.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Mark, is this a question on Tata?
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Can I ask one question? I know Mark Isherwood wants to highlight a question—on Tata, I hope. One question: the previous Government didn't really engage with the Welsh Government in the negotiations; have you had any discussions as to the role that Welsh…
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
I'm going to stop the discussion now, because I'm fully aware that there's a debate that's been tabled for next Wednesday specifically on this particular issue, where further discussion will take place in that debate. And I'm pretty sure that there'll be…
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
I am going to stop—
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Topical Scrutiny
Can I welcome everyone back to this morning's meeting of the scrutiny of the First Minister committee? We will now go into our second session, which will be focused on topical areas. Members will be reminded to keep it topical, please. I would hope that we're…
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Rural communities
We’ve basically completed the hour and a half session, because we started a little bit later due to transportation issues. So, I’ll bring the first session to an end there, though we still haven’t yet really discussed some of the affordable housing issues in…
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Rural communities
I need to move on now, because we're nearly out of time. Joyce.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Rural communities
I need to be moving on, Russell.
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Rural communities
Okay. Mark, I'm going to move on now, because we have limited time left on our first session, and I definitely want to cover the areas of healthcare and educational issues in the rural communities, because, as you've talked about broadband and public…
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Rural communities
Can I ask, then, just quickly, when you expect to publish the analysis of that pilot so that people can have an understanding of how it worked?
12 July 2024 , Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Rural communities
Mark, unfortunately, your own signal seems to be a little bit poor at the moment. We've lost the bulk of the question.
