, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Care-experienced children
And this theme is on care-experienced children, and we want to lead off with James Evans.
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Care-experienced children
As you will know, you'll now face some of the questions regarding that position.
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Care-experienced children
Thank you for that. And can I first of all congratulate you on your appointment as First Minister, since we have not had a chance to do so as a committee?
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Care-experienced children
Do you want to introduce your officials for the record, please?
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Care-experienced children
So, with that in mind, we'll move on to the first evidence session. Can I welcome young people and care-experienced people in to us today from Barnardo's, Voices from Care Cymru and National Youth Advocacy Service Cymru? Welcome. And I know that you had an…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Introductions, apologies and substitutions
Okay. With no other declarations of interest, can I then give apologies? We've received apologies from Russell George, and can I welcome James Evans, who is substituting for Russell? And Mark has indicated to us that he has a commitment and he has to leave at…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Introductions, apologies and substitutions
Good morning. Can I welcome members and the public to this morning's evidence session of the scrutiny of the First Minister committee? Before we go into our business, can I just do some housekeeping? Can I remind Members to either put your phones on silent or…
, Reform Bill Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting, and for item 1 at the meeting on 1 May 2024
For members of the committee, item 6 is a motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting, and for item 1 of the next meeting on 1 May. Are we content to do so? Everyone is. Therefore, we'll now move into private…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Well, let's hope the history actually delivers on what we all hope is success.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
We've come to the end of our time allocation. Can I thank you for your time this morning, and now this afternoon? As you know, you'll get a copy of the transcript to check for any factual inaccuracies, and you also know that you should report back to the…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
We've almost completed our time allocation, and I just want to ask one final question—I'll take the prerogative here. Obviously, we've heard different opinions as to whether the legislation is needed, but this legislation actually introduces a model that…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Joyce wants to comment.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Jane.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Heledd.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Back to Sarah.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Can I ask a question? On those barriers, does this Bill and what we're looking at address those barriers?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
I want to move on. Sarah.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Thank you. Darren, have you finished?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Sioned.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
If you have evidence of minutes that are approved, we're happy to have that, but they have to be approved minutes, to ensure that they were a true and accurate record.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Just for clarification, there was no actual evidence either way. Because clearly, we're focusing on evidence here, and at the moment, you're saying there was no evidence given to you either way in that sense. Rhianon, do you want to add anything to that?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Heledd wants to ask a supplementary.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Obviously, the Bill focuses on women. I understand what you're saying—there's a wider diversity issue. And that will come up in our discussion.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Thank you. And we'll now move into questions straight away, and I'll start with Darren.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
And Janet.
