3 October 2024 , Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session
The impact it's had has been more on engagement with trade unions and the development of the framework for a three-year pay deal. Because of that, because we've been delayed with that, it's been very difficult to progress properly trade union negotiations…
3 October 2024 , Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session
This is what we discussed in committee last time, the cost. So, what are you looking for?
3 October 2024 , Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session
Okay, so we gave evidence, didn’t we, in, was it May, on the supplementary budget. We were very pleased to have your approval of that and support, with some very clear recommendations for engaging with Members in the future. The Welsh Government's…
3 October 2024 , Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session
My name's Hefin David MS, I'm the Senedd Commissioner for budget and governance, and it's a pleasure to be here.
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
I think, in setting the budget, which is my main role—budget and governance—I'm ever mindful of the fact, where Members are coming to me and saying, ‘We need to find cuts in different places’, and we consulted with groups on these things, that there will be…
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Can I come in on that point?
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
It's worth remembering, Luke, that the final say is in the Senedd. Any budget has to be passed by a majority of Senedd Members. So, leading up to that, you as a Member, ultimately, will have the say on whether you agree with what’s happened or not.
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
And I'd add that I have useful dialogue with the finance Minister, Mark Drakeford, as well, from my portfolio perspective. So, those informal conversations are really important in ensuring that the risk of Senedd reform, for example, is fully understood by…
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Yes, as a member of the audit and risk assurance committee, which is colloquially known as ARAC—. It's run and chaired—it's largely run by our independent advisers, so they've got an arm's-length oversight of what we're doing, and they are very competent and…
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Yes—
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Yes, absolutely. So, there's continuity in the story.
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Thank you, Mike.
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
I was just going to support Ed, because tomorrow we've got a one-hour long evidence session of me as a Commissioner with the Finance Committee, and some of the things that Mike is referring to about projects moving into the next year, we'll be exploring then…
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
All I was going to add before—. Mike's question is a good one, but I was going to add the fact that the supplementary budget went through the Finance Committee, which reflected a lot of these savings, plus the additional ask for staff pay equalisation. The…
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Senedd Commission Public Appointments
No. What I'd say is that if you as a committee wish to issue a recommendation that that needs to be considered, it wouldn't be for the chief executive to introduce that to a Commission meeting, but I would certainly be happy myself to ensure that such an…
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Senedd Commission Public Appointments
There's also the opportunity for elected Commission members to meet with the remuneration board. I think we've got a meeting on the 16 October just to make sure everything is running smoothly. That's myself and the Llywydd, just having a half-hour catch-up…
2 October 2024 , Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Senedd Commission Public Appointments
My name's Hefin David, Senedd Commissioner for budget and governance.
6 August 2024 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Eluned Morgan.
17 July 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Diolch, Llywydd, and I’ve noticed how swiftly proceedings are going today, so I’m glad I made it in time. [Laughter.] The Welsh Government has pioneered river pollution summits, bringing together key stakeholders such as regulators, water companies…
17 July 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
1. How will the Cabinet Secretary work with the new UK Government to improve river water quality in Wales? OQ61471
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'Six Nations Rugby Championship broadcasting rights'
Don't put that on a leaflet. [Laughter.]
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'Six Nations Rugby Championship broadcasting rights'
Well, business rates are an issue that's ongoing, and something that I'm sure the finance Minister who is in the room now will be listening to, but no, we didn't go into detail on Welsh Government measures, we were looking at the six nations from the…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'Six Nations Rugby Championship broadcasting rights'
So, it's important to me that communities continue to have access to six nations coverage. Now, I asked for recommendation 3 to be inserted because I was a member of the committee when this was prepared, so my recommendation 3 is effectively a plan B. I'll…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'Six Nations Rugby Championship broadcasting rights'
—in the heart of my community, opposite my office.
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'Six Nations Rugby Championship broadcasting rights'
A bit of editorial from the Dirprwy Lywydd there. [Laughter.] I remember it was 1998, the England games were actually on Sky, so when Wales played England at Twickenham, that was actually on Sky, and I've got a lot in common with Rishi Sunak, as my dad…
