, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Thank you very much.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Could I ask one other question? In 2022, the library was considering a proposal for a national photography gallery and a national art gallery. Obviously, that is another expensive thing, but could I ask what is the status of that plan is? Where is that in…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
No, but what we're trying to understand is what the financial situation is and what investment you would need in order to be able to continue with that. We're trying to help the situation of the library—
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
So, maybe that's a question for the partnership as to what the task for Welsh Government is.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Yes, I understand.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Would you be keen for the Government's investment to continue in order for this work to continue, or are you confident that you would be able to continue to contribute in the way that you are within the resources that you have?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Could I ask, therefore: how much of a concern is it for you, in terms of financial sustainability, in terms of continuing with this project? Because obviously, there was a pot of money; you’ve acknowledged the role that that plays. The loans element in order…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
May I ask, therefore, further to that—? You talk about staff time; you will obviously have calculated the amount of staff time that you're giving to that. That must also be an investment from you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Specifically, if I may, in terms of the income—. You’re talking about losing momentum. Is there a risk at the moment that you won’t be able to generate the income and that potential so that you’re not so dependent on grants from the Government?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Just in terms of the income generation side, you spoke quite a bit about capacity there, but how much of a challenge is it to grow the income because of these cuts? What are the limitations that have come because of that? Also, you mentioned what you can’t do…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Could you provide additional information to us a committee just in terms of the digital collection side, particularly in terms of what you were saying about the attacks that have been. Clearly, the Welsh Language Commissioner suffered a cyber attack too, so…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Diolch yn fawr iawn. Os caf i jest fynd ymhellach, yn amlwg un o'r pethau mawr rydyn ni wedi bod yn edrych arno fo ydy'r risg i'r casgliadau a risg i adeiladau hefyd. Mae gennych chi hen adeilad heriol sydd angen arian cyfalaf. Beth ydy'r effaith ar y funud?…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Ydy hynny'n rhywbeth rydych chi'n bwriadu bod yn gwneud yn flynyddol, felly, er mwyn monitro effaith?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Morâl staff.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Thank you. And in terms of—
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the National Library of Wales (1)
Thank you. If I may ask, obviously, I'm sure it's very challenging with the succession planning, when you've had to lose 16 staff and relatively quickly too. How are you dealing with that challenge? Is there any risk that you've identified in terms of the…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Paper(s) to note
Yes, if I may. Clearly, there is a wealth of information here. There is a great deal to go through. I would like to thank everyone who has written to us with the additional information, but there are also some concerning issues for us as a committee within…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Welsh Government priorities
Let's remind ourselves of what the then Minister for finance, Rebecca Evans, said in a letter to the UK Government last November, as the then Conservative Chancellor finalised the UK's autumn statement. She called then for fair funding for Wales, as well as…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Welsh Government priorities
It's disappointing, isn't it, that we had a statement last week from a First Minister who was saying that she was listening who isn't present to listen to a debate on those priorities. There's precious listening there. For several years, the Welsh Government…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Thank you for the response, Minister, but unfortunately you will know all too well that there have been similar recommendations made regarding similar cases in Wales, such as those raised by a constituent of mine, Barry Topping-Morris. Barry worked within the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
7. What measures or lessons will the Welsh Government consider for Wales in response to the Care Quality Commission's recent review in England into the manslaughters committed by Valdo Calocane in Nottinghamshire? OQ61575
, Plenary
Motion under Standing Order 26.79 to withdraw the Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
I'd like to start by emphasising how disappointed the Plaid Cymru group is in seeing the Welsh Government turning its back on this Bill. As a group, we are united and entirely supportive of the Bill, and we will be voting against the motion before us today…
, Plenary
Motion under Standing Order 26.79 to withdraw the Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
Guidance doesn't work. It hasn't worked, and I was clear from hearing the evidence as part of the scrutiny why this was absolutely essential if we were to develop the kind of democracy that we want to see.
