, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
It's fascinating for us. If I can bring Alun Davies in, and then back to Luke.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
May I ask, sorry, where can we find this as a committee? Is it available, is it reported, so that we can see progress?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Diolch, Carolyn. If I can move on to Luke Fletcher.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. Just one of the things on that, obviously the former First Minister had offered this committee a role in the refresh—specifically that a paper be circulated to us for input. So, as I'm sure you've picked up, we're very keen to support that work. I…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. If we can move on to Carolyn Thomas.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. I know, before we move on to Carolyn Thomas, Luke Fletcher wanted to come in quickly.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
May I ask—? Within your international work, obviously, there are Welsh citizens, as you've referenced, impacted by what's happening internationally here, many who have relatives caught up, in both Israel and Gaza—are you providing support to those families…
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
But specifically on this, in terms of being able to—
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
If I may, you'll be aware that the international development budget was cut by 17.6 per cent for 2024-25. What impact, if any, has this had on the Welsh Government's ability to donate to funds such as DEC, which was referenced by Jenny Rathbone?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. Jenny, do you—?
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Yes, diolch. If I can bring Jenny Rathbone in now.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Okay. One of the recommendations was around the engagement of Senedd Members, not just members of the Cabinet as well, so I think there would be an interest to know in terms of that. Sorry, Carolyn, did you want to come in?
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
—in terms of the recommendations and the work taken forward. Do you want to come in—?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Perhaps you can provide an update for us—
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
May I just ask: the former First Minister accepted our recommendation to review our inquiry's evidence to inform those discussions for the refresh of the strategy, so have you been able to consider what lessons that you're considering taking forward from our…
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Yes.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. If I can bring Alun in, because you're moving on to Ireland.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
If I may—Carolyn's asked to come in—can I ask for brevity of questions and responses given? We have a lot to get through by 10.30 a.m. Do you have a few minutes, since we were a little late starting, if we do overrun by about three minutes?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you, First Minister. Could I bring Alun Davies in, please?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. Obviously, you have been involved in many overseas visits in your previous roles. But as the First Minister now, what's your pitch for Wales when you meet people internationally? How do you summarise what Wales has to offer?
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Is it working for you now? Great. We will start, therefore. The first question from me: could you outline your international priorities?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Can we test—?
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Could we try—? Is it working now?
