, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
I'd like to welcome all Members to the meeting of the Children, Young People and Education Committee this morning. The public items of this meeting are being broadcast live on Senedd.tv and a Record of Proceedings will be published as usual. The meeting is…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Welcome to today's meeting of the Children, Young People and Education Committee.
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: The Mental Health and Well-being and Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Strategies
I'd like to thank the Deputy Minister for her statement today and put on record my thanks for the tireless work that she does in this area. I know it's something that is a personal commitment on this, and I'd like to recognise the work that she has done and…
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Prif Weinidog. I'd like to welcome that additional funding in this area as well. Yesterday, the Wales carers assembly was held in Tŷ Hywel here in the Senedd. Organised by Carers Wales, the event was attended by unpaid carers from across the country…
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Questions to the First Minister
7. Will the First Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting unpaid carers? OQ60717
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Minister. Last week, Lloyds Banking Group announced disappointing news that it was going to close its Tredegar Park office in Newport in 2026, and all staff relocated to Cardiff. I understand from Lloyds that the increase in hybrid working since…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
4. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the economy in south-east Wales? OQ60665
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
That's very helpful. Thank you. Diolch, Gadeirydd.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Brilliant, thank you. And just finally from me, Chair—it's just around information on penalties and appeals. You've previously stated, Minister, that the new penalty regime will not be initiated until ratepayers are reasonably expected to understand and…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Just going back to the information for ratepayers and perhaps some guidance, what sort of information campaign will be undertaken by Welsh Government and the VOA to raise awareness of the system before it comes into being, and what role…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Yes, absolutely.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Brilliant. That's really helpful. Thank you.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Great.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Okay. Thank you. And just around that, the point around digital exclusion—you said the portal won't be up and running for a little bit. But are you confident that adequate support will be available for ratepayers who are not able to use online facilities?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
I think Ben touched on the engagement you had with hospitality, for example, but perhaps you can respond to concerns that there have been from the pub and hospitality sector about the additional obligations placed on them as a result of the provision?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Brilliant. Can you expand on the efficiencies expected in aligning the revaluation cycles in England? You touched a little bit on that. Is the online system bespoke to Wales, and if not, why are the costs in the region of £15 million over 10 years?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Brilliant, thank you. Are you confident that the online portal will be up and running in time for the revaluation in 2026? And have you put in place any contingency in case there are any delays?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Good morning. Just around information for ratepayers—a few questions around that. Perhaps you can elaborate on the expected impact of the new duties on ratepayers who are not currently engaged with the valuation system regularly.
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
This devastating announcement by Tata has really reverberated around Wales. In the coming days and weeks, Tata workers across south Wales, including in my constituency of Newport West, will be learning more about where and when job losses are proposed. For…
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Debate: The Draft Budget 2024-25
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Before I make my substantive remarks, I want to acknowledge that this is the most difficult budget since the start of devolution. As a committee, it was in this context that we approached our budget scrutiny. We acknowledge that the…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
The next item is item 4, which is a motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting. Are Members content? I see Members are content, so we'll now proceed to meet in private.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Papers to note
We'll move on to the next item, which is papers to note. We've got eight papers to note this morning. Are Members content to note those papers together? I see Members are.
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Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Thank you.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Brilliant. Okay, well, I can see there are no other questions from Members, so just to say 'thank you very much' for joining us this morning, giving further evidence on this, and to the team that have supported you as well. So, diolch yn fawr. You will be…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
We've been told that the schoolteachers' pay and conditions document may need to be changed as a result of the Bill. Is this something that you were aware of, and have you given any consideration to it?
