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Papers to note
Good point, yes.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Thank you very much indeed. In which case, we'll move on to paper to note 4, a follow-up response from Digital Health and Care Wales, who have written to us, alongside the Health and Social Care Committee, to provide a scheduled update on three of the…
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Papers to note
Thank you. Okay, well, there seem to be agreed action points to take forward, so, we'll pick up on this, as we said, at the next meeting and, hopefully, secure a slot for a debate, which the clerking team will also be taking forward, as well as seeking advice…
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Papers to note
Okay. Thank you very much indeed. Rhianon.
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Papers to note
Thank you. Recommendation 3, which was mentioned earlier, related to all arm's-length bodies and sponsored bodies, so, a very pertinent point. So, Adrian, back to you.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Owain, do you want to pick up on that before Adrian comments? Adrian, do you wish to capture that in your observations? Owain, do you have any thoughts on that?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Thank you very much indeed. Auditor General, or a representative—. I think I saw Adrian. Do you wish to comment on this?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
I completely concur on a personal basis, but as Owain said, our next meeting's papers will include the wider issue and perhaps we can—. Well, I think that we can say that we've agreed that we want to request a debate on this, but we'll firm up perhaps the…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Yes, I'm happy to do so. I think it's a very topical and pertinent issue. Owain, is that something that, from your perspective, should be feasible?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Well, that's a good proposal, an interesting proposal. Natasha, what do you feel about that?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
The first paper to note is a Welsh Government response to the committee's report on Amgueddfa Cymru's accounts for 2021-22. Paper to note 2 is a letter form the chair of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee…
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Thank you very much indeed. Again, welcome to the committee. The meeting will be bilingual. Translation can be accessed by clicking on the globe icon on Zoom. The committee has received apologies from Adam Price. Rhianon Passmore has given us notice that she…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Bore da a chroeso. Good morning and welcome to this morning's meeting of the Senedd's Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee. Our meeting today will be a short meeting to consider some papers to note, to consider evidence we heard at last week's…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I call for an urgent oral statement from the health Secretary on NHS dental care in north Wales. On 18 September, an angry and disappointed constituent e-mailed after reading on social media that, as of December 2024, the Valley dental practice on Ynys Môn…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay. Thank you. I think that brings us to the end of our formal questions. Unless Members have any further matters they wish to raise with you before we conclude, it just falls on me to thank the four of you, all of you, for attending and answering our…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
No. Okay. Thank you. I'll finish on this. Your 2023-24 accounts stated that you intended to publish a new long-term sickness policy during the summer recess and launch absence management training by the end of this year. What update, if any, can you provide…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
It's not a random thing if a department head just feels like doing it, or—
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
It's part of the HR system, where—
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Is it systemic?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
You said 'should'. Is that systemic, or aspirational?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
So, you've talked about team events and, hopefully, you'll confirm those are interactive—you're asking people to contribute their ideas, collating those and seeking agreement before you conclude the meetings. In terms of one-to-one, can you confirm that your…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay. Thank you. Thinking about when I did my professional exams, and we considered change plans, which you've referred to widely today, the focus was very much on ensuring that the staff affected felt that things were done with them, rather than to them…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Hefin, yes.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Thank you. Back to me, I’m afraid. Noting both that the number of staff in post at 31 March this year and the average during the preceding year had increased compared with 2022-23, but also that sickness rates and absences due to mental health increased…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Thank you very much indeed. We're bringing back Natasha Asghar.
