, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Of course. Out of curiosity, I just wanted to know: what were the areas that had the main number or most focus of TDAs?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Sally-Ann, can I just ask you a sub-question? You said that pre pandemic you had 800 and you said you peaked during COVID, what was that peak figure, please?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Excellent. Thank you so much. I want to ask you a little bit about TDAs, so temporary duties allowances. What's the progress on reducing the use of TDAs now, going forward, in line with the new policy restricting their use, agreed with the trade unions in…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Thanks, Dr Goodall. Do you feel that the Welsh Government has seen a return to high levels of internal churn since the internal competition resumed after the pandemic? And if so, what is it you think is the impact on staff and the delivery of work?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Thanks, Rhianon. There is one final question that I have. It's very much a personal/professional one when it comes to it. Obviously, I am a huge believer in diversity, but I'm equally a believer in meritocracy as well, and the question was raised to me by a…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Absolutely. Thank you so much. I know Rhianon Passmore's raised her hand; please, Chair, if you want to give Rhianon a chance to jump in, that's fine.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Fantastic. Thank you so much for that. And are there any particular groups that are still subject to headcount controls within the civil service, and, if so, how will the headcount limits be set and managed going forward as well?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Okay. Fantastic. Are there any particular skills—? We often talk about them, but are there any particular skills that you find are in short supply at the moment, and are there any short-term plans to address those gaps, going forward?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
For the organisation, yes, you can go for the organisation, or departmentally. It's entirely up to you. We often get percentages thrown at us and we often get thrown different facts and figures, but is there a magic number for you in this?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Understood. Dr Goodall—and I'm more than happy to put this question to the other members here on the panel today—what number is the dream number where you can actually turn around and say, 'We've achieved success in this area'?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Welsh Government Workforce Planning: Evidence session (part 1)
Thank you so much, Chair. Good morning, everyone. It's lovely to see you. I'm going to be asking you some questions about staff resourcing. I know my colleague, Rhianon Passmore, asked you a number of questions, but I'm going to try and delve in a little bit…
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Papers to note
Chair, I'm happy to wait until June in that case, purely because, if the difference is just two months and one of those months we're going to be off anyway, it's absolutely fine for us to take that extra time. I completely agree with what you and Rhianon have…
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Papers to note
Yes.
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Papers to note
[Inaudible.]—that they've sent us. I appreciate, obviously, it's very new news in the eyes of everyone, but I would humbly suggest that the committee does go back and revisit this, because there is a very interesting sentence in the letter we received, which…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thanks, Minister. I'd like to ask you about plans to reduce financial help for some of the poorest and most vulnerable people in Wales towards the cost of their NHS glasses. I understand the proposal is to lower the current £39.10 contribution for children…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
8. What action is the Minister taking to improve the provision of eye care in Wales? OQ59029
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, today I'd like to ask for two statements, please. First, can I ask for a statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services about the frequency of inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment in hospitals across Wales? Last Wednesday…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Minister, in a written statement dated 19 January on women's safety in public places in Wales, the Minister for Social Justice referred to the Welsh Government's violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence national strategy. The Minister said…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Roundtable Session 2
Excellent. Thank you so, so much, gentlemen. Chair, my questioning is over.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Roundtable Session 2
Thank you so much, Ben. Chris, your view on this?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Roundtable Session 2
Okay. Thank you so much, Chris. A final question from myself, because I know my other colleagues want to have an opportunity to ask you questions as well in their specific areas of interest. I just want to know, in relation to online retailers—. They're a…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Roundtable Session 2
That's absolutely fine, Chris. Not a problem. I'll ask you a sub-question, if that's okay. What would be the ideal scenario for you in relation to business rates? We've mentioned reform, that change is needed. What would be a great way of implementing a…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Roundtable Session 2
Really appreciate it. Thank you, Ben. Chris, do you have anything to add, or what would you like to say in relation to this?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Roundtable Session 2
I appreciate both your answers. Speaking about raising the incentive for people getting involved and getting more business and trade on our high streets, the UK Government is following a policy of low-tax investment zones—I'm sure you're both aware of…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Roundtable Session 2
Thank you so much, Ben. Chris, do you have anything to add? How would you like to answer that question that I asked?
