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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 1
So, how often do you think you might need to use these powers?
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 1
Lovely. And, obviously, welcome, Minister. Nice to see you again. I hope you had a nice lunch. I think we've all had a quick sandwich and a coffee, but it's good to see you back. So, we're here to have a look at the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill…
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 1
Lovely. Andrew.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 1
Great. Croeso, Anna. Lynsey.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 1
We now are ready to begin. The public broadcast of this meeting will begin now, so that's great. Welcome back to the Minister and your officials. We've changed officials from the budget scrutiny that we had earlier. Maybe we could get the team to introduce…
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Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from items 5 and 7
I would like to move a motion under Standing Order 17.42 that the committee resolve to exclude the public for items 5 and 7. Is everyone content? Yes. We will therefore move into private session. Thank you very much.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Thank you very much, Minister, and thank you to Andrew and Emma for joining us this morning too. I know that you'll be returning at midday to a further session on the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Mike. Can we—?
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
That you very much. Does anybody have any further questions? I've got one more question before we finish, but I'm looking around this virtual room to see if anybody else has their hands up. No. Just a very quick one before we finish—and thank you very much…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
I think Peter would like to come in on that.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
I think Emma wanted to come in there.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
You're on mute, Carolyn. Hang on.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Thank you, Andrew. Carolyn, you've sat patiently throughout. There we are—over to you.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
I think Andrew just wanted to come in and then I'll bring Carolyn in.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
I think, on that point, the sooner you're able to give that clarity to local authorities, the better, because that impact then on the third sector that they fund as well, and having that—it's a knock-on, domino effect all the way into all our social services…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Mike, I think Peter would like to come in.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Thank you, Emma.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
I think Emma wanted to come in there.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Thank you. Sorry, Mike.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Mike, if I may just come in on that quickly. With regard to allocating funding especially for paying for increases in salary for nurses and doctors in the NHS, what thought process has gone into the equivalent allocation being made then for things like…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Thank you. I'll bring Mike in now. Mike.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Just before I bring Mike in, you talked about coal tips there. Has there been any progress made with the UK Government around funding for the long-term impact of coal tips? Because, obviously, it's remedial work that you're looking to fund currently. Any…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Thank you very much. I'll go over to Peter—I'm sure he's got quite a few questions to ask. There we are, Peter.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
One more question from me and then I'll go over to Peter. What are the timescales for longer term tax changes and reform, such as the council tax and possible amendments to tax policy regarding second homes, and how does this budget work towards achieving…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Evidence session 1
Andrew, did you want to come in on that?
