, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Thank you, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
So, what is the latest position with regard to amendment to 115 around commencement powers?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Thank you. And, to conclude, on the latest position on amendments—you mentioned clause 115—to provide the Welsh Ministers with powers to commence the provisions of the Act in relation to Wales, have we got any further light on that? Do you want me to repeat…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Okay. Finally, in regard to you as the Minister, would you commit to providing the Senedd with notice if it's the Welsh Government's intention to give consent to a Minister of the Crown making regulations under concurrent plus powers?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Which moves me on to my next question. In terms of these being points of principle, when we mention that these are small areas of concern, they're also very, very important areas for us, aren't they, in terms of our devolved Government and where we need to…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Okay. And I would presume that we're having reciprocal relations with that department as well. You don't need to comment on that. That was an aside. I'm going to move to my final questions.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
So, in terms of the tone around that particular amendment—obviously, you've mentioned the areas of concern in regard to what still needs to shift—that is definitively one of those areas that you feel would need to move.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
So, there is definitive movement. Thank you. What is the latest position, then, on amendments to clause 101(5) being sought by your officials? Is it the Welsh Government's intention, then, that this amendment or such an amendment would have the effect of…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Okay. Thank you. Specifically, if I can turn to clause 110(10) on the regulations being amended, will it be amended to include any reference to clause 70 around the draft affirmative procedure pertaining to Welsh Ministers?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
I think it would be quite useful for the committee if we had something outlined to us, perhaps in writing, as to what needs to be further amended or referred to from our perspective. I think that would be very useful for us. Thank you, Minister. The reasons…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Okay. Thank you.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
No, that's fine. That's fine. So, notwithstanding and subject to the 341 amendments going forward, what now—you've mentioned areas of small concern in the Bill—are the critical differences between UK and Welsh Government on the committee conclusions? And if…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Thank you so much, Chair. Apologies for my intermittent coughing. Firstly, it's very encouraging to hear that there's been such good collaboration and co-operation in regard to this Bill, and I hope that this sets a standing precedent for the future. In light…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Thank you.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
It may not seem particularly relevant, but it is directly connected, and I'm sure I'll get a response. It is pertaining to what Mike Hedges has stated in terms of breaking down lots into more accessible bids for SMEs across Wales. Is there anything here in…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Update on Free School Meals
Thank you. Yes, I will. No children should go hungry. Minister, what assessment has the Welsh Labour Government made of the positive impact that the delivery of a nutritious school meal for all primary school pupils in Islwyn will have on educational outcomes…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Update on Free School Meals
Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. I very much welcome the statement from the Welsh Labour Government's education Cabinet member, and the further new additional investment for the extended school holiday period, so thank you very much. It is good news that the Welsh…
, Plenary
Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
On behalf of the people of Islwyn and the many Gwent valleys, towns and communities that I represent, I also want to say 'thank you' to our faithful servant, Queen Elizabeth II for her long, dignified reign over all her peoples. I've been struck by many…
, Plenary
Finance Committee Debate: The Welsh Government's spending priorities for 2023-24
As a member of the Finance Committee, I am pleased with the proactive approach also that the committee has taken to seek out the views of the Welsh people in helping shape the Welsh Government spending priority, a figure of almost £21 billion for the…
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Basic Income and the transition to a zero-carbon economy
Thank you so much. In regard to the UN poverty rapporteur who absolutely criticised the then dysfunctional welfare system, how do you feel that a lack of a functioning welfare system impacts on poverty in Wales?
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Basic Income and the transition to a zero-carbon economy
Will you take an intervention?
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Basic Income and the transition to a zero-carbon economy
I do apologise, Joel. With regard to the comment that you've just made, that we should have more money in Wales, can you articulate to me why we're not receiving the money that we should have had to Wales, so that we can do more with what we should have?
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Basic Income and the transition to a zero-carbon economy
Thank you. With regard to the £1 billion less that we've received, or not received, in Wales, is it not up to you to represent the needs of Wales to your Government in the UK, so that we get what we need?
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Basic Income and the transition to a zero-carbon economy
Will you take an intervention?
, Plenary
Debate: The First Supplementary Budget 2022-23
Whilst the majority of changes identified in the supplementary budget are technical in nature, I do want to focus my contribution on the revised expenditure in response, majoritively, to the war in Ukraine. The supplementary budget identifies also £20 million…
