, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Oh, it's on me. [Laughter.]
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Yes, it's not meant to hit you, but if it does, we'll bring umbrellas. [Laughter.]
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Yes, we know.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Oh, right, okay. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I was looking for some—
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
There's no limit, but they have a vote, do they? Or am I wrong there?
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Yes, I think by—. The one thing I'd like to kind of tease out there is on automatically agreeing that there is a minimum of 16 and putting that in legislation, because that, obviously, is an increase of four irrespective of what happens: the next Government…
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Yes. Lesley.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Okay. Do we think that we can agree on a maximum of 19? Or do we belive that that is too much? Yes, Darren.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Yes, if you'd like to. Yes, Siân.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Okay. I think it's also important to remind ourselves that there were submissions in the consultation that said that there was no case to be made for increasing the size of the Government, and that was an important piece of evidence from both Laura McAllister…
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
I'll just ask Richard to outline some of the key factors to focus on, especially those that have come from the written responses to us, and whether you just want to remind us quickly of some of those factors before we start our own discussion on the issue.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Welcome to this public meeting of the Business Committee. We have agreed to meet in public session this morning in order to consider the Business Committee's response to four of the recommendations made by the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform in the…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Global impact of domestic consumption
I have selected the amendment to the motion, and I call on Janet Finch-Saunders to move amendment 1.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Global impact of domestic consumption
The next item will be the Plaid Cymru debate on the global impact of domestic consumption, and I call on Delyth Jewell to move the motion.
, Plenary
Debate on the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report—'Annual Report 2021/22'
The proposal is to note the committee's report. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed.
, Plenary
Debate on the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report—'Annual Report 2021/22'
I call now on Huw Irranca-Davies, the Chair, to reply to the debate.
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Well, yes, as you've outlined in your supplementary as well as the answer I gave, these are real and pressing issues for members of staff, people who work on our estate during these months, and there is worry, of course, as to what the future will hold for…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
The Commission is committed to the well-being of its staff, and we are acutely aware that the current cost-of-living crisis will be a very real concern for many. We are also aware that it will be a deeply personal matter for some, and that they may not feel…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Well, I don't agree with the florid language used by the Member, but I can see that a time will come when these exact static computers that we currently have in front of us will no longer be useful. I've been looking around me as you were asking your…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
The use of IT by Members has transformed since the beginning of the pandemic. The Commission has continued to drive the improvements needed to accommodate different working practices. The introduction of Zoom and a web-based voting app, alongside improvements…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Yes, we've investigated a number of times over the number of contractors that we do contract out, whether in-house direct provision is preferable, both in terms of quality and cost. To date, it hasn't proved to be so; I can write to the Member with any…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
I can't answer the specific in that case; I don't have the information to hand in terms of that particular accreditation, but I'm more than willing to look at it. It's an important accreditation by the Soil Association. I'm willing to find out whether that is…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
The qualitative evaluation criteria used for the retender of the catering services included a range of areas to meet the objectives and performance requirements of the Senedd for the service. Cost and quality evaluation was split 30:70—30 per cent for cost…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
The Plaid Cymru spokesperson now, Llyr Gruffydd.
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Mark Isherwood, I am sorry to cut across, but we were all there when you asked these questions and had this response. If you can ask your question of today, please—and you're out of time now, but I'll allow you to ask it.
