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Questions to the Senedd Commission
As I mentioned in the original answer, the representatives of the Senedd have observer status at present, and that does have its restrictions, as the Member has mentioned. As a Commission, and Commission officials, we'll be very willing and ready to work with…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
During the last and current Senedd, the Commission has supported Members to press for a role for devolved legislatures in the Parliamentary Partnership Assembly. These discussions have primarily been taken forward by committee Chairs, supported by Commission…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
You're getting closer, aren't you? [Laughter.]
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for that very timely question. And this is a new aspect of the Commission's work, in preparing financial guidance, which will be a characteristic of the support that will be available from the Commission. And advance payments and additional…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The Commission is committed to the health, safety and well-being of its workforce. Pastoral care is provided in line with the Commission’s health and well-being strategy. Examples range from occupational health support, awareness raising, to dedicated health…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Well, I can confirm that the sustainably sourced palm oil Senedd would be more than happy to meet with the sustainably sourced palm oil school in order to discuss this matter. I'm sure that we can, as a Commission, ensure that we are able to meet with…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The Commission catering contract specification contains sustainability and environmental objectives. The catering contractor holds ISO 14001 accreditation, relating to enhanced environmental performance. They also have bronze accreditation from the Soil…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
—I'd love for you to be answering questions on pensions rather than myself, and I think you would be far more informed, obviously, and expert on these matters than I am. I'm more than happy to look at that as a way forward that would lead, I suspect, to more…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
If I've understood you correctly, you're volunteering yourself to answer questions on the pensions aspect for Members—
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for that question, which is asking about the transparency of the information for support staff members. I will ensure that we look again at the availability of that information in terms of where to look for support and advice on pensions for…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for that supplementary, and it's my understanding that the support staff scheme does have a governance group that has lead staff of the Commission available to advise, and, therefore, it's the most appropriate way for either constituency staff or…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
The support staff pension scheme is run by Aviva. The Commission is not involved in deciding how the assets are invested. Decisions on the investments of support staff pensions rests with Aviva’s specialist investment advisers, who engage with companies on…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
No.
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
I'm afraid we're going to need to take a technical break. At the moment, only the Minister's microphone, mine and Carolyn Thomas's is working. Darren Millar's was not working, but I'm reassured that your voice is loud enough to be carried on the broadcast…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Darren Millar.
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
The next item is questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, and the first question is from Rhys ab Owen.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
I thank the Minister.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
And finally, question 8, Mabon ap Gwynfor.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Plaid Cymru spokesperson now. Peredur Owen Griffiths.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Questions now from party spokespeople. The Conservative spokesperson, Mark Isherwood.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
I think you're unmuted now.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
The first item is questions to the Minister for Social Justice, and the first question is from Buffy Williams.
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Statement by the Llywydd
Welcome to this Plenary session. Before we begin, I want to set out a few points. This meeting will be held in hybrid format, with some Members in the Senedd Chamber and others joining by video-conference. All Members participating in proceedings of the…
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Debate: The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales Annual Review 2020-21
That brings proceedings to a close.
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Debate: The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales Annual Review 2020-21
The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. We therefore will not need to move to voting time today.
