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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 2 - Colleges and Apprenticeship Providers
Lisa.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 2 - Colleges and Apprenticeship Providers
Thank you.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 2 - Colleges and Apprenticeship Providers
The green dot has come up, so that tells me we are now in public session again. Thank you to our new guests who've come in to join us today. I'll ask the two in the room to introduce themselves first, starting with Dr Barry Walters, and then I'll invite Lisa…
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
We're now moving into private session, so that the new set of witnesses can come in for the next session. We'll begin at 10:40.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Thank you, Hefin. You've got agreement at the end of the session, and I'm sure you'll be pleased about that. Thank you for your evidence today, especially being in person. It's so much more helpful to the committee, obviously, to be able to put questions to…
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Hefin, do you want the final word on this?
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Yes, Jenny's going first, and then you, Hefin. Sorry, I introduced you the wrong way round. My apologies for that.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Well, depending on which way you want to take it.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Thank you, Sam. The final section—and I appreciate the clock is nearly beating us—Hefin, and then Jenny.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Just for the timings. Sam.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Okay. That's a statement, and it will be noted, and I think you agree with it—am I right in saying that?
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Hefin, I think your supplementary was answered, because you were shaking profusely to say 'yes' to what Rhian said.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
It's in the briefing note.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Thank you, Hefin. Jenny.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Hefin David.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Thank you. Luke.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Just finally on this section, how do the regional skills partnerships interact with you and how important are they to, obviously, driving what you want to achieve in the field of apprenticeships?
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Thank you for that answer. Jenny.
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Just how do you turn what the Welsh Government's aspirations are when it comes to apprenticeships into a reality? You made your opening remarks. I employ a few people; we don't do any apprenticeships, so I didn't have to declare an interest in any shape or…
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Hefin. The voice of God from behind you. [Laughter.]
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
Thank you all very much. Just to draw your attention—a member of the committee, Hefin David, is joining us on the Zoom screen, and he'll be asking questions throughout the course of the meeting as well. My opening questions are directed at Medr's…
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Apprenticeship pathways - Panel 1 - Strategic Overview
We'll move straight into questions, if that's all right, then. I'll ask the guests first of all to introduce themselves for the record. I'll start at the right hand of the table and work across, if that's all right, for consistency.
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
We are now in public session. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee here in Tŷ Hywel. It's a pleasure to welcome our guests to the committee meeting, as well as committee members. I'll just do a few housekeeping…
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Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting
The committee will now move into private session. Can I have a proposal for that, please? Thank you.
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Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Thank you for that succinctness, because we’ve run out time, we have. [Laughter.] Everyone happy with the questions they’ve asked? No more supplementaries? Okay. Thank you, Minister. Thank you, officials, for your evidence this morning. There’ll be a…
