, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Okay. And close it or keep it open?
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Okay, thank you. Would anybody else like to speak on it? I think, in response to the correspondence, the petitioner is very keen to ensure that she's raising this about early interventions as well, not just school-age children. So, perhaps we could highlight…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
So, if we move on to new petitions, item 2.1, petition P-06-1532, 'Early Expert Input and Safeguarding Reform for Children with Additional Learning Needs in Wales'. 'The current ALN Code in Wales is failing children with complex needs like Autism, ADHD, and…
, Petitions Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Welcome to the hybrid meeting of the Petitions Committee. As a reminder, the meeting is being broadcast live on Senedd.tv and the Record of Proceedings will be published as usual. There are apologies from Joel James, and I would like to welcome Altaf Hussain…
, Petitions Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
A very warm welcome to you all to this meeting of the Petitions Committee.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
The Children, Young People and Education Committee are doing an inquiry into post-16 education, so all this is really useful and important. Thank you.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
That's really useful, thank you. Okay. Anything else anybody would like to add?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Earlier, we touched on expertise and capacity, so that has been raised, and it was mentioned that the establishment of the authority will help address that. But you're concerned about loss of staff to the new authority, so is there anything else you would…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
That was quick.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Yes. Good.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
We talked earlier about the importance of information sharing. So, do you think that provisions in the Bill are reasonable and appropriate?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Okay. And who to call should that happen—I think that's what was said wasn't it? An internal plan that would identify who to call if movement is detected, so who owns it and who to call in an emergency should be identified. Okay.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
So, to you Andrew, as you’re the representative of the WLGA, it was suggested that there is a need for a planning regime that puts a responsibility on site owners to prepare an internal plan as well, which would identify who to call if movement is detected…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
I guess an online plan that both authorities can access would be really helpful, wouldn’t it, as well in sharing of information and getting that local knowledge in there. Kevin, did you put your hand up?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Regarding management plans now, the White Paper proposed that the new authority would be required to produce management plans for certain tips and to support the development of plans for all tips. But the Bill makes no provision for management plans, although…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Thank you.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Andrew, did you want to add anything?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
I guess that communication of knowing what's going on between the two bodies is really important, especially when you've got all that local knowledge as well.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
In your paper, you pointed out that there are no powers for the authority to delegate to local authorities. Can you clarify whether you think that the delegation of powers is needed, and why?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Thank you. The Law Commission recommends that there should be exemptions to existing requirements in such circumstances. So, you agree with that, then.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Can I also ask you—? Regarding NRW, you're the lead flood authority, as a council. So, there was debris blocking culverts from NRW's side, I heard. So, did you have issues with them removing and keeping those clear as well?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Stage 1 scrutiny of the Disused Mine and Quarry Tips (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with the Welsh Local Government Association and Local Authorities
Going back to that point, your paper suggests conflict with environmental, waste and planning legislation. It’s not addressed in the Bill. So, there’s an argument for a hierarchy of priorities needing to be established, particularly in the event of an…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Routes into post-16 education and training - evidence session 2
Okay. Right. Thank you.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Routes into post-16 education and training - evidence session 2
Okay. So, is there a pull factor for parents to encourage pupils with additional needs to stay at school sixth forms where possible, because of the fear of the unknown to go to further education, or are there any issues because of the perception that FE…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Routes into post-16 education and training - evidence session 2
I heard from someone, earlier, about provision of counselling in higher education facilities, but, very often, I think you said earlier, that the trusted person is a parent or the tutor. So, would a person know where to go to for counselling? Would they feel…
