, Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay, Peredur?
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay, Counsel General. Peredur.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
I think it's a good point as well, isn't it, that some elderly people of some communities are illiterate anyway, so it wouldn't be a matter of preference, but the written form wouldn't reach them at all, really.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Jayne.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Jayne, if I can just interrupt a minute, just to bring Peredur in again.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay. Jayne.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
But technically, administratively, would it be feasible, or not too difficult to achieve, if there was agreement for the Welsh register to be used for UK elections, as far as Wales is concerned?
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Could I just ask as well, Counsel General, were a UK Government minded to agree to such an idea, might you propose that the Welsh register for Welsh elections, as far as Wales is concerned, be used for UK general elections as well? Would that be feasible, or…
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Could I just ask, Jayne, before you continue, have you thought, Counsel General, about possible confusion amongst the population of Wales? Might they think, because they're automatically enrolled for Welsh elections, that that will also apply to UK elections?…
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Jayne, just before you continue, I think Peredur would like to come in again.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay, Sam? Okay. Jayne.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Yes, Sam. Yes.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Carolyn, just before you continue, Peredur would like to come in at this point.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay, thank you for that, Counsel General. We'll move on then to Carolyn Thomas. Carolyn.
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay. Thank you for that, Counsel General. A further matter on human rights implications, or possible human rights implications, before we move on to other questions, and that is section 3 of the Bill, requiring each electoral registration officer in Wales to…
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
With regard to the provisions restricting third party controlled expenditure in section 36, have you considered that part of the proposed legislation in relation to article 10 of the European convention on human rights?
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay. Thank you, all. We will move to questions then. And perhaps I might begin with some questions around the human rights aspects implications of the proposed legislation. Could I ask you, then, Counsel General, what analysis you've undertaken with regard…
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Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill: Evidence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
We will move on, then, to item 2 on our agenda today, Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, and our evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution and his officials. Would you like to introduce yourself and your…
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Okay. May I welcome everyone to this meeting of the Local Government and Housing Committee? We've received apologies from Luke Fletcher, and Peredur Owen Griffiths is attending as a substitute. Welcome, Peredur. The meeting is being held in a hybrid format…
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Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Local Authority Library and Leisure Services'
Diolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lywydd. May I thank all Members who took part in the debate? It's always nice to have Members not on the committee taking part as well, so I particularly welcome those contributions, and also local examples of the challenges we face…
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Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Local Authority Library and Leisure Services'
We explored the various models of service delivery in use and their advantages and disadvantages. There was a clear message that there should not be a one-size-fits-all approach. Different models will suit different local authorities, depending on geography…
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Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Local Authority Library and Leisure Services'
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I’m pleased to open this debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee’s report on local authority leisure and library services. I’d like to start by thanking all those who contributed to our inquiry, and to those who…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, as we heard earlier in your exchange with the leader of the opposition, far too often, lung cancer cases are detected at a later stage, when treatment is very difficult, and an effective, targeted lung screening system in Wales would go a long…
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Questions to the First Minister
8. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to support lung health services? OQ60132
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Short Debate: The impact of vaping across Wales
I do believe this starkly illustrates the challenges schools are facing at both primary and secondary level across Wales, and we really need to redouble our efforts to find a solution, and redouble our efforts to educate parents who may know their children…
