, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
I'm happy to note, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
I'm more than happy to have a debate on this—I'll back Mike on that one—if we can, and I'm more than happy to contribute to that.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Thank you, Chair. I'm happy to note the letter sent by the Chair of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee, and I have no problem with keeping them abreast as to what we're doing in the committee in relation…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
That's fine. As you get the gist, Deputy First Minister, with these quite frankly repulsive tabs being picked up by the taxpayer, in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, and when every Government-run organisation is running out of money, I just wondered if…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Don't worry, we won't go down the lobster route. It's all right. I'll bring it back home for you, don't worry.
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
It's coming.
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Cabinet Secretary, Natural Resources Wales, like many Government-funded organisations, are struggling with severe financial difficulties. To be precise, I'm sure you're aware of a £13 million funding gap over the last year, which is expected to rise to £17…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Cabinet Secretary, whilst, of course, we all want to see the Welsh language supported across Wales, including South Wales East, I believe that it's really, really important, where safety applies, to make sure that both English and Welsh are clearly presented…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Business Minister, please can I request a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning about the future of Cardiff Airport? Last week, the Competition and Markets Authority published its report into the Welsh Government's planned…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for your response. First Minister, you'll know better than many inside this Chamber and outside of the pressures that are on top of our health boards at present. I was recently contacted by a constituent who set out a truly worrying situation she…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. How is the Welsh Government working with health boards to ensure NHS staff receive adequate pastoral support? OQ61675
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
Understood. Then, Chair, in that case, can we please write, as Kate just stated, and please ask for greater clarification and just ease when it comes to the reading and interpretation of the documents that they are putting together, because—it's difficult…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
Sorry, Chair, I'd just like to ask a quick question, if that's okay. In relation to this one, out of everything I've read so far, there seem to be a lot of defective elements in this particular area. So, I just wanted to know, for my own personal knowledge…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay. Thank you so much, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay. So, I appreciate you've mentioned staff surveys or employee surveys, but what else is going to be done, or what are you planning on doing, to obtain data about socioeconomic backgrounds, specifically for staff? I know Mike Hedges went on to the subject…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Thank you so much, Chair. I'd just like to ask you: how would you assess the progress the Commission has made in 2023-24 to increase the diversity of the workforce, and what are the next steps that you're actually thinking about taking to increase levels of…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay, that's fine. Thank you so much, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay. A final question please, Chair, if that's okay. You mentioned that some of the points previously have been addressed, have been looked into and some have been dealt with already. For the ones that are still in progress, have you set a timeline for…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay. All right. In the 2023-24 accounts, you note that the findings of reviews into the effectiveness of the independent remuneration board and the executive board were considered during the financial year. So, what recommendations were made and what actions…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Just for my information, then, who went through the training—the whole department?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Okay. So, what have you learnt from the review of procurement and contract management arrangements across the Commission, and what action have you undertaken to relieve capacity pressures and address risks of gaps in controls?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
And you believe this provides value for money in the long term.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Scrutiny of Senedd Commission Accounts 2023-24
Thank you so much. I'd like to know what changes have you made in terms of the management of internal audit and governance following the departure of the head of internal audit? What benefits will your new approach bring to the table in terms of value for…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Senedd Commission Public Appointments
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Senedd Commission Public Appointments
The only reason I'm asking this particular question is because—. And I appreciate that they've done the effectiveness element that you've just mentioned, but it needs to be open and transparent. I appreciate they're independent members, and I appreciate that…
