, Finance Committee
Welsh Government First Supplementary Budget 2024-25: Evidence session
Yes, sorry—very briefly. In terms of being in the room and the degradation over time of 30 per cent, which is a very significant figure, where we stand now, in regard to other devolved legislatures in Northern Ireland and Scotland, is it the case that Wales…
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
Okay. Thank you very much, Chair.
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
We've discussed my final two questions previously, but I'm still slightly confused. Obviously, this is an ongoing area of development in public organisations and it's just that this particular individual case, unfortunately, has brought it to a head. You did…
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
Yes.
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
Thank you for that. Going forward, then, how will you ensure that your staff code of conduct policies and practices, pertinent to social media particularly and its usage, are comprehensive in relation to setting out the circumstances in which and how social…
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
Okay. Thank you. I'm going to move on. Regarding the public interest test, the review recommends that you give consideration to developing more detailed internal guidance. So, what information would revised guidance include, and how would this assist the…
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
Yes. I accept that, but in terms of the recommendations, in terms of the accused never being able to comment further to that process—the internal process—I presume that you're considering that as a recommendation.
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
Thank you for that answer. In terms of what the investigation actually allowed for in itself, one of the recommendations was for you to consider whether there are any additional points in the process in which there would be a benefit, or not, in providing the…
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
In regard to the former code team manager implementing training, and the review, are there any concerns around internal staff—and we've just discussed something similar—delivering bias training? Are you going to continue that process of internal training?
, Finance Committee
Review into the operations, processes and investigations carried out by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales: Evidence session
Thank you, Chair. The review made two recommendations relating to unconscious bias: that an additional review or check mechanism is put in place for quality assuring the investigating officer decisions, and that an additional review or check mechanism is…
, Finance Committee
Papers to note
Thank you.
, Finance Committee
Papers to note
Just for clarification on agenda item 2.1, the Welsh rates of income tax, it's just I’m not quite clear in terms of the final two paragraphs where there was some double counting both from England and Wales, which didn't affect individuals, but it says that…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Good point.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Yes. And I think, Chair, that's probably at the root of this, as well as the fact that we've, obviously, asked for this information, and, if we hadn't had asked for this information, as we should, there is no systemic ability for us, if we hadn't had done…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Yes, I'm still of the mind that the ability to be able to scrutinise this isn't as clear as it could be in terms of spend. And obviously, we've got the letter in front of us. I don't know what other Members think, but I'm still scratching around with this…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Thank you. I would agree with that. I think in terms of it being a wider system issue, it's very easy, then, to just carry on doing this, so I think it does need to be addressed. I know that we've mentioned that we're going to bring in others—we'll call them…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Yes, sorry. Unfortunately, I was looking at a different paper. So, yes, I've gone through this previously, I was going to say if we could invite them to us to speak directly. In terms of their updates, I totally agree that being asked, on every specific…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Chair?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Happy to note.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Yes, I would just concur with what's just been said, fully.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Thank you very much. I think in terms of recommendation 3, that is an issue. I am in favour of a debate. In regard to this issue pertinent to Amgueddfa Cymru, absolutely there are matters that we need to continue to look at. I am also concerned—and I don't…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Minister, we are looking forward to our Welsh Government bringing forward that very flagship legislation, which will put in place the environmental governance, environmental principles and powers to set biodiversity targets. This will show leadership, once…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
2. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of progress towards reaching its biodiversity targets? OQ61670
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I wish to ask for a clear statement today regarding the future funding model of Welsh culture. The Wales music showcase at the Senedd last week demonstrated fully the sparkling quality and excellence of our publicly funded organisations—BBC National Orchestra…
, Finance Committee
Audit Wales – Scrutiny of the Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 and the Annual Plan 2024-25: Evidence session
Very briefly. So, you can put that emphasis on there as chair for take-up, but how are you monitoring that, because, obviously, refreshing training and being up to date with everything that you need to be up to date with in this world is absolutely crucial?…
