20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you for that. If I turn, then, to section 19, which enables Welsh Ministers to introduce permanent changes similar to those trialled in a pilot scheme, which you've touched on already, Counsel General. However, section 19(7) states that electoral reform…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you. Section 5(6) specifies that pilot regulations can create, remove or modify offences that could, on conviction, lead to imprisonment of up to one year. Could the power in section 8 be used to widen the power to create electoral offences?
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you, Alun. If we could turn, then, to the power in section 8, we understand that this could be potentially used to widen the existing delegation of power in section 5 from the Senedd to the Welsh Government. So I think the obvious question is how do you…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
That's great. Thank you. Alun.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you. That's helpful. Just before we pass on to Alun to take us on a little bit, can I just return to the issue of the electoral management board and choosing not to put it on the face of the Bill? You've explained that it might be because it might not…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
There we are. Thank you very much. Peter.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Okay, thank you. Sorry, Alun, go ahead.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thanks, Adam. Before we go on to Peter, could I just ask, very, very quickly? The statement of policy says in one place that Welsh Ministers may decide who the best organisation is for the platform, and, in another place, it says, 'it is envisaged the…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Diolch. Adam. Come back in, Adam.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thanks, Adam. Alun.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Diolch, Peter. Adam, over to you, then.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Diolch, Adam. Peter, over to you if you want to take us into the Elections Act 2022.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you very much. Adam.
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you for that. You mentioned there that you've focused on certain areas, certain parts of the Bill in your consultation. I wonder whether you can just expand on that, Counsel General, and, perhaps, tell us why you didn't consult on a draft version of the…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you very much. Let me turn to the development of the Bill. We note that a consultation took place in October 2022, alongside a White Paper. Can you tell us what changes have been reflected in the Bill since the conclusion of that process and why those…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
Thank you very much. First of all, the obvious question: are you satisfied that this Bill is within the Senedd's legislative competence?
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Y Bil Etholiadau a Chyrff Etholedig (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth
So, with that, can I welcome the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution, Mick Antoniw MS, in front of us today? Also, we have Michael Kay, deputy director of the elections division, Welsh Government, and Gareth McMahon, senior lawyer, Welsh…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
Welcome to this afternoon's meeting of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee. We have a busy itinerary this afternoon, but before we start, just a reminder that this is being broadcast live on Senedd.tv. The Record of Proceedings will be…
20 Tachwedd 2023 , Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
Prynhawn da, bawb. Croeso i chi i gyd.
15 Tachwedd 2023 , Cyfarfod Llawn
Cwestiynau i'r Cwnsler Cyffredinol a Gweinidog y Cyfansoddiad
Bydd y rhai ohonom sy'n credu yn egwyddorion sybsidiaredd a chraffu da, gan gredu bod craffu da yn arwain at lywodraethu da ac yn arbed arian mewn gwirionedd, yn cefnogi cynigion ynghylch diwygio'r Senedd, ond tybed a yw'r Cwnsler Cyffredinol wedi troi ei…
15 Tachwedd 2023 , Cyfarfod Llawn
Cwestiynau i’r Gweinidog Cyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a'r Prif Chwip
Diolch i Ken am godi mater cymorth i gyn-filwyr, ar yr adeg hon o'r flwyddyn yn enwedig. Ond Weinidog, mae yna grŵp yn Rhondda—mae yn ardal leol Buffy Williams ond mae hefyd yn gwasanaethu pobl a chyn-filwyr ar draws fy ardal i, ac ar draws ardaloedd Aelodau…
15 Tachwedd 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Sesiwn dystiolaeth ar ddarpariaeth a pherfformiad y rheilffyrdd
So, it's hard to see how that extrapolation was made. Jools or David, any thoughts on that?
15 Tachwedd 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Sesiwn dystiolaeth ar ddarpariaeth a pherfformiad y rheilffyrdd
Okay, thank you. And maybe I could ask others if they have anything to add to that, but particularly as well in light of the Deputy Minister's comments that he anticipates trains will become less reliable as a result of levels of infrastructure funding…
15 Tachwedd 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Sesiwn dystiolaeth ar ddarpariaeth a pherfformiad y rheilffyrdd
Yes. Can I turn to, looking forward on rail infrastructure and reform, whether you think that Network Rail’s plans for the control period 7 reflect passenger priorities? And perhaps I could start with David on this.
15 Tachwedd 2023 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Sesiwn dystiolaeth ar ddarpariaeth a pherfformiad y rheilffyrdd
Okay.
