19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I would say the current system is obviously resource-intensive and bureaucratic, because there are so many areas fighting against each other instead of pulling together in one way. If anything, my Bill can come forward with a more focused approach that every…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you, Chair. Yes, the Minister has made it pretty clear that she doesn't feel it's necessary to have this legislation, and we've disagreed all the way through. Whilst there is acknowledgement that there are good pieces of policy being developed across…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bil Bwyd (Cymru): Sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Good morning, Chair, and good morning, Members. It's a pleasure to be with you this morning. I'm Peter Fox, the Member in charge of the Bill. I'm supported today by Tyler Walsh, who works with me, together with Sam Davies from legal services and Elfyn…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Okay. Thank you.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Yes, I think we look forward to seeing that; it gives everybody confidence, doesn't it, and the public as well. The last question from me is about NHS overspend and financial discipline. We know that all but one of our local health boards are projecting a…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
I mean, that's really important, and that's great that that's going ahead, because recruitment is really important. But, the focus today was on retention—holding on to those people. So, we can spend a huge amount of money getting people through the system and…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Thank you. We had an evidence session this morning with the Welsh NHS Confederation and ADSS Cymru, and what came through loud and clear was that the main issue around workforce was retention. That is the massive issue, especially if you think of, in social…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Just linked to that—and I thank Mike for raising it, and I have raised it in the Chamber before now—have you given any consideration—? Mike has made a good point, and there is no criticism of authorities mounting significant reserves. Some have done it…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Yes. It's understanding the priority; it's net zero versus quality of physical building, and that's just a decision, isn't it? So, I think that's me covered.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Value engineering. So, so instead of certain wood in the doors, you put a different wood in the doors which is half the money. But net zero across the piece isn't compromised through the challenges around capital.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
I see. So, in theory then, when local education authorities are looking at amending their schools, they're going to have to do that through other mitigations in their overarching programme, other than hitting anything that can touch net zero. So, you have to…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
I suppose, really, just on that theme of meeting net zero objectives; I know, in December, you recognised that, obviously, capital invested in schools is going to deliver less in that regard now. So, do we have to accept that we're not going to meet our net…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
[Inaudible.]—putting charges up.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
And just moving on to another environmental theme, there have been challenges in that funding to support biodiversity has been reduced across the piece. I just wondered how you respond to that challenge.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Yes. If I could move briefly on to carbon assessments. I know, in December, you said that they remained valid and you were content that they remained valid. I just wonder if you can confirm that you are still satisfied that all of the new actions identified…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
The budget improvement plan suggests that work on prevention was delayed as work on the strategic integrated impact assessment was undertaken. What can we expect to see once this future work on prevention is undertaken?
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Thanks. Thanks for that. That was a useful discussion, and it's not only us who are wanting to get a better understanding. It was clear from the evidence session with the future generations commissioner, you know, that—. I think she's recommended to you that…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Thanks for giving that example of the one MEG, and that's where it's difficult, when many areas of things are now held or—not deprioritised, but sort of have to be shelved a little. When it's spread over so much, it's very difficult for us to challenge and…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Yes—
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
Thank you, Chair. I wouldn't mind exploring budget prioritisation and prevention and how the impacts of the budget are demonstrated. If I could start by—. What are the implications of pausing or reducing revenue spending in areas where you've decided to take…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 8
I would support more borrowing powers.
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 7
A final point from me, and I'll keep it short. It's about the wider workforce and the National Joint Council pay offer for 2022-23. I just wondered what impact that agreement is having on local authorities, and what assumptions have you made in terms of the…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 7
Thank you, Llinos, and it's not always a money issue, is it, either with social care? It's actually finding the human resource to deliver the unmet hours every week, and I recognise the challenge and I feel for you all. You talk about workforce pressures…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 7
Okay. Thanks, Lis, for that. Just to explore a little bit more the pressures highlighted by yourselves, including social care and staff pay, in your evidence, you talk about the impact of the pandemic on existing challenges within social care, and I totally…
19 Ionawr 2023 , Finance Committee
Craffu ar Gyllideb Ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2023-24: Sesiwn dystiolaeth 7
Yes, we'll move on. It's a shame that, perhaps, the local government family can't mobilise some of the reserves it has got to create a floor that enables all authorities to protect citizens from the highest of council taxes. Anyway, I'll move on. So, local…
