, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2024-25: Evidence session
I'll ask Manon to come in on this first, if I may.
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2024-25: Evidence session
You're absolutely right, Peter, and, actually, we've been looking at how we can make further savings, which I pledged when I presented the draft budget, in-year, that we would be working on. So, we're still working on some of those suggestions, both in terms…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2024-25: Evidence session
A lot of the projects will have to be prioritised for the next financial year, so it's not necessarily going to be the case that we're back to normal. A lot of projects and the spending that's being saved this year will see work that should have been taking…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2024-25: Evidence session
Yes, sure. The impact is going to be felt right across the organisation, I think it is fair to say, due to reduced budgets and reduced staff and resources. But key priorities, including Senedd reform and ways of working, have been protected. The Commission…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2024-25: Evidence session
Thanks, Chair. If I begin by saying a lot of negotiation has taken place, obviously, with our trade union partners, in the spirit of social partnership. The total estimated cost of the payments, which are going to be made in October and in February, is around…
, Finance Committee
Scrutiny of the Senedd Commission Draft Budget 2024-25: Evidence session
Bore da, Chair, it's great to be with you. I'm Ken Skates, Member of the Senedd for Clwyd South, and I'm a Commissioner of the Senedd. I'm responsible for the finance portfolio.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Well, thank you, Minister. Extensive work is being conducted by an expert group on the wood panel industry, which included representatives from the Scottish, UK and Welsh Parliaments, and recommendations on how to increase tree planting for industrial use…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
3. What is the Welsh Government doing to increase tree cover across Wales? OQ59956
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 3
Okay. Thank you. Thanks, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 3
Thank you. Just finally from me, in regards to the Bevan Foundation's suggestion of a child payment being made in the longer term, what are your views on the potential of such a payment?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 3
Thank you. And do you think it's fair to say that the Welsh Government shouldn't just consider where best practice is available from, but also how transferrable that best practice is to Wales? Because, often, we've been told by academics for many, many years…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 3
Thanks, Chair. To what extent does the approach set out in the Welsh Government's strategy align with best practice in tackling child poverty?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 2
Brilliant. Okay. Wonderful. Thanks, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 2
Great. Okay. That's great. And in terms of accountability, what process of accountability would you like to see introduced? Or what method of ensuring maximum accountability for delivery?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 2
But what target would you like as a headline target?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 2
Okay. But what targets? What would be the key targets that you would like to see introduced?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 2
What would be the headline targets?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 2
So, what targets do you think we should—do you think the Welsh Government should adopt?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 2
Thanks, Chair. What's your view on the approach set out in the draft strategy to monitor and report on progress in tackling child poverty?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 1
Thank you. Thanks, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 1
Ireland and Scotland.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 1
Thank you. And just a quick question to Ally: are you able to point to any best practices that exist across Europe in terms of ensuring that the rights of the child are considered in strategic approaches? Any specifics—?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 1
So, an action plan with targets that are clearly measurable and transparent. Okay. Great. Thank you. And how do the rights of the child inform child poverty strategies and policies in the countries that you've worked in?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 1
Yes, thank you. Thanks, Chair. I'm just going to ask a few questions about the development of a child poverty strategy, and I was wondering whether any of you could outline what you believe are the key components of a robust strategy, and whether you're aware…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into the Welsh Government’s Draft Child Poverty Strategy: evidence session 1
Sorry, Chair.
