, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
Okay.
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
—who are convinced. And you've said that there were 70 people who got together, and they seem to be convinced about it. So, maybe you can give us an indication of whether or not there's been a discussion around what those jobs for the future look like, and…
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
I guess, in order for us to have a vision of what this is going to look like, one of the key things is going to be good jobs, and what those jobs are going to look like, and whether or not we're confident that the local community has the necessary skill set…
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
Sorry, Paul. How do we—? Just really quickly, how do we then firm up those commercial commitments that have been made so far? What needs to happen, really quickly?
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
So, really, this is about how do we take it forward: do you think that this is realistic or is this pie in the sky?
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
Okay. And in terms of—. Do you think that we've got significant demand? You've mentioned that there are testing facilities out there already, including classroom-based environments. What makes this so different?
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
Yes, when does it become reality?
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Inquiry: Panel 1
Yes. Karl, obviously GCRE has attracted significant industry interest and support, but what evidence do we actually have that this will translate into firm paying customers at the scale and within the time frame that is required to make this facility…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
Thank you.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
So, you're confident that this new structure, this new system, is actually going to work and people are not going to miss out.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
How will the new economic development agency address any remaining gaps, perhaps, until everything is fully operational? Who is responsible for and accountable for ensuring that continuity of support for investment, skills and, of course, good jobs?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
And the two that you've appointed, they're temporary appointments for the purpose of that—
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
In terms of the functions that have been transferred, where does that responsibility now sit? You've mentioned three of the four.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
My question is for Andrew, and it's about business support. The committee previously raised some concerns about the decision to dissolve Industry Wales and the lack of transparency around that decision. Following that early scrutiny, what assessment have you…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
Thank you.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
Are you confident, I guess, that this will genuinely address capability and delivery, and not end up duplicating something that already is on offer?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
And then, in terms of that, and how you liaise—you mentioned project management skills, and the skills gap in particular—I guess capability and skills tend to be that recurring theme that often will pop up. With the new civil service school, Arwain, that's…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Scrutiny of Accounts - Welsh Government 2024-25: interim evidence session with Dr Andrew Goodall, Permanent Secretary - Welsh Government
I guess my question is going to be about what assessment you've made of whether the Welsh Government and the civil service are now sufficiently, properly resourced. The Senedd has got bigger, there's more scrutiny, there are the demands from the public as…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
My usual one. As former general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, I may know some colleagues around the table.
, Plenary
Welsh Labour Debate: Palliative and end-of-life care
Shwmae, Lywydd; shwmae, bawb. Like my colleagues, I want to firstly start by thanking the staff, the volunteers, the carers, and the families who make palliative and end-of-life care possible across Wales. Now, as someone, like many of you, who would have…
, Plenary
Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
In Cardiff, affordable indoor sport provision is essential given our reputation as a rainy city, yet rising court and hall hire costs are increasingly pricing out grass-roots clubs and working-class families. At the same time, it took 10 years of campaigning…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, while the Welsh Government has rightly highlighted support for households facing energy bills, businesses across Wales are also grappling with energy costs themselves and rising overheads. Will you request a statement, please, from the Cabinet…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
There's obviously no denying that the dispute has been running for far too long. Many of us have been outside on the picket lines and have spoken to constituents who are really frustrated; it's a massive women's workforce, particularly. But I do welcome some…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
NHS Finances: evidence session with NHS Wales health boards
Right, okay.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
NHS Finances: evidence session with NHS Wales health boards
So, going back to Alun's point, I guess, when it comes to other staffing, then you will deal with it on a case-by-case basis.
