Written question WQ91935
- Asked by
- Andrew RT DaviesConservative
- To be answered by
- Senedd Commission
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 39 days
Question
Will the Commission confirm whether Welsh Government Ministers are permitted to use Senedd ICT devices when conducting government business?
Answer
Answered by Senedd Commission
Llywydd MS on behalf of the Senedd Commission:
The Rules and Guidance on the Use of Senedd Resources govern the use of Commission resources, which would include use of ICT devices provided by the Senedd Commission. Rule 4 states as follows-
‘Rule 4 – Items, services and facilities acquired with Commission resources or provided by the Commission
(1) Items, services and facilities acquired with Commission resources or provided by the Commission for the use of Members must only be used in connection with a Member’s duties.
(2) Items acquired with Commission resources become and remain the property of the Commission and are to be returned promptly when requested.
(3) Items provided by the Commission for the use of Members must be used in accordance with the Commission’s conditions relating to their use specified from time to time.’
The Rules also set out that “Member’s duties” – means activity in relation to business of the Senedd and constituency or regional business, wherever undertaken, in the public office of Member of the Senedd,