Agenda and minutes

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(09.30)

1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1 Apologies were received Darren Millar. Mohammad Asghar substituted.

(09.30 - 10.15)

2.

Inquiry into new psychoactive substances (“legal highs”): Evidence session 5

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Phillips, TARIAN, the Southern Wales Regional Organised Crime Unit

Detective Inspector Richie Jones, Police Federation of England & Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 The witnesses responded to questions from Members.

2.2 The witnesses agreed to provide the Committee with additional information about:

·         actions being taken by police forces across Wales to prevent the use of new psychoactive substances;

·         actions being taken by relevant public services to collaborate and to co-ordinate support services for individuals who want to stop taking new psychoactive substances; and

·         an outline of any gaps in new psychoactive substances support services provided by Community Safety Partnerships.

(10.15 - 11.00)

3.

Inquiry into new psychoactive substances (“legal highs”): Evidence session 6

Paul Roberts, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The witness responded to questions from Members.

(11.00)

4.

Papers to note

4.1

Welsh Government Draft Budget 2015-16: follow up from 16 October 2014

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1a The Committee noted the correspondence received from the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2015-16.

(11.00)

5.

Motion under Standing Orders 17.42(ix) and (vi) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting and for item 1 of the meeting on 20 November 2014

Minutes:

5.1 The motion was agreed.

(11.00 - 11.15)

6.

Inquiry into new psychoactive substances (“legal highs”): Consideration of evidence received

Minutes:

6.1 The Committee considered the evidence received on the inquiry.

(11.15 - 11.30)

7.

Inquiry into alcohol and substance misuse: consultation arrangements

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered and agreed the consultation arrangements for the inquiry into alcohol and substance misuse.

(11.30 - 12.15)

8.

Inquiry into access to medical technologies in Wales: consideration of draft report

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

8.1 The Committee considered and agreed the draft report, subject to minor changes, for its inquiry into access to medical technologies in Wales.