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(14.00)

1.

Introductions, Apologies, Substitutions and Declarations of Interest

Minutes:

1.1 Apologies were received from Michelle Brown. There was no substitute.

(14.00-15.30)

2.

The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and its implications for Wales - evidence session

Mark Drakeford, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

Piers Bisson, Welsh Government

Hugh Rawlings, Welsh Government

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Minutes:

2.1 The Committee took evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Mark Drakeford, and his officials, Piers Bisson and Hugh Rawlings.

(15.30-15.40)

3.

Papers to note

3.1

Paper to note 1 - Correspondence from the Chair of the Finance Committee regarding the Welsh Government's draft budget 2017-18

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Minutes:

3.1a The Committee noted the correspondence.

3.2

Paper to note 2 - Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.2a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.3

Paper to note 3 - Correspondence from the Chair of the Constitutional Affairs Committee to the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

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Minutes:

3.3a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.4

Paper to note 4 - Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the Committee's report on the implications of Brexit for Welsh ports

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Minutes:

3.4a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.5

Paper to note 5 - Correspondence from Lord Jay of Ewelme regarding the report by the House of Lords EU Committee

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Minutes:

3.5a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.6

Paper to note 6 - Correspondence from the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government regarding 'Brexit and Fair Movement of People'

The Welsh Government’s paper, ‘Brexit and Fair Movement of People’, can be accessed here: https://beta.gov.wales/sites/default/files/2017-09/Brexit%20and%20Fair%20Movement%20of%20People-%28EN%29main_WEB.pdf

 

 

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Minutes:

3.6a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.7

Paper to note 7 - Correspondence from the Llywydd regarding the implementation of the Wales Act 2017

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Minutes:

3.7a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.8

Paper to note 8 - Correspondence from the Secretary of State for Wales to the Llywydd regarding the implementation of the Wales Act 2017

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Minutes:

3.8a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.9

Paper to note 9 - Correspondence from the First Minister regarding Welsh Government amendments to the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

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Minutes:

3.9a The Committee noted the correspondence.

 

3.10

Paper to note 10 - Legislative Consent Memorandum - the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill

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Minutes:

3.10a The Committee noted the Legislative Consent Memorandum.

(15.40)

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42(vi) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting

Minutes:

4.1 The motion was agreed.

(15.40-16.10)

5.

The implications for Wales of the UK's withdrawal from the European Union - monitoring the negotiations.

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee received a briefing from the Research Service on the latest round of exit negotiations between the UK Government and the European Union, and noted the content of the paper.

(16.10-16.30)

6.

Forward work programme

Minutes:

6.1 Members considered the Committee’s forward work programme and agreed to launch an inquiry into resilience and preparedness: the Welsh Government’s administrative and financial response to Brexit.