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Transcript: Transcript for 14/02/2022 - Equality and Social Justice Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(13:30)

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Equality and Social Justice Committee.

 

The Chair stated that if for any reason she dropped out of the meeting, the Committee agreed that Sarah Murphy MS would become Temporary Chair in accordance with Standing Order 17.22.

 

Apologies were received from Altaf Hussain. Tom Giffard was in attendance as a substitute.

 

During private session the Chair accepted a request from Ken Skates to declare an interest: a family member's work involves Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

 

(13:30 - 14:30)

2.

Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme: Evidence session 1

Jonathan Cosson, Warm Wales

Dr Victoria Winckler, Bevan Foundation

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from the following witnesses:

 

Jonathan Cosson, Warm Wales

Dr Victoria Winckler, The Bevan Foundation

(14:45-15:45)

3.

Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme: Evidence session 2

Elliw Llyr, Housing Strategy - Ynys Môn County Council

Matthew Kennedy, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from the following witnesses:

 

Elliw Llyr, Housing Strategy - Ynys Môn County Council

Matthew Kennedy, Chartered Institute of Housing Cymru

(15:45)

4.

Papers to note

4.1

Correspondence from the Future Generations Commissioner to the Minister for Social Justice: Budget position

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members noted the correspondence.

(15:45)

5.

Motion under SO17.42 (iv) and (ix) to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting

Minutes:

The motion was agreed.

(16:00 -16:15)

6.

Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

Members considered the evidence received under items 2 and 3.

(16:15-16:45 )

7.

Forward work programme: consideration of scoping paper

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members considered the scoping paper on a potential inquiry into women’s safety and gender-based violence. It was agreed that a private, round table stakeholder meeting will take place on 14 March to discuss the draft terms of reference.