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Transcript: Transcript for 20/11/2023 - Equality and Social Justice Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(11:30)

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

No apologies, substitutions or declarations of interest were received.

(11:30-12:40)

2.

Inquiry into the implementation of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan: evidence session three

Farzana Mohammed, Muslim Doctors Cymru

 

Debbie Eyitayo, Swansea Bay University Health Board

 

Dr Shanti Karupiah, Royal College of General Practitioners

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from:

 

 

Farzana Mohammed, Muslim Doctors Cymru

Debbie Eyitayo, Swansea Bay University Health Board

Dr Shanti Karupiah, Royal College of General Practitioners

(13:30-14:40)

3.

Inquiry into the implementation of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan: evidence session four

Uzo Iwobi, Race Council Cymru

 

Dr Robert Jones, Cardiff University

 

(In addition to Dr Jones’ written evidence, please also note the report “Prisons in Wales, 2022 Factfile"

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

Members heard evidence from:

 

Uzo Iwobi, Race Council Cymru

 

Robert Jones, Cardiff University

(14:40)

4.

Papers to note

Minutes:

Members noted the papers.

4.1

Correspondence between the Minister for Social Justice and the Chair regarding Speech and Language Therapists within Youth Justice Teams in Wales

Supporting documents:

4.2

Correspondence from the Culture,Communications, Welsh Language, Sport & International Relations Committee to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip regarding support for Ukraine

Supporting documents:

4.3

Correspondence from the Finance Committee to the Chair regarding scrutiny of the Draft Budget 2024-25

Supporting documents:

(14:40)

5.

Motion under SO17.42 (vi) to exclude the public for the remainder of today's meeting

Minutes:

Members agreed the motion.

(15.00 – 15.45)

6.

Inquiry into the implementation of the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan: Welsh Government briefing with officials

Minutes:

Members received a private briefing from Welsh Government officials regarding the Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan.

(15:45-16:00)

7.

Inquiry into the implementation of the Anti-Racist Wales Action: consideration of evidence

Minutes:

Members considered the evidence heard from witnesses and the briefing delivered by Welsh Government officials.