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Transcript: Transcript for 08/12/2021 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

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Expected timing No. Item

(09.30)

1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee.

 

1.2 In accordance with Standing Order 34.19, the Chair determined that the public were excluded from the Committee’s meeting in order to protect public health but that the meeting would be broadcast live on www.senedd.tv.

(09.30-10.15)

2.

One day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh medium education

Dr Ioan Matthews, Chief Executive, Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Gwenllian Lansdown Davies, Chief Executive, Mudiad Meithrin

Iestyn Davies, Chief Executive, CollegesWales

Mabon Dafydd, Llywydd, Undeb Bangor Students' Union

 

Research brief

Written evidence from Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol

Written evidence from Mudiad Meithrin

Written evidence from CollegesWales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol; Mudiad Meithrin; CollegesWales; and Undeb Bangor Students' Union.

 

2.2 Mudiad Meithrin agreed to share its manifesto for the Sixth Senedd with the Committee.

(10.25-11.10)

3.

One day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh language civic organisations

Sian Lewis, Chief Executive, Urdd Gobaith Cymru

Betsan Moses, Chief Executive, National Eisteddfod

Tegwen Morris, National Director, Merched y Wawr

Caryl Hâf, Council Chairman, Young Farmers Club Federation

 

Written evidence from Urdd Gobaith Cymru

Written evidence from National Eisteddfod

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of Urdd Gobaith Cymru; National Eisteddfod; Merched y Wawr; and Young Farmers Club Federation.

(11.20-12.05)

4.

One day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh language civic organisations

Ruth Richards, Chief Executive, Dyfodol i'r Iaith

Mabli Jones, Chair, Cymdeithas yr Iaith

Efa Gruffudd Jones, Chief Executive, National Centre for Learning Welsh

Dewi Snelson, Chair, Mentrau Iaith Cymru

 

Written evidence from Cymdeithas yr Iaith

Written evidence from National Centre for Learning Welsh

Written evidence from Mentrau Iaith Cymru

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of Dyfodol i'r Iaith; Cymdeithas yr Iaith; National Centre for Learning Welsh; and Mentrau Iaith Cymru.

 

4.2 Dyfodol i'r Iaith agreed to share its manifesto for the Sixth Senedd with the Committee.

(12.05)

5.

Papers to note

Minutes:

5.1 The papers were noted.

(12.05)

6.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and for the meeting on 15 December 2021

Minutes:

6.1 The Motion was agreed.

(12.05-12.10)

7.

Private Debrief

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

(12.10-12.20)

8.

Draft strategy and priorities for the Sixth Senedd

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

8.1 The Committee considered the paper and agreed in principal the proposed outline for the report on priorities for the Sixth Senedd, and the proposed timeline for completing this work and publication of the report, subject to further discussion at a future meeting.

(12.20-12.25)

9.

Draft agenda for strategic planning event

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

9.1 The Committee considered and agreed the draft agenda for the strategic planning event scheduled for its next meeting.

5a

Additional information from Cardiff University following the one day inquiry on arts and creative industries

Supporting documents:

5b

Letter from the First Minister to the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee regarding the Inter-Institutional Relations Agreement: British-Irish Council Summit in Wales

Supporting documents:

5c

Welsh Government response to the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee's Report 'Set in Stone? A report on who gets remembered in public spaces’

Supporting documents:

5d

Additional information from Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales following the one day inquiry on heritage, museums and archives

Supporting documents:

(12.25-12.30)

10.

Visit to north Wales for Committee business

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

10.1 The Committee considered the paper and agreed to write to the Llywydd and Chair of Business Committee to request permission to leave Plenary early on Wednesday 9 February 2022, to enable Members to travel to north Wales to undertake a series of visits in relation to its portfolio and future sport inquiry.