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(9.30)

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting.

(9.30)

2.

Paper(s) to note

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 The papers were noted.

(9.30-10.30)

3.

National Assembly for Wales Commission budget: Remuneration Board Determination underspend

Manon Antoniazzi, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Assembly

Suzy Davies AM, Commissioner for Budget and Governance

Nia Morgan, Director of Finance

 

Paper 1 – Letter from Suzy Davies AM - Additional Information – 6 June 2017

Paper 2 – Letter from Anthony Barrett, Assistant Auditor General – 20 June 2017

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee took evidence from Suzy Davies AM, Commissioner for Budget and Governance; Manon Antoniazzi, Chief Executive and Clerk of the Assembly; Nia Morgan, Director of Finance; and David Tosh, Director of Resources.

(10.30)

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the following items:

Items 5, 9, 10 and 11

Minutes:

4.1 The motion was agreed.

(10.30-10.45)

5.

National Assembly for Wales Commission budget: Remuneration Board Determination underspend: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

(10.50-11.35)

6.

Inquiry into the financial estimates accompanying legislation: Evidence session 4

Dr Clive Grace O.B.E, UK Research and Consultancy Services Ltd

Dan Bristow, Deputy Director, Public Policy Institute for Wales

 

 

Paper 3 - Reducing Complexity and Adding Value: A Strategic Approach to Impact Assessment in the Welsh Government – February 2016

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1 The Committee took evidence from Dr Clive Grace, UK Research and Consultancy Services Ltd and Dan Bristow, Deputy Director, Public Policy Institute for Wales.

(11.35-12.20)

7.

Inquiry into the financial estimates accompanying legislation: Evidence session 5

Philip Blaker, CEO, Qualifications Wales

Kerry Price, Head of Finance, Qualifications Wales

Alison Standfast, Executive Director - Finance and Corporate Services, Qualification Wales

 

Paper 4 – Written evidence – Qualifications Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee took evidence from Philip Blaker, CEO, Qualifications Wales; Kerry Price, Head of Finance, Qualifications Wales; and Alison Standfast, Executive Director - Finance and Corporate Services, Qualification Wales.

(12.20-13.05)

8.

Inquiry into the financial estimates accompanying legislation: Evidence session 6

Bethan Jones, Operational Manager, Rent Smart Wales

 

Paper 5 – Written evidence – Rent Smart Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

8.1 The Committee took evidence from Bethan Jones, Operational Manager, Rent Smart Wales.

(13.05-13.15)

9.

Inquiry into the financial estimates accompanying legislation: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

9.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

(13.15-13.30)

10.

Approach to Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2018-19

Paper 6 - Approach to Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2018-19

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

10.1 The Committee considered its approach to scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2018-19.

(13.30-13.45)

11.

Scotland Visit: Consideration of meetings

Paper 7 – Summary of Key points

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

11.1 The Committee noted the productive trip to Scotland and how useful the sessions had been.