Agenda and minutes

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Items
Expected timing No. Item

(09.25-09.45)

1.

Co-investment in Skills Inquiry - Scoping Paper (in private)

Minutes:

1.1 The Committee agreed the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry.

2.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

2.1 There were no apologies or substitutions.

(09.45-10.45)

3.

Wales and Borders Rail Franchise Follow-up Scrutiny

Professor Stuart Cole, Emeritus Professor of Transport, Wales Transport Research Centre, University of South Wales

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee took evidence from Stuart Cole.

(11.00-12.00)

4.

Wales and Borders Rail Franchise Follow-up Scrutiny

Edwina Hart, Minister for Economy, Science and Transport

James Price, Director General, Economy, Science and Transport

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1 The Committee scrutinised the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport.

 

4.2 The Minister agreed to provide the following:

·         Information on delivery of smart / integrated ticketing in Wales;

·         Information on the approach planned to ensure Welsh rail complies with Persons of Reduced Mobility – Technical Specification for Interoperability (PRM-TSI), and with the Equality Act 2010;

·         Information on proposals for rolling stock by summer 2015, and detailed proposals by Christmas 2015.

 

4.3 The Committee agreed to keep the issue under review.

5.

Papers to note

5.1

The future of the Wales and Borders Rail Franchise - Submissions from Porterbrook and Angel Trains

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.1.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.

5.2

Letter from Minister for Economy, Science and Transport to William Graham regarding Trade and Inward Investment

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.2.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.