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Transcript: Transcript for 04/10/2021 - Equality and Social Justice Committee
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(13.15) |
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest Minutes: 1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Equality and Social Justice Committee.
1.2 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.
1.3 No apologies were received from Members. Jenny Rathbone MS and Sarah Murphy MS declared an interest for item 4 as both are members of credit unions. |
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(13.15 - 14.15) |
Debt and the pandemic - public services Rob Simkins, Campaigns Manager, Shelter Cymru Will Henson, Policy & External Affairs Manager, Community
Housing Cymru Lisa Hayward, Welfare Reform Policy Officer, Welsh Local Government Association Supporting documents:
Minutes: 2.1 Apologies were received from Will Henson, Community Housing Cymru. 2.2 Members received evidence related to debt and the pandemic. 2.3 During the session, Shelter Cymru agreed:
The Welsh Local Government Association agreed:
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(14.30 - 15.15) |
Debt and the pandemic - impact on groups with protected characteristics Lee Tiratira, Youth Team Lead and BME CYP Project Worker, Ethnic Minorities & Youth Support Team (EYST) Cerys Furlong, Chief Executive, Chwarae Teg Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.1 Members received evidence related to debt and the pandemic. 3.2 During the session, Chwarae Teg agreed:
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(15.30 - 16.15) |
Debt and the pandemic - affordable credit Claire Savage, Policy Officer, Credit Unions of Wales Sara Burch, Manager of Gateway Credit Union Daniel Arrowsmith, Policy & Regulatory Compliance Manager, Association of British Credit Unions Limited Karen Davies, Chief Executive, Purple Shoots Supporting documents:
Minutes: 4.1 Members received evidence related to debt and the pandemic. |
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(16.30 - 17.00) |
Debt and the pandemic - think tanks Steffan Evans, Policy and Research Officer, Bevan Foundation Supporting documents: Minutes: 5.1 Members received evidence related to debt and the pandemic. |
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(17.00) |
Papers to note |
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Correspondence from the Gender Network regarding gender equality - 15 September 2021 Supporting documents: Minutes: 6.1a Members noted the correspondence. |
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Correspondence from the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee regarding the protection of classified information - 21 September 2021 Supporting documents: Minutes: 6.2a Members noted the correspondence. |
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Correspondence from the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee regarding the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill LCM - 22 September 2021 Supporting documents:
Minutes: 6.3a Members noted the correspondence. |
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Consultation response to the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action and the Wales Governance Centre Supporting documents:
Minutes: 6.4a Members noted the consultation response. |
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(17.00) |
Motion under SO17.42(ix) to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting Minutes: 7.1 The motion was agreed. |
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(17.00 - 17.15) |
Consideration of evidence - debt and the pandemic Minutes: 8.1 Members considered the evidence received under items 2,3, 4 and 5. Members agreed to write to Community Housing Cymru and the WLGA for further information. |
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(17.15 - 17.30) |
Consideration of the Armed Forces LCM Supporting documents:
Minutes: 9.1 The Committee discussed and considered the draft report
and LCM. Subject to minor changes, they will agree the report electronically. |