Senedd PAC

.@SeneddPAC is calling for urgent improvements and better governance for acquisition practices following the Welsh Government’s handling of the purchase of Gilestone Farm A new report highlights avoidable mistakes, with the purchase being rushed due to year-end budget pressures

But what are public appointments? And what are some of the barriers to ensuring appointees reflect wider society? Our new article explains 👇 tinyurl.com/yeyjfzjx

This visit alongside the other evidence the Committee has heard during the course of this inquiry will inform ongoing work as we move to the preparation of the Committee’s Report. Find out more here 👇 business.senedd.wales/mgIssueHistory…

Thank you to the Chair of the Committee on Infrastructure, Environment and Spatial Planning Mr Tomaž Lah, and the Secretary of the Committee Mr Anton Pelko for their valued insight into their recent and long term work.

As part of the Committee’s Inquiry into Active Travel, the Chair @MarkIsherwoodMS visited the Republic of Slovenia National Assembly and active travel initiatives in Ljubljana to learn more about their successful approach to active travel policy.

📢NEW REPORT: We have published our report on Public Appointments and a Supplementary Report on a Public Appointments Commissioner for Wales. 📑Read the reports here: 👇 laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17093-en.… laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17094-en.…

📣One week to go! Our consultation on Active Travel in Wales closes on Friday 28 March. ✍️Find out more and how to contribute here: business.senedd.wales/mgConsultation…

📢NEW CONSULTATION: The Committee are seeking responses to its consultation on active travel in Wales. 🚶‍♂️🚲🚌 ✍️The consultation is open until 28 March. Find out how to contribute below: business.senedd.wales/mgConsultation…

One of the Senedd’s most important roles is scrutinising and passing laws for Wales. The Senedd’s Business Committee is looking at the rules that apply to the lawmaking process, and wants to hear your views. Find out more: bit.ly/40DeD1Q

Last week members of the Committee visited @Cardiff_Airport as part of their ongoing scrutiny of Welsh Government spending. This gave a valuable insight into recent developments and will inform future work of the Committee.

Membership Change 📣 @natasghar has left @SeneddPAC and @tomgiffard has joined in her place. We would like to thank Natasha for her hard work on this Committee and wish her the best in her new role. Welcome to Tom, we look forward to working with you.

Schools in Wales are struggling to find qualified supply teachers, making it difficult to keep up with demand. @SeneddPAC’s latest report says the Welsh Government is taking steps to address the issue, but progress is too slow to the detriment of pupils. (1/3)

On Thursday, the Committee will take evidence from the Welsh Government on the Inquiry into Public Appointments in Wales ⏰ Thursday 17 October 9:15 📚Read the agenda here: business.senedd.wales/ieListDocument… 📺Watch here: senedd.tv

📄 The agenda for Wednesday's meeting has been published: business.senedd.wales/ieListDocument… ⏰ Wednesday 2 October 9:15 📺 Watch the meeting on senedd.tv

🏘️The Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee has published a new report - Building Safety in Wales. 📚Read it here: senedd.wales/media/3p5jozql….

📢New Consultation The Committee has launched a consultation on Cabinet manuals and the Ministerial Code. To share your views with the Committee and to find out more about the terms of reference for this consultation, please visit the consultation page: business.senedd.wales/mgConsultation….

🏛️The Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee has published a new report - Scrutiny of Accounts: Amgueddfa Cymru 2021-22. 📚Read it here: senedd.wales/media/iwcdxxmc….

A new report from @seneddPAC highlights concerning governance arrangements at Amgueddfa Cymru, which failed to resolve a dispute between the former President and Director General.

On Thursday, as part of its work on Public Administration, the Committee will hear from the Welsh Government as part of a technical briefing on the Cabinet Manual and Access Talks. 📺Watch on Senedd.tv 📚Read the agenda here: business.senedd.wales/mgA.aspx?m=139…

.@Hef4Caerphilly asks how @WelshGovernment is supporting town-centre regeneration in the Caerphilly constituency. In January, @SeneddPAC’s report argued that poor transport links and unfair business rates are stalling regeneration 👇 senedd.wales/senedd-now/new… #FMQs