DRAFT MINUTES
DRAFT MINUTES
Meeting ID |
12625 |
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Committee |
Business Committee |
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Date |
22/03/2022 |
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Attendees |
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Item ID |
71244 |
Item Title |
Introductions, apologies and substitutions |
Summary |
The Llywydd welcomed Members to the meeting. Darren Millar sent his apologies. Russell George attended in his place.
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Item ID |
71245 |
Item Title |
Minutes of the previous meeting |
Summary |
The Minutes of the previous meeting were agreed for publication.
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Item ID |
71246 |
Item Title |
Organisation of Business |
Summary |
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Item ID |
71247 |
Item Title |
This week's business |
Summary |
The Trefnydd drew Business Committee’s attention to the following change: Tuesday
The Llywydd reminded Business Managers that a fixed seating grid is now in operation in the Chamber and that Members should only use the seat allocated to them. Additionally, Business Managers were asked to remind their Members not to adjust the microphones and to ensure they stand directly in front of them, so that their contributions can be heard. The Llywydd also indicated that the expectation on Members to wear face coverings in the Chamber, other than when speaking, will remain in place until at least the Easter recess. Wednesday
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Item ID |
71248 |
Item Title |
Three week timetable of Government Business |
Summary |
The Trefnydd drew Business Committee’s attention to the following changes:
Tuesday 29 March 2022 –
·
Statement
by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Fair Work: annual
progress update (
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· The Coronavirus Act 2020 (Alteration of Expiry Date) (Wales) Regulations 2022 (15 mins) · Motion to suspend Standing Orders (5 mins) · LCM on the Elections Bill (15 mins)
The Llywydd informed Business Managers that First Ministers Questions is likely to be held later than normal during the meeting on 29 March due to the First Minister’s availability. The Trefnydd noted that the government intends to hold a debate on the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Alteration of Expiry Date) (Wales) Regulations 2022 regulations on 29 March. Business Committee agreed to refer the Regulations to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee for scrutiny with a reporting deadline of the morning of 29 March. Tuesday 26 April 2022 -
o Debate on the General Principles of the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill o Motion to agree the financial resolution in respect of the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) (Wales) Bill
Business Committee received an update from the Trefnydd on current Legislative Consent Motions (LCMs):
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Item ID |
71249 |
Item Title |
Three week timetable of Senedd Business |
Summary |
Business Committee agreed to schedule the following items of business:
Wednesday 5 May 2022 –
· Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal (30 mins) · Time allocated to the Welsh Conservatives (120 mins) · Short Debate (30 mins)
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Item ID |
71250 |
Item Title |
Committee Timetable |
Summary |
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Item ID |
71251 |
Item Title |
Letter from the Chair of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee |
Summary |
Business Committee agreed the request for committee members to leave Plenary early on 18 May to enable them to travel to North Wales for committee business.
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Item ID |
71252 |
Item Title |
Review of the committee timetable and committee remits - draft report |
Summary |
Business Committee considered and agreed the draft report.
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Item ID |
71255 |
Item Title |
Standing Orders |
Summary |
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Item ID |
71254 |
Item Title |
Remote participation in Plenary and review of Standing Order 34 |
Summary |
Business Committee agreed that remote participation and voting in Plenary meetings should continue following Easter recess and held an initial discussion about the longer-term position. The Committee agreed that the Secretariat should bring forward further detailed proposals early in the summer term for conducting a full review of Standing Order 34 (Emergency Procedures) and the future availability of remote and hybrid participation in Senedd business.
Business Managers also noted that a review of Standing Order 12.41A-H (Proxy Voting) is also required before the summer recess.
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