29 August 2024

CC: Finance Committee Clerk

Mr Peredur Owen Griffiths MS

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Dear Pededur,

The University and College Union in Wales (UCU Cymru) represents almost 7,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians, and postgraduates in universities, colleges, adult education, and training organisations across Wales.

As such not only do we have access to the expertise and experience of our members but also recognise our duty as both professional body and creative partner.

Given the breadth of our activities across higher, further and adult education, we believe that UCU Cymru is uniquely positioned to offer oral evidence in relation to the impact of the 2025/26 Draft Budget.

For this reason, we would be delighted to assist the Finance Committee as we approach the budgets publication.

Many thanks,

Jamie Insole – UCU Cymru Policy and Political Officer