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Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales

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Meeting: 06/06/2024 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3.4)

3.4 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales

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Meeting: 31/01/2024 - Plenary (Item 11)

Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee report - Behind the scenes: The creative industries workforce - Rescheduled from 24 January 2024

NDM8458 Delyth Jewell (South Wales East)

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee ‘Behind the scenes: The creative industries workforce’, which was laid in the Table Office on 18 October 2023.

Note: The response of the Welsh Government to the report was laid in the Table Office on 17 January 2024.

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The item started at 17.11

NDM8458 Delyth Jewell (South Wales East)

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee ‘Behind the scenes: The creative industries workforce’, which was laid in the Table Office on 18 October 2023.

Note: The response of the Welsh Government to the report was laid in the Table Office on 17 January 2024.

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.

 

Meeting: 24/01/2024 - Plenary (Item 7)

Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee report - Behind the scenes: The creative industries workforce - Postponed until 31 January 2024

NDM8458 Delyth Jewell (South Wales East)

To propose that the Senedd:

Notes the report of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee ‘Behind the scenes: The creative industries workforce’, which was laid in the Table Office on 18 October 2023.

Note: The response of the Welsh Government to the report was laid in the Table Office on 17 January 2024.

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This item was postponed until 31 January 2024.

Meeting: 24/01/2024 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 4.2)

4.2 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales

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Meeting: 23/11/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3.8)

3.8 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales

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Meeting: 14/09/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 4.)

4. Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales: consideration of the draft report

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Meeting: 14/09/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 2.2)

2.2 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales

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Meeting: 29/06/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 2)

2 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales

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Meeting: 14/06/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 7)

7 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales: consideration of key issues

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Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered and agreed the key issues for the inquiry.

 

Meeting: 25/05/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3)

3 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: evidence session with Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism

Dawn Bowden, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism

Gerwyn Evans, Deputy Director Creative Wales, Welsh Government

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Minutes:

3.1 The Committee received evidence from the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism.

3.2 The Deputy Minister agreed to share results of the industry survey.

3.3 The Deputy Minister agreed to share the list of projects that have been supported.

 

Meeting: 25/05/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 6)

Challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales: consideration of evidence

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6.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

 

Meeting: 02/02/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 6)

6 Additional information from S4C following the evidence session on 11 January

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Meeting: 02/02/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 6)

6 Additional information from ITV Cymru Wales following the evidence session on 11 January

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Meeting: 02/02/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 6)

6 Additional information from BBC Cymru Wales following the evidence session on 11 January

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Meeting: 02/02/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 8)

Private debrief

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8.1 The Committee agreed to invite Sport Wales to a future Committee meeting to discuss the allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union.

Meeting: 18/01/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 4)

4 Additional information from Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU) following the evidence session on 30 November

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Meeting: 11/01/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 2)

2 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with national broadcasters

Sian Gwynedd, Head of People, Culture and Partnerships, BBC Cymru Wales

Siân Doyle, Chief Executive Officer, S4C

Nia Britton, Operations Manager, ITV Cymru Wales

 

Research brief

Consultation response from BBC Cymru Wales

Consultation response from S4C

Consultation response from ITV Cymru Wales

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Minutes:

2.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of BBC Cymru Wales; S4C; and ITV Cymru Wales.

 

2.2 The Committee agreed to write to request additional information relating to the session.

Meeting: 11/01/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3)

3 Additional information from Arts Council of Wales following the evidence session on 26 October

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Meeting: 11/01/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3)

3 Additional information from Equity following the evidence session on 30 November

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Meeting: 11/01/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 5)

Private debrief

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5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

Meeting: 11/01/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3)

3 Additional information from Screen Alliance Wales following the evidence session on 30 November

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Meeting: 30/11/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3)

3 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with screen industries organisations

Pauline Burt, Chief Executive Officer, Ffilm Cymru Wales

Gabriella Ricci, Production Executive, Bad Wolf Studios

Allison Dowzell, Managing Director, Screen Alliance Wales

Richard Pring, Founder & Director, Wales Interactive

 

Consultation response from Ffilm Cymru Wales

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Minutes:

3.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of Ffilm Cymru Wales; Bad Wolf Studios; Screen Alliance Wales; and Wales Interactive.

 

Meeting: 30/11/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 2)

2 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with Trade unions and employee representatives

Andy Warnock, Wales and South West England Regional Officer, Musicians' Union

Simon Curtis, National and Regional Official, Wales and South West England, Equity

Carwyn Donovan, Wales Negotiations Officer, Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU)

 

Research brief

Consultation response from Musicians' Union

Consultation response from Equity

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Minutes:

2.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of Musicians' Union; Equity; Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU); and CULT Cymru (Creative Unions Learning Together).

 

2.2 The Committee agreed to write to request additional information relating to the session, and with any questions that were not reached.

Meeting: 10/11/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 1.)

Committee visit

The Committee will undertake an engagement event, in partnership with University of South Wales, in relation to its inquiry into the challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales.

Meeting: 26/10/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 4)

4 Letter to Business Committee regarding the timetable for the Northern Ireland Protocol LCM

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4.2a The Committee noted the letter to the Business Committee regarding the timetable for the Northern Ireland Protocol LCM.

Meeting: 26/10/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 4)

4 Letter to Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip, regarding Creative Wales briefing

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4.1a The Committee noted the letter to the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport and Chief Whip, regarding Creative Wales briefing.

Meeting: 26/10/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 3)

3 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with arts and culture organisations

Dafydd Rhys, Chief Executive Officer, Arts Council of Wales

Gillian Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Arts Wales

Clara Cullen, Venue Support Manager, Music Venue Trust

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3.1 The Committee took evidence from:

·       Dafydd Rhys, Chief Executive Officer, Arts Council of Wales

·       Gillian Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Arts Wales

·       Clara Cullen, Venue Support Manager, Music Venue Trust

 

3.2 -  (Hefin) Dafydd Rhys agreed to share examples of case studies of projects working with autistic people

Meeting: 26/10/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 2)

2 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with academics

Professor Justin Lewis, Professor of Communication and Creative Industries, Cardiff University

Tom Ware, Associate Dean, Media Transformation and Partnerships, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of South Wales

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2.1. The Committee took evidence from:

 

·       Professor Justin Lewis, Professor of Communication and Creative Industries, Cardiff University

·       Tom Ware, Associate Dean, Media Transformation and Partnerships, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of South Wales

 

Meeting: 19/10/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 1.)

Committee visit

The Committee will undertake a visit to BBC Cymru Wales in relation to its inquiry into the challenges facing the creative industry workforce in Wales.

Meeting: 28/09/2022 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee (Item 7)

7 Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Inquiry outline

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7.1 The Committee considered and agreed the inquiry outline.

 

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