Meetings

Inquiry into the Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Wales) Order 2025

This page gives details of any meetings held which will, or did, discuss the matter, and includes links to the relevant Papers, Agendas and Minutes.

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Meeting: 20/02/2025 - Reform Bill Committee (Item 2)

2 Consideration of Draft Report

Supporting documents:

  • RBC(6)-03-25 P1 Conduct Order - Draft Report

Minutes:

The Committee considered the draft report and agreed amendments to be made before publication.


Meeting: 05/02/2025 - Reform Bill Committee (Item 5)

Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Wales) Order 2025: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

The Committee considered key issues arising from the evidence received.


Meeting: 05/02/2025 - Reform Bill Committee (Item 3)

3 Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Wales) Order 2025: Evidence Session with the Welsh Government

Witnesses

-       Jayne Bryant MS, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government

-       Michael Kay, Deputy Director, Election Division, Welsh Government

-       Ryan Price, Head of Senedd Policy, Welsh Government

-       Sharon Barry, Legal Services Lawyer, Welsh Government

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received evidence from the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, and Welsh Government Officials.

 

The Cabinet Secretary agreed to write back to the Committee on the outcome of the trials being undertaken on the ballot paper and the voting process for blind and partially sighted individuals.


Meeting: 23/01/2025 - Reform Bill Committee (Item 5)

Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Wales) Order 2025: Consideration of technical briefing

Minutes:

The Committee considered the briefing received.


Meeting: 23/01/2025 - Reform Bill Committee (Item 4)

4 Senedd Cymru (Representation of the People) (Wales) Order 2025: Technical briefing from Welsh Government officials

Witnesses

-       Michael Kay, Deputy Director, Election Division, Welsh Government

-       Anna Jones, Senior Elections Policy Manager, Welsh Government

-       Ryan Price, Head of Senedd Policy, Welsh Government

-       Sharon Barry, Legal Services Lawyer, Welsh Government

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee received a technical briefing from Welsh Government officials.