Meetings

Inquiry on the Disqualification of Members from the National Assembly for Wales

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: 05/11/2014 - Plenary - Fourth Assembly (Item 5.)

The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee Report on the Inquiry into Disqualification from Membership of the National Assembly for Wales

NDM5610 David Melding (South Wales Central)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes the report of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee on its inquiry into the Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales, which was laid in the Table Office on 30 July 2014.

 

Supporting Documents

 

Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee’s Report

Welsh Government’s Response

 

Decision:

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NDM5610 David Melding (South Wales Central)

 

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:

 

Notes the report of the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee on its inquiry into the Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales, which was laid in the Table Office on 30 July 2014.

 

The motion was agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36.


Meeting: 15/09/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 4)

4 Letter from the First Minister regarding the Inquiry into Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales

CLA(4)-21-14 – Paper 18 – Letter from the First Minister

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Minutes:

The Committee agreed the approach suggested in the First Minister’s letter and agreed to request a Plenary debate for November 2014.


Meeting: 14/07/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 5)

Draft Report on the inquiry into Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales

CLA(4)-20-14 – Paper 8 – Draft Report

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Meeting: 07/07/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 3)

Draft Report on the Inquiry into Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales

CLA(4)-19-14 – Paper 7 – Draft Report

CLA(4)-19-14 – Paper 8 – 2010 Order

CLA(4)-19-14 – Paper 9 – Extract from the Government of Wales Act 2006

CLA(4)-19-14 – Paper 10 – Table

CLA(4)-19-14 – Paper 11 – Legal Advice Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Meeting: 30/06/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 8)

Draft Report on the Inquiry into Disqualification of membership from the National Assembly for Wales

CLA(4)-18-14 – Paper 10 – Draft Report

Supporting documents:


Meeting: 16/06/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 4)

4 Evidence in relation to the Inquiry into Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales

(Indicative time 2.15 – 3.00pm)

 

Keith Bush QC

 

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 5 – Written Evidence

CLA(4)-17-14 – Research Service Briefing

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Minutes:

The Committee took evidence from Keith Bush QC.


Meeting: 16/06/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 5)

Disqualification Inquiry Key Issues and Emerging Themes

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 6 -  Key Issues

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 7 -  Summary of Written Evidence

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 8 -  The National Assembly for Wales (Disqualification) Order 2010

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 9 -  Disqualification Table 1

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 10 – Disqualification Table 2

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 11 -   Extract from the Government of Wales Act 2006

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 12 -  Letter to William Powell AM

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 13 -  Letter to Russell George AM

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 14 -  Letter from William Powell AM

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 15 – Letter to Secretary of State For Wales

CLA(4)-17-14 – Paper 16 – Letter from Secretary of State For Wales

 

 

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Meeting: 09/06/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 5)

5 Evidence in relation to the inquiry into disqualification of membership from the National Assembly for Wales

(Indicative time 3.00 – 3.45pm)

 

Professor Jonathan Bradbury, Swansea University

 

CLA(4)-16-14 – Research Service Briefing

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Minutes:

The Chair informed the Committee that this item has been postponed.


Meeting: 02/06/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 6)

6 Evidence in relation to the inquiry into disqualification of membership from the National Assembly for Wales

Emyr Robers, Chief Executive, Natural Resources Wales (Indicative time 3.40– 4.10pm)

 

CLA(4)-15-15 – Paper 7– Written evidence, Natural Resources Wales

 

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee took evidence took evidence from Dr Emyr Roberts, Chief Executive, Natural Resources Wales.


Meeting: 02/06/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 5)

5 Evidence in relation to the inquiry into disqualification of membership from the National Assembly for Wales

Peter Black AM (Indicative time 3- 3.30pm)

CLA(4)-15-14 – Paper 6 – Written evidence, Peter Black AM;

 

CLA(4)-15-14 - Research Service Briefing

 

CLA(4)-15-14 - Additional Briefing

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee took evidence from Peter Black AM.


Meeting: 02/06/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 7)

Evidence in relation to the inquiry into disqualification of membership from the National Assembly for Wales

Sarah Rochira, Older Peoples’ Commissioner for Wales (Indicative time 4.10– 4.40pm)

 

Minutes:

The Committee took evidence from Sarah Rochira, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.

 

 

 

 


Meeting: 12/05/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 4)

4 Evidence in relation to the Inquiry on the Disqualification of Members from the National Assembly for Wales

Lawyers in Local Government (3pm)

Andrew Jolley, Assistant Chief Executive Legal and Regulatory Services

and Monitoring Officer Bridgend County Borough Council

 

CLA(4)-13-14 – Paper 3 – Written evidence

 

CLA(4)-13-14 – Research service brief

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee took evidence from Andrew Jolley, Chair of Lawyers in Local Government (Wales) and the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal & Regulatory Services) and Monitoring Officer of Bridgend County Borough Council.

 

 


Meeting: 28/04/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 4)

4 Evidence in relation to the Inquiry on the Disqualification of Members from the National Assembly for Wales

Electoral Comission (3pm)

Kay Jenkins, Head of Wales Office, Electoral Commission

CLA(4)-12-14 – Paper 13 – Written Evidence Electoral Commission

 

Electoral Reform Society (3.45pm)

Stephen Brooks, Director, Electoral Reform Society Wales

 

CLA(4)-12-14 - Reseach Service brief

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee took evidence from Kay Jenkins, Head of Wales Office, Electoral Commission, and Stephen Brooks, Director, Electoral Reform Society.


Meeting: 17/02/2014 - Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee - Fourth Assembly (Item 4)

Inquiry on Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales

 

CLA(4)-06-14Paper 8  Approach to Inquiry on Disqualification of Membership from the National Assembly for Wales

CLA(4)-06-14Paper 8  Annexe 1 Letter from First Minister

CLA(4)-06-14Paper 8  Annexe 2 The National Assembly for Wales (Disqualification) Order 2010

CLA(4)-06-14Paper 8  Annexe 3 Counsultees

CLA(4)-06-14Paper 8  Annexe 4 Extract from the Government of Wales Act 2006

CLA(4)-06-14Paper 8  Annexe 5 Suggested consultation questions

 

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