Agenda and minutes

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The Chair welcomed everyone to the Committee. There were no apologies.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to:

·         the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport; and

·         Powys County Council

seeking their views on the Petition.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write the Minister for Health and Social Services, seeking his views on the petition.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to:

·         the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport; and

·         the Transport Consortia

seeking their views on the petition.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the Minister responsible for Equalities seeking his views on the petition.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport seeking her views on the petition.

The Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to:

·         the Minister for Culture and Sport seeking his views on the petition and clarifying the current position regarding the designation of the facility as the Welsh National Tennis Centre;

·         Virgin Active seeking clarification on whether they have any contracts with the Council or the Welsh Government;

·         Swansea Tennis Centre seeking information on their recent experience regarding funding issues;

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to write to:

·         the Minister for Culture and Sport seeking clarification on the timeframe for the proposed Heritage Bill and whether it will contain proposals in respect of local listing;

·         Cadw asking for more information on discussions that have taken place with the developer and the reasons why sporting venues cannot be listed; and

·         the Local Authority regarding local listing.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to write to the Minister thanking her for her response, asking to be kept informed of developments and consider whether they will set up a joint working group with the Transport Department in England.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to close it in light of the Minister’s recent statement.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to await an update from the Minister.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to write to the Minister asking her to take account of the petitioner’s further comments.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to:

·         close the petition as Ministers have ruled out plans to establish a National Bank of Wales at this stage and that there Is an on-going review on Access to Finance currently being undertaken; and

·         forward the petitioner’s further points to the Ministers and Professor Jones-Evans.

The Chair and Russell George placed on record that they are Members of Powys County Council.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to:

·         write to the Minister asking for further clarification on the need for legislation;

·         Seek further legal advice if necessary; and

·         write to the petitioner asking for their views on the Minister’s statement.

The Committee considered the petition and agreed to close it as no response from the petitioner has been received.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to forward the petitioner’s further comments to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

The Committee considered the petition and agreed to close it as no response from the petitioner has been received.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to write to the petitioner seeking a response to the Minister’s letter.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to take oral evidence on the petition from:

·         the petitioner; and

·         Colegau Cymru;

The Committee also agreed to seek a summary of the consultation responses received on the petition from the Research Service, which could also include any research carried out by the UCU.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek the Minister’s views on the petitioner’s further comments.

The Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek the Minister’s views on the petitioner’s further comments.

Helen Missen, Petitioner

Susannah Humphrey, B-eat Cymru Project Manager

Dr Robin Glaze, Lead Clinician for the North Wales Adolescence Service

Helen Missen, Susannah Humphrey and Dr Robin Glaze answered questions from the Committee.

Mark Drakeford AM, Minister for Health and Social Services

Jo Jordan, Director of Corporate Services & Partnerships

Dr Sarah Watkins, Head of Mental Health, Vulnerable Groups & Offenders.

Mark Drakeford AM, supported by Jo Jordan and Dr Sarah Watkins answered questions from the Committee.