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(09.30)

1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting and thanked David Rees for acting as temporary Chair.

 

Apologies were received from Keith Davies and John Griffiths, there were no substitutes. 

(09.30 - 11.30)

2.

Scrutiny of Welsh Government draft budget 2016-17 - Minister for Education and Skills

Welsh Government

Huw Lewis AM – Minister for Education and Skills

Jo-Anne Daniels - Interim Director, Infrastructure, Curriculum, Qualifications and Learner Support

Steve Davies – Group Director, School Standards & Workforce Group

Huw Morris – Group Director, SHELL

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Chair welcomed the Minister and his Officials and thanked them for their detailed paper.

Aled Roberts AM declared a relevant interest under Standing Order 17.24; as his wife is employed in the FE sector and has responsibility for the Welsh Language and Welsh for Adults at Coleg Cambria and his son is a full time student receiving a scholarship from the Coleg Cenedlaethol Cymru.

 

The Committee scrutinised the Minister on draft budget proposals. The Committee agreed to write to the Minister on the issues raised during the session.

(11.30)

3.

Papers to note

Minutes:

The paper were noted.

3.1

Letter from the Chair of Petitions to the Minister for Education and Skills - P-04-576 and P-04-606

Supporting documents:

3.2

Welsh Government draft budget 2016-17 - Paper from the Minister for Health and Social Services

Supporting documents:

3.3

Letter from the Minister for Health and Social Services - Future funding for Child Contact Centres in Wales

Supporting documents:

(11.30)

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for the remainder of the meeting.

Minutes:

 The Motion was agreed.

(11.30 - 11.45)

5.

Scrutiny of Welsh Government draft budget 2016-17 - consideration of evidence

Minutes:

Members considered the evidence received and a letter would be sent to the Finance Committee.

(11.45 - 12.15)

6.

Consideration of Committee forward work programme

Minutes:

The Committee agreed the forward work programme until the end of term.