Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed the Committee Members, witnesses and members of the public to the meeting.

·         Carl Sargeant AM, Minister for Local Government and Communities

·         Frank Cuthbert, Head of Scrutiny, Democracy and Participation Team

·         Louise Gibson, Lawyer

The Committee received evidence from the Minister for Local Government and Communities on the Bill.

The motion was agreed.

Consultation on legislation to end violence against women and domestic abuse (Wales)

·         Karin Phillips, Deputy Director: Community Safety Division

·         Sarah Rhodes, Bill Manager

·         Janine Roderick, Senior Policy Advisor - Violence Against Women and Domestic Abuse Team

The Committee received a factual briefing on the White Paper: Legislation to end violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

5.1 The Committee considered and agreed the draft report subject to a few minor amendments.

5.2 The Committee agreed to follow the standard order of consideration under Standing Order 26.21 for the Stage 2 procedure.

6.1 The Committee discussed the letter and agreed to write to the Presiding Officer with the issues raised.

Schedule for Inquiry into Home Adaptations

7.1 The Committee agreed the approach to the inquiry. Members suggested some additional witnesses to be included in the consultation and schedule of oral evidence.