Agenda and minutes

1.1 Apologies were received from Lynne Neagle.  Mike Hedges substituted for Mick Antoniw for Items 1-4.  Julie Morgan substituted for Vaughan Gething for Items 1-6.

Mick Antoniw AM, Member in charge of the Recovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (Wales) Bill

Vaughan Gething AM

Paul Davies, Associate of Welsh Institute for Health and Social Care

Recovery of Medical Costs for Asbestos Diseases (Wales) Bill, as introduced

Explanatory Memorandum

2.1 The Committee took evidence from the Member in Charge of the Bill, Mick Antoniw AM, Vaughan Gething AM, Mr Paul Davies and Mrs Joanest Jackson.

Items 4, 7, 8 & 12

3.1 The Committee resolved, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42(ix), to meet in private for items 4, 7, 8 and 12.

4.1 The Committee considered this item in private session.

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Asbestos Awareness and Support Cymru

Joanne Barnes-Mannings, Community Outreach Officer

Lorna Johns, Strategic Research and Development Officer

Asbestos Victims Support Groups’ Forum UK

Tony Whitston, Chair, Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum - UK

Marie Hughes, Mesothelioma Support (Greater Manchester Asbestos Victims Support Group)

5.1 The Committee took evidence from the representatives of Asbestos Awareness and Support Cymru and Asbestos Victims Support Groups’ Forum UK.

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Trade Unions

Unite Wales and GMB Wales & South West

Hannah Blythyn, Campaigns & Policy Co-ordinator for Unite Wales

Mike Payne, Regional Political Officer, GMB

6.1 The Committee took evidence from representatives of the GMB and UNITE Trade Unions.

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7.1 The Committee considered the paper and requested that the Clerks approach suggested candidates.

Rob Pickford - Director of Social Services and Children, Welsh Government

Julie Rogers  - Deputy Director Social Services Legislation & Policy Division, Welsh Government

8.1 The Committee received a factual briefing from Welsh Government officials.

The Committee adjourned from 12.01 to 13.30

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          Professor Derek Gallen, Postgraduate Dean

          Professor Peter Donnelly, Deputy Postgraduate Dean

Dr Helen Fardy, Reconfiguration Lead for Paediatrics
Dr Jeremy Gasson, Reconfiguration Lead of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

9.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

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Professor Michael Harmer, Chair

Mary Burrows, Lead Chief Executive for NHS Wales

10.1 The witnesses responded to questions from members of the Committee.

Minutes of the meetings held on 29 November and 5 December 2012

11.1 The Committee approved the minutes of the meetings held on 29 November and 5 December 2012.

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HSC(4)-01-13 paper 7 (annexe)

11.1 The Committee noted the letter.

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11.3 The Committee noted the paper.

12.1 Members considered the draft Regulations and the Chair agreed to write to the Minister on the points raised.

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