Agenda and minutes

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1.1 Apologies were received from Julie James AM, Rhun ap Iorwerth AM and David Rees AM. There were no substitutions.

Witnesses:

·         Huw Lewis AM, Minister for Education and Skills

·         Ken Skates AM, Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology

·         Owen Evans, Director, Department for Education and Skills

·         Neil Surman, Deputy Director, Higher Education Division

·         Andrew Clark, Deputy Director, Further Education and Apprenticeships Division

Supporting documents:

EBC(4)-38-13(p1) - Letter from the Chair to the Minister re Budget scrutiny 2014-15: Higher Education and Skills

EBC(4)-38-13(p2) - Welsh Government Draft Budget Proposals: Higher Education and Skills

1.1 The Committee took evidence from the Minister for Education and Skills Huw Lewis AM and the Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology Ken Skates AM.

2.2 Minister for Education and Skills agreed to provide information about the breakdown of savings made as a result of HE mergers which occurred over the last ten years.

3.1 The Committee noted the Minutes of the previous meeting