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1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1 Apologies were received from Gwenda Thomas AM.

(09.30-10.15)

2.

Rugby World Cup Transport Planning

Neil Hanratty, Director of Economic Development, City of Cardiff Council

Claire Moggridge, Operational Manager - Transport Network Management, City of Cardiff Council

Josh Jones, Chief Superintendent, South Wales Police

 

 

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 Apologies were received from Neil Hanratty. Paul Carter, Operational Manager for Transportation and City Operations attended in his place.

2.2 Paul Carter, Claire Moggridge and Josh Jones answered questions from Members of the Committee.

2.3 Claire Moggridge agreed to provide the following:

·         Details on the number of taxis operating in Cardiff, and any training provided to deal with large events.

·         Comments on whether devolution of taxi and private hire regulation could address issues related to transport provision during large scale events in Cardiff.

·         Comments regarding whether the response of taxi drivers to the serious sexual assaults in September was adequate, particularly the suggestions that drivers continued to refuse to carry women on short journeys.

(10.30-11.30)

3.

Rugby World Cup Transport Planning - Train services

Ian Bullock, Managing Director, Arriva Trains Wales

Lynne Milligan, Customer Services Director, Arriva Trains Wales

Mark Hopwood, Managing Director, Great Western Railway

Paul McMahon, Route Managing Director – Wales, Network Rail

 

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 Ian Bullock, Lynne Milligan, Mark Hopwood and Paul McMahon answered questions from Members of the Committee.

3.2 A short video was played by Arriva Trains Wales.

3.3 A short audio clip was played by Great Western Railway.

(11.30-12.00)

4.

Rugby World Cup Transport Planning - Bus services

Cynthia Ogbonna, Managing Director, Cardiff Bus

Gareth Stevens, Business Development Manager, Cardiff Bus

John Pockett, Director, Government Relations, Confederation of Passenger Transport Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1 Cynthia Ogbonna, Gareth Stevens and John Pockett answered questions from Members of the Committee.

(13.00-14.00)

5.

Rugby World Cup Transport Planning - Organisers

Mick Wright, Head of Tournament Services, Rugby World Cup

Christopher Garnett, Strategic Transport Advisor, Rugby World Cup

Tom Legg, Tournament Transport Manager, Rugby World Cup

Neil Snowball, Chief Operating Officer, Rugby World Cup

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

5.1 Mick Wright, Christopher Garnett, Tom Legg and Neil Snowball answered questions from Members of the Committee.

5.2 Neil Snowball agreed to provide a copy of the economic impact assessment carried out before and after the Rugby World Cup 2015.

6.

Papers to note

6.1

Letter from Finance Committee

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.

6.2

Letter to the Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.2.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.

6.3

Additional information provided by the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport following the Committee meeting on 15 October

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.3.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.

7.

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

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee agreed to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting.

(14.00-14.10)

8.

Legislative Consent Motion - Small Business Commissioner

Gareth Pembridge, Legal Services, National Assembly for Wales

Minutes:

8.1 The Legislative Consent Motion on the Small Business Commissioner was noted and agreed by the Committee.

(14.10-14.30)

9.

Consideration of Draft Wales Bill

Gareth Pembridge, Legal Services, National Assembly for Wales

Minutes:

9.1 The Committee considered the implications of the Draft Wales Bill on the Committee’s remit.

9.2 The Committee agreed to write to the Secretary of State seeking clarification on parts of the Draft Wales Bill.