Agenda and minutes

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(09:00)

1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1 The Chair welcomed the Members to the meeting.

 

1.2  There were no apologies.

(09:00-09:05)

2.

Papers to note

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 The papers were noted.

2.1

Governance Arrangements at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board: Letter from the Auditor General for Wales (17 June 2015)

Supporting documents:

(09:05-10:05)

3.

Welsh Government Investment in Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure: Evidence Session 1

Wales Audit Office Briefing

 

Ann Beynon OBE – Director Wales (BT)

Ed Hunt - Programme Director, Superfast Cymru (BT)

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee took evidence from Ann Beynon OBE, Director Wales (BT) and Ed Hunt, Programme Director, Superfast Cymru (BT) as part of its inquiry into Welsh Government Investment in Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure.

3.2 Ann Beynon agreed to send a note on:

·       an update on the roll out of Superfast Cymru in the Llansamet and Skewen area

·       what action has been taken in response to the Auditor General’s report

·       details of the system in the rural Maelor area

 

 

(10:05)

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the meeting for the following business:

Items 5, 6, 7 & 8

Minutes:

4.1 The motion was agreed.

(10:05-10:15)

5.

Welsh Government Investment in Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure: Consideration of Evidence Received

Minutes:

 5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

(10:15 -10:30)

6.

Orthopaedic Services: Briefing from the Auditor General for Wales

Minutes:

6.1 The Auditor General briefed the Committee on the report. Members noted that the Welsh Government’s response was scheduled to be available for the meeting on 14 July, when Members will return to this issue.

(10:30-10:40)

7.

Meeting the Financial Challenges Facing Local Government in Wales: Correspondence from the Welsh Government

PAC(4)-19-15 Paper 1

PAC(4)-19-15 Paper 2

 

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1 The Auditor General advised the Committee that he intended to write to the Chair commenting on the letter from the Director General for Local Government and Communities. 

7.2 The Chair advised that Committee will return to this issue at the next meeting.

(10:40-11:00)

8.

Intra-Wales - Cardiff to Anglesey - Air Service: Consideration of draft report

PAC(4)-19-15 Paper 3

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

8.1 Members considered the draft report. Due to time constraints, it was not possible for them to consider the whole report and they agreed to return to the item at the next meeting.