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Transcript: Transcript for 01/02/2021 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee - Fifth Senedd
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09.30 |
Introduction, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest Minutes: The Chair confirmed that, in accordance with Standing Order
34.19, he had determined that the public were excluded from the Committee’s meeting
in order to protect public health. There were no apologies or substitutions. |
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09.30-10.30 |
Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Bill: Evidence session Julie James, Minister for Housing and Local Government Christopher Warner, Deputy Director – Constitution and Justice, Welsh Government Dorian Brunt, Senior Lawyer, Welsh Government Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Bill Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Bill – Explanatory Memorandum CLA(5)-04-21 – Briefing CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 1 – Bill summary CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 2 - Written statement, 27 January 2021 Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee took evidence from the Minister for Housing and Local Government in relation to the Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Bill. |
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10.30-10.35 |
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3 |
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SL(5)729 -The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Public Health Information to Travellers) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 3 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 4 – Regulations CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 5 – Explanatory Memorandum CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 6 – Letter from the Minister for Finance and Trefnydd, 22 January 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 7 – Written statement, 22 January 2021 Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered the instrument and the Welsh Government response, which was received during proceedings, and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting points identified. |
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SL(5)728 – The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Restrictions) (Amendment) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 8 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 9 – Regulations CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 10 – Explanatory Memorandum CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 11 – Letter from the Minister for Health and Social Services, 21 January 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 12 - Written statement, 21 January 2021 Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered the instrument and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting points identified. |
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10.35-10.40 |
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3 - previously considered |
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SL(5)703 - The Marketing of Seeds and Plant Propagating Material (Amendment) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 13 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 14 – Welsh Government response Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the Welsh Government response. |
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SL(5)707 - The National Health Service (Charges to Overseas Visitors) (Amendment) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 15 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 16 – Welsh Government response Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the Welsh Government response. |
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SL(5)723 – The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel and Restrictions) (Amendment) (No. 2) (Wales) Regulations 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 17 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 18 – Welsh Government response Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the Welsh Government response. |
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SL(5)725 - The Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 19 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 20 – Welsh Government response Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the Welsh Government response. |
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SL(5)726 – The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 21 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 22 – Welsh Government response Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the Welsh Government response. |
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10.40-10.45 |
Subordinate legislation that raises issues to be reported to the Assembly under Standing Order 21.7 |
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SL(5)727 - The Candidate Election Expenses (Senedd Elections) Code of Practice 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 23 – Report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 24 – Code of Practice CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 25 – Explanatory Memorandum Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered the Code of Practice and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting points identified. |
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10.45-10.50 |
Statutory Instruments requiring Senedd consent (Statutory Instrument Consent Memorandums) |
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SICM(5)39 - The Electronic Commerce Directive (Education, Adoption and Children)(Amendment etc.) Regulations 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 26 – Statutory Instrument Consent Memorandum CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 27 – Regulations CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 28 - Explanatory Memorandum CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 29 – Letter from the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services, CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 30 – Written statement CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 31 - Commentary Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee noted the Statutory Instrument Consent Memorandum, the letter from the Deputy Minister and the commentary. |
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10.50-10.55 |
Papers to note |
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Letter from the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs: The Official Controls (Temporary Measure) (Covid-19) (Amendments) Regulations 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 32 – Letter from the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs. 25 January 2021 Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the letter from the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs and, in private, agreed to write to seek further information on the Regulations. |
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Correspondence with the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice: Making Justice work in Wales CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 33 – Letter from the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, 28 January 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 34 – Letter to the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, 22 December 2020 Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the correspondence and that arrangements were being made for the Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice to give evidence to the Committee as part of its inquiry into Making Justice work in Wales. |
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10.55 |
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting Minutes: The Committee agreed the motion. |
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10.55-11.25 |
Welsh Elections (Coronavirus) Bill - consideration of evidence Minutes: The Committee considered the evidence received during the session with the Minister for Housing and Local Government and agreed to finalise its report outside of Committee before laying it in advance of the plenary debate scheduled for 2 February 2021. |
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11.25-11.40 |
Supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Environment Bill - consideration of draft report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 35 – Draft report CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 36 – Letter from the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, 26 January 2021 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 37 – Letter to the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, 23 December 2020 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 38 – Letter from the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, 28 August 2020 CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 39 – Legal Advice Note Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee noted the letter from the Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs and agreed to consider a further draft of its report at a future meeting. |
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11.40-11.45 |
United Kingdom Internal Market Act - briefing CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 40 – Research Service briefing Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee agreed to defer the briefing to the next meeting. |
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11.45-11.50 |
Common Frameworks - update CLA(5)-04-21 – Paper 41 – Letter from the Chair of the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee, 28 January 2021 Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee noted the letter from the Chair of the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee. |