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Transcript: Transcript for 24/09/2020 - Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee - Fifth Senedd

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Expected timing No. Item

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

Apologies were received from Mick Antoniw MS.

(09.30-10.30)

2.

COVID-19: Evidence session on the impact of the outbreak on the Welsh language

Sian Lewis, Chief Executive, Urdd Gobaith Cymru

Betsan Moses, Chief Executive, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol

Helgard Krause, Chief Executive, Welsh Books Council

Lowri Jones, Chair, Mentrau Iaith Cymru

Minutes:

Members asked questions on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the promotion of the Welsh language. Members agreed to write to the witnesses with further questions.

(10.45-11.45)

3.

COVID-19: Evidence on the impact of the outbreak on the Welsh language

Efa Gruffydd Jones, Chief Executive, National Centre for Learning Welsh

Tegwen Morris, National Director, Merched y Wawr

Bethan Roberts, Chair, Cymdeithas yr Iaith

Caryl Haf, Vice President, Young Farmers’ Club

 

4.

Paper(s) to note

Minutes:

Members noted the paper.

4.1

Response by the Welsh Government to the report of the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee: Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Heritage, Museums and Archives.

Supporting documents:

5.

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

Minutes:

Members agreed the motion.

(11.45-12.15)

6.

Private Debrief

Minutes:

Members agreed to write to the witnesses requesting further information on the costs of digital provision and rural internet connectivity.