Agenda and minutes

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1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

1.1        There were no apologies.

1.2        Russell George AM declared that he was a small business owner that paid business rates.

(10.00-11.15)

2.

Business Rates in Wales - expert panel

David Magor, Chief Executive, Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuations

Andrew West, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Wales

Matthew Williams, Policy Advisor, Federation of Small Businesses Wales

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Minutes:

2.1 Matthew Williams, Andrew West and David Magor answered questions from Members of the Committee.

 

2.2 David Magor agreed to provide detailed figures on the rateable value of properties for Cardiff.

(11.15-12.15)

3.

Business Rates in Wales - Ministerial scrutiny

Mark Drakeford AM, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government

Debra Carter – Deputy Director, Local Government Finance Policy, Welsh Government

Joanna Valentine - Head of Local Taxation Policy, Welsh Government

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Minutes:

3.1 Mark Drakeford AM, Debra Carter and Joanna Valentine answered questions from Members of the Committee.

4.

Papers to note

4.1

Letter from the Chair of the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee to the Secretary of State for Wales regarding the Wales Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.

4.2

Letter from the Chair of the Economy Infrastructure and Skills Committee to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure regarding the rail franchise and metro timeline.

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.2.1 The paper was noted by the Committee.

5.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting and item 1 of the meeting on 13 October

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee agreed to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting and item 1 of the meeting on 13 October.