Agenda and minutes

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Transcript: Transcript for 03/05/2018 - Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee - Fifth Senedd

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(09.15 - 10.45)

1.

Inquiry into poverty in Wales: making the economy work for people on low incomes - consideration of draft report

Minutes:

1.1 The Committee discussed the draft report.

2.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

2.1. The Chair welcomed Members and members of the public to the meeting.

2.2. Apologies for absence were received from Jenny Rathbone AM and Gareth Bennett AM.

(11.00 - 12.00)

3.

Inquiry into pregnancy, maternity and work in Wales - evidence session 6

Anna Whitehouse, Founder, Mother Pukka

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1. The Committee received evidence from:

·         Anna Whitehouse, Founder, Mother Pukka

3.2 During the evidence session, Anna Whitehouse agreed to provide statistics that she has collated from her followers in preparation for the session, as well as any examples of practice from businesses in relation to flexible working.

4.

Papers to note

Supporting documents:

4.1

Letter from the Chair of the Finance Committee in relation to the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.1.a The Committee noted the letter from the Chair of the Finance Committee in relation to the Public Services Ombudsman (Wales) Bill.

4.2

Letter to the Chair of the Children, Young People and Education Committee in relation to pregnancy, maternity and work in Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

4.2.a The Committee noted the letter to the Chair of the Children, Young People and Education Committee in relation to pregnancy, maternity and work in Wales.

5.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee agreed the motion.

 

(12.00 - 12.15)

6.

Inquiry into pregnancy, maternity and work in Wales - discussion of the evidence received under item 3

Minutes:

6.1 The Committee discussed the evidence received under item 3.