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Transcript: Transcript for 29/01/2024 - Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(13.30)

1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

There were no apologies or substitutions.

(13.30 - 13.35)

2.

Instruments that raise no reporting issues under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3

Supporting documents:

2.1

SL(6)446 - The Non-Domestic Rating (Heat Networks Relief) (Wales) Regulations 2024

Minutes:

The Committee considered the instrument and was content.

(13.35 - 13.40)

3.

Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3

3.1

SL(6)440 - The Agricultural Holdings (Units of Production) (Wales) Order 2024

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the instrument and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting point identified.

3.2

SL(6)441 - The Firefighters' Pension Schemes and Compensation Scheme (Amendment) (Wales) Order 2024

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the instrument and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting points identified.

3.3

SL(6)442 - The Independent Schools (Provision of Information) (Wales) Regulations 2024

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the instrument and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting point identified.

3.4

SL(6)443 - The Independent School Standards (Wales) Regulations 2024

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the instrument and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting point identified.

3.5

SL(6)444 - The Independent Schools (Prohibition on Participation in Management) (Wales) Regulations 2024

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the instrument and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting points identified.

3.6

SL(6)448 - The Non-Domestic Rating (Miscellaneous and Consequential Amendments to Secondary Legislation) (Wales) Regulations 2024

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the instrument and agreed to report to the Senedd in line with the reporting points identified. The Committee also noted the letter from the Minister for Finance and Local Government to the Llywydd.

(13.40 - 13.45)

4.

Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3 - previously considered

4.1

SL(6)437 - The National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the response from the Welsh Government, and agreed to write to the Minister for Health and Social Services seeking further clarity.

(13.45 - 13.50)

5.

Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.7 - previously considered

Minutes:

There were no instruments to consider under this item.

(13.50 - 13.55)

6.

Inter-Institutional Relations Agreement

6.1

Written Statement and correspondence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Interministerial Group meeting for Housing, Communities & Local Government

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the Written Statement and correspondence from the Minister for Finance and Local Government.

6.2

Written Statement and correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2024

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the Written Statement and correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution.

6.3

Correspondence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip: Interministerial Group for Safety, Security and Migration

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip.

(13.55 - 14.00)

7.

Papers to note

7.1

Written Statement and correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: The future of Welsh law - A programme for 2021 to 2026

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the Written Statement and correspondence from the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution.

7.2

Correspondence from the Minister for Climate Change: Infrastructure (Wales) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from the Minister for Climate Change.

7.3

Correspondence with the Chair of the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd: Inquiry into UK-EU governance

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence from the Chair of the Independent Remuneration Board of the Senedd.

7.4

Correspondence with the Business Committee: Review of Standing Order 26C - Consolidation Acts of the Senedd

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee noted the correspondence with the Business Committee in relation to its limited review of Standing Order 26C for Consolidation Acts of the Senedd.

(14.00)

8.

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

Minutes:

The Committee agreed the motion.

(14.00 - 14.10)

9.

Legislative Consent Memoranda on the Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the Legislative Consent Memoranda and agreed to consider a draft report at a future meeting.

(14.10 - 14.25)

10.

Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered and agreed its draft report.

(14.25 - 14.35)

11.

Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Automated Vehicles Bill

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered the Legislative Consent Memorandum and agreed to consider a draft report at its meeting on 19 February 2024.

(14.35 - 14.40)

12.

The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: Update

Minutes:

The Committee considered the Bill and agreed to write to the First Minister seeking further information on provisions relating to direct marketing and democratic engagement.