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Transcript: Transcript for 26/02/2026 - Health and Social Care Committee
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(09.30) |
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest Minutes: 1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting. 1.2 Peter Fox MS declared that the candidate is known to him in a personal and professional capacity. 1.3 Lesley Griffiths MS declared that the candidate is known to her in a personal and professional capacity. 1.4 Joyce Watson MS declared that the candidate is known to her in a professional capacity. 1.5 John Griffiths MS declared the candidate is known to him in a professional capacity. |
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(09.30-10.15) |
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate Andrew Morgan, Welsh Government’s preferred candidate for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Research brief Paper 1 – Pre-appointment hearing questionnaire Paper 2 – Welsh Government briefing Paper 3 – Information for candidates Supporting documents:
Minutes: 2.1 The Committee heard evidence from Andrew Morgan, the Welsh Government's preferred candidate for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. |
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(10.15) |
Papers to note |
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Letter from the Petitions Committee re Petition P-06-1543: Keep weekend opening at Cardigan minor injuries unit Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.1.1 The Committee noted the letter. |
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Supplementary evidence from Carers Trust Wales and Carers Wales to support the inquiry into improving support for unpaid carers following the Minister’s evidence session on 22 January Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.2.1 The Committee noted the additional evidence. |
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Letter from the Petitions Committee re Petitions P-06-1551: Stop the Welsh Government’s Harmful Changes to NHS Dentistry and P-06-1557: Introduce guaranteed NHS dental treatment for the population of Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.3.1 The Committee noted the letter. |
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Letter to Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) re ophthalmology services in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.4.1 The Committee noted the letter. |
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Response from Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) re ophthalmology services in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.5.1 The Committee noted the response. |
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Optometry Wales views on the Welsh Government's response to our report on ophthalmology services in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.6.1 The Committee noted the response. |
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RNIB Cymru views on the Welsh Government's response to our report on ophthalmology services in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.7.1 The Committee noted the response. |
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The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) views on the Welsh Government's response to our report on ophthalmology services in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: 3.8.1 The Committee noted the response. |
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(10.15) |
Motion under Standing Orders 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting Minutes: 4.1 The Committee agreed the motion. |
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(10.15-10.30) |
Pre-appointment hearing: consideration of evidence Paper 4 – Draft report Minutes: 5.1 The Committee reviewed and discussed the evidence received. 5.2 The Committee resolved to agree the report via email, prior to publication. |
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(10.30-10.35) |
Supplementary Legislative Consent Memorandum (Memorandum No. 4) Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Paper 5 – Legal Advice Note (LAN) on Memorandum No.4 for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Minutes: 6.1 The Committee noted the legal advice note. |