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Transcript: Transcript for 11/11/2021 - Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
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(09.30) |
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest Minutes: 1.1 There
were no apologies or substitutions 1.2 Paul
Davies MS and Sam Kurz MS both declared a relevant interest with regard to
post-Brexit border controls as they both have a port trading with the Republic
of Ireland within their constituencies. |
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(09.30) |
Paper(s) to note |
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Letter from Ben Cottam, Head of Wales, Federation Small Businesses Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.1.1 The letter was noted by the Committee |
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Letter from the Minister for Climate Change Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.2.1 The letter was noted by the Committee |
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Letter from Chair of Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee to the Minister for Finance and Local Government Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.3.1 The letter was noted by the Committee |
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Letter from Minister for Finance and Local Government to the Chair Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.4.1 The letter was noted by the Committee |
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Letter from the Minister for Economy Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.5.1 The letter was noted by the Committee |
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Letter from Chair of the Equality and Social Justice Committee Supporting documents: Minutes: 2.6.1 The letter was noted by the Committee |
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(09.30-11.00) |
General Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Economy Vaughan
Gething MS Sioned
Evans, Director, Business and Regions Andrew
Gwatkin, Director, International Relations and Trade Timothy
Render, Director, Land, Nature and Food Peter
Ryland, Chief Executive WEFO Supporting documents:
Minutes: 3.1 The Minister for Economy and Welsh Government officials
answered questions from Committee Members 3.2 The Minister for Economy would update the Committee on the Business Development and Recovery Fund after his forthcoming meeting with the British Business Bank and the Development Bank of Wales. The Minister would update the Committee on the running costs of the border control posts when more information was available. |
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(11.10-12.25) |
Priorities for the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee - Farming organisations Gareth
Parry, Senior Policy and Communications Officer, Farmers’ Union of Wales Dylan
Morgan, Head of Policy, National Farmers' Union Wales George
Dunn, Chief Executive, Tenant Farmers Association Gwyn
Howells, Chief Executive, Meat Promotion Wales Supporting documents:
Minutes: 4.1 Farming organisation witnesses answered questions from Committee Members |
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(12.35-13.20) |
Priorities for the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee - Animal Welfare Paula
Boyden, Veterinary Director, Dogs Trust Madison
Rogers, Cats Protection, representing Companion Animal Welfare Group Wales Chris
O’Brien, Senior Public Affairs and Media Manager, RSPCA Wales Minutes: 5.1 Luke Fletcher MS declared an interest as a member of
Greyhound Rescue Wales, and a supporter of Hope Rescue 5.2 Animal Welfare witnesses answered questions from Committee Members |
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(13.20-13.30) |
Consideration of Legislative Consent Memorandum for the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill Supporting documents:
Minutes: 6.1 Members considered the LCM for the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill |
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(13.30) |
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting Minutes: 7.1 The Committee agreed the motion |
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(13.30-13.40) |
Private Consideration of evidence following the meeting Minutes: 8.1 It was agreed the Chair would write to the Minister for Economy, and witnesses from farming organisations and animal welfare organisations to seek answers to questions not reached in the meeting |
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(13.40-13.50) |
Consideration of Draft Report on the Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill Supporting documents:
Minutes: 9.1 Members agreed a report on the LCM for the Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill to be laid by the reporting deadline of 18 November |
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(13.50-14.00) |
Consideration of Forward Work Programme Autumn 2021 - Spring 2022 Supporting documents:
Minutes: 10.1 Members considered and agreed a forward work programme for Autumn 2021 – Spring 2022. |