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Transcript: Transcript for 07/03/2022 - Equality and Social Justice Committee
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(13:30) |
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest Minutes: The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Equality and
Social Justice Committee. The Chair stated that if for any reason she dropped out of the
meeting, the Committee agreed that Sarah Murphy MS would become Temporary Chair
in accordance with Standing Order 17.22. Apologies were received from Altaf Hussain. Tom Giffard was in
attendance as a substitute. |
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(13:30-14:30) |
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme: Evidence session 3 Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner Dr Donal Brown, New Economics Foundation Supporting documents:
Minutes: Members heard evidence from the following witnesses: Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner Dr Donal Brown, New Economics Foundation |
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(14:45 -16:00) |
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme: Evidence session 4 Ben Saltmarsh, National Energy Action Jack Wilkinson-Dicks, Energy Saving Trust Supporting documents:
Minutes: Members heard evidence from the following witnesses: Ben Saltmarsh, National Energy Action Jack Wilkinson-Dix, Energy Saving Trust |
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(16:00) |
Papers to note Minutes: Members noted the correspondence. In relation to Item 4.1, in private session, Members agreed that the Committee would write to Sparkle and accept their invitation to visit the centre. |
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Correspondence from Sparkle: Response to Committee report on childcare and parental employment Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence with the Minister for Social Justice: The Children’s Commissioner for Wales’ 2022-23 Budget Estimate Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from the Minister for Social Justice and the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Draft Budget 2022-23 Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from Jane Dodds: Equality and Social Justice Committee workplan - Community rights Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee: Role of health boards in safeguarding women and children who may be experiencing domestic abuse Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from the Minister for Social Justice: EU Settlement Scheme Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from Welsh Government: Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from the Counsel General to the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee: Draft budget 2022-23 Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee: Recruitment of HGV drivers Supporting documents: |
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Correspondence from Welsh Government: Response to the Committee's recommendations regarding the 2022-2023 Draft Budget Supporting documents: |
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(16:00) |
Motion under SO17.42 (iv) and (ix) to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting Minutes: The motion was agreed. |
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(16:10-16:25) |
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme: consideration of evidence Minutes: Members considered the evidence received under items 2 and 3. Members agreed to write to the Welsh Local Government Association, British Gas, and the Energy Saving Trust to seek further information in relation to the inquiry. |
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(16:25-16:45) |
Forward work programme: consideration of scoping papers Supporting documents:
Minutes: Members considered the forward work programme and scoping papers. |
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(16:45-17:00) |
UK Government consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act 1998: oral update Supporting documents:
Minutes: Members considered the update on the UK Government consultation on reform of the Human Rights Act 1998. |