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Transcript: Transcript for 22/03/2023 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

Items
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1.

Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

1.1 The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee.

 

1.2 No apologies were received.

(09.30 - 10.35)

2.

Wales-Ireland relations: Evidence session with Higher Education and business representatives

§  Paul Slevin, Executive Chairman, Chambers Wales

§  Berwyn Davies, Head of Office, Welsh Higher Education Brussels 

§  Amanda Wilkinson, Chair, Universities Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

2.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of Higher Education and business representatives.

(10.45 - 11.45)

3.

Wales-Ireland relations: Evidence session with cultural and heritage bodies

§  Eluned Hâf, Head, Wales Arts International

§  Mali Thomas, Director of Communications and International Relations, Urdd Gobaith Cymru 

§  Nia Williams, Director of Learning and Public Programmes, National Museum Wales

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

3.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of cultural and heritage bodies.

 

(11.45)

4.

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

Minutes:

4.1 The Motion was agreed.

(11.45 - 12.00)

5.

Wales-Ireland relations: Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

 

5.2 The Committee agreed to discuss the timeline of the inquiry at the next meeting.

(12.00 - 12.05)

6.

Welsh Government Draft Budget 2023-24: Consideration of draft correspondence

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1 The Committee considered and agreed the correspondence as drafted.

(12.05 - 12.30)

7.

Allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union: Consideration of the draft report on the Committee's initial findings

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered the draft report and agreed to discuss further details on the draft report at the next meeting.

 

7.2 The Committee considered and agreed a media statement to be released  regarding the allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union.