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Transcript: Transcript for 08/02/2024 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(10.40)

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 Apologies were received from Alun Davies MS and Tom Giffard MS, with Joel James MS substituting for Tom Giffard MS.

(10.40 - 11.25)

2.

Culture and the new relationship with the EU: evidence session with other legislatures (1)

Kevin Brennan MP, House of Commons, UK Parliament

Baroness Bull, House of Lords, UK Parliament

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Minutes:

2.1 The Committee heard evidence from Baroness Bull.

 

2.2 Apologies were received from Kevin Brennan MP.

(11.25)

3.

Papers to note

Minutes:

3.1 The papers were noted.

 

3.2 The Committee agreed to write to the Arts Council of Wales and National Theatre Wales regarding the Investment Review.

 

3.3 The Committee agreed to write to the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism regarding the impact of budget reductions on arms-length bodies.

 

3.4 The Committee also agreed to write to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology regarding the National Underground Asset Register.

3.1

Baden-Württemberg: Shared Statement of Cooperation

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3.2

National Contemporary Art Gallery

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3.3

Arts Council of Wales: Investment Review

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3.4

Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25

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3.5

Legislative Consent: Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

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3.6

Allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union

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(11.25)

4.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from items 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 of the meeting

Minutes:

4.1 The Motion was agreed.

(11.25 - 11.45)

5.

Culture and the new relationship with the EU: consideration of evidence

Minutes:

5.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

(11.45 - 12.00)

6.

Six Nations rugby broadcasting rights: consideration of key issues

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

6.1 The Committee considered the key issues and agreed to bring them back to the next meeting scheduled for 28 February 2024.

(12.00 - 12.10)

7.

Legislative Consent: Data Protection and Digital Information Bill: consideration of the draft report

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Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered and agreed the Report as drafted.

(12.10 - 12.15)

8.

Consideration of the forward work programme for spring 2024

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Minutes:

8.1 The Committee considered and agreed the forward work programme for spring 2024.

(13.00 - 14.00)

9.

Culture and the new relationship with the EU: evidence session with umbrella bodies (2)

Eluned Haf, Head of Wales Arts International

Tom Kiehl, Interim Chief Executive, UK Music

Ruth Cocks, Director, British Council Wales

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Minutes:

9.1 The Committee heard evidence from representatives of Wales Arts International; UK Music; and British Council Wales.

 

9.2 The Committee agreed to write to UK Music to request additional information relating to the session.

(14.00 - 14.15)

10.

Culture and the new relationship with the EU: consideration of evidence

Minutes:

10.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.