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Transcript: Transcript for 28/02/2024 - Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee

Items
Expected timing No. Item

(09.30)

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 Hefin David MS.

 

(09:30 - 10:15)

2.

Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with trade unions (3)

Simon Curtis, National and Regional Official for Wales and South West England, Equity

Andy Warnock, Regional Organiser for Wales & South West England Region, Musicians' Union

Carwyn Donovan, Wales Negotiations Officer, Broadcasting, Entertainment, Communications and Theatre Union (BECTU)

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Minutes:

2.1 The Committee heard evidence from Equity, Musicians’ Union and BECTU.

 

(10:25 - 11:10)

3.

Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (4)

Alison Woods, Executive Director, NoFit State

Stephanie Bradley, Executive Director, Welsh National Opera

Bill Hamblett, Creative Director, Small World Theatre

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Minutes:

3.1 The Committee heard evidence from NoFit State, Welsh National Opera and Small World Theatre.

 

(11:20 - 12:10)

4.

Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (5)

Luke Hinton, Co-Chairperson, Association of Independent Promoters

Dyfrig Davies, Chair, Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC)

Dr Erique Uribe Jongbloed, Research Associate, Media Cymru

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Minutes:

4.1 The Committee heard evidence from Association of Independent Promoters, Teledwyr Annibynnol Cymru (TAC) and Media Cymru. 

 

(12.05)

5.

Paper(s) to note

Minutes:

5.1 The papers were noted.

5.2 The Committee agreed to write to the Welsh Government about extra funding for the cultural sector.

5.1

Welsh Government international relations

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5.2

Redundancies at Reach

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5.3

Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill

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5.4

Allegations concerning bullying at S4C

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5.5

Culture and Creative Industries Inter-Ministerial Group

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5.6

Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee

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5.7

Welsh Government Draft Budget 2024-25

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5.8

Six Nations rugby broadcasting rights

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5.9

The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage

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5.10

Allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union

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5.11

Year of Wales and India

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5.12

Legislative Consent: Data Protection and Digital

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5.13

Arts Council of Wales: Investment Review

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(12:05)

6.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting, and for items 1 and 2 of the next meeting scheduled on 14 March 2024

Minutes:

6.1 The Motion was agreed.

 

(12:05 - 12:20)

7.

Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: consideration of evidence

Minutes:

7.1 The Committee considered the evidence received.

(12:20 - 12:25)

8.

Six Nations rugby broadcasting rights: Consideration of key issues (2)

Minutes:

8.1 The Committee considered and agreed the key issues.

(12.25 - 12.30)

9.

Public Service Broadcasting in Wales: Consideration of draft report

Minutes:

9.1The Committee considered the draft report and agreed to approve minor amendments by email.