Agenda and minutes

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Transcript: Transcript for 12/05/2025 - Standards of Conduct Committee

Items
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1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

1.1    The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting of the Standards of Conduct Committee. There were no apologies and no declarations of interest.

(9.00 - 9.45)

2.

Inquiry into dignity and respect: Evidence session 4

Anthony Cooper, Head of Office, Welsh Labour

Francess Ifan, Chief of Staff, Plaid Cymru

David TC Davies, Chief of Staff, Welsh Conservatives

 

Minutes:

2.1  The Committee heard evidence from the Chiefs of Staff on the topic of dignity and respect.

3.

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

Minutes:

3.1  The motion to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting under Standing Order 17.42 was agreed.

(9.45 - 10.00)

4.

Inquiry into dignity and respect: Evidence session 4

Anthony Cooper, Head of Office, Welsh Labour

Francess Ifan, Chief of Staff, Plaid Cymru

David TC Davies, Chief of Staff, Welsh Conservatives

Minutes:

4.1   The Committee heard further evidence from the Chiefs of Staff.

(10.00 - 10.15)

5.

Consideration of evidence

Minutes:

5.1  The Committee considered the evidence from the session.

(10.15 - 10.35)

6.

Review of the Senedd's rules and practice on the Declaration of Members' Interests: Proposals for reform

Minutes:

6.1   The Chair welcomed Officials from the Table Office. The Committee discussed the details of the proposals.

(10.35 - 10.55)

7.

Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Donations

Minutes:

7.1   The Committee agreed the terms of reference and agreed to begin a consultation before the Whitsun half-term.

(10.55 - 11.00)

8.

Dignity and Respect engagement questionnaire - summer events

Minutes:

8.1   The Committee discussed the engagement questionnaire for the Urdd Eisteddfod.

9.

Papers to note

9.1

Letter to the Chair of Business Committee

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

9.1  The Committee noted the paper.