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Transcript: Transcript for 27/03/2023 - Petitions Committee
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. There were no
apologies. |
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(14.00 - 14.40) |
Evidence session 1 - P-06-1326 The Senedd should scrutinise the prepayment meter scandal in Wales Ben Saltmarsh,
National Energy Action Cymru Luke Young,
Citizens Advice Cymru Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee heard evidence from Bethan Sayed, petitioner
& campaigns co-ordinator for the Warm this Winter campaign for Climate
Cymru, Ben Saltmarsh, Head of National Energy Action Cymru and Luke Young,
Assistant Director of Citizens Advice Cymru. |
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(14.40 - 15.00) |
New Petitions |
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P-06-1325 Lower the speed limit on the A5 through Glasfryn Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and agreed to write
back to the Deputy Minister for Climate Change to:
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Updates to previous petitions |
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P-05-1112 Help Welsh Communities Buy Community Assets: Implement Part 5 Chapter 3 of the Localism Act 2011 Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and agreed to write
back to the Minister to seek further clarification around timescale for the
establishment of a Commission to take most of the recommendations forward. |
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P-06-1190 Ban the use of peat in horticulture and all growing media by 2023 Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and in light of the
fact that there has been commitment from both the UK and Welsh Governments to
ban the sale of peat compost, the Committee agreed to close the petitions and
congratulate the petitioner on a successful campaign and outcome. |
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P-06-1272 Ban the use of 'no pet clauses' in tenancy Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and agreed to write
back to the Minister for Climate Change in order to seek a response to the
further questions raised by the petitioner. |
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P-06-1275 Call on the Government to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the Llanbedr bypass scheme Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and noted the
frustrations felt by the local community. However, in light of the fact that
the Roads Review report is clear that the Llanbedr bypass scheme won’t progress
and the fact that The Welsh Government have noted their willingness to work
with Gwynedd County Council and meetings scheduled with the local community to
explore alternative solutions, the Committee agreed there was little further
they could do and agreed to close the petition and thank the petitioner for
highlighting this issue. |
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P-06-1299 Welsh Government 'Freeze on road building" to include a clause for cases that pose a danger to life Supporting documents: Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and agreed to write to
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to bring their attention to the
petition and to ask what action, if any, they are taking to ameliorate the
issue raised in the petition. |
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P-06-1286 To ensure treatment and screening for cancer continues during COVID19 Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and in light of the
publication of the Cancer Improvement Plan which acknowledges the challenges
ahead and provides focus for improvement, members agreed to close the petition. |
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P-06-1297 Stop "Controlled Burning" in Wales Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Committee considered the petition and in light of the response from the RSPB and the petitioner, the Committee agreed to write to the Minister for Climate Change to ask if there are any plans to review the statutory code and regulations on controlled burning, ensuring that they align with and support the objectives of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources and Sustainable Land Management. |
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(15.00 - 15.30) |
Evidence session 2 - P-06-1326 The Senedd should scrutinise the prepayment meter scandal in Wales Minutes: The Committee heard evidence from Dean Kirby, Journalist at
the i newspaper. |
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(15.30 - 16.00) |
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting Minutes: The motion was agreed. |
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Discussion of evidence - P-06-1326 The Senedd should scrutinise the prepayment meter scandal in Wales Minutes: The Committee considered the evidence and agreed that it
would invite Ofgem, British Gas, Scottish Power and Energy UK to give evidence
at its next meeting on 24 April. |