Agenda and minutes

Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee (Hybrid) - Monday, 14 October 2024 14.00

Venue: Committee Room 3 - Senedd. View directions

Contact: Fay Bowen 

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Transcript: Transcript for 14/10/2024 - Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee

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Expected timing No. Item

(14:00)

1.

Introduction, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest

Minutes:

Co-Chair Tom Giffard MS welcomed Members and the public to the meeting.

 

Apologies were received from Joyce Watson MS, Co-Chair.

 

In accordance with Standing Order 17.22 and Temporary Standing Order 35.9, Buffy Williams MS was elected as Temporary Co-Chair, in place of Joyce Watson for the duration of the meeting.

(14:00)

2.

Papers to note

Minutes:

The Committee noted the paper.

2.1

Letter from the Covid Committee Observation Group - UK Covid Inquiry's Module One report 'gaps'

Supporting documents:

(14:10)

3.

Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and the start of the next meeting on 4 November 2024

Minutes:

The motion was agreed.

(14:10 - 15:00)

4.

Consideration of Module 1 Report and discussion on the Committee’s approach to scrutiny and ways of working

Supporting documents:

Minutes:

The Committee considered its work plan and scrutiny of Module 1 and agreed:

 

  • That its regular fortnightly Committee meeting slot would start at 2:00pm (with the flexibility to vary the start time, if required)
  • As part of its scrutiny of Module 1, the Committee will undertake a public consultation, stakeholder engagement event and oral evidence sessions
  • To meet with the members of the Covid Committee Observation Group
  • To commission an expert panel to undertake a gap analysis which can be used as part of an evidence base to support the Committee’s work in scrutinising the Module 1 report

The Committee also considered the legal briefings on the procedures of requiring witnesses to take Oaths and Affirmations. A further paper was requested to explore the practical implementations and consequences of asking of witnesses taking an Oath or Affirmation.

 

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