​​​Committees

Committees in the Assembly carry out many functions, including scrutinising the expenditure and policies of the Welsh Government, holding Ministers to account, and examining proposed legislation.

Regular updates on the work of Committees is available in the Committee Newsletter.

The Business Committee, which was established on 24 May 2016, is responsible for facilitating the effective organisation of Assembly proceedings.

On 28 June 2016, nominations were made to elect Committee Chairs. Where there was only one nomination and there was no objections to the nomination, the Presiding Officer declared that Member as elected as Chair of the Committee. If a Member objected to the nomination or there were two or more nominations these took place by secret ballot in accordance with Standing Order 17.2I on 29 June 2016.

 

Children, Young People and Education Committee

• The status of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification
• Childcare Funding (Wales) Bill
• Impact of Brexit on Higher and Further Education

Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

• Biodiversity
• Reducing plastic waste
• Rethinking Food in Wales​​​​​

Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister

• The Food and Drink Industry in Wales
• The Rights of Children and Young People
• Welsh Government’s approach to building a strong economy​

 

Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee

• UK Government's Wales Bill
• Subordinate Legislation
• A stronger voice for Wales: engaging with Westminster and the devolved institutions

Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee

• The role of arts and culture in addressing poverty and social exclusion
• Supporting and Promoting the Welsh Language
• Film and Major TV Production in Wales

 

Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee

• National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
• Priorities for the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee

 

 

Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee

• Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Wales) Bill
• Inquiry into diversity in local government
• Inquiry into pregnancy, maternity and work

External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee

• Wales' Future relationship with Europe and the World - Part 2
• ​European Union law in Wales: What happens during the Brexit transition
• The UK's trade policy after leaving the European Union​

Finance Committee

• Welsh Government Draft Budget 2019-20
• Preparations for replacing EU funding for Wales
• Inquiry into the cost of caring for an ageing population​

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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

• Dentistry in Wales
• Autism (Wales) Bill
• Impact of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 in relation to Carers

Petitions Committee

• View all petitions currently being considered by the Committee
• Learn more about the Assembly's petitions process

Public Accounts Committee

• Scrutiny of Accounts 2017-18
• Public Procurement
• ​The Welsh Government’s relationship with Pinewood

 

 

Standards of Conduct Committee

• This committee investigates any complaints referred to it by the Standards Commissioner.
• Code of Conduct - Review

Sub-Committees

• Sub-Committee on the Regulation of Registered Social Landlords (Wales) Bill (Dissolved January 2018)

Committee of the Whole Assembly

• Established on 6 March 2018 when the Assembly agreed the Law Derived from the European Union (Wales) Bill should be treated as an Emergency Bill.

 

See Also:

Previous Assembly Business

• Committees of the Fourth Assembly
• All Fourth Assembly business

Glossary

If you are new to Assembly Business and the terms used to describe its procedures and outputs please see our help section

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