​​​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 Emotional and Mental Health of Children and Young People​
• Targeted Funding to Improve Educational Outcomes
• Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill

Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee

• Rethinking Food in Wales​
• Low carbon housing: the challenge​​​​

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

• Historic Environment
  
• Non-public Funding of the Arts
• News Journalism in Wales
• Funding for and access to music education​

Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee

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

 

 

Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee

• Inquiry into Poverty in Wales: Communities First – lessons learnt
• Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights (Wales) Bill
• Inquiry into poverty in Wales: making the economy work for people on low incomes​

External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee

• Wales' Future relationship with the European Union
• ​Inquiry into resilience and preparedness: the Welsh Government’s administrative and financial response to Brexit
• The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill and its implications for Wales.​

Finance Committee

• Inquiry on the Remuneration Board’s Determination Underspend
• Inquiry into the cost of caring for an ageing population​

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Health, Social Care and Sport Committee

• Physical activity of children and young people​​
• Suicide prevention 
• Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol)(Wales) Bill​

Petitions Committee

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

Public Accounts Committee

• Public Procurement
• Care Experienced Children and Young People
• The Welsh Government’s Supporting People Programme

 

 

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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