Welsh Affairs Committee
The Welsh Affairs Select Committee (or simply the 'Welsh Affairs Committee') is a select committee of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The remit of the Committee is to examine the expenditure, administration and policy of the Wales Office, and relations with the Welsh Assembly.
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Evidence Received
March 2012
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY THROUGH WELSH PORTS AND AIRPORTS
- Richard Bennett, Deputy Director, Maritime Commerce and Infrastructure gave evidence on 8 Mar. [38]
- Jonathan Moor, Department for Transport gave evidence on 8 Mar. [38]
Support FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS IN WALES
- Ian Hulatt, Mental Health Adviser gave evidence on 13 Mar. [37]
- Lisa Turnbull, Royal College of Nursing gave evidence on 13 Mar. [37]
- Dr Julian Olver MBE, Deputy Chair of the British Medical Association (BMA) Armed Forces Committee and a consultant anaesthetist in London gave evidence on 13 Mar. [37]
- Dr Andrew Dearden, Treasurer of the BMA (a GP based in Cardiff) gave evidence on 13 Mar. [37]
- Professor Jonathan Bisson, All Wales Veterans Health and Wellbeing Service gave evidence on 13 Mar. [37]
- Mark Birkill, Community Veterans Therapist, All Wales Veterans Health and Wellbeing Service and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board gave evidence on 13 Mar. [37]
- Mr Simon Pyke, Associate Chief of Staff, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Clinical Programme Group, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board gave evidence on 13 Mar. [37]
February 2012
SUPPORT FOR ARMED FORCES VETERANS IN WALES
January 2012
Commission on Devolution in Wales
- Paul Silk, Commission on Devolution in Wales gave evidence on 24 Jan. [35]
- Dyfrig John CBE, Independent Commissioner gave evidence on 24 Jan. [35]
- Professor Noel Lloyd CBE, Independent Commissioner gave evidence on 24 Jan. [35]
December 2011
INWARD INVESTMENT IN WALES
- Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills gave evidence on 5 Dec. [34]
- Rt Hon Mrs Cheryl Gillan MP, Secretary of State for Wales gave evidence on 5 Dec. [34]
- Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills gave evidence on 5 Dec. [34]
November 2011
Broadband in Wales
- Mr Ed Vaizey MP, Department for Culture, Media and Sport gave evidence on 22 Nov. [31]
- Simon Towler, Head of Spectrum, Broadband and International ICT Policy (Broadband Delivery UK) gave evidence on 22 Nov. [31]
Inward Investment in Wales
- Nick Baird, Chief Executive gave evidence on 8 Nov. [30]
- Martin Phelan, Director, Investment Projects and FDI Transition gave evidence on 8 Nov. [30]
- Kirstyn Boyle, UK Trade and Investment gave evidence on 8 Nov. [30]
The Future of AHVLA Services in Wales
- Dr Hazel Wright, Senior Policy Officer gave evidence on 23 Nov. [32]
- Mr Derek Morgan, Farmers' Union of Wales gave evidence on 23 Nov. [32]
- Mr Stephen James, National Farmers' Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) gave evidence on 23 Nov. [32]
- Geraldine O'Connell, Prospect gave evidence on 29 Nov. [33]
- Carl Padgett, British Veterinary Association gave evidence on 29 Nov. [33]
- Rt Hon James Paice MP, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs gave evidence on 29 Nov. [33]
- Catherine Brown, AHVLA gave evidence on 29 Nov. [33]
- Geraldine O’Connell, Prospect gave evidence on 29 Nov. [33]
October 2011
BROADBAND IN WALES
- David Williams, Avanti gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Alastair Davidson, Managing Director, Government, Mobile, Enterprise gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Julian McGougan, Arqiva gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Phil Sheppard, Director of Network Strategy gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Julie Minns, Head of Public Policy, Three gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Richard Rumbelow, Everything Everywhere gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Mr Rhodri Williams, Director, Wales gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Mr David Clarkson, Competition Technology gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
- Mr Matthew Conway, Ofcom gave evidence on 11 Oct. [27]
REPRESENTATION OF Consumer Interest in Wales
- Vivienne Sugar, Chair gave evidence on 18 Oct. [29]
- Maria Battle, Senior Director gave evidence on 18 Oct. [29]
- Liz Withers, Consumer Focus Wales gave evidence on 18 Oct. [29]
- Mr Edward Davey MP, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills gave evidence on 18 Oct. [29]
Representation of consumer interests in Wales
- Gillian Guy, Citizens Advice gave evidence on 18 Oct. [28]
- Helene Hayes, Citizens Advice Cymru gave evidence on 18 Oct. [28]
- Louise Hanson, Which? gave evidence on 18 Oct. [28]
September 2011
INWARD INVESTMENT IN WALES
- Nick Ramsay AM, Shadow Minister for Business, Enterprise and Technology gave evidence on 15 Sep. [26]
- Professor Mark Drakeford AM, Welsh Labour Party gave evidence on 15 Sep. [26]
- Eluned Parrott AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat spokesperson on business, enterprise and technology gave evidence on 15 Sep. [26]
- David Stevens, Admiral Group plc gave evidence on 15 Sep. [26]
July 2011
Broadband in Wales
- Huw Thomas, National Farmers Union (Wales) gave evidence on 5 Jul. [23]
- Ben Underwood, Country Land and Business Association gave evidence on 5 Jul. [23]
- Abby Hanson, Disconnected Wales gave evidence on 5 Jul. [23]
- Ann Beynon OBE, BT Wales gave evidence on 5 Jul. [23]
- Matt Rogerson, Virgin Media gave evidence on 5 Jul. [23]
- Graham Leach, FibreSpeed gave evidence on 5 Jul. [23]
Wales Office Annual Report 2010-11 and Business Plan 2011-15
- Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan MP, Secretary of State for Wales gave evidence on 13 Jul. [25]
- Fiona Adams-Jones, Director gave evidence on 13 Jul. [25]
- Glynne Jones, Deputy Director Legislation and Deputy Head gave evidence on 13 Jul. [25]
- Tim Hemmings, Wales Office gave evidence on 13 Jul. [25]
June 2011
INWARD INVESTMENT IN WALES
- Professor Stuart Cole, University of Glamorgan gave evidence on 7 Jun. [21]
- Alec Don, Milford Haven Port Authority gave evidence on 7 Jun. [21]
- Ian Jarman, Environmental and Legislation Manager, Owens (Road Services) Ltd gave evidence on 7 Jun. [21]
- Sir Roger Jones OBE, former Chair of the Welsh Development Agency gave evidence on 14 Jun. [22]
- Glenn Massey, author of Review of International Wales, a report for the Welsh Assembly published in August 2009 gave evidence on 14 Jun. [22]
- Mr Steve Thomas, Government Affairs Executive gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Ms Katherine Bennett OBE, Airbus gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Mr Leighton Davies, GE Aviation gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Mr Tim Wheeler, Boeing gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Professor Michael Scott, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Mr Tony Hawkins, Managing Director, Glyndŵr Innovations gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Mr Andrew Parry, Glyndŵr University gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Ms Karen Padmore, Business Development Manager gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
- Mr James Goodman, Bangor University gave evidence on 30 Jun. [24]
May 2011
Pre-appointment hearing with the Government's preferred candidate for Chairman of the S4C Authority
- Huw Jones, S4C Authority gave evidence on 24 May. [19]
April 2011
INWARD INVESTMENT IN WALES
- Professor Richard Davies, Swansea University gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Professor Iwan Davies, Swansea University gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Dr Grahame Guilford, Swansea University gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Dr Weixi Xing, Swansea University gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Stuart Bailey, Manager for Graduate and Apprentice Development, Cassidian Systems Ltd, e-skills UK Wales Employer Board Member gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Aled Davies, Skills Director for Wales, Energy and Utility Skills Limited gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Toni Eastwood, Morrisons gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Neil O'Doherty, Morrisons gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
- Peter Sishton, e-skills UK gave evidence on 4 Apr. [20]
March 2011
INWARD INVESTMENT IN WALES
- Dr John Ball, Swansea University gave evidence on 8 Mar. [17]
- Professor David Pickernell, University of Glamorgan gave evidence on 8 Mar. [17]
- Professor Emeritus Peter Gripaios, University of Plymouth gave evidence on 8 Mar. [17]
- David Rosser, CBI Wales gave evidence on 8 Mar. [17]
- Roy Thomas, Cardiff Business Partnership gave evidence on 8 Mar. [17]
- Graham Morgan, South Wales Chamber of Commerce gave evidence on 8 Mar. [17]
- Sir Terry Matthews OBE, Chairman gave evidence on 15 Mar. [18]
- Mr Simon Gibson OBE, Chief Executive Officer, Wesley Clover gave evidence on 15 Mar. [18]
Responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Wales
- Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan MP, Secretary of State for Wales gave evidence on 1 Mar. [16]
- Glynne Jones, Wales Office gave evidence on 1 Mar. [16]
- Tim Hemmings, Wales Office gave evidence on 1 Mar. [16]
January 2011
S4C
- Elan Closs Stephens, BBC Trustee for Wales gave evidence on 11 Jan. [14]
- Mr Edward Vaizey MP, Department for Culture, Media and Sport gave evidence on 18 Jan. [15]
- Alun Ffred Jones AM, Welsh Assembly Government gave evidence on 11 Jan. [14]
- Mark Thompson, BBC gave evidence on 11 Jan. [14]
- Menna Richards, BBC Wales gave evidence on 11 Jan. [14]
December 2010
S4C
November 2010
Future of the Newport Passport Office
- Damian Green MP, Home Office gave evidence on 10 Nov. [8]
- Sarah Rapson, Identity and Passport Service gave evidence on 10 Nov. [8]
S4C
- Ian Hargreaves, Broadcasting Expert gave evidence on 23 Nov. [9]
- Geraint Talfan Davies, Broadcasting Expert gave evidence on 23 Nov. [10]
- Ron Jones, Chair, Creative Industry Group gave evidence on 23 Nov. [10]
- Chris Woolard, gave evidence on 30 Nov. [11]
- Rhodri Williams, Ofcom gave evidence on 30 Nov. [11]
- Iestyn Garlick, gave evidence on 30 Nov. [11]
- Gareth Williams, TAC gave evidence on 30 Nov. [11]
- David Donovan, BECTU gave evidence on 30 Nov. [11]
- Michael Birtwistle, NUJ gave evidence on 30 Nov. [11]
- Hywel Williams MP, NUJ Parliamentary Group gave evidence on 30 Nov. [11]
- Meri Huws, gave evidence on 30 Nov. [12]
- Meirion Prys Jones, Welsh Language Board gave evidence on 30 Nov. [12]
- Menna Machreth, gave evidence on 30 Nov. [12]
- Colin Nosworthy, Welsh Language Society gave evidence on 30 Nov. [12]
- Professor Ian Hargreaves, Broadcasting Expert gave evidence on 23 Nov. [10]
The future of the Newport Passport Office
- Alan Brown, Public and Commercial Services Union gave evidence on 10 Nov. [7]
- Paul McGoay, Public and Commercial Services Union gave evidence on 10 Nov. [7]
- Anne-Louise McKeon-Williams, Public and Commercial Services Union gave evidence on 10 Nov. [7]
- Councillor Matthew Evans, Newport City Council gave evidence on 10 Nov. [7]
The Severn Crossings Toll
- Jim Clune, General Manager gave evidence on 4 Nov. [5]
- James Rawle, Deputy General Manager, Severn River Crossing plc gave evidence on 4 Nov. [5]
- Ieuan Wyn Jones AM, Deputy First Minister and Minister for the Economy and Transport gave evidence on 4 Nov. [5]
- James Price, Director of the Infrastructure Group gave evidence on 4 Nov. [5]
- Claire Severn, Welsh Assembly Government gave evidence on 4 Nov. [5]
- Rick Longford, Economic Development Manager, Monmouthshire County Council gave evidence on 9 Nov. [6]
- John McGoldrick, National Alliance Against Tolls gave evidence on 9 Nov. [6]
- Councillor John Warman, Campaign Against Tolls gave evidence on 9 Nov. [6]
- Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport gave evidence on 9 Nov. [6]
- Jeremy Rolstone, Department for Transport gave evidence on 9 Nov. [6]
- Graham Bowskill, Highways Agency gave evidence on 9 Nov. [6]
October 2010
The implications for Wales of the Government's proposals on constitutional reform
- Edward Lewis, Boundary Commission for Wales gave evidence on 13 Oct. [3]
- John Bader, Boundary Commission for Wales gave evidence on 13 Oct. [3]
- Paul Wood, Boundary Commission for Wales gave evidence on 13 Oct. [3]
The Severn Crossings Toll
- Nia Davies, Federation of Small Businesses gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
- Professor Peter Midmore, Aberystwyth University gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
- Dr Andrew Potter, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) Cymru Wales gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
- Chris Yewlett, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) Cymru Wales gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
- Ian Gallagher, Freight Transport Association gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
- Michael Webb, Freight Transport Association gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
- Denise Lovering, Director, Glenside Commercials gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
- Robin Smith, Rail Freight Group gave evidence on 19 Oct. [4]
July 2010
The Secretary of State's priorities for Wales
- Rt Hon Cheryl Gillan MP, Secretary of State for Wales gave evidence on 20 Jul. [2]
- Ms Fiona Adams-Jones, Director gave evidence on 20 Jul. [2]
- Mr Geth Williams, Wales Office gave evidence on 20 Jul. [2]
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