Agenda and minutes

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1.

Introductions, apologies and substitutions

Minutes:

Apologies were received Antoinette Sandbach, Mick Antoniw and William Powell. Mohammad Asghar attended as a substitute.

 

 

(09:30 - 10:00)

2.

Natural Resources Wales: Annual Scrutiny - Evidence from Stakeholders (Industry)

Steve Wilson, Director of Wastewater Services, Dŵr Cymru

David Clubb, Director, Renewables UK Cymru

Celine Anouilh, Director, Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

 

E&S(4)-11-15 Paper 1

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Minutes:

Witnesses responded to questions from Members of the Committee.

 

 

(10:00 - 10:40)

3.

Natural Resources Wales: Annual Scrutiny - Evidence from Stakeholders (Environment NGOs)

Dr Sharon Thompson, Head of Conservation, RSPB Cymru

Rachel Sharp, Chief Executive Officer, Wildlife Trusts Wales

Gareth Clubb, Director, Friends of the Earth Cymru

 

E&S(4)-11-15 Paper 2

E&S(4)-11-15 Paper 3

E&S(4)-11-15 Paper 4

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Minutes:

Witnesses responded to questions from Members of the Committee.

 

 

(10:50 - 11:30)

4.

Natural Resources Wales: Annual Scrutiny - Evidence from Stakeholders (Land Management)

Rachel Lewis-Davies, Rural Affairs Adviser, NFU Cymru

Rhian A Nowell-Phillips, Deputy Director Agricultural Policy, FUW

Martin Bishop, National Manager for Wales, Confor

Tegryn Jones, Chief Executive, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority

 

E&S(4)-11-15 Paper 5

E&S(4)-11-15 Paper 6

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Minutes:

Witnesses responded to questions from Members of the Committee.

 

Martin Bishop agreed to provide the Committee with further details relating to perceived conflicts of interest within Natural Resources Wales’ prior to the scrutiny session with them on 6 May.

 

(11:30 - 12:00)

5.

Natural Resources Wales: Annual Scrutiny - Evidence from Stakeholders (Fishing Organisations)

Dr Stephen Marsh-Smith, Executive Director, Wye and Usk Foundation

Salmon and Trout Association

 

E&S(4)-11-15 Paper 7

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Minutes:

Witnesses responded to questions from Members of the Committee.

 

6.

Papers to note

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6.1

Financial scrutiny - Farming and Food portfolio: Response from the Deputy Minister for Farming and Food

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Minutes:

Members noted the correspondence.