Tribunals in Wales do not have the necessary resources to make sure cases are dealt with quickly, efficiently and justly, a committee heard.
Tag: Senedd
Senedd takes evidence on sacking misbehaving politicians
Graham Simpson, a Member of the Scottish Parliament, gave evidence on his proposed recall bill to the Senedd’s standards committee on October 14.
Senedd debates ‘harrowing’ school funding crisis
Senedd members warned schools face “harrowing” funding pressures that risk failing a generation of children and young people in Wales.
Committee quizzes watchdog over bias claims
Senedd members scrutinised Wales’ public services watchdog following a row over alleged anti-Conservative comments made by an investigator on social media.
Welsh ministers ‘creating crisis protocol’ for cash-strapped councils
Last year, a report warned Welsh councils could face a funding gap of £744m by 2027/28.
Senedd sounds alarm on fire authorities
Senedd members called for an “urgent and long overdue” overhaul of fire authorities amid concerns about a culture of bullying, misogyny, racism and nepotism.
Transport minister rejects calls for free youth travel
Ken Skates warned that financial pressures make it impossible to both bring buses back under public control and offer free transport for youngsters.
Heritage body ‘working to the bone’ as workforce nearly halves over past decade
A heritage body warned its workforce has almost halved over the past decade due to cuts, with some staff now “doubling up” and doing two jobs.
More cuts could have devastating impact, Sport Wales warns
Sports Wales warned any further cuts to its budget by the Welsh Government next year would have a potentially devastating impact.
Opposition criticise ‘scattergun’ approach to Welsh economy
The Conservatives’ shadow economy secretary warned Welsh workers take home less pay than their counterparts in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland.