Speeches by Ranger.

“3. What steps he is taking through defence spending to help increase economic growth.”

“As the Secretary of State outlined, the new defence growth deals announced earlier this year promise exciting opportunities, particularly for young people entering high-skill engineering and new apprenticeship roles. North Wales already hosts world-class defence firms, such as Teledyne Qioptiq; what benefits, especiall…”

“As someone with a long and proud career in the hospitality industry before being elected to this place, I know—as we all do—that the sector plays a vital role for our high streets and communities. It brings people together, provides crucial local jobs and boosts economies. In Wrexham alone, over 1,200 people are employ…”

“6. What steps his Department is taking to help create economic growth.”

“We saw for ourselves in the consulate in New York how the Wales team and the DBT team are working together there. You had written to us in some evidence saying that there were some areas of improvement between those two teams that you had some recommendations for. Could you elaborate on those points for us? What change…”

“Good morning and thank you for joining us today. I would like to look now more at, as you led on to, how the two Governments work together on promoting inward investment. As a Committee, we recently visited the US and learned how the Government’s teams over there work together. Could you tell us more about the practica…”

“That is great. Thank you very much.”

“We saw for ourselves in the consulate in New York how the Wales team and the DBT team are working together there. You had written to us in some evidence saying that there were some areas of improvement between those two teams that you had some recommendations for. Could you elaborate on those points for us? What change…”

“Good morning and thank you for joining us today. I would like to look now more at, as you led on to, how the two Governments work together on promoting inward investment. As a Committee, we recently visited the US and learned how the Government’s teams over there work together. Could you tell us more about the practica…”

“That is great. Thank you very much.”

“I completely agree. That will be crucial to improving services for everybody. We have a renewed deal for Welsh customers as well. The inclusion of a memorandum of understanding means that there will be a shared understanding and shared objectives across funding, access and track integration. Crucially for Wrexham, it a…”

“I welcome the clear ambition for our railways, and therefore for our nation, that the Railways Bill brings. Rail runs in my family’s blood: my late grandad worked on the railways, first for London and North Western Railway and then for British Rail in Crewe, one of the homes of rail and where I spent the early part of …”

“If you could send that information, that would be much appreciated. Thank you very much.”

“Obviously, staff are the main resource, but what about other resources? I am thinking about things like data systems and premises. Are the services that probation relies on for delivery in Wales sufficiently resourced?”

“Mr Hall, on the subject of UK Government and Welsh Government systems working together, your organisation has previously stated that some of your members feel that the UK Government “does not necessarily recognise specific Welsh legislation,” as it relates to people being held in Welsh prisons and their families. Could…”

“You mentioned having too few staff and losing experienced staff. Are probation services in Wales taking that into account? Are they sufficiently resourced to ensure successful rehabilitation and to keep communities, and especially victims and survivors, safe?”

“I thank all the witnesses for coming in today—welcome. Martin, your predecessor in the role, Justin Russell, stated that probation standards have got “worse” in recent years. Do you agree?”

“That’s fine. Katie, your organisation represents over 80 housing, homelessness and support service providers in Wales. Do you assess that there is sufficient clarity, co-ordination and collaboration between all those third sector providers in the work supporting prison leavers?”

“I have one final question. You touched on GDPR and information sharing; is that an issue between those 80 providers when you are dealing with these cases?”

“Thank you; that is really interesting. Chloe, do you have anything to add to that point about local authorities? Chloe Marshall indicated dissent.”