6. 5. Statement: Post-compulsory Education and Training Consultation

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:00 pm on 20 June 2017.

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Photo of Kirsty Williams Kirsty Williams Liberal Democrat 5:00, 20 June 2017

I would hope that HEFCW’s website is correct and is an accurate description of their employment practices, but I will double check with the chief executive, and confirm that to you. With regards to the size of the commission, I’m always a firm believer in the principle that form follows function, and at this stage, while we’re consulting on the form of the commission, we’re not at this stage in a position to say exactly how that will look, because that will depend on where we go forward. That is the point of having a technical consultation at the end of this White Paper process so that those more technical in-depth issues and the detail that you’re requiring will be consulted on at a later date. But at this moment, what is important to us is that we are clear and we get agreement on the functions of this body and then move forward on how effectively it will be staffed. What’s important is, of course, under these proposals, HEFCW will go and we will be working closely with HEFCW and hopefully new members of the board with a broader range of experiences to make a seamless transition from one organisation into the next.