5. Motion under Standing Order 17.2 to give instructions to the Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:39 pm on 29 November 2017.

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Photo of Andrew RT Davies Andrew RT Davies Conservative 4:39, 29 November 2017

I think both are important in the public's mind. Ultimately, if an important committee—the premier committee, I would suggest, of this Assembly—of all the Chairs of the Assembly coming together and scrutinising the First Minister on allegations that have been made cannot undertake that scrutiny, then there is something seriously wrong. I will take the intervention in a minute. I do draw on Paul Davies's opening remarks. This committee is convened of the Chairs of the Assembly, who are voted on by the entire Assembly. It is not party appointees. It is not whipped, I assume, like other committees potentially can be on certain votes. As I said in my remarks, there will be no happier person in this Chamber if these allegations can be disproved. It is not a political priority or a political narrative to support bullying, intimidation and a toxic workplace environment. Surely, none of us stands for that, and we need to get to the bottom of these allegations.