As Llywydd, I did not have any discussions with Sir Roderick Evans in respect of standards complaints. I had two meetings with Sir Roderick Evans—one in 2016, the transition period early before he undertook the role, and the other in 2017 to discuss the dignity and respect agenda.

Section 9 of the National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 places a duty on the Chief Executive and Clerk of the Assembly to refer specific issues to the standards commissioner when they relate to the conduct of Assembly Members. Section 10 of the Measure requires the commissioner to communicate to the Clerk certain matters relevant to her functions as accounting officer.