7. The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:40 pm on 3 June 2020.

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Photo of Janet Finch-Saunders Janet Finch-Saunders Conservative 4:40, 3 June 2020

Some of the premises that could be used for emergency residential services may be unlikely to meet the standard required to register with Care Inspectorate Wales under the 2016 Act. So, what assurances can you give me that the providers fitting the exception will be subject to appropriate regulation and inspection?

Also, according to CIW, they are not undertaking routine inspections, and, when the pandemic is over, will not be considering retrospective actions. So, how will this impact on the safety of residents and the identification of wilful neglect or, indeed, deliberate harm?

Now, as you know, Minister, some services are experiencing difficulties with recruitment, retention, equipment and funding. So, have you considered the negative impact new premises could have on existing problems?

During the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee, it was noted that the regulations do not appear to apply to the private sector that is not providing services for the public sector. Another question: why is that the case?

And finally, a respondent to the consultation urged that pre-employment checks were essential to safeguarding individuals. What assessment has been made of the risk of relaxing these rules and can you confirm that regulation 7 will not undermine the legal requirement that adults agree to share a room and such a move may be consistent with their well-being? Thank you.