9. Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Update on the Constitutional Commission

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:10 pm on 16 November 2021.

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Photo of Gareth Davies Gareth Davies Conservative 6:10, 16 November 2021

Thank you, Counsel General, for the statement that you've made this evening. But, with the greatest respect, was there any real point to this statement this afternoon? Do you truly believe that this commission is a good use of Welsh Government time and resources, given the state of our NHS and social care system?

While I have real concerns about the make-up of this commission politically—I mean, talk about one-sided and jobs for the boys—I'm more concerned about what it would cost the Welsh taxpayer, like my colleague Darren Millar asked you earlier on in the discussion. Counsel General, will you provide a breakdown on the costings of conducting this commission, both in terms of financial outlay as well as the cost of diverting Welsh Government staff from other essential duties? Thank you.