6. Motion to approve the Senedd Commission's Budget for 2022-23

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 3:51 pm on 17 November 2021.

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Photo of Ken Skates Ken Skates Labour 3:51, 17 November 2021

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I was reaching my final point, and that is in relation to the service that Members receive from the Commission and its staff. We strive for excellence, and I'm pleased to be able to indicate to Mike Hedges that there is a service agreement in terms of the speed with which claims are processed. But I must say to Members and to citizens across our country that the work of Commission staff must first and foremost be to protect the public purse and ensure that we provide value for money. And often, that can incur further scrutiny of claims, which can, inevitably, lead to some delays. But we strive for excellence in all of the services that we provide.