7. Debate on the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report on the Inter-Institutional Relations Agreement between Senedd Cymru and the Welsh Government

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 4:23 pm on 15 December 2021.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour 4:23, 15 December 2021

I thank all of those who've contributed to this important debate this afternoon. It's good to see that we have consensus on such an important matter as the inter-institutional relations agreement and inter-governmental working. It is vitally important that we have good scrutiny here in the Senedd of the transparency and accountability that has been mentioned as two of the three principles, but also that we do respect as well—that we give the scope for that confidentiality for discussions when needed between Governments as well.

I very much welcome the commitment of the Minister to not only the introduction of this agreement, but also to make this agreement work as well, and our committee will be keen to work with Government to see that happening on behalf of the Senedd. To all the contributors today and to my committee members, thank you very much. To the Government, we look forward to working with you on this and to see it bed in very firmly, because having the agreements in place is one thing, making them work is another. We are very aware, Llywydd, as well, that, behind the scenes, despite the earlier debate today, there is some really good work going on on an inter-governmental basis and this inter-institutional relations agreement allows the Senedd to have good sight of what's going on and to comment and to scrutinise that as well. So, diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb. Thank you very much for the opportunity to bring this to the Senedd's attention.