Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:53 pm on 21 June 2022.
Diolch, Llywydd. Amendment 43 has been brought forward to address concerns identified by trade unions about how the commission will address the needs of employees when discharging its duties to secure facilities for further education and training. Currently, section 95 of the Bill requires the commission to have regard, amongst other things, to the requirements of employers in relation to the education and training required in different sectors of employment. This amendment requires the commission to have regard to the requirements of employees and potential employees, in addition to the requirements of employers. The amendment will ensure that the commission gives consideration to the needs and interests of employees as a counterbalance to the interests of employers when discharging its duties to secure proper and reasonable facilities for further education and training. I therefore call on Members to support the amendments tabled in my name.