Part of 5. Topical Questions – in the Senedd at 3:16 pm on 21 September 2022.
When I visited Plas Menai with the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee with Heledd, I was struck by what a great facility it is, in a stunning setting, but also what further potential it could have to incorporate more activities as well. The offer did seem a little limited compared to other outdoor activity centres. I was concerned about the outsourcing of the facility to a private enterprise for profit, but hear that Parkwood Leisure will run it as a not-for-profit business; that staff will have their terms and conditions protected, as you've just said, which I understand was a concern of the unions and would be a concern of mine; that they would be complying to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, as you've just said, which gives regard to the Welsh language; and that they will continue to employ local people, hopefully creating more all-year-round jobs going forward.
I'm aware that many public services have had to move to different operating models during years of austerity, and Parkwood Leisure already have experience of managing some of these. Please could the Minister confirm this, and what success have they had with those? Thank you.