SCECLB117 Individual

Senedd Cymru | Welsh Parliament

Y Pwyllgor Biliau Diwygio | Reform Bill Committee

Bil Senedd Cymru (Rhestrau Ymgeiswyr Etholiadol)| Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill

Ymateb gan Unigolyn | Evidence from Individual

What are your views on the general principles of the Bill and the need for legislation to deliver the Welsh Government’s stated policy objective (to make the Senedd a more effective legislature by ensuring it is broadly representative of the gender make-up of the population)?

In my opinion Gender and diversity should not trump merit and an ability to do the job.

What are your views on the system of enforcement and potential sanctions for non-compliance proposed in the Bill?

You’re creating a problem that doesn’t exist if a merit based system is used. What is the point of creating sanctions and enforcement?

Are there any potential barriers to the implementation of the Bill’s provisions? If so, what are they, and are they adequately taken into account in the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum and Regulatory Impact Assessment?

Barriers are to men or women who want to represent their district but can’t because of strict quotas. They may be far more qualified.

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

See previous answers. We should be striving for the best person for the job

What are your views on the Welsh Government’s assessment of the financial and other impacts of the Bill?

It’s a waste of time and money during a period of austerity. Please just concentrate on back to basics

What are your views on the balance between the information contained on the face of the Bill and what is left to subordinate legislation? Are the powers for Welsh Ministers to make subordinate legislation appropriate?

Not applicable

Do you have any views on matters relating to the legislative competence of the Senedd including compatibility with the European Convention on Human Rights?

What does this have to do with the bill?

Do you have any views on matters related to the quality of the legislation, or to the constitutional or other implications of the Bill?

You’re creating a problem that doesn’t need to be addressed. You are wasting time and resources on trying to solve the problem that could be better served by solving issues that affect your constituents