SCECLB207 jaki pariser

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 jaki pariser | Evidence from jaki pariser

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)?

i think that there is enough representation in the senedd. monies could be better spent elsewhere . Health and Education perhaps.

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

seems appropriate

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?

yes . more senedd members means a bigger financial burden at a time when not appropriate.  Money could be better allocated on health and education.

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

yes.  less money for fundamentals.

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

the financial impact will, necessarily impact on other areas.  Money is a finite thing and there is only so much available.  The timing of this is inappropriate given that many people are struggling financially and businesses are closing.

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?

the powers of the senedd would seem to be reasonable

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

this is fine , as secondary legislation to the needs of those that live and work in Wales.

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

finance.  money spent on spurious legislation, additional bureaucracy, and excessive micro management could be better spent on health and education

Are there any other issues that you would like to raise about the Bill and the accompanying Explanatory Memorandum or any related matters?

the more members of the senedd, the more committee's, the more lengthy debate. Nothing happens and decisions are delayed and delayed.  fewer members more action

Anything else?

we do not need more senedd members