SCECLB388 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)?

Gender is not the issue; it’s capability to do the job that is key. Too many politicians are career politicians and don’t have specific knowledge of life and - in the case of cabinet members - frequently have no knowledge of the area for which they are responsible. For example Lynn Neagle has no background in actual education (careers advice does not count).

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

I don’t agree with the bill so enforcement and sanctions are irrelevant to me.

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?

I cannot understand why under 13s are somehow eligible to answer this survey when these questions are not easy for adults, quite frankly.

Are any unintended consequences likely to arise from the Bill?

Yes. The consequence of ineptitude.

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

Pass.

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?

Whatever this means it is a waste of public money.

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

I don’t think competence and Senedd should really be in the same sentence.

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

I think I’ve stated my case.