Agenda and minutes

David Hughes - Head of Office, European Commission in Wales

1.1 David Hughes introduced himself to Members as the new Head of the European Commission’s office in Cardiff.

2.1 1.1 The Chair welcomed everyone to the Committee. Apologies were received from Keith Davies AM, who was substituted by Jenny Rathbone AM.

Jane Hutt, Minister for Finance and Leader of the House

Alison Standfast - Deputy Director - Procurement, Value Wales

Jeff Andrews - Specialist Policy Adviser

3.1 The Chair welcomed the Minister and her Officials. The Minister gave an update on EU procurement and answered question from the Members.

Action point:

The Minister for Finance on EU procurement policy offered to send the Committee up-to-date evidence regarding local sourcing.

Alun Davies, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes

Damien O'Brien - Chief Executive, Welsh European Funding Office

Dr Alastair Davies - Head of Innovation Policy, Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science 

4.1 The Chair welcomed the Minister and his Officials. The Minister gave an update on Horizon 2020 and EU Structural Funds and answered question from the Members.

Action point:

The Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries and European Programmes offered to write to the Committee with a timescale of events and negotiations which are likely to take place over the next year. The Deputy Minister also agreed to provide an early copy of Dr Guildford’s report when possible.