Agenda and minutes

1.1        The Chair welcomed Members and members of the public to the meeting.

1.2        Apologies had been received from Gwyn Price.

Adam Cairns, Chief Executive, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Janet Wilkinson, Director of Workforce, Hywel Dda Health Board

Dr Sue Fish, Medical Director, Hywel Dda Health Board

Richard Tompkins, Director, Welsh NHS Employers’ Unit

2.1 The Chair welcomed Adam Cairns, Chief Executive, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Janet Wilkinson, Director of Workforce, Hywel Dda Health Board; Dr Sue Fish, Medical Director, Hywel Dda Health Board; and Richard Tompkins, Director, Welsh NHS Employers’ Unit.

2.2 The Committee questioned the witnesses.

Action points:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board:

·         Further information on an advert in Bristol Airport promoting private practices at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board;

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Hywel Dda Health Board agreed to provide:

·         Clarification on the GP to consultant process to fast-track patients on NHS waiting lists in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Hywel Dda Health Board.

PAC(4) 11-13 – Paper 1 – Grants Management – Correspondence from WCVA

PAC(4) 11-13 – Paper 2 – Welsh Government response to action points – 19 March 2013

3.1 The Committee noted correspondence from the WCVA on Grants Management and the Welsh Government’s response to action points from the meeting on 19 March 2013.

Items 5 and 6

5.1 The Committee discussed the evidence received on Consultant Contract in Wales: Progress with Securing the Intended Benefits.

6.1 Julie Morgan declared an interest in Grants Management in Wales as her husband was the former First Minister for Wales with overall responsibility for Grants Management during periods highlighted in the draft report and excluded herself from participating in proceedings.

6.2 The Committee commented on its draft report on Grants Management in Wales and would consider it further at a forthcoming meeting.

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