National Assembly for Wales
Enterprise and Learning Committee
As set out in Standing Order 12, the main function of scrutiny committees is to examine within their remit the expenditure, administration and policy of the government and associated public bodies.
The Committee’s remit covers: Economic Development and Regeneration; Social Enterprise; Transport and Lifelong Learning.
Latest News
Committee Activity for the spring term:
- Generating Jobs in the Green Economy
- Specialist provision for young people with autism in further education
- Structural funds : implementation of the 2007-2013 programmes
The latest Committee Bulletin can be accessed here
Triple first for Assembly as minister backs proposals that could ensure a Wales-wide network of safe pedestrian and cycle routes
The Committee has agreed to proceed with its proposed (Legislative Competence) (Highways and Transport) Order 2009 and its Explanatory Memorandum. The proposed LCO can be accessed here.
The Manufacturing Strategy - report published - 5 February 2010
The Committee has published its report on The Manufacturing Strategy. The report can be accessed via the Committee’s reports webpage. Press release.
The Enterprise and Learning Committee has agreed to undertake an inquiry into Structural Funds: implementation of the 2007 - 2013 programmes
For the press release and terms of reference please click here
The Enterprise and Learning Committee has agreed to undertake an inquiry into Specialist provision for young people with autism in further education
For the Terms of Reference please click here.
Learning Welsh - What do you think?
The Committee has elected a rapporteur group to investigate aspects of bilingualism in Wales. The group will focus on the teaching of Welsh as a second language; bilingual training and skills in the workplace; business interface with the public. The Members will be Gareth Jones AM; Jeff Cuthbert AM; David Melding AM; Jenny Randerson AM. They will meet informally and undertake a series of visits and consultations throughout Wales.
Tell us what you think about the teaching or learning of Welsh as a second language. Click here...
Watch a video to see what people attending the Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff think about Welsh lessons in secondary schools. Click here...
Membership
Who's who on the committee. Contact details for Assembly Members and Staff supporting the committee
can be found here
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Agendas, Papers & Transcripts
Agendas, papers and transcripts for meetings can be found in this section
Next Meeting
The next committee meeting will take place at 9:30am on Thursday 11 February 2010.
Enterprise and Learning Committee meetings are currently held on Thursday mornings. After Easter the meetings will move to Thursday afternoons
Reports and Inquiries carried out by the committee
Current Inquiries: More >>
Details of Completed Inquiries can be found here
Details of Reports published by the Committee can be found here
