Formal Minutes of the Committee Session

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1 House of Commons Welsh Affairs Committee Formal Minutes of the Committee Session

2 2 The Welsh Affairs Committee The Welsh Affairs Committee is appointed by the House of Commons to examine the expenditure, administration, and policy of the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales (including relations with the National Assembly for Wales). Current membership David T.C. Davies MP (Conservative, Monmouth) (Chair) Byron Davies MP (Conservative, Gower) Chris Davies MP (Conservative, Brecon and Radnorshire) Glyn Davies MP (Conservative, Montgomeryshire) Dr James Davies MP (Conservative, Vale of Clwyd) Chris Elmore MP (Labour, Ogmore) (added ) Carolyn Harris MP (Labour, Swansea East) (discharged ) Gerald Jones MP (Labour, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney) Stephen Kinnock MP (Labour, Aberavon) MP (Plaid Cymru, Dwyfor Meirionnydd) Craig Williams MP (Conservative, Cardiff North) Mr Mark Williams MP (Liberal Democrat, Ceredigion) Powers The Committee is one of the departmental select committees, the powers of which are set out in House of Commons Standing Orders, principally in SO No 152. These are available on the internet via Publications The Reports and evidence of the Committee are published by The Stationery Office by Order of the House. All publications of the Committee (including press notices) are on the internet at The Reports of the Committee, the formal minutes relating to that report, oral evidence taken and some or all written evidence are available in printed volumes. Additional written evidence may be published on the internet only. Committee staff The current staff of the Committee is John-Paul Flaherty (Clerk), Elin Jones (Committee Specialist), Louise Glen (Senior Committee Assistant), and George Perry (Media Officer). Contacts All correspondence should be addressed to the Clerk of the Welsh Affairs Committee, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA. The telephone number for general enquiries is ; and the Committee s address is welshcom@parliament.uk

3 3 Formal Minutes of the Committee, Session MONDAY 23 MAY 2016 Glyn Davies Stephen Kinnock Craig Williams Mr Mark Williams 1. Broadcasting in Wales 2. Future programme Resolved, That the Committee take oral evidence from the Secretary of State for Wales on his responsibilities. Resolved, That the Committee inquire into Police and Crime Commissioner elections. 3. The future of nuclear power in Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the future of nuclear power in Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: FNP 83 Dr Carl Iwan Clowes FNP 84 Nuclear Industry Association Dr Richard Savage, Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mina Golshan, Deputy Chief Nuclear Inspector, and Mike Finnerty, Deputy Chief Inspector, Office for Nuclear Regulation, gave oral evidence. Professor Andrew Sherry, Director, National Nuclear Laboratory, gave oral evidence. Andrea Leadsom MP, Minister of State, and Lee McDonough, Director, Office for Nuclear Development, Department for Energy and Climate Change, gave oral evidence. 4. The steel industry in Wales Andrea Leadsom MP, Minister of State, and Paul Van Heyningen, Head of Industrial Energy Use, Department for Energy and Climate Change, gave oral evidence.

4 [Adjourned till Monday 6 June at 3.40 pm 4

5 5 MONDAY 6 JUNE 2016 Byron Davies Carolyn Harris Gerald Jones Mr Mark Williams 1. Future programme 2. Use of the Welsh language in the Welsh Grand Committee sitting in Westminster 3. Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Wales Bill Resolved, That, subject to the discretion of the Chair, written evidence received between scheduled committee meetings, over the period to 13 June 2016, directly related to prelegislative scrutiny of the draft Wales Bill, shall be reported to the House for publication. 4. Broadcasting in Wales 5. The future of nuclear power in Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the future of nuclear power in Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: FNP 85 Jas Chanay 6. The future of the Severn River crossings Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the future of the Severn River crossings be reported to the House for publication on the internet: SEV 05 Mr Ned Heywood SEV 06 Robert Harris SEV 07 Paul Barrows Philip Smith, General Manager, and James Rawle, Deputy General Manager, Severn River Crossing Plc, gave oral evidence.

6 6 Eric Cornuaille, European Electronic Toll Service Consultant, HeyCo Consulting, gave oral evidence. [Adjourned till Monday 13 June at 10 am at The Drill Hall, Chepstow Monday 13 June 2016 The Chair, Byron Davies, Chris Davies, Gerald Jones, and Craig Williams visited Chepstow, Magor Services, and the Severn Bridge in connection with the Committee s inquiry into the future of the Severn River crossings, in accordance with the Committee s decision of 9 May MONDAY 13 JUNE 2016 The Committee met at The Drill Hall, Chepstow Byron Davies Chris Davies Gerald Jones Craig Williams 1. Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Wales Bill Draft Special Report (Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Wales Bill: Government Response to the Committee s First Report of Session ), proposed by the Chair, brought up, read the first and second time, and agreed to. The Government s response to the First Report from the Committee of Session was appended to the Report. Resolved, That the Report be the First Special Report of the Committee to the House. Ordered, That the Chair make the Report to the House. 2. Broadcasting in Wales Draft Report (Broadcasting in Wales), proposed by the Chair, brought up and read. The draft Report was agreed to; the Formal Minutes relating to the consideration of the Report are published in the First Report of the Committee, HC The future of the Severn River crossings Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the future of the Severn River crossings be reported to the House for publication on the internet: SEV 08 Department for Transport

7 7 Ian Jarman, Vice Chair, Freight Council in Wales, and Ian Gallagher, Head of Policy (Southwest & Wales), Freight Transport Association, gave oral evidence. [Adjourned till Monday 4 July at 3.40 pm

8 8 MONDAY 4 JULY 2016 Byron Davies Chris Davies Dr James Davies Gerald Jones Craig Williams 1. Future programme 2. The future of the Severn River crossings Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the future of the Severn River crossings be reported to the House for publication on the internet: SEV 09 Anthony Mayo SEV 10 David Gibbs SEV 11 Liz Cragg and Nick Cragg SEV 12 Gwyn Smith SEV 13 Welsh Government Andrew Jones MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and James Hooson, Strategic Roads Policy Manager, Department for Transport, and Andrew Page-Dove, Regional Director South West, Highways England, gave oral evidence. WEDNESDAY 6 JULY 2016 [Adjourned till Wednesday 6 July at 2.30 pm [The Committee met concurrently with the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, Energy and Climate Change Committee and European Scrutiny Committee] Byron Davies Glyn Davies Dr James Davies Stephen Kinnock The following members of the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee were also present (Standing Order No. 137A) Jonathan Reynolds Iain Wright

9 9 The following members of the Energy and Climate Change Committee were also present (Standing Order No. 137A) Tom Blenkinsop Glyn Davies The following members of the European Scrutiny Committee were also present (Standing Order No. 137A) Sir William Cash Geraint Davies Richard Drax Stephen Kinnock Craig Mackinlay Kelly Tolhurst Andrew Turner 1. The steel industry in Wales Rt Hon Anna Soubry MP, Minister of State for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise, and Niall Mackenzie, Director of Infrastructure and Materials, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, gave oral evidence. WEDNESDAY 13 JULY 2016 [Adjourned till Wednesday 13 July at 3.40 pm Glyn Davies Gerald Jones Craig Williams Mr Mark Williams 1. Future programme Resolved, That the Committee inquire into the implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result. MONDAY 18 JULY 2016 [Adjourned till Monday 18 July at 3.40 pm Dr James Davies

10 10 Gerald Jones Mr Mark Williams 1. The future of nuclear power in Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the future of nuclear power in Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: FNP 86 Department for Energy and Climate Change (supplementary) 2. The steel industry in Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the steel industry in Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: SIW 02 Department for Energy and Climate Change 3. Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Rhydian Thomas, Head of Wales Office, and Andrew Scallan CBE, Director of Elector Administration, Electoral Commission, gave oral evidence. TUESDAY 19 JULY 2016 [Adjourned till Tuesday 19 July at 2.10 pm Glyn Davies Gerald Jones Stephen Kinnock Craig Williams Mr Mark Williams 1. The future of nuclear power in Wales Draft Report (The future of nuclear power in Wales), proposed by the Chair, brought up and read. The draft Report was agreed to; the Formal Minutes relating to the consideration of the Report are published in the First Report of the Committee, HC Future programme Resolved, That the Committee inquire into the Wales and Borders rail franchise 3. Responsibilities of the Secretary of State for Wales

11 11 Rt Hon. Alun Cairns MP, Secretary of State for Wales, and Glynne Jones, Director, Wales Office, gave oral evidence. [Adjourned till Monday 5 September at 3.40 pm Byron Davies Chris Davies Dr James Davies Chris Elmore 1. Declaration of interests MONDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2016 Gerald Jones Craig Williams Mr Mark Williams Chris Elmore declared his interests, in accordance with the Resolution of the House of 13 July 1992 (see Appendix). Chris Davies declared an interest in relation to the Committee s evidence session into the Wales and Borders Rail Franchise, namely: that he is an honorary Vice-President of the Heart of Wales Line. 2. The future of nuclear power in Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the future of nuclear power in Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: FNP 87 Nuclear Legacy Advisory Forum 3. Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to the Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result be reported to the House for publication on the internet: BRX 02 Tegid Roberts BRX 03 Dr Robert Morgan BRX 04 Churches Working Party on Europe 4. Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Police and Crime Commissioner Elections be reported to the House for publication on the internet: PCC 01 Andrew Scallan CBE 5. The future of the Severn River crossings

12 12 Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to The future of the Severn River crossings be reported to the House for publication on the internet: SEV 14 Department for Transport (supplementary) 6. Wales and Borders Rail Franchise Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Wales and Borders Rail Franchise be reported to the House for publication on the internet: WBR 02 Institution of Civil Engineers Wales Cymru WBR 03 Bangor University WBR 04 Professor Stuart Cole WBR 05 Marches Strategic Rail Group WBR 06 Angel Trains WBR 07 WBRUA WBR 08 Welsh Local Government Association WBR 10 Mersey Dee Alliance WBR 11 Heart of Wales Line Development Co. Ltd. WBR 12 Mr Timothy Richards WBR 13 Mr Merlyn Cooper WBR 14 D Oliver WBR 16 North Wales and Mersey Dee Rail Task Force WBR 17 Rail Delivery Group WBR 18 Welsh Government WBR 20 Mr Tim Mourant WBR 21 LGA Public Transport Consortium WBR 22 North Wales Economic Ambition Board WBR 23 West of England Local Enterprise Partnership WBR 24 Gloucestershire County Council WBR 25 RMT WBR 27 Arriva UK Trains Ltd WBR 28 Transport Focus WBR 29 Caerphilly County Borough Council WBR 30 Liverpool City Region Combined Authority WBR 31 Bring Back British Rail WBR 32 Association of Community Rail Partnerships WBR 33 ASLEF WBR 34 Mid Wales Regional Transport Group WBR 35 North Cheshire Rail Users Group WBR 36 Cheshire West and Chester Council WBR 39 John Morton WBR 40 Department for Transport

13 13 Resolved, That the Committee visit Cardiff on 15 September 2016, in connection with its inquiry into the Wales and Borders Rail Franchise. Professor Stuart Cole, Emeritus Professor of Transport, University of South Wales, gave oral evidence. [Adjourned till Thursday 15 September at 1.45 pm at the National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Thursday 15 September 2016 The Chair, Chris Elmore,, and Mr Mark Williams visited Cardiff in connection with the Committee s inquiry into the Wales and Borders Rail Franchise, in accordance with the Committee s decision of 5 September THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2016 The Committee met at the National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Chris Elmore Mr Mark Williams 1. Declaration of interests Mr Mark Williams declared an interest in relation to the Committee s evidence session into the Wales and Borders Rail Franchise, namely: that his wife will be in receipt of a pension from Arriva Trains Wales. 2. Broadcasting in Wales Draft Special Report (Broadcasting in Wales: Government Response to the Committee s First Report of Session ), proposed by the Chair, brought up, read the first and second time, and agreed to. The Government s response to the First Report from the Committee was appended to the Report. Resolved, That the Report be the Second Special Report of the Committee to the House. Ordered, That the Chair make the Report to the House. 3. Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result

14 14 Resolved, That the Committee visit North, South and Mid Wales, in connection with its inquiry into Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result. Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result be reported to the House for publication on the internet: BRX 05 RSPB Cymru 4. Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Police and Crime Commissioner Elections be reported to the House for publication on the internet: PCC 02 Electoral Commission 5. Cross-border health arrangements between England and Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Cross-border health arrangements between England and Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: Letter dated 8 September 2016, from the Lord Prior of Brampton, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health (Lords) 6. Future programme 7. Wales and Borders Rail Franchise Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Wales and Borders Rail Franchise be reported to the House for publication on the internet: WBR 38 Railfuture Wales Ian Bullock, Managing Director, Arriva Trains Wales, and Roger Cobbe, Policy Director, Arriva Trains, gave oral evidence. This evidence was in the Welsh language. Elizabeth De Jong, Director of Policy, Rail Delivery Group, gave oral evidence. This evidence was in the Welsh language. MONDAY 17 OCTOBER 2016 [Adjourned till Monday 17 October at 4.00 pm

15 15 Byron Davies Glyn Davies Dr James Davies Stephen Kinnock Craig Williams Mr Mark Williams 1. The future of nuclear power in Wales Draft Special Report (The future of nuclear power in Wales: Government Response to the Committee s Second Report of Session ), proposed by the Chair, brought up, read the first and second time, and agreed to. The Government s response to the Second Report from the Committee was appended to the Report. Resolved, That the Report be the Third Special Report of the Committee to the House. Ordered, That the Chair make the Report to the House. 2. Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result be reported to the House for publication on the internet: BRX 06 Learned Society of Wales BRX 09 Research Councils UK BRX 11 Farmers Union of Wales 3. Devolution: Lessons for Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Devolution: Lessons for Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: DEV 01 Tony Ogborn 4. Wales and Borders Rail Franchise Ken Skates AM, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, and Simon Jones, Director of Transport and ICT infrastructure, Welsh Government, gave oral evidence. Councillor Samantha Dixon, Chair, North Wales and Mersey Dee Cross-Border Rail Task Force, Ashley Rogers, Chair, North Wales Business Council, and Iwan Prys-Jones, Programme Manager North Wales Economic Ambition Board, gave oral evidence. [Adjourned till Monday 24 October at 4.30 pm

16 16 MONDAY 24 OCTOBER 2016 Glyn Davies Dr James Davies Craig Williams Mr Mark Williams 1. Wales and Borders Rail Franchise Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Wales and Borders Rail Franchise be reported to the House for publication on the internet: WBR 41 North Pembrokeshire Transport Forum (supplementary) Paul Maynard MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, and Eddie Muraszko, Deputy Director, Midlands, North and Wales Market, Department of Transport, gave oral evidence. [Adjourned till Monday 21 November at 3.40 pm

17 17 MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2016 Byron Davies Glyn Davies Dr James Davies Stephen Kinnock Craig Williams 1. Future programme 2. Implications for Wales of the EU referendum result Resolved, That, further to the Committee s decision of 15 September, the Committee visit Prestatyn, North Wales, in connection with its inquiry into Implications for Wales of the EU Referendum result. Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Implications for Wales of the EU referendum result be reported to the House for publication on the internet: BRX 12 Professor Russell Deacon 3. Wales and Borders Rail Franchise Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to Wales and Borders Rail Franchise be reported to the House for publication on the internet: WBR 42 Welsh Government (supplementary) 4. The future of nuclear power in Wales Ordered, That the following written evidence relating to The future of nuclear power in Wales be reported to the House for publication on the internet: Letter dated 16 November 2016, from Alun Davies AM, Minister for Lifelong Learning and Welsh Language, Welsh Government 5. Fiscal Framework for Wales

18 18 [Adjourned till Monday 12 December at 3.40 pm Davies, David T. C. (Monmouth) DECLARATIONS OF MEMBERS INTERESTS As at 14 July 2015, unless noted 1. Employment and earnings Surveys completed for ComRes, Four Millbank, London SW1P 3JA: 75. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 30 June 2014) 75. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 28 August 2014) 75. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 27 October 2014) 75. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 09 December 2014) 75. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 06 March 2015) 75. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 14 May 2015) Payments from Capita Business Services, 2nd floor, Rochester Row, London SW1P 1LA: Payment of 150 for delivering one lecture (Updated 2 September 2014). Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 07 March 2014) Payment of 150 for delivering one lecture (Updated 2 September 2014). Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 27 March 2014) Payment of 150 for delivering one lecture (Updated 2 September 2014). Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 31 March 2014) Payment of 450 for delivering three lectures (Updated 2 September 2014). Hours: 3 hrs. (Registered 05 June 2014) Payment of 150 for delivering one lecture. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 23 September 2014) Payment of 150 for delivering one lecture. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 09 December 2014) Payments from Ipsos MORI, Borough Road, London SE1 1FY: Payment of 200 received for survey interview. Hours: 1 hr approx. (Registered 08 October 2014) Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT: 80 for taking part in a survey. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 30 June 2014) 100 for taking part in a survey. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 14 May 2015) 8. Miscellaneous Until January 2015; as a Special Constable for the British Transport Police, I was entitled to use my warrant card to travel on the London Transport system. The value of an all zones annual travel card for the London area was 3,268 in This benefit was first received in 2006.

19 19 (Updated 29 August 2012, 2 April 2013, 5 February 2014 and 9 March 2015) (Registered 23 August 2011) 9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses I employ my wife, Aliz Davies, as part-time Senior Secretary.

20 20 Davies, Byron (Gower) 1. Employment and earnings 29 May 2015, payment of 1, for my duties as an Assembly Member, National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF99 1NA. Hours: no hours worked since the Election. (Registered 05 June 2015) 2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation Name of donor: United and Cecil Club Address of donor: Munslows, 2nd Floor, New Penberal House, High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: 2,500 Donor status: members' association (Registered 05 June 2015) 6. Land and property: (i) value over 100,000 (ii) rental income of over 10,000 a year Flat in Cardiff: (i) (Registered 05 June 2015) House in Ceredigion: (i) (Registered 05 June 2015) Davies, Chris (Brecon and Radnorshire) Nil Davies, Glyn (Montgomeryshire): As at 9 May Employment and earnings Payments from ComRes for opinion surveys. Address: Four Millbank, London SW1P 3JA. Payment of 75 for April 2014 Parliamentary Panel Survey. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 28 May 2015) Payment of 75 for May-June 2014 Parliamentary Panel Survey. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 28 May 2015) Payment of 75 for July 2014 Parliamentary Panel Survey. Hours: 45 mins. (Registered 28 May 2015) 6. Land and property: (i) value over 100,000 (ii) rental income of over 10,000 a year Two-bedroom flat at Century Wharf, Cardiff Bay: (i) and (ii). (Updated 20 April 2012) Farmland, house and buildings near Llanerfyl, Montgomeryshire: (i) and (ii). (Updated 6 November 2012) Farmhouse, bungalow and farm buildings near Castle Caereinion, Montgomeryshire: (i) and (ii). (Updated 6 November 2012) House, land and buildings near Berriew, Montgomeryshire: (i) and (ii). (Registered 06 November 2012) 8. Miscellaneous

21 21 Self-employed farmer. 9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses I employ my spouse, Bobbie Davies, as Senior Secretary.

22 22 Harris, Carolyn (Swansea East) Nil Jones, Gerald (Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney) 1. Employment and earnings 15 May 2015, received 1, for 1-15 May 2015 as County Councillor, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Penallta House, Tredomen Business Park, Ystrad Mynach CF82 7PG. Hours: 74 hrs. (Registered 05 June 2015) 9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses I employ my partner, Tyrone Powell, as Senior Parliamentary Assistant. (Registered 04 June 2015) Kinnock, Stephen (Aberavon): As at 8 February Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources Name of donor: Amec Foster Wheeler Address of donor: Old Change House, 128 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4BJ Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hospitality and ticket for RWC Wales v South Africa quarter final, value 400 Date received: 14 October 2015 Date accepted: 14 October 2015 Donor status: company, registration no (Registered 30 October 2015) 6. Land and property: (i) value over 100,000 (ii) rental income of over 10,000 a year Flat in Brent, London: (i) (Registered 21 May 2015) Saville Roberts, Liz (Dwyfor Meirionnydd) 1. Employment and earnings 22 May 2015, received final payment of for my services as a Councillor for Gwynedd County Council, Cyngor Gwynedd, Stryd y Jel, Caernarfon LL55 1SH. (Registered 05 June 2015) 8. Miscellaneous Trustee, Canolfan Iaith Nant Gwrtheyrn. (Registered 05 June 2015) Williams, Craig (Cardiff North) 1. Employment and earnings

23 23 Received payment of , on 15 May 2015, from Cardiff City Council, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW, for work as a Cardiff City Councillor/ Chairman Economy Scrutiny Committee between 8 May 2015 to 22 May Hours: 54 hrs. (Registered 04 June 2015) 2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a) Name of donor: United and Cecil Club Address of donor: Munslow, 2nd floor, New Penderel House, High Holborn, London WC1V 7HP Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: 2,500 Date received: 1 December 2015 Date accepted: 1 December 2015 Donor status: Unincorporated association (Registered 04 June 2015) Williams, Mark (Ceredigion) 2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation Name of donor: Michael Woods Address of donor: private Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: 2,500 Donor status: individual (Registered 08 June 2015) Name of donor: Tenby and District Social and Liberal Democrat Association Address of donor: Primrose Villa, Narberth Road, Tenby, SA70 8JD Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: 4,000 Donor status: Unincorporated association (Registered 08 June 2015) 5 September 2016: declaration of Members interests Elmore, Chris (Ogmore) 1. Employment and earnings Payments from Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Council, Civic Offices, Holton Rd, Barry CF63 4RU, for my role as a councillor representing the Castleland Ward and as Cabinet Member for children's services and schools before my election. (Registered 14 June 2016) 15 May 2016, received 2, Hours: none since the Election. (Registered 14 June 2016) 15 June 2016, received final payment of Hours: none since the Election. (Registered 13 July 2016) 8. Miscellaneous Minor interest in a house in Caerphilly County Borough area owned by two members of my family. (Registered 06 June 2016) I am the County Borough Councillor for Castleland Ward, Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan Council. I receive no allowance for this role. (Registered 06 June 2016) I am the unpaid Chair of Barry YMCA Board of Management. (Registered 06 June 2016)