Call for Drakeford to apologise to the people of Wales for the ‘utter failure’ of its public procurement service

Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Paul Davies AM, has slammed the Labour-led Government’s lack of public procurement strategy in the Welsh Parliament this afternoon. Drawing comparisons with the First Minister’s silence over the M4 relief road, Mr Davies asked for answers about what changes are being made to the service, which is currently under review….

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Smacking ban Bill from Welsh Government attracts questions from Shadow Minister

Welsh Conservatives will join the Assembly tomorrow in a discussion over the need for further legislation around the subject of smacking children. Shadow Minister for Children and Young People, Janet Finch-Saunders AM, will speak out in Welsh Parliament tomorrow (Tuesday 26th March) as the Bill is opened out for discussion in the chamber. The Children (Abolition…

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The Seven Principles of Public Life

The Seven Principles of Public Life (The Nolan Principles):  Selflessness Holders of public office should act solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits themselves, their family, or their friends.  Integrity Holders of public office should not place themselves under…

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Standards watchdog to hold inquiry on AI and standards in public sector

The Committee on Standards in Public Life has announced a review into artificial intelligence and its impact on standards across the public sector. The watchdog said the review would examine “whether the existing frameworks and regulations are sufficient to ensure that high standards of conduct are upheld as technologically assisted decision-making is adopted more widely…

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