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Events attended as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales

The file comprises programmes for events attended by sir Paul Silk in his role as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales, including the Royal opening of the Second Assembly, a Royal dinner at Margam Park and a service held on the eve of the funeral of Pope John Paul II in the Metropolitan Cathedral of St David, Cardiff.

Termination of post as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales

The file comprises papers relating to the departure of Sir Paul Silk as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales in 2007, including various letters and e-mails thanking him for his work and wishing him well, correspondence relating to press interest in the severance arrangements, a statement on his departure by Sir Paul Silk and correspondence relating to the new interim structure in the Office of the Presiding Officer along with the text of a speech given to the Study of Parliament Group given by Sir Paul outlining why he believed that the Presiding Officer, Dafydd Elis-Thomas did not wish him to remain as Clerk.

Correspondence with Sir Jon Shortridge

The file comprises correspondence between Sir Jon Shortridge, Permanent Secretary at the National Assembly for Wales (while the Welsh Assembly Government and the National Assembly for Wales were one corporate body) and Sir Paul Silk as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales along with annual reports on sir Paul between 2001 and 2007. These detail the deterioration of the relationship between them, culminating in Sir Paul's decision not to apply for the new post of Chief Executive and Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales in 2006 and return to the House of Commons.

Shortridge, Jon

Areas for Clarification

Document outlining areas which had been noted by the Commission in meetings with stakeholders but where further clarification was required.

Late June Briefing Pack

Document detailing the Commission's timetable for late June 2023 including details of public meetings and meetings with experts along with details of those scheduled to attend.

Owen Smith Brief

A briefing paper for Paul Silk's meeting with Owen Smith, Shadow Secretary of State for Wales containing points to note and Smith's contributions to a Welsh Grand Committee debate on the Commission.

Questions

Document containing various questions to be asked by Commissioners, possibly with representative from the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Government.

Critical Friends

Document identifying key individuals who would influence how the Commission's report was perceived after its launch and outlining how to engage with them.

Draft of Chapter 4

Draft with track changes of chapter 4 of the Commission's second report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales relating specifically to the model of devolution.

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