The file comprises papers relating to the advertised post of Clerk for the National Assembly for Wales including his Senior civil Service contract, a press release announcing his appointment, a job description, correspondence relating to, and extensive notes prepared for the interview.
The file comprises correspondence, mostly letters and e-mails of congratulation on his appointment as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales from members of the Assembly, MPs, Lords and officials in the UK Parliament.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Document containing various questions to be asked by Commissioners, possibly with representative from the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Government.
A briefing paper for members of the Commission for a meeting with experts on the justice system including suggested questions and details of the panel members' backgrounds.
A briefing papers for Commission members meeting with Professor Cole and Dr Stafford of Cardiff University including suggested questions and background information.
A briefing paper for sir Paul Silk for a meeting with the Secretary for State for Wales on 4 February 2014 to discuss the contents of the Commission's report.
A document prepared by the Commission Secretariat noting policy areas where there was general consensus that no change was needed asking whether the Commissioners were in agreement.
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 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.