The file comprises correspondence between Ann Jones AM, Martyn Jones MP, chairman and other members of the Welsh Affairs Committee regarding the committee's investigation into the decision by The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales.
The file comprises an agenda and supporting papers for the Welsh Affairs Committee meeting on 18 December 2001 where officials of the Children's Society; Ian Sparks (Chief Executive), Lady Toulson (Chair of the Trustees), Mr Charles Nall (Director of Finance and Administration) and the Revd. Glover (Church in Wales nominee to the Board of Trustees) were questioned about the decision to close the society's operations in Wales.
Great Britain -- Parliament -- House of Commons -- Welsh Affairs Committee
Draft report and meeting tranascript
The file comprises copies of the Welsh Affairs Committee's draft report into The Children's Society in Wales, along with a transcript of the committee meeting held on 18 December 2001.
Great Briatin -- Parliament -- House of Commons -- Welsh Affairs Committee
The file comprises papers related to a short debate in the UK Parliament on 12 December 2001, called by Julie Morgan MP, on the decision of The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales. It contains an extract from Hansard, background notes, Children's Society documents on 'realignment' and some papers related to the Welsh Affairs Committee hearing on 18 December.
Establishment of Tros Gynnal Plant
The series comprises of papers related to the Task Force established by the National Assembly for Wales to consider options to continue the work of The Children's Society following its decision to close operations in Wales. It contains minutes and meeting papers, reports and correspondence, press released and newspaper clippings. The charity Tros Gynnal was eventually established to carry out this work.
The file comprises Ann Jones' correspondence related to the task force, established by the National Assembly for Wales, to look at options for continuing the work of The Children's Society following its decision to close operations in Wales. Correspondents include staff of The Children's Society and their representatives, Ian Sparks, Chief Executive of The Children's Society and Lady Toulson, Chair of the Trustees
The file comprises meeting papers for the task force established to consider options to continue the work of The Children's Society after its decision to close operations in Wales, including agendas, meetings, press statements and a business plan for the new organisation.
Documents related to The Children's Society's review of its operations in Wales
The file comprises a number of Children's Society documents related to its decision to close operations in Wales including a report to the council from the HR Director, a report entitled "TCS Presence in Wales" dated February 2001, a report entitled "Realignment Decisions", a portfolio of the Children's Society's work in Wales along with some handwritten notes/
Cabinet statements, press releases and media stories
The file comprises press releases issued by The Children's Society and Jane Hutt, Minister for Health and Social Services along with copies of newspaper articles related to establishing Tros Gynnal Plant (later Tros Gynnal) to take over the work of The Children's Society in Wales along with details of initial fundraising efforts.
Comprises papers related to the proposed reorganisation of the National Health Service in Wales.
Documents related to the proposed restructuring of the NHS in Wales
The file comprises documents related to the planned reorganisation of health services in Wales in 2001, which resulted in the creation of Local health Boards to manage primary care and commission hospital care services. It includes documents produced by the Labour Party, a statement made by Jane Hutt, the Minister of Health and Social Service to the National Assembly for Wales, an e-mail with supporting documentation send to Labour Assembly Members, Ann Jones' handwritten notes and suggested lines of defence against expected criticism of the proposals.