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Ann Jones AM (Women’s Archive of Wales) Papers
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Ann Jones AM (Women’s Archive of Wales) Papers

  • GB 0210 ANNJONS
  • Fonds
  • 2000-2014

Sub-fond A comprises papers related to Ann Jones's campaign for domestic fire safety measures in Wales, centering on the devolution of powers to the National Assembly for Wales for this purpose and the resulting legislation; the Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure, 2011, which required sprinkler systems to be fitted to all newly built or substantially converted domestic residences in Wales. Sub-fond B comprises material related to Ann Jones' campaign against the closure of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service control room in Rhyl. Sub-fonds C comprises material related to the Children's Society's decision to withdraw from Wales, and Ann Jones' efforts in the the subsequent establishment of Tros Gynnal Plant to continue that work. Sub-fonds D relates to the restructure of the National Health Service in Wales.

Jones, Ann, 1953-

Correspondence

Ann Jones' Correspondence related to the campaign against the closure of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service control room at Rhyl. Correspondents include Government Ministers, Members of Parliament, Members of the National Assembly for Wales, local authority leaders, union officials and fire safety experts.

Consultation documents and research

File comprises documents related to the campaign against the closure of the North Wales Fire and Rescue Service control room at Rhyl including a copy of the report produced by Mott MacDonald for the Home Office which recommended all fire services in Wales using a single control room "The future of Fire Service Control Rooms and Communications in England & Wales", a position statement by Ann Jones AM and various supporting documents.

Mott MacDonald International Ltd.

North Wales Fire Control Room Campaign

The sub-fonds comprises documents related to the campaign against proposals to centralise fire control in Wales in one control room, following a review of fire services in England and Wales by consultants Mott MacDonald on behalf of the Home Office. This would have led to the closure of the North Wales Firs Service control room in Rhyl, in Ann Jones's constituency.

Correspondence

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

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.

Fire Safety

Comprises papers related to Ann Jones's campaign for domestic fire safety measures in Wales, centering on the devolution of powers to the National Assembly for Wales for this purpose and the resulting legislation; the Domestic Fire Safety (Wales) Measure, 2011, which required sprinkler systems to be fitted to all newly built or substantially converted domestic residences in Wales.

Press and media

File comprises press releases, press cuttings and offprints of on-line news stories related to the decision of The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales and the subsequent backlash.

Miscellaneous files and speech drafts

The file comprises drafts of Ann Jones' speech in the short debate on 22 November 2001 on the decision of The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales, along with documents detailing The Children's Society's work in Wales, funding, and information from a Children's Society project in Wales, the Bridgend Advocacy and Mediation Project.

Correspondence

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.

House of Commons debate

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.

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/

Correspondence and documents

The series contains files of correspondence, press releases and other papers related to the early campaign for sprinklers in new build homes and the Legislative Competence Order use to transfer powers to legislate to the National Assembly for Wales.

Correspondence

File comprises Ann Jones' correspondence with various officials regarding the decision of The Children's Society to close its operations in Wales. Correspondents include bishops, clergy, Members of Parliament, members of the British Royal Family, the Chief Executive of The Children's Society, Ian Sparks, trustees and patrons of The Children's Society, Members of the National Assembly for Wales, the media and regulatory authorities.

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