To receive apologies for absence.
Minutes:
Apologies for absence were received from Patricia Arlotte (RC Church Representative). Carol Cobert (CIW Church representative) advised that she would have to leave at 6.00 due to another commitment.
The Chair made a statement in relation to a WalesOnline article referring to comments made in a previous meeting regarding the Welsh Government policy of removing profit from the children’s care sector. The Chair stated that comments made by him and the Director of Children’s Services had been taken out of context and that neither were against the proposal, however it is a complex and sensitive issue that requires careful planning.
The Chair and Members sent their thoughts and prayers to the people and nation of Ukraine.