Step 4. Advising the Minister and Ministerial decision As detailed above, the formal consultation undertaken between 2 April and 24 June 2014 included a child and young person friendly document which sought to ensure that the voices of children and young people were heard and their views taken into account on the proposals contained within the Public Health White Paper. A summary of responses, and those to the White Paper as a whole (including those from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and other representative organisations), was published in November 2014. During the scrutiny of the Bill by the Fourth Assembly, the then Minister of Health and Social Services received advice on and made decisions relating to the recommendations by Assembly Committees and any issues raised. Further detail on the scrutiny of the Bill can be found on the National Assembly Wales website at: This CRIA was originally submitted to the then Minister for Health and Social Services for his information and comment. Following its review for the re-introduction of the Bill, it has been submitted to the Minister of Social Services and Public Health for her consideration and approval. Both Ministers have been advised that Part 7 of the Bill supports the articles of the UNCRC; as outlined above.
Step 4. Advising the Minister and Ministerial decision As detailed above, the formal consultation undertaken between 2 April and 24 June 2014 included a child and young person friendly document which sought to ensure that the voices of children and young people were heard and their views taken into account on the proposals contained within the Public Health White Paper. A summary of responses, and those to the White Paper as a whole (including those from the Children’s Commissioner for Wales and other representative organisations), was published in November 2014. During the scrutiny of the Bill by the Fourth Assembly, the then Minister of Health and Social Services received advice on and made decisions relating to the recommendations by Assembly Committees and any issues raised. Further detail on the scrutiny of the Bill can be found on the National Assembly Wales website at: This CRIA was originally submitted to the then Minister for Health and Social Services for his information and comment. Following its review for the re-introduction of the Bill, it has been submitted to the Minister of Social Services and Public Health for her consideration and approval. Both Ministers have been advised that Part 7 of the Bill supports the articles of the UNCRC; as outlined above.
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