Written Statement (Wales): National Infrastructure Commission for Wales – Extension of Appointments - Nov 26

Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: The National Infrastructure Commission for Wales (NICW) is the Welsh Government's non-statutory body for advising Welsh Minister's on infrastructure issues. Since the summer of 2022 the Commission, chaired by Dr David Clubb has developed a work programme following a remit set by Welsh Ministers. 

This programme has involved three distinct projects, the first on renewable energy produced a report presented to the Welsh Government in autumn 2023, the second report on flooding was published on 17 October 2024.  The third work stream on climate change communication is currently ongoing and is due to complete in the autumn of 2025. 

In order for NICW to complete its current work programme, I am extending the appointments of the Chair, Deputy Chair (Dr Jenifer Baxter) and Commissioners (Helen Armstrong, Stephen Brooks, Aleena Khan, Eluned Parrott, Eurgain Powell and Nick Tune) to the end of December 2025. 

The Welsh Government is due to receive a review report on NICW by the end of 2024. It is envisaged that this document will examine the current membership and terms of office of the Commission, for me to consider the future of the organisation for the next Senedd term starting in 2026.