Contents
— Overview
— Tips for preparing your written evidence
— FAQs
Overview
Why should I give written evidence?
The information you share by responding to a committee inquiry is called ‘written evidence’.
Written evidence is important because it informs the work of Senedd committees. This work affects the lives of people in Wales. Find out more about committees.
Committees want to hear from a wide range of people on specific issues, and what changes could be made.
You might know about the topic because:
- of your work, for example working in a local council, a charity or a business,
- you have researched or studied it, or
- you have personal experience of it, like using health services or teaching in a school.
Different people will have different views on the same topic, which is why the Senedd values evidence from a diversity of people, communities, sectors, groups and organisations.
How do I send written evidence?
You can find a list of live committee inquiries on the consultation page.
Each consultation (sometimes called a ‘call for evidence’) lists what the committee wants to hear about. This is called the ‘terms of reference’. Some committees also set questions for you to answer.
Committees prefer to receive written evidence electronically either by email or online form.
You can also send hard copy evidence to the postal address on the consultation page.
Evidence can be submitted in Welsh or English. If you are giving written evidence on behalf of an organisation, you will need to meet your organisation’s Welsh language standards or scheme.