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English: Music services and tuition in Wales delivered by authorities have been severely impacted by year upon year of austerity measures and cuts to public service funding. I saw this as a Flintshire councillor and parent whose son took part in a music service. After attending a concert, I asked my then young children if they would learn an instrument through school. It was free and I thought it would be good for them to try. My son came home with a trombone and went on to work his way through all the grades up to grade eight. But, year upon year, as the cuts to council funding increased, the amount we paid increased. It was a huge financial struggle to continue. Families fund-raised and people dropped out. Over 2,500 children participated 10 years ago, now there are just a few hundred. Opportunities were lost. Talent was left unknown, unexplored. Every child, every person, has a skill, a talent; it may not be core-curriculum based, but every child should have an opportunity to excel and discover their talent, which then helps them unlock other talents. Learning music is like learning a new language, and it is for these reasons that I'm so pleased that the Welsh Labour Government has committed itself to delivering a national music service, and I look forward to seeing the benefits that will bring to children right across Wales. Diolch.
Welsh: Mae gwasanaethau a gwersi cerddoriaeth yng Nghymru a ddarperir gan awdurdodau wedi cael eu heffeithio'n ddifrifol o un flwyddyn i'r llall gan fesurau cyni a thoriadau i gyllid gwasanaethau cyhoeddus. Gwelais hyn fel cynghorydd a rhiant yn sir y Fflint y cymerodd ei mab ran mewn gwasanaeth cerddoriaeth. Ar ôl mynychu cyngerdd, gofynnais i fy mhlant a oedd yn ifanc ar y pryd a fyddent yn dysgu offeryn drwy'r ysgol. Roedd yn rhad ac am ddim ac roeddwn yn meddwl y byddai'n dda iddynt roi cynnig arni. Daeth fy mab â thrombôn adref gydag ef ac aeth ymlaen i weithio ei ffordd drwy'r holl raddau hyd at radd wyth. Ond o un flwyddyn i'r llall, wrth i'r toriadau i gyllid y cyngor gynyddu, cynyddodd y swm y byddem yn ei dalu. Roedd yn frwydr ariannol enfawr i barhau. Roedd teuluoedd yn codi arian er mwyn dal ati a rhoddodd pobl y gorau iddi. Roedd dros 2,500 o blant yn cymryd rhan 10 mlynedd yn ôl, a dim ond ychydig gannoedd sy'n gwneud hynny bellach. Collwyd cyfleoedd. Gadawyd talent heb ei chanfod, heb ei harchwilio. Mae gan bob plentyn, pob person, sgil, talent; efallai nad yw'n seiliedig ar y cwricwlwm craidd, ond dylai pob plentyn gael cyfle i ragori a darganfod eu talent, sydd wedyn yn eu helpu i ddatgloi doniau eraill. Mae dysgu cerddoriaeth fel dysgu iaith newydd, ac am y rhesymau hyn rwyf mor falch fod Llywodraeth Lafur Cymru wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu gwasanaeth cerddoriaeth cenedlaethol, ac edrychaf ymlaen at weld y manteision a ddaw yn ei sgil i blant ledled Cymru. Diolch.
English: I'd like to thank Rhianon for granting me a minute of her time in this important debate this evening. I was reminded of the power of music during a concert and dinner to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of Abertillery town band just a few weeks ago. The concert was superb and moved many people to tears. The dinner afterwards featured many powerful testimonies of how the band had brought music into people's lives and gave them opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise. I'm pleased to say that the future looks rosy for the band as they recently secured a grant to deliver an outreach music programme to local schools. After this fantastic evening, I reflected on the way that music has impacted my life. I was fortunate enough to be taught the violin at school. Even though I didn't do much practising, it was great to be able to do that. But, my lifelong love of choral music started with school choirs, progressing to mixed choirs, including Côr Rhuthun, Côr Godre'r Garth and Côr CF1. The camaraderie, discipline and joy - this has allowed me to travel all over the world singing in magnificent buildings and competing in international competitions. I've even shared a stage with Take That at the Millennium Stadium. Music has always been accessible to me, growing up. It should always be accessible to children from all backgrounds, regardless of family background or income. That's the message I want to deliver during the short debate this evening. Diolch yn fawr, Rhianon, and I encourage her in her endeavours in this regard. Diolch yn fawr.
Welsh: Hoffwn ddiolch i Rhianon am roi munud o'i hamser i mi yn y ddadl bwysig hon heno. Cefais fy atgoffa o rym cerddoriaeth yn ystod cyngerdd a swper i ddathlu 50 mlynedd ers ffurfio band tref Abertyleri ychydig wythnosau yn ôl. Roedd y cyngerdd yn wych ac roedd llawer o bobl yn eu dagrau. Yn y cinio wedyn clywyd llawer yn tystio'n bwerus i'r modd roedd y band wedi dod â cherddoriaeth i fywydau pobl ac wedi rhoi cyfleoedd iddynt na fyddent wedi'u cael fel arall. Rwy'n falch o ddweud bod y dyfodol yn edrych yn addawol i'r band gan eu bod wedi sicrhau grant yn ddiweddar i gyflwyno rhaglen gerddoriaeth allgymorth i ysgolion lleol. Ar ôl y noson wych honno, bûm yn myfyrio ar y ffordd y mae cerddoriaeth wedi effeithio ar fy mywyd. Roeddwn i'n ddigon ffodus i gael dysgu'r ffidil yn yr ysgol. Er nad oeddwn yn gwneud llawer o ymarfer, roedd yn wych gallu gwneud hynny. Ond dechreuodd fy nghariad gydol oes at gerddoriaeth gorawl gyda chorau ysgol, gan symud ymlaen at gorau cymysg, gan gynnwys Côr Rhuthun, Côr Godre'r Garth a Chôr CF1. Y camaraderie, y ddisgyblaeth a'r llawenydd - mae hyn wedi fy ngalluogi i deithio i bob cwr o'r byd i ganu mewn adeiladau gwych a chystadlu mewn cystadlaethau rhyngwladol. Rwyf hyd yn oed wedi rhannu llwyfan gyda Take That yn Stadiwm y Mileniwm. Mae cerddoriaeth bob amser wedi bod yn hygyrch i mi wrth i mi dyfu i fyny. Dylai bob amser fod yn hygyrch i blant o bob cefndir, ni waeth beth fo'u cefndir teuluol neu eu hincwm. Dyna'r neges rwyf am ei chyflwyno yn ystod y ddadl fer heno. Diolch yn fawr, Rhianon, ac rwy'n ei hannog yn ei hymdrechion i'r perwyl hwn. Diolch yn fawr.
English: Diolch, Rhianon, I'm so delighted that you mentioned the talented Watkins brothers; their parents are very dear family friends. Music can change people's lives. We're even getting this from this short debate. Sadly, A-level music is too infrequently now being offered in schools, but young people need to be made aware of the exciting career prospects that exist for talented instrumentalists, singers and teachers. Now, I'm biased because my mother was a peripatetic violin teacher for all of her working life, so I'm drawing on some of those experiences in what I'm saying. For music to flourish in schools, peripatetic instrumental services need to be given more credibility. I welcome the fact there's going to be a national music service, instead of it being treated as an optional extra. Music teachers should be given proper resources, places to teach that are suitable instead of leaky side rooms, because music, after all, is always at the forefront in school assemblies, eisteddfodau, Christmas concerts, and these provide enjoyment for pupils, for parents, for the whole community. Too often, music is regarded as of lesser importance as a subject, and I couldn't disagree with that idea more. As someone who has been privileged to have piano and signing lessons, it saddens me to think that that is a privilege; it should be available to all, and I commend what Rhianon is doing.
Welsh: Diolch, Rhianon, rwyf mor falch eich bod wedi sôn am y brodyr Watkins talentog; mae eu rhieni'n ffrindiau annwyl i'r teulu. Gall cerddoriaeth newid bywydau pobl. Cawn hynny o'r ddadl fer hon hyd yn oed. Yn anffodus, mae cerddoriaeth Safon Uwch yn cael ei chynnig yn rhy anaml mewn ysgolion erbyn hyn, ond mae angen i bobl ifanc fod yn ymwybodol o'r rhagolygon gyrfa cyffrous sy'n bodoli i offerynwyr, cantorion ac athrawon talentog. Nawr, rwy'n rhagfarnllyd oherwydd roedd fy mam yn athrawes ffidl beripatetig dros ei holl fywyd gwaith, felly rwy'n tynnu ar rai o'r profiadau hynny yn yr hyn rwy'n ei ddweud. Er mwyn i gerddoriaeth ffynnu mewn ysgolion, mae angen rhoi mwy o hygrededd i wasanaethau offerynnol peripatetig. Rwy'n croesawu'r ffaith y bydd yna wasanaeth cerddoriaeth cenedlaethol, yn hytrach na'i drin fel rhywbeth ychwanegol dewisol. Dylid rhoi adnoddau priodol i athrawon cerddoriaeth, lleoedd i addysgu sy'n addas yn lle ystafelloedd ochr sy'n gollwng, oherwydd mae cerddoriaeth, wedi'r cyfan, bob amser yn flaenllaw mewn gwasanaethau ysgol, eisteddfodau, cyngherddau Nadolig, ac mae'r rhain yn rhoi mwynhad i ddisgyblion, i rieni, i'r gymuned gyfan. Yn rhy aml, ystyrir bod cerddoriaeth yn llai pwysig fel pwnc, ac rwy'n anghytuno'n llwyr â'r syniad hwnnw. Fel rhywun sydd wedi cael y fraint o gael gwersi piano a chanu, mae'n fy nhristáu i feddwl bod hynny'n fraint; dylai fod ar gael i bawb, ac rwy'n cymeradwyo'r hyn y mae Rhianon yn ei wneud.
English: Can I also thank Rhianon for giving me a minute in this debate? Wales has a very proud musical tradition. In my constituency, we have male choirs, mixed choirs, ladies' choirs, all producing singing of the highest standard. We also have bands, although not as many as some of the neighbouring constituencies. Music is important to many people. I want to stress how important it is that opportunities are available to all children. Being from a financially disadvantaged background should not exclude you from learning an instrument or learning to sing or managing to improve your skill at either an instrument or singing. We need to ensure that everybody has an opportunity. Your parents' income should not be more important than your skill and ability. Music should not be the preserve of only those who are well off; it should be the preserve of everyone. I support Rhianon; I think it's really important that people are not excluded due to poverty.
Welsh: A gaf innau ddiolch hefyd i Rhianon am roi munud i mi yn y ddadl hon? Mae gan Gymru draddodiad cerddorol balch iawn. Yn fy etholaeth i, mae gennym gorau meibion, corau cymysg, corau merched, i gyd yn cynhyrchu canu o'r safon uchaf. Mae gennym fandiau hefyd, er nad cymaint â rhai o'r etholaethau cyfagos. Mae cerddoriaeth yn bwysig i lawer o bobl. Rwyf am bwysleisio pa mor bwysig yw hi fod cyfleoedd ar gael i bob plentyn. Ni ddylai'r ffaith eich bod yn dod o gefndir difreintiedig yn ariannol eich eithrio rhag dysgu offeryn neu ddysgu canu neu lwyddo i wella'ch sgil yn chwarae offeryn neu'n canu. Mae angen inni sicrhau bod pawb yn cael cyfle. Ni ddylai incwm eich rhieni fod yn bwysicach na'ch sgil a'ch gallu. Ni ddylai cerddoriaeth fod yn rhywbeth i'r cyfoethog yn unig; dylai fod yn rhywbeth i bawb. Rwy'n cefnogi Rhianon; rwy'n credu ei bod yn bwysig iawn nad yw pobl yn cael eu heithrio oherwydd tlodi.
English: I call on the Deputy Minister for arts and sport to reply to the debate.
Welsh: Galwaf ar Ddirprwy Weinidog y celfyddydau a chwaraeon i ymateb i'r ddadl.
English: Diolch, Dirprwy Llywydd. First of all, can I thank Rhianon Passmore for scheduling today's short debate on music, and take this opportunity of acknowledging her tenacity in championing and pursuing this issue in the Senedd? I'm kind of minded, Rhianon, to name the new national music service after you because of your contributions to the debate. Music has been a priority for Creative Wales since its launch in January 2020. As has been reflected in the contributions to this debate this evening, it is such an important part of our culture and heritage. I think, again, that is also reflected in the number of people that have wanted to contribute to the debate today. It goes without saying that it makes a significant contribution to the Welsh economy. As is the case with many of our creative disciplines, making and listening to music undoubtedly has a positive impact on well-being. It's important that the people of Wales can engage with music, and that there are opportunities in place for this to happen from an early age.
Welsh: Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Yn gyntaf oll, a gaf fi ddiolch i Rhianon Passmore am drefnu'r ddadl fer heddiw ar gerddoriaeth, a manteisio ar y cyfle hwn i gydnabod ei dycnwch yn hyrwyddo a mynd ar drywydd y mater hwn yn y Senedd? Rwy'n tueddu i feddwl, Rhianon, y gallwn enwi'r gwasanaeth cerdd cenedlaethol newydd ar eich ôl chi oherwydd eich cyfraniadau i'r ddadl. Mae cerddoriaeth wedi bod yn flaenoriaeth i Cymru Greadigol ers ei lansio ym mis Ionawr 2020. Fel yr adlewyrchwyd yn y cyfraniadau i'r ddadl hon heno, mae'n rhan mor bwysig o'n diwylliant a'n treftadaeth. Unwaith eto, credaf fod hynny hefyd yn cael ei adlewyrchu yn nifer y bobl sydd wedi bod eisiau cyfrannu at y ddadl heddiw. Afraid dweud ei fod yn gwneud cyfraniad sylweddol i economi Cymru. Fel sy'n wir am lawer o'n disgyblaethau creadigol, mae gwneud a gwrando ar gerddoriaeth yn sicr yn effeithio'n gadarnhaol ar lesiant. Mae'n bwysig fod pobl Cymru yn gallu ymgysylltu â cherddoriaeth, a bod cyfleoedd ar gael i hyn ddigwydd o oedran cynnar.
English: Safe journey home, everyone.
Welsh: Siwrnai ddiogel adref, bawb.
English: Thank you very much. I'm going to ask the question in Welsh. May I ask, in terms of the Welsh Government funding services, if differentiating between services that are statutory or discretionary really helps? Because so many services that aren't statutory are considered by people to be very, very important, in terms of their personal well-being and the well-being of society in general.
Welsh: Diolch yn fawr iawn. Dwi'n mynd i ofyn y cwestiwn yn Gymraeg. Gaf i ofyn, o ran sut mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ariannu gwasanaethau, p'un ai ydy gwahaniaethu rhwng gwasanaethau sydd yn statudol neu yn ddewisol yn helpu mewn gwirionedd? Achos mae cymaint o wasanaethau sydd ddim yn statudol yn cael eu hystyried gan bobl yn bwysig iawn, iawn, o ran eu llesiant personol a lles y gymuned yn fwy cyffredinol.
English: May I follow on, therefore, with another question? As a former member of a cabinet on a county council, I remember the experience very well of having to make very difficult decisions in terms of allocating funding, and as there are financial pressures happening, as we've experienced over the last 10 years, then those choices are difficult, between those that are statutory and those that are discretionary. So, what advice would the Welsh Government give to local councils in terms of the risks for some services for the future where there are going to be more cuts likely?
Welsh: Gaf i ddilyn ymlaen gyda chwestiwn arall? Fel cyn-aelod o gabinet ar gyngor sir, dwi'n cofio'r profiad yn iawn o orfod gwneud dewisiadau anodd o ran dyrannu arian, ac wrth fod yna wasgfa ariannol yn digwydd, fel rŷn ni wedi'i brofi dros y 10 mlynedd diwethaf, mae'r dewisiadau yn anodd, rhwng rhai statudol a rhai sydd yn ddewisol. Felly, pa gyngor mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei roi i awdurdodau lleol o gwmpas y perygl i rai gwasanaethau i'r dyfodol lle mae yna fwy o doriadau yn debygol o fod?
English: Good morning; it's good to see you both. When we're talking about contingency plans for next year's arrangements and using a method similar to last summer, clearly, you have an alternative model and you have the usual model as well. When do the contingency plans have to kick in in terms of fairness for learners and teachers? What is your timetable regarding decision making on when, if there is a need, to switch from one model to another?
Welsh: Bore da; da eich gweld chi'ch dau. Rydyn ni'n sôn am gynlluniau wrth gefn ar gyfer y trefniadau flwyddyn nesaf a defnyddio dull tebyg i'r haf diwethaf, felly, yn amlwg, mae gennych chi fodel amgen ar y gweill ac mae gennych chi'r model arferol hefyd. Pryd mae'n rhaid i'r cynlluniau wrth gefn gicio mewn er mwyn tegwch i ddysgwyr ac i athrawon? Beth ydy'ch amserlen gwneud penderfyniadau chi ynglŷn â pha bryd mae eisiau, os oes angen, switsio o un model i'r llall?
English: Thank you. Just one comment on the basis of what's been said. Communication is important, but decisions at an early stage regarding next summer's arrangements are also important. I know quality assurance is of importance to you, but more importantly, ultimately, is the well-being of the learner. So, I would ask you, if there is a need to move to the alternative model, for that to happen earlier rather than later in the day, and to give some consideration to that. Turning now to your regulatory role and the awarding bodies, there is a problem, isn't there, with the awarding bodies? We have seen two of them surrendering their recognised status during the year - I think it was the British Safety Council and another one deciding to do so. How much of a concern is the situation regarding the awarding bodies for Qualifications Wales?
Welsh: Diolch. Jest un sylw ar sail yr hyn sydd wedi cael ei ddweud. Mae cyfathrebu'n bwysig, ond mae penderfyniadau buan ynglŷn â threfniadau'r haf nesaf yn bwysig hefyd. Dwi'n gwybod bod quality assurance yn fater o bwys i chi, ond yn bwysicach yn y pen draw ydy lles y dysgwyr, ac felly mi fyddwn i yn gofyn i chi, os oes angen symud i'r model amgen, fod hynny'n digwydd yn gynt yn hytrach nag yn hwyrach yn y dydd, ac yn rhoi ystyriaeth i hynny. A throi at eich rôl chi fel rheoleiddiwr a'r cyrff dyfarnu, mae yna broblem, onid oes, efo'r cyrff dyfarnu? Rydyn ni wedi gweld dau ohonyn nhw'n ildio eu statws cydnabyddedig yn ystod y flwyddyn, dwi'n meddwl - Cyngor Diogelwch Prydain ac un arall wedi penderfynu gwneud hynny. Faint o bryder ydy'r sefyllfa ynglŷn â chyrff dyfarnu i Cymwysterau Cymru?
English: May I ask the chair: does this underline perhaps that there are too many awarding bodies, and too many new qualifications that perhaps duplicate qualifications that already exist? Is this a long-term problem, do you think?
Welsh: A gaf i ofyn i'r cadeirydd: ydy hyn yn tanlinellu bod efallai gormod o gyrff dyfarnu, a gormod o gymwysterau newydd sydd efallai yn dyblygu cymwysterau sydd eisoes yn bodoli? Ydy hon yn broblem tymor hir, ydych chi'n meddwl?
English: I think, over the period since Qualifications Wales was created - and I wasn't part of that at the outset, of course - I think the number has gone down a bit. It's difficult for me to say that there are too many, because you'd then say, 'Well, which ones need to go, then?' I would agree that there is a need to look at it and to ensure that those that do exist do offer the qualifications that work for Wales, and, in doing so, to look at the ones that are compatible with the new curriculum and work with us to expand the number of qualifications available through the medium of Welsh. That is happening but I think, perhaps, through concentrating more on the skill and the ability to do this, there'll be more opportunity for us to offer those courses that correspond with our ambitions as a body.
Welsh: Dwi'n credu, dros y cyfnod ers i Cymwysterau Cymru gael ei greu - a doeddwn i ddim yn rhan o hwnna ar y dechrau, wrth gwrs - dwi'n credu bod y rhif wedi mynd lawr tipyn. So, dwi'n credu ei bod hi'n anodd i mi ddweud, 'O, mae gormod', achos bydd rhywun yn cydio yn hwnna ac yn dweud, 'Pa rai sydd eisiau mynd, felly?' Ond dwi'n cytuno bod rhaid edrych ar y peth a gwneud yn siŵr bod y rhai sydd yn bodoli yn cynnig y cymwysterau yna sydd yn gweithio i Gymru a, thrwy wneud hynna, y rhai sydd yn cydfynd efo'r cwricwlwm newydd a hefyd yn gweithio efo ni i ehangu faint o gymwysterau sydd ar gael trwy'r Gymraeg. Mae hwnna'n digwydd, ond dwi'n credu, efallai, trwy ganolbwyntio mwy ar sgìl a'r gallu i wneud hynna, bydd mwy o gyfle i ni gynnig y cyrsiau sydd yn cydfynd efo'r uchelgeisiau sydd gennym ni fel bwrdd.
English: Okay, I'll come back to the Welsh-medium qualification in two minutes, but just another question to Philip, perhaps. Your annual accounts note there are opportunities and risks associated with having WJEC as the sole provider of general qualifications in Wales. 'Developing an approach for awarding in 2020 and 2021 has been easier than might otherwise be the case. However, if WJEC were to fail, the impact would be high, so we continue to carry out detailed monitoring of their work and their financial position.' Could you expand on that point, please?
Welsh: Iawn, fe ddof i nôl at y cymwysterau cyfrwng Cymraeg mewn dau funud, ond jest cwestiwn arall i Philip, efallai. Mae'ch cyfrifon blynyddol chi yn dweud hyn: mae cyfleoedd a risgiau yn gysylltiedig â chael CBAC fel yr unig ddarparwr cymwysterau cyffredinol yng Nghymru. 'Mae datblygu dull o ddyfarnu yn 2020 a 2021 wedi bod yn haws nag y gallai fod fel arall. Fodd bynnag, pe bai CBAC yn methu, byddai'r effaith yn helaeth, felly rydym yn parhau i fonitro ei waith a'i sefyllfa ariannol yn fanwl.' Fedrwch chi ymhelaethu ar y pwynt yna, os gwelwch yn dda?
English: May I turn to Welsh-medium qualifications, Chair? In terms of Welsh-medium qualifications, what is the current position and how do you hope that the 'Choice for All' strategy will improve this? And how are you going to be monitoring and evaluating this policy?
Welsh: Gaf i droi at gymwysterau cyfrwng Cymraeg, Cadeirydd? O ran cymwysterau cyfrwng Cymraeg, beth ydy'r sefyllfa bresennol a sut ydych chi'n gobeithio bydd y strategaeth 'Dewis i Bawb' yn gwella hyn? A sut ydych chi'n mynd i fod yn monitro ac yn gwerthuso'r polisi?
English: Thank you, Chair, and good morning, all. My questions relate to the powers of Welsh Ministers and the commission. Therefore, I would like to ask you to what extent the Bill protects institutional autonomy and academic freedom. What changes do you think are necessary, if any? Who wants to go first?
Welsh: Diolch, Gadeirydd, a bore da i bawb. Mae fy nghwestiynau i yn ymwneud â phwerau Gweinidogion Cymru a'r comisiwn. Felly, hoffwn i ofyn i chi i ba raddau mae'r Bil yn diogelu ymreolaeth sefydliadau a rhyddid academaidd. Pa newidiadau sy'n angenrheidiol yn eich barn chi, os o gwbl? Pwy sydd eisiau mynd yn gyntaf?
English: Thank you. Could I just ask the three of you, perhaps specifically Elizabeth - ? You mentioned research there; do you think research should be one of the legal duties, one of the nine duties? Because it's not. Funding research, that is. Because it's not, you're right. Research is in the title of the Bill, but it is not seen there otherwise, and that's an essential part of the freedom and autonomy of the institutions, is it not? What do you feel about that?
Welsh: Diolch. Allaf i jest ofyn i'r tair ohonoch chi, efallai yn benodol Elizabeth - ? Rydych chi'n sôn am ymchwil fanna; ydych chi'n credu y dylai ymchwil fod yn un o'r dyletswyddau cyfreithiol, un o'r naw dyletswydd? Cyllido ymchwil, hynny yw. Achos dyw e ddim, rydych chi'n iawn. Mae ymchwil yn nheitl y Bil, ond dyw e ddim i'w weld fanna. Fel rydych chi'n dweud, mae hwn yn rhan hanfodol o ryddid ac awtonomi'r sefydliadau, onid yw e? Beth ydych chi'n teimlo am hwnna?
English: Thank you. I want to return now to that theme of an arm's-length body. HEFCW have told us that there is an underlying theme in the legislation that the Welsh Government, perhaps, isn't promoting sufficiently this concept of an arm's-length body. To what extent are you satisfied that the commission, as it has been described in this Bill, is an arm's-length body?
Welsh: Diolch. Rwyf eisiau dychwelyd nawr i'r thema yna o gorff hyd braich. Mae CCAUC wedi dweud wrthym ni bod yna thema o fewn y ddeddfwriaeth bod Llywodraeth Cymru, efallai, ddim mewn gwirionedd yn hyrwyddo yn ddigonol y cysyniad yma o gorff hyd braich. I ba raddau ŷch chi'n fodlon bod y comisiwn, fel mae wedi cael ei ddisgrifio yn y Bil yma, yn gorff hyd braich?
English: Thank you. Anybody else? Louise, you'd like to come in on that, would you?
Welsh: Diolch yn fawr. Oes rhywun arall? Louise, ydych chi eisiau dod mewn ar hwnna?
English: That leads on to the next question, to ask your view on restating the power for Welsh Ministers to dissolve a higher education corporation, and the rationale for restating it. Do you have any views on that? Maxine.
Welsh: Mae hwnna'n arwain, mewn ffordd, at y cwestiwn nesaf yn gofyn am eich barn chi ar ailddatgan y pŵer i Weinidogion Cymru ddiddymu corfforaeth addysg uwch, a'r rhesymeg dros ei ailddatgan. Oes gyda chi unrhyw farn ar hynny? Maxine.