Table 1 Interviewee details
From: Taking the long view: the development of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act
Name | Current post (when interviewed) | Dates | Former post | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jane Davidson | ‘Pro Vice-Chancellor responsible for External Engagement and Sustainability’ at the University of Wales, Trinity Saint David | 2011 to present | Minister for ‘Environment, Sustainability, and Housing’ | 2007–2011 |
Peter Davies | Portfolio of roles including, Chair of the Wales Council for Voluntary Action | 2015 to present | ‘Sustainable Futures Commissioner’ for Welsh Government. | 2011–2015 |
(2005–2011: Commissioner for Wales on the United Kingdom Sustainable Development Commission) | ||||
Jeff Cuthbert | Police and Crime Commissioner’ for Gwent | 2016 to present | Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty | 2013–2016 |
(2014, change to ministerial portfolios, WFG Act moved to Minister for Natural Resources) | ||||
Clive Bates | Director of the company: ‘Counterfactual Consulting’ | 2012 to present | ‘Director General, Sustainable Futures’ Welsh Government civil servant | 2009–2012 |
Mike Palmer | ‘Director of Implementation and Performance’ the Future Generations Commissioner’s office | 2016–2017 | Project Manager for the Auditor General, Wales Audit Office | 2001–2016 |
Jo Charles | Associate director, Public Health Wales | 2005 to present | ||
Matthew Quinn | ‘Distinguished visiting fellow’, Cardiff University | 2017 to present | ‘Director of Environment and Sustainable Development’, Welsh Government civil servant | 2007–2017 |
(former post had various name changes over the 10 years) | ||||
Catherine Pearce | ‘Future Justice Director’, World Future Council | 2011 to present | ||
Neville Rookes | ‘Policy officer for Environment’, Welsh Local Government Association | 2012 to present | ||
Anon. | Civil servant for Welsh Government | 2006 to present | (Worked on sustainable development) |