The file comprises correspondence, mostly letters and e-mails of congratulation on his appointment as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales from members of the Assembly, MPs, Lords and officials in the UK Parliament.
The file comprises papers relating to the advertised post of Clerk for the National Assembly for Wales including his Senior civil Service contract, a press release announcing his appointment, a job description, correspondence relating to, and extensive notes prepared for the interview.
The file comprises correspondence between Sir Jon Shortridge, Permanent Secretary at the National Assembly for Wales (while the Welsh Assembly Government and the National Assembly for Wales were one corporate body) and Sir Paul Silk as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales along with annual reports on sir Paul between 2001 and 2007. These detail the deterioration of the relationship between them, culminating in Sir Paul's decision not to apply for the new post of Chief Executive and Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales in 2006 and return to the House of Commons.
The file comprises programmes for events attended by sir Paul Silk in his role as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales, including the Royal opening of the Second Assembly, a Royal dinner at Margam Park and a service held on the eve of the funeral of Pope John Paul II in the Metropolitan Cathedral of St David, Cardiff.
The file comprises papers relating to the departure of Sir Paul Silk as Clerk to the National Assembly for Wales in 2007, including various letters and e-mails thanking him for his work and wishing him well, correspondence relating to press interest in the severance arrangements, a statement on his departure by Sir Paul Silk and correspondence relating to the new interim structure in the Office of the Presiding Officer along with the text of a speech given to the Study of Parliament Group given by Sir Paul outlining why he believed that the Presiding Officer, Dafydd Elis-Thomas did not wish him to remain as Clerk.
A briefing paper for members of the Commission for a meeting with experts on the justice system including suggested questions and details of the panel members' backgrounds.
Document containing various questions to be asked by Commissioners, possibly with representative from the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Government.
Document detailing the Commission's timetable for late June 2023 including details of public meetings and meetings with experts along with details of those scheduled to attend.
Draft of chapter 10 of the Commission's second report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales relating specifically to public sector capacity.
A draft of chapter 4 of the Commission's second report on powers for the National Assembly for Wales specifically relating to the model of devolution and including tracked changes possibly made by Paul Silk in December 2013.
Draft with track changes of chapter 4 of the Commission's second report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales relating specifically to the model of devolution.
Draft of Chapter 5 of the Commission's second report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales, including tracked changes, concentrating on economic and social powers.
A draft of chapter 8 of the Commission's second report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales with tracked changes focussing on the relationships between The National Assembly for Wales and the UK Parliament.
A draft of Chapter 8 of the Commission's second report on the powers of the National Assembly for Wales focussing on the relationship between The National Assembly for Wales and the UK Parliament.