18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you very much for that, Jasmine. That's very useful for the committee to know. Could I just ask about the experience within Wales, what Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities are telling you about their experiences within Wales in terms of one part of…
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
I see. Okay. Thanks very much, Trudy. Do any other witnesses want to add anything to what Trudy has said? Jasmine.
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Trudy, in terms of that mention you made of some families perhaps thinking that things might be better in Wales, is there a particular basis for that?
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Okay, diolch yn fawr. Perhaps I might begin then with some initial questions and, firstly, quite generally, really, to explore the main challenges for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—the main challenges faced on a day-to-day basis in terms of finding residential…
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Diolch yn fawr. And with us here in person, Assia. Would you like to briefly introduce yourself, please?
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Diolch yn fawr. And Martin.
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Thank you, Trudy. And Jasmine.
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ddarparu safleoedd ar gyfer cymunedau Sipsiwn, Roma a Theithwyr—sesiwn dystiolaeth 1
Item 2 on our agenda today then is our first evidence session in relation to the committee's inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers in Wales. Could I ask the witnesses we have before us to introduce themselves, please? Starting…
18 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Cyflwyniad, ymddiheuriadau, dirprwyon a datgan buddiannau
Okay, welcome, everyone to this meeting of the Local Government and Housing Committee. The first item on the agenda today is introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest. The meeting is being held in a hybrid format. Apart from the…
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papurau i’w nodi
Okay, thank you very much. We will, then, move into private session for the remainder of our items.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papurau i’w nodi
Yes.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papurau i’w nodi
The next item before committee today is item 7, papers to note. Is committee willing to note those papers? We have paper 3, which is a letter from the Chair of the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee on the electoral pilots. We have paper 4, a…
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Thank you.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Thank you very much, Minister, and thank you for coming in to give evidence today. Diolch yn fawr. You will obviously be sent a transcript in the usual way.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Well, thank you very much, Minister, and thank you to your officials, for coming in to give evidence today. If we were to write to you with any follow-up questions or issues, Minister, it would be very useful if you were able to expedite a reply, given…
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay, thank you. Thank you, Joel. Carolyn.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
We've certainly had a briefing on other areas, but we could perhaps look at that particular area again, Minister, if it's particularly instructive. Joel.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Thank you, Minister. And Joel.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Thank you very much. Sam.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Alun, if it's very brief.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
I think we'll have to leave this at this stage due to time constraints and move on to Mabon.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. Alun Davies.
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. One further question from me at this stage, Minister, and then I'm sure other committee members will have questions. On the well-being of future generations Act and second home issues, how important, how significant do you see the legislation in terms…
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
Okay. One aspect of course is the availability of land for building, Minister. In terms of public land, is Welsh Government confident now that you have up-to-date information on availability, that you are aware of public land that could be used for housing in…
11 Mai 2022 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Ymchwiliad i ail gartrefi: sesiwn dystiolaeth 9—y Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd
It is indeed a pretty big topic, but an essential one for these issues, Minister. What would you say about worries about pace and scale in terms of what you've outlined? How quickly can the necessary work be carried out?
