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Reform UK Debate: Prostate cancer strategy
I'm going to address the men of Wales, and first of all, thank you, Llŷr Powell, for tabling this debate. This is one of those debates where we should be able to put politics to one side. Prostate cancer doesn't care who you vote for, where you live or what…
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Questions to the Counsel General
Thank you.
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Questions to the Counsel General
I thank you again for your honesty, Counsel General. In light of the often elusive nature of inter-governmental communications between the Welsh and UK Governments, can you commit to ensuring that, where it is appropriate, the Legislation Committee is…
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Questions to the Counsel General
Thank you, Counsel General. I know you wouldn't stand there making excuses—I'm quite fully aware of that. But considering Plaid Cymru's fierce commitment to promoting and preserving the Welsh language, which has rightly received support across the Chamber, of…
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Questions to the Counsel General
Diolch, Lywydd. Good afternoon, Counsel General. The two-week time frame required under Standing Order 29.2 is not merely an administrative suggestion. It's in place to ensure that proper scrutiny of the relevant provisions of UK legislation can be conducted…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, collaboration from the Irish Republic is something that I, like you, strongly support, particularly on trade, Holyhead and the resilience of our links across the Irish Sea. But co-operation between two Governments is one matter; advancing a…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution: The next steps for the Glyndŵr National Park (Designation) Order
Indeed you can. In light of today's statement, Cabinet Minister, I am confident that the correct steps have been taken to ensure Welsh voices have not just been acknowledged but been listened to. Thank you.
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Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution: The next steps for the Glyndŵr National Park (Designation) Order
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Cabinet Minister, we've only known each other for a few months, but during that time I've found you to be a reasonable man, and quite frankly, we have political differences, but I know that, as I do, you have the best interests of the…
, Legislation Committee
Papers to note
Could I just add to that, Sarah? An MOU doesn't have a statutory footing, of course. Is it an effective basis for inter-governmental communication, I wonder.
, Legislation Committee
Papers to note
Yes.
, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
I just wanted to bring attention to the unoccupied dwellings held for religious purposes. It's a bit ambiguous, isn't it?
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Diolch, Minister. Farming can be a lonely occupation. Long hours, financial pressures and geographical isolation can place enormous strain on farmers—and their families, of course. We know that poor mental health and suicide are serious concerns for farming…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
8. What is the Welsh Government doing to tackle social isolation in farming communities in Clwyd? OQ64571
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Nominations for a Committee Chair
Yes, Llywydd, thank you.
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Questions to the Counsel General
Let's move now to the rail network—another one that is coming down the line, excuse the pun. Counsel General, the Government has set out a pathway towards full devolution of rail services and infrastructure, while also accepting that the Welsh network must…
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Questions to the Counsel General
Thank you. I want to move to the tribunal system. I know it's high in your priorities, Counsel General. So, the proposed new Welsh tribunal structure is intended not only to bring existing devolved tribunals into a more coherent system, but also be capable of…
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Questions to the Counsel General
Here we are again, Counsel General. You and I have to walk a narrow line in our exchanges. We're here in our legal capacity in this instance in an immensely political Chamber. So, no trick questions. Constitutional change can have long-term consequences, of…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thanks for the answer, First Minister. So, while I recognise there are a number of schemes available, and I knew you'd refer to some, of course you would, but the Older People's Commissioner for Wales tells us that one in six older people in Wales are living…
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Questions to the First Minister
5. What is the Welsh Government doing to support older people with the cost of living? OQ64527
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General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
So, obviously, where you can save time, you can focus your attention on other areas, can't you?
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Last but not least. I'm going to ask you a general question. When the First Minister gave his inaugural speech—gosh, it seems like a long time ago now, but I think it was in May, wasn't it—he said that, 'Where possible, we won't legislate. Where it's…
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General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
For the record, you mentioned Cardiff and Aberystwyth, don't forget Bangor University also studies—[Laughter.]
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
I know you aren't.
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Sorry, Counsel General, but as one lawyer to another, I hear what you say, and from a purely legal point of view, what you say is admirable; it's fantastic, actually, that you would be collegiate and you would work with other parties before you start on the…
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
You say, Counsel General, that the use of secondary legislation is becoming more prominent, I suppose, as time goes by. Is that as a direct result, do you think, of, how can I put it, lazy drafting of legislation? It concerns me that a lot of power is given…
