, Plenary
Short Debate: Delivering on universal free school meals: The challenges and opportunities
I was wondering, you're doing such a great job in introducing these school meals, but what we are missing here is: can there be classes teaching these children how to cook? And that should be one of the steps, so that we don't go on and on for these, and it…
, Plenary
Short Debate: Delivering on universal free school meals: The challenges and opportunities
Yes, is that—? Thank you very much.
, Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report—Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme
—and that local communities feel a much stronger sense of buy-in. This is important. Wales is a small country; we have substantial capacity in our network of local authorities, housing providers, community and third-sector groups who have reached an ability…
, Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report—Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme
Whilst I have some concerns about the speed of ministerial responses, at a time of unprecedented and immediate challenge, there are several areas in our report that are around the longer term. One of our recommendations, No. 11, asks that a future area-based…
, Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report—Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes Programme
I'm delighted to be contributing to this afternoon’s debate on our committee report on fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme. I would like to thank our Chair, Jenny Rathbone, for steering us through a significant number of important issues, which, in this…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Minister, after such a troubling time, with the effect of the pandemic clearly impacting the lives of our young people, it is right that we celebrate the achievements of all our young people who have shown such fortitude in completing their studies. Many will…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
4. Will the Minister make a statement on the 2022 exam results in South Wales West? OQ58377
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, in February of this year, a wind turbine at Gilfach Goch crashed to the ground, destroying its blades. I have since this challenged the Health and Safety Executive about the potential for this to happen elsewhere and what measures can be taken with…
, Plenary
Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
I would also like to offer my sincerest condolences to His Majesty the King and the entire royal family on the passing of the much-loved Queen Elizabeth. I was outside the country when I heard the tragic news. We were visiting family in Kashmir when we heard…
, Plenary
Finance Committee Debate: The Welsh Government's spending priorities for 2023-24
Thank you very much. They have addressed the point I wanted to speak to. Thank you.
, Plenary
90-second Statements
'One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.' These are the words of Malala Yousafzai, a truly inspirational young woman, born on 12 July 1997 in the Swat valley in Pakistan. When she was just 11 years old the Taleban took over her…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you, Minister. On two recent stays in hospital, one at the Princess of Wales and the other at the University Hospital of Wales, I was shocked at the lack of dietary choice available. As a Muslim, I was not offered halal food. I have been informed since…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
7. What action is the Minister taking to improve the nutritional value of meals served in Welsh hospitals? OQ58333
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, the Welsh Centre for Public Policy report 'Brexit and Wales' 'recommends that the Welsh Government guides businesses through the new regulations; encourages retraining and job creation in the customs sector to meet increased demand; maintains…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, last week, Swansea Council confirmed that a new initiative has been launched so people know leisure operators at Caswell beach have the skills and experience to provide safe and fun activities, delivered to the highest standard. This partnership…
, Petitions Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting
Thank you very much.
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Yes, just a point about—. It is that issue that we are living in a country where you have many cultures, and, over the years now, we're seeing that all cultures are running parallel to each other and there's no integration. Now, if we have this separate…
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1247 We call on the Welsh Government to lead the way by supporting trials of a four-day week in Wales
Well, on that, really, I didn't still hear whether four days of working—. Does it improve the annual leave they are getting? Does it improve the sick pay, does it improve the special leave, and does it contain also that professional development time? Now, my…
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1247 We call on the Welsh Government to lead the way by supporting trials of a four-day week in Wales
I'm retired as an orthopaedic surgeon, and I know that we have 10 sessions in the NHS, and out of 10 sessions, three sessions go for your own professional development—one of the sessions goes for education, and also administration. Three sessions are already…
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1247 We call on the Welsh Government to lead the way by supporting trials of a four-day week in Wales
Thank you very much. It is a great discussion. Now, how do you think that moving to a four-day week will impact upon employers? Have any of your organisations looked at the impact that a four-day week would have on the number of staff needed to be employed in…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, I have long believed that organisations such as further education colleges can act as anchor institutions helping to drive economic improvement in their regions. Bridgend College's new campus plans are an example of this, where the provision…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the national adviser for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Thank you, Johanna. And, Yasmin, how will we measure your success in this role? And to you, particularly, what has been the measurable success of the role so far in light of the fact that you have occupied this position for the last six years?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the national adviser for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Thank you very much. Whilst many people will welcome the establishment of such a role, many will naturally ask how we will know if the role is successful. So, what will you see as success in this role, and how will it be measured? That is to you, Johanna, and…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the national adviser for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Thank you very much. Johanna.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the national adviser for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
And the third part was: how are you going to take it forward on a job-sharing basis?
