, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny
Thank you very much. I have a question on the budget. Following our scrutiny of the Welsh Government’s draft budget, you provided further information at the committee's request in March. The information showed cross-cutting expenditure on activities in…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny
Good morning. It's just about Qatar, really. Are you taking a cross-party team with you when you next visit Qatar?
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Pride, and Progress on the LGBTQ+ Action Plan
Thank you, Deputy Minister, for your statement, and can I offer my sincere thanks to all those who have worked so hard in producing the action plan so far? I have a few brief questions, if I may, regarding some of the actions. Minister, you will know that…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, I would like to ask the Government to schedule a debate on bus services and the important role they play in supporting active travel, with positive impacts on the environment and connecting communities. Recently, the bus operator, Easyway, announced…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. First Minister, the pandemic has shone a harsh light on inequalities in Wales, and much of this was seen through the delivery of our education system while parents struggled to be both parent and teacher for their children, and also…
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Questions to the First Minister
4. What action is the Welsh Government taking to deliver first-class school education in Wales? OQ58197
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, Presiding Officer. Yes, I can speak now.
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Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report: 'Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner: An update'
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Thank you, Chair, and my fellow committee Members. As the current future generations commissioner's term draws to a close, it is useful to consider the impact the commissioner and her office have had. Whilst it's not…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you, Jane, for raising this issue. Minister, last week, the BBC reported that care workers were thinking of giving up because of the increase in fuel costs, making journeys incredibly expensive. Bethan Evans from Ceredigion regularly drives more than…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Good afternoon, Minister. Minister, the Scottish Government has set out an ambitious vision to transform their economy, saying they want to be recognised as a nation of entrepreneurs and innovators who have embraced the opportunities of new technologies…
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Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Update on Ukraine
Minister, thank you very much for this important update. In the Homes for Ukraine guidance—I think that is what you were referring to—little has been mentioned about the long-term protection offered, despite the Welsh Government's willingness to be a…
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Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Draft HIV Action Plan
Thank you.
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Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Draft HIV Action Plan
Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer, and thank you, Minister, for this action plan. HIV home tests are available throughout Wales, with the tests being posted to a laboratory, and the person will receive their results usually in around 72 hours…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, last week, BBC Wales carried a story featuring a range of concerns from the Bevan Foundation about the roll-out of the Welsh Government's free-school-meals option for all primary schools, which is to be commenced in September. Many schools simply…
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Short Debate: Hidden issues affecting deaf people and those suffering hearing loss
Thank you, Joel, for this debate and for giving me a minute—I may take more. In many cases, people with hearing loss are forced to wait significantly longer for an appointment with their GP. Many GP surgeries can't offer same-day appointments because they…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Minister, the Chancellor's recent announcement of an additional £25 million to Wales for the household fund is further evidence of a commitment to supporting older people through some difficult times ahead, alongside the additional winter fuel payment and…
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Debate: The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales Annual Review 2020-21
I would like to welcome the publication of the 2020-21 Wales impact report and the breadth of the work that the commission is engaged in. They have clearly developed a significant strategic role in Wales, engaging in much of the work of Government, the Senedd…
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Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Tackling institutionalised and systemic racism—Anti-racist Wales Action Plan
Thank you, Minister, for your statement. Despite the Welsh Government's previous efforts to eradicate racism in Wales, the number of racially motivated hate crimes is on the rise. It is estimated that 65 per cent of hate crimes are racially motivated. These…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—migrant women: evidence session 3
Thank you very much. Thank you, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—migrant women: evidence session 3
Thank you very much. What steps has the Scottish Government taken to ensure those who have no recourse to public funding can access support like the hardship fund, and what have been the key challenges and barriers to access this fund?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—migrant women: evidence session 3
Thank you very much, Chair. Thanks, Kirsty. It is regarding the access to specialist support. What steps has the Scottish Government taken to ensure migrant women and girls can access specialist support for accommodation, both physical and mental health, and…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—migrant women: evidence session 2
On the effectiveness of current strategies that aim to prevent violence before it occurs—that is, preventative measures—the challenges are in delivering these preventative measures. Is there a way these strategies could be enhanced?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—migrant women: evidence session 2
Joanne, do you want to add anything?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—migrant women: evidence session 2
It's about awareness of the violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence and the support amongst migrant communities—is there any demand for improvement, and how could this be enhanced, to help these migrant communities? I know you have answered…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Inquiry into violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—migrant women: evidence session 2
I think we have covered a lot of things there, but let's go through them again.
