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Welsh Conservatives Debate: NHS waiting lists
Let me finish, then. The current state of the NHS demands urgency for corrective measures. We are still unable to identify the basic problems in the NHS, and that is why our corrective measures never seem to bear fruit. Let me have the last word, sir. As the…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: NHS waiting lists
The COVID-19 pandemic has proved beyond doubt that good health is the cornerstone to our society. COVID has caused so much grief and loss and no aspect of our lives remain untouched. Like I’ve said before, the NHS is an organisation we can all be proud of…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, what's your assessment of the overall economic contribution to Swansea and the wider region of the SA1 development, and what opportunities are there to redouble our efforts on regional economic growth to build out of this pandemic?
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Good afternoon, Minister. Minister, it is a worrying fact that many dental practices have struggled to return to normal as we emerge from the pandemic. Routine check-ups are not being offered. People are reluctant to bother their dentists for an appointment…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Local Communities
I'll make a last point, sir. The people of Bridgend deserve better, and we must do better to ensure they have a place they can raise a family and have a community and home fit for the twenty-first century. Thank you.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Local Communities
My declaration is that I will be not fighting any elections after 10 years as a community and elected BCBC councillor. Now, let me talk about Bridgend. I'll make it simple. Bridgend used to be a vibrant town, full of life, businesses and shoppers. Many people…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Thank you, Minister. Minister, Wales, along with the rest of the UK, is showing once again that we are a country that welcomes those fleeing conflict. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, in addition to appalling war crimes that have been committed by the Russian…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
4. Will the Minister outline how Wales is fulfilling its duties to those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine? OQ57947
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Debate: Human Rights
This is important to say about Ukraine, really. We're witnessing ongoing armed conflict and the violation of international human rights, which continue to devastate the health and well-being of humanity, and the human suffering as we see live in Ukraine. We…
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Debate: Human Rights
I'm sorry. I'll just finish it. Give me a second, please.
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Debate: Human Rights
Anyway, let me carry on. The Bill will retain all the substantive rights in the Human Rights Act 1998 and the convention. Again, I fail to see what is wrong with this. We can all agree the NHS is something we can all be proud of. However, under the NHS flag…
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Debate: Human Rights
Please.
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Debate: Human Rights
Thank you very much, Presiding Officer. You've done a good job. I'm delighted to contribute to this debate today. I pay tribute to the Minister for bringing the debate to the Senedd. I wish to speak to the amendment tabled in the name of Darren Millar, and I…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, I would like you to secure a statement from the Deputy Minister for Social Services, for her to respond to Professor Donald Forrester, who has called for a review of children's social work in Wales following the death of Logan Mwangi. The professor…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Now, as we plan for our economic renewal, there are huge opportunities for communities to be engaged in what this looks like and for local authorities to act as the leaders and facilitators. There are examples of this in England, in Preston, where there is an…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Conversion Therapy
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Thank you, Deputy Minister. Being a member of the LGBT+ community is not an illness to be cured, and any step we can take to ban conversion therapy for good must be welcomed. Banning conversion therapy is a huge step in…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, I have always been proud of Bridgend as an exciting and vibrant place to live. But, it has become clear that the town centre is struggling, with so many empty shops and premises giving a sense of abandonment. Many businesses have struggled to get…
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Questions to the First Minister
Good afternoon, First Minister. Local government has shown exceptional leadership in Wales as a key economic driver, able to identify needs and build relationships with partners. What discussion has the Welsh Government had with local authorities on the…
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
In No. 4, there is—
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Yes, Chair. As I'm a councillor of Bridgend County Borough Council as well, and in one of the items probably we're talking—in No. 3 or No. 4—
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Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Good afternoon, Minister. The Welsh Government has been clear that RSE should support learners to develop the knowledge, skills and values to understand how relationships and sexuality shape their own lives and the lives of others. Learners should be equipped…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Good afternoon, Deputy Minister. Minister, owner-occupied homes make up more than 70 per cent of the 1.4 million homes that we have in Wales. On average, our properties are older than elsewhere in the UK, and many will have a challenge in achieving…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, Sioned Williams, for raising this important issue. Good afternoon, First Minister. During the height of the pandemic, we saw huge restrictions placed on new mums and their families, who were not allowed to visit them in hospital. The charity and…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer. I just want to make my declaration of interest, since I'm a councillor in BCBC as well. That's Bridgend County Borough Council. Thank you.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer and Minister. I am grateful, and it is nice to be back here, one among you. Minister, you will be aware of a recent internal audit report at Bridgend council that exposed the payment of £316,192 to a company for…
