, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Strengthening and advancing equality and human rights in Wales
Great, thank you very much. Before going to Sarah, since you touched on Scotland, what specific gaps in legislation or in performance has Scotland identified that led to its conclusion that a new framework is needed? Do we know those gaps and how we address…
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Strengthening and advancing equality and human rights in Wales
There we go. I was wondering, really, you recommended that a human rights taskforce should be established to examine options and bring forward detailed proposals for the incorporation of human rights in Wales, and that the taskforce should complete its work…
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Debate: Eradicating racism and building an anti-racist Wales
I am proud to be able to contribute to this debate this afternoon. Proud because as someone who came to this country as an immigrant seeking opportunity and a home, I know how far this country has come. Proud because the country I now inhabit is so different…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, the UK Government announcement on the future funding of social care means more money for Wales to ensure that we address the challenge of sustainable funding and staff pay and conditions. Could I ask for a statement from the Minister for Finance and…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Community benefits of energy projects
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I am delighted to be a co-sponsor of this debate. We are a country with the most incredible landscape and seascape, rich in windy mountain ranges and spectacular coastlines, with the ability to generate green energy in a…
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90-second Statements
Arthritis is the most prevalent disease in the world, and affects 1 in every 4 individuals. World Arthritis Day is globally commemorated on 12 October—which was yesterday—every year, to educate the public on timely diagnosis and management of arthritis. Today…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you, Minister. Minister, your party leader, Keir Starmer, has said that the Labour Party favours the abolishing of business rates and that they should be replaced. We all know that many businesses in Wales have struggled and, with our towns needing an…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
6. Will the Minister set out the Welsh Government’s business rates policy for this parliamentary term? OQ56991
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: Progress on ‘Together for Mental Health’ Delivery Plan
I'm grateful for the opportunity to raise a couple of questions about the progress of the 'Together for Mental Health' delivery plan and to explore the key issues for the next plan. I also want to recognise the contribution to this work by those who have…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Recently, I visited the Tennant canal at Aberdulais to meet representatives of its owners and members of the Neath and Tennant Canals Trust to discuss its future, following a fall in the water levels. Many residents are concerned about the future of the…
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Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Well-being of Future Generations National Implementation
The future generations commissioner has the scope to challenge all of us and the way we work to deliver a better future. I would like to congratulate the current and first commissioner on establishing the office, building its profile and relationship with…
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Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
I would like to pay tribute to all the staff working to deliver services in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board area, not just the medical staff, who have shown such resilience in the past 18 months, but those leading the organisation in what has been a…
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Business Statement and Announcement
In the Equality and Social Justice Committee on Monday 20 September, the Minister for Social Justice was asked about the work being done to prepare for a basic income pilot. On more than one occasion, she was ambling to be more specific around some of the…
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
Thank you very much. Just two points: I think, while responding to Sioned, you were saying about DAF, apart from being eligible, are there any restrictions from United Kingdom Government on it here, who should get it and who should not get it? Now, coming to…
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Thank you very much. I think that's excellent. No more.
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Fair4All—yes. That is a Government pilot.
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
That's correct, yes.
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
That's from the Government, but there are other companies that are giving the loans to those people who normally would not be able to get any loan from any company, like—what's the name of it? There are a few companies.
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Thank you very much. I have one question, but it has four parts and is for the four of you. If you disagree with each other, you can come in then. We know that there are companies that give loans out to those who normally would not be able to get any loan…
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
They should continue with that, yes. What about—Lee, what are your thoughts about it?
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
So, do you propose anything for the Government—that they should pay for the steps that will prevent all of this?
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
Thanks, yes. Lee.
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
Thank you very much. Looking at it, we're coming out of the pandemic, and at the same time, the approach that the Government and other sectors have taken to look after these people in debt—naturally, they will have to come out and return the debt back. But…
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
Thank you very much. Let's come to the debt collection. We know that stakeholders, like housing associations, have received considerable funding during this pandemic. Should there be a proportionate approach when collecting debt from these unfortunate people…
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Debt and the pandemic—public services
Thanks, Lisa.
