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Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Holocaust Memorial Day
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I want to thank the Minister today for her statement this afternoon. I think it's really important that the Senedd and the nation of Wales takes the time to remember and reflect upon the horrors of the Holocaust and all…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, many seaside resorts across north Wales are, as you will know, exposed to flood risk, including Towyn and Kinmel Bay in my own constituency. Now, there are plans to improve the sea defences in Towyn and Kinmel Bay, as part of the coastal risk…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I call for a statement from the Minister for health on COVID-19 self-isolation periods for hospital patients? You will be aware, Minister, that stories have emerged in recent days about the impact of the 14-day self-isolation period on a young…
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Questions to the First Minister
Of course, the UK Government, First Minister, has delivered a world-beating vaccination programme that has been of great benefit to people across Wales, and it's also released significant resources across the country to help businesses and individuals…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
That's very encouraging. Thank you.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Thank you for that answer. I'm glad that you recognise that an annual report of some sort, either from the sub-committee or from Welsh Government more generally, might be a useful thing. It certainly, I think, would be useful for Members of the Senedd who are…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Can I just ask, Counsel General, there's no requirement at the moment, is there, for the family justice network or the criminal justice board or even for NHS Wales to report on their activities and how they pertain to this whole field of justice? Is that…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay. Moving on then, if I can, just in terms of this whole issue of leadership and accountability across the justice system. Obviously, the Chair has touched a little bit on this a few moments ago in terms of strengthening some of the accountability within…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
As you've quite rightly pointed out, the UK Government does have a different view on the devolution of justice, but there may well be areas where there can be closer collaboration and further engagement in order to take forward some of the recommendations of…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Obviously, £490,000 might not sound like a lot of money to you, Mr Gerard, but, of course, it's half the budget that we spend, for example, on Veterans' NHS Wales or for armed forces liaison officers across the country. So, it obviously is a significant sum…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Thanks ever so much, Huw. I do apologise. I had a few technical difficulties getting in, but managed to overcome them and I caught most of the Counsel General's introductory remarks. Can I just ask—? The Thomas commission, Counsel General, obviously finished…
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Motion to elect a Member to a committee
I move.
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Motion to elect a Member to a committee
I move.
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Well, I'm grateful for your apology, Minister. Of course, there's a single line in the budget to cover this particular issue, and I did ask in previous opportunities in the Senedd for an explanation as to what the remuneration would be for both the chairs and…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Thank you for that answer, Minister, but I'm afraid it still doesn't explain why the commission needs to have such a large budget. When I asked you, on the establishment of this commission, what the budget would be, you said that you would write to me. I'm…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, can you explain to us why the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales has a budget of £3.3 million, please?
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Trefnydd, for that statement. Can I call for an urgent statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services in relation to access to NHS COVID passes in Wales for those who received their vaccinations overseas? I understand that action has…
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The Curriculum for Wales—Relationships and Sexuality Education Code
I'll be voting against the Welsh Government's relationships and sexuality education code today. As the Minister will be well aware from debates that were held in the previous Senedd, I regard parents as the primary educators of their children, not the state…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I've been contacted by a member of the Welsh Jewish community with regard to access to the Cadw website. It appears that people who are attempting to access the website from Israel appear to be blocked from doing so. Now, using a virtual private…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that answer, First Minister. I am delighted that money is indeed being awarded to improve flood defences in Clwyd West. One of those areas that is down for improvement very soon is the coastal strip between Towyn and Kinmel Bay, which of course…
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Questions to the First Minister
1. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the adequacy of flood defences in Clwyd West? OQ57361
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Mental health services
I'm afraid, Jenny Rathbone, we welcomed the fact that the Betsi Cadwaladr health board was placed into special measures back in June 2015. You can check the record. I was the shadow health Minister at the time and I was cheering on Mark Drakeford for taking…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Mental health services
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I very much regret the tone of the Deputy Minister's response to this debate today. These are serious issues before the Senedd. It is not right that we are being critical of staff. In fact, we've called upon the Betsi Cadwaladr…
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Debate on petition P-06-1208 New laws to protect rare red squirrels from habitat loss which causes population decline
I'm very grateful to you for outlining how the plans are arrived at, and you have said that there's consultation and engagement with stakeholders on the development of those plans, but, because that's every 10 years, it doesn't take account of the change in…
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Debate on petition P-06-1208 New laws to protect rare red squirrels from habitat loss which causes population decline
Will the Minister take an intervention?
