19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
Peredur, you indicated that you had a question.
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
Thanks, Mick. Douglas, can I just ask on that, on an appeal system and taking into account, as you said, the challenges when there was one as part of the standards landscape in the Senedd previously? Do you have any thoughts on whether an appeal system that…
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
Thanks. I know that Mick had a question previously, so I will return to you again, Mick.
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
Welcome back to this session of our Standards of Conduct Committee, where we are in session discussing proposals around the introduction of lay members to the standards system in the Senedd, and also in respect of the introduction of a correction notice. I'm…
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
Welcome back, everyone.
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
Apologies, commissioner, for interrupting. I've just had a message that we need to take a technical break. So, if you bear with us, and if our millions of viewers that are watching can bear with us, while we take a short technical break. Thank you.
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
Thank you for that. Instead of turning straight to correction notices, I might come to Members and see if there are any specific questions on the introduction of lay members. I can see Mick Antoniw has his hand up.
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Senedd Commissioner for Standards: evidence session
I'll move on to our next item. I'd like to welcome Douglas Bain, the standards commissioner, to this morning's meeting. Croeso, Douglas. We're here today to discuss the recommendations around the potential introduction of lay members to the standards system…
19 January 2026 , Standards of Conduct Committee
Introductions, apologies and substitutions
Croeso. Welcome to this meeting of the Standards of Conduct Committee. I haven't received any apologies. Do Members have any declarations of registrable interest that they wish to declare at this point? No. Great.
13 January 2026 , Plenary
& 10. The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill
I thank the Member for his contribution when I was in mid flow, then, towards the end of my—. I think it's—. It is something that was discussed during the standards committee evidence, and I think it would be helpful at the starting point, before I talk…
13 January 2026 , Plenary
& 10. The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill
Absolutely.
13 January 2026 , Plenary
& 10. The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill
I want to make it clear that I'm contributing in my capacity as Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, and, in that role, I was grateful for the opportunity to give evidence to the Member Accountability Bill Committee, however brief that was. My…
13 January 2026 , Plenary
& 10. The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Member Accountability and Elections) Bill
Thank you, Llywydd. I welcome the opportunity to participate in this debate, and I'd like to thank the committee for their work.
13 January 2026 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I want to add my voice to the concern and condemnation we've already heard regarding recent reports about the use of X social media platform AI tool Grok, and I ask Welsh Government for a statement and, perhaps, an update regarding the Government's…
29 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you for that answer. I started learning Welsh again as an adult when I was living in London. My taid was a first-language Welsh speaker, but my nanna was from Liverpool, and they didn't speak Welsh at home, therefore my dad never learned Welsh. I…
29 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on Welsh Government support for adults learning Welsh? OQ62214
22 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Cabinet Secretary, I welcome the approach that the Welsh Government is taking in rightly prioritising public services, and I recognise that this year’s draft budget is that step towards a brighter future, but that it’ll take time to undo the damage done by…
21 January 2025 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Access to Primary and Community Care Services
I welcome the statement's emphasis on primary care as a main point of contact that most people have with healthcare services, and that's why, obviously, supporting it and investing in it and building on it is so important. I've raised here previously with you…
21 January 2025 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: Access to Primary and Community Care Services
Thank you for the update, Cabinet Secretary.
21 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Our town centres are much more than simply places; they’re part of who we are and where we’re from. That’s why it is so important that they are accessible to all and are places for everyone to be part of. On Friday, First Minister, I met with a representative…
15 January 2025 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Thank you.
15 January 2025 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
You just led me to my next question, actually, around that the recently published summary of responses on the national regulatory model for animal welfare establishments and activities demonstrates support for further regulation. If a new national model were…
15 January 2025 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Thanks, Chair. If we can remember and go back to, Deputy First Minister, how you kind of started the answer to my first question around that caveat around is there sufficient funding, will it depend on other pressures, and other things that may arise, I think…
15 January 2025 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
I'll move to animal welfare. The animal welfare plan for Wales 2021-26 sets out a timeline for delivery of programme for government commitments on animal welfare. Are you confident that the budget allocations will allow the completion of those commitments by…
15 January 2025 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Great. Thank you. I'm just going to turn to animal welfare.
