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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising that point. The Deputy Minister has heard what you've had to say. In terms of a more specific timetable, I don't have that information beyond what's already been shared with you, that is, that we do anticipate that the new…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. The points made by the Member are on the record. I'm not sure if there was a request for a statement on the second point that she raised, but certainly I will make the Cabinet Minister aware of the issue that you have raised. As always, if there…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising that issue. The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning will have heard your calls and the issues that you've raised. And I will discuss with her the most appropriate way of responding to those, be that a…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising that issue, and it was spoken about earlier today in First Minister's questions. I should declare that I share a constituency with you and I have been a strong advocate of taking action in terms of supporting communities who…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. I'm sure that you're not the only one and I know that we've been part of campaigns in the past when banks have been at risk, and have seen the impact when they have gone from those places, and what impact that has then had on some of the most…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising this issue. It is a very live issue as part of our discussions as a Government. It's a cross-portfolio issue. I'm pleased that the Deputy Minister for Transport is here. We have had discussions even this week, as Ministers…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Please be assured that this Government stands with the trans community and will continue to protect and promote trans rights in line with our commitment to a welcoming and inclusive Wales. Members will be aware that a debate is tabled tomorrow by Anthony…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising such an important matter. I'm sure that many of us will have heard from friends, from constituents, who've been impacted, and have heard about the very powerful impact that this has had.
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising this issue. Clearly, it's an issue that was raised last week as well, and, as I outlined at that time, dealing with that initial engagement, that's what the health board is doing. No decisions have been made. And what I would…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising those issues. Dirprwy Lywydd, of course, every Member will have heard previous statements, including statements on priorities, including those from the Deputy Minister for Transport. We too share that vision in terms of ensuring…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, I thank the Member for raising an issue that is, of course, hugely important. You will be highly aware, I'm sure, that the Deputy First Minister, when she met with the new UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, over the summer, expressed this new Government's…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising that matter. Fortunately, the Deputy Minister for Transport is here, and he'll be writing to you. I would encourage you also to share any information that you have, and encourage any Member here to always share information where…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. Two oral statements have been added to today's agenda, namely 'New Ambition for Wales', the programme for government, and also the Welsh defence ethical framework. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Well, as I have emphasised during the session, these are independent issues, and it's through Sport Wales that we fund any body. Certainly, if you do have concerns, I can ask Sport Wales to provide more information to you. I think what is very clear from…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
As a new Minister, I have set about trying to build a constructive relationship with the Welsh Rugby Union, ready to challenge when that's needed, and ready to work with them, whilst also respecting their independence. We engage regularly on shared priorities…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Thank you to the Member for raising those, and, obviously, we were also in Wrexham together on Saturday. I think that museum will hopefully not just inspire people to visit, but inspire people to be more active, to participate. I think there's much more we…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Sporting events such as the UEFA under-19 championships are powerful and important opportunities to inspire young people and to encourage greater participation in sport. We will work with partners, including the Football Association of Wales and the Cymru…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
A football question. [Laughter.]
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Can I be very clear? I disassociate myself with every single comment made and, no, I do not agree with the Member. I would suggest that the Member takes the time to speak to people that he represents, who will be horrified and frightened by some of the…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Work in relation to a new culture and sports strategy for Wales is happening at the moment, and heritage and the rich culture of our nation are a central part of that. We have a clear vision in terms of developing Wales to be a cultural and sporting…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
You raise an extremely important point, and I don't have the powers to intervene in that manner, but what I am doing at the moment, through the work that we are doing, is to understand what the situation actually is in terms of libraries the length and…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
The Welsh Government supports library facilities in Casnewydd Islwyn through capital and revenue funding for the development of libraries. This includes £200,000 in capital funding to transform the children's library in Newport Central Library. Libraries in…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Thank you for raising those important points. Working with the WRU, we want to ensure—. As I said, it's very important that everyone has the opportunity to participate, and when there are barriers to that, then that is a challenge that I am ready to put to…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
It's not the Welsh Government that decides on that investment. It's a matter for the individual sports bodies but also for Sport Wales. What we have made as a commitment as a Government is that we want to ensure that there is investment across Wales and an…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
The Welsh Government supports rugby participation in Clwyd through our investment in grass-roots sport, delivered through Sport Wales. This helps clubs improve facilities, reduce running costs and create more opportunities for people of all ages and…
