, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Education
I hadn't intended to speak in this debate this afternoon, but I think it is very important that if we are going to improve the educational outcomes for people in Wales, we do recognise the people who are in our classrooms, educating our young people across…
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to strengthen food security
It's a pleasure to debate this important legislative proposal today, because I strongly do believe we need a UK-wide legal framework that does prioritise food security and ensures everyone in Wales has access to safe, high-quality food. This proposal aims to…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Diolch. Thank you very much for that, Llywydd. I think it's very important that we do let our staff and Members know about the groups that are available in the Senedd. I only just read on the intranet the other day about the Senedd golf society that actually…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
1. What steps is the Commission taking to support Members and staff to be more physically active in the workplace? OQ60937
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Cabinet Secretary, you can see why people in rural Wales feel a bit short-changed, when Transport for Wales are cutting services—like they are in Llandrindod, in my constituency—on the rail network across the country. The Welsh Government talks a lot about…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
Counsel General, the advice that's been provided to the Welsh Government is that this does sit within the legal competence of the Senedd. Unfortunately, the Llywydd doesn't agree with that position. Evidence to the reform committee doesn't agree that it sits…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
9. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government on the Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill? OQ60936
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
Thank you very much for your answer, Counsel General. When I sat on the legislation and constitution and justice committee—I forget the name; I’ve been off it for a bit long now—we were getting concerned about, actually, how much the Welsh Government was…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
4. What is the Welsh Government's position on using the UK Government to legislate in devolved policy areas? OQ60941
, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of renewable energy infrastructure on rural communities
Minister, could I make an intervention? You mentioned a moment ago that you'll set up the energy company here for Wales. Can you confirm or deny here today whether you've had any conversations with Green GEN Cymru or Bute Energy about taking over any of their…
, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of renewable energy infrastructure on rural communities
Large-scale renewable projects can drastically change the character of the countryside. A study found statistically significant negative impact on property values near onshore windfarms. While some landholders benefit from leasing land, a decline in property…
, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of renewable energy infrastructure on rural communities
Diolch, Llywydd. I'd like to give a minute of my time to Cefin Campbell, Russell George, Sam Kurtz, Janet Finch-Saunders and Rhun ap Iorwerth. Today, I want to discuss the impact of renewable energy infrastructure on our rural communities in Wales. Wales is…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
My hand doesn't work that fast writing, Llywydd. Diolch, Llywydd, and thank you very much to everybody who has contributed to our debate today. In public office, it is vital that all public officials are held to the highest possible standards. The public must…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Cabinet Secretary, I've not met a business across my constituency that doesn't want to recycle more. However, the businesses that I have spoken to have said, regarding the Welsh Government's engagement with business, 'Yes, they tried, but it didn't reach…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, free-school-meal eligibility was used as an indicator to see which families were able to access the pupil development grant. As the roll-out of universal free school meals continues, the data of who will be eligible will become less and less…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
No, I understand that.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
I just want to say I feel very sorry for you, because I think there'll be quite a lot of legal challenges coming forward with this legislation when it's put forward.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
That's fine.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Do you have concerns about the enforceability, then, of the gender quotas as a result of the statement not being part of the corrupt practice offence?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Catherine, yes.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
My final question, Cadeirydd. Do you think—? Do you have concerns, then, about the enforceability of the gender quotas as a result of the statement not being part of the corrupt practice offence?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
I'd like to thank you for that, because that's a concern I have, about integrity of elections. But I want to come on to that now, actually. In what circumstances do you feel that an election petition could be launched at a Senedd election due to measures set…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
But do you think that that local authority, then, who's taken that nomination, could be challenged, then, under article 8 of the Human Rights Act if I don't want to disclose, because I have a right to privacy, that that could potentially be an issue for…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with electoral administrators
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I'm going to go a bit further on compliance and enforcement. I'm interested in—. What do you think the potential might be for someone to make a false gender statement on a nomination form, and what sort of consequences would there be then…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Implementation of education reforms - evidence session
You say in your foreword to the 2022-23 annual report that the rise in claims of disability discrimination being brought forward to the tribunal may be a consequence of parents seeking alternative ways of securing provision for their child, because they're…
