13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
If I may, Chair, just to come back to this issue, Clare, if I may, around registration, I wonder if I could challenge you on that, because I don't think you need to charge much. I think maybe putting the barriers up to registration is not really helpful, so I…
13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
Thank you.
13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
Yes, may I? Thank you so much, and welcome to the committee. On Friday, I did visit one of those models, which was in Brecon, obviously in my region, and I have to say that, talking to the person who ran the integrated early years and Flying Start—who'd been…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'How we must all play our part: a public health approach to halting the epidemic in gender-based violence'
I just want to highlight the title of this report: 'How we must all play our part: a public health approach to halting the epidemic in gender-based violence'. 'Public health approach'—that's because it is a health emergency, and that's about us all working…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate: Stage 4 of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
I'm very pleased to support this vital legislation brought before us today. Firstly, let me thank all of those who've been on the reform Bill committees with me, and also the staff and the clerks. They've done an amazing job in terms of crystallising all of…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning
Good afternoon, Cabinet Secretary. It's good to hear about the group that's going to be led by Jack Sargeant. Hopefully, that would include people from all parts of Wales and cross-party, because I think there is a lot of concern around the use of land and…
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: Senedd at 25
It's a great privilege, on behalf of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, to be able to make a very brief statement on this very auspicious occasion. Throughout the 25 years of the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have had representation here, and it is important…
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I'd like to ask for a statement, please, from the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs on pollution in the River Wye. We've had quite significant developments in the last week or so from a group who have applied for bathing status for a…
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
'Desperate.' It's a word, I'm afraid, that applies to the cold, callous, calculating Conservative Government. They are desperate to find votes to ensure that they appeal to people by stopping the small boats, and yet the people in those small boats are really…
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for the reply.
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
5. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the potential impact of the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 on asylum seekers and refugees in Wales? OQ61062
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Good afternoon, First Minister.
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
It's not on this particular topic, but if it is okay I will ask it. I just wanted to return, if I may, because we do have some time, just to confirm the situation when there is a woman at the top of the list and she has to stand down for some reason, and…
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Westminster has got a crèche—a well-used crèche—for everybody. So, we're a bit behind. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you very much. Could I just say that Westminster does have a crèche?
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you. And just a final question on the culture within the Senedd. We work until late in the evenings, and we don't have any crèche facilities—for anyone, really, not just women—as childcare for parents. So, have you given any consideration to that for…
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
If I could just return to the situation in terms of ensuring that there is support for women to enter politics. We've received some information about the fund that supports disabled people in entering politics. As I understand it, the Government funds that…
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you very much. I will continue. I just want to touch on the issues about the barriers facing women in entering the world of politics. We heard a great deal—. Almost all of the witnesses that came before us told us about these barriers that face women in…
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you very much. And a final question in this section, if I may. Have you considered establishing a permanent body to promote inclusion in the political process?
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you very much. We're going to move on now to talk about a role that would focus on ensuring that this happens, namely the national nominations compliance officer. We've heard some evidence that there is a need for a deputy national nominations…
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you very much. And just to cover the political parties a little more, would you anticipate there being time for political parties to get their list right? Could they be given support in order to ensure that they have time to comply on a local level and…
1 May 2024 , Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you very much, and thank you for joining us this morning. I want to ask questions about how this will work. We have heard evidence from a number of different sources. I just want to focus on how this might work in your view. So, the first issue is what…
1 May 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Leadership campaign donations and the ministerial code
Last night, we spoke and there was, I understand, cross-party support on the steps that we should all be taking to restore trust in politicians. This entire episode has cast a dark shadow over Welsh democracy. This case, as serious as it is, merely, in my…
1 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Petitions Committee Report, 'A Warmer Winter: P-06-1326 The Senedd should scrutinise the prepayment meter scandal in Wales'
I wouldn't say it's a pleasure to take part in this debate, but it's a privilege to be able to speak on this issue. And I commend Climate Cymru and others for bringing forth this really important petition, as well as, as I would call him, the 'superman of…
30 April 2024 , Plenary
Group 6: Recall of Members of the Senedd (Amendments 40, 42)
I think I'm just going to say half of what I was going to say, because it’s great to hear that your committee will be looking at this. Diolch yn fawr iawn. And I’m really pleased to support Darren’s amendment. Thank you for the work that you’ve done on this…
