15 February 2023 , Plenary
Short Debate: Perinatal mental health services in the north of Wales: Presenting the case for improving perinatal health services and provision, including for Welsh-speaking families
Thank you to Siân Gwenllian for raising this most important issue.
15 February 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Good afternoon, Minister. Just to continue that theme around rural development, we know that the lion's share of RDP actually came from the EU, so Brexit coupled with the Australian and New Zealand trade deal is further evidence, if we needed it, that the…
15 February 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Good afternoon, Minister. To continue the bus theme, particularly in rural areas, it feels to me like this is one area where investing now and thinking long term can benefit us in Wales, particularly those in rural areas. So, just some buses in Ceredigion…
14 February 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: The Roads Review and National Transport Delivery Plan
I think we are here to both represent our communities and our constituencies, but also to take the wider picture, and that is hard. I and three others in this Siambr represent Mid and West Wales, and Brecon and Radnorshire is the most sparsely populated…
14 February 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Good afternoon, Minister. Child poverty runs so deep in Wales and has a lasting effect on everybody, going into their adulthood. I know that there are lots of measures in place here in the Welsh Government to address that, and of course more can be done. I'm…
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 3
Thank you, Chair. That's all from me.
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 3
Thank you. And then, Nicola, could you respond to that question on the impact that energy costs are having on your clients? Thanks.
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 3
Thank you. Before I ask Nicola the same question, could I ask you whether the businesses you work with are aware of the support that is available for businesses, particularly small businesses?
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 3
Thank you very much, Chair. I have just one question for both of you, if I may. Could you just tell us how rising energy costs have affected the people that you work with? Have they seen any major difference, or have you seen a major difference in terms of…
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 2
Thank you very much. That's very interesting. Thank you, Chair.
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 2
Thank you very much. And the final question to Robbie, please. I was very interested to hear that there is a difference—and I have been thinking about it as well—between providing food and providing meals. It was very interesting to hear that perspective. Do…
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 2
Thank you very much. And this question follows on from what you've just said, and it's for Sarah, please. Now, Sarah, in your evidence, you've mentioned how Welsh Government needs to support the third sector. And again, can you just give us some more details…
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 2
Thank you very much, Chair. I have some questions for you all separately. The first question is for Jen, please. We've read evidence from Flintshire County Council, and you're very clear on the gaps in the cost-of-living crisis and the need for food…
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 2
Yes, I just wanted to ask what's the main reason that adults approach you. We've heard that pensioners and single parents do access your services, but what are the main reasons? Is it because they're on benefits or because they're not being paid enough in…
13 February 2023 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the impact of the rising cost of living: evidence session 2
Chair, sorry. Could I just raise a point, which is that I'm having a problem hearing Rob's microphone? I'm not sure if anybody else is having a problem with that microphone.
8 February 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Good afternoon, Minister. I want to ask about personal learning accounts. These were developed by Kirsty Williams in the fifth Senedd to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn here in Wales. May I ask for an update on these? How are you working…
8 February 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
I do apologise.
8 February 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Good afternoon, Minister. I firstly want to say I am sorry that you've had the experience of being trolled on social media; that's absolutely unacceptable, and I'm sorry to hear that. I just really wanted to ask two very short questions, one from your…
8 February 2023 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care experienced children: exploring radical reform - evidence session 8
I just wanted to check that. Thank you.
8 February 2023 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care experienced children: exploring radical reform - evidence session 8
Just briefly. Now, just in terms of ensuring that families that come to FDAC also go through pre-proceedings. Can you confirm that? So, they've had an opportunity for pre-proceedings.
8 February 2023 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care experienced children: exploring radical reform - evidence session 8
And another brief question. I think this is focusing on 15 families. The research is looking at 15 families—is that right? Is that sufficient in your view to ensure that it will have the impact, and to ensure that people listen and hear, that it is working…
8 February 2023 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care experienced children: exploring radical reform - evidence session 8
Thank you. Just another question on funding—as I recall, this began in London, and the courts provided funding at the outset; in Westminster, I think that's where it was established. Do the courts provide funding for this pilot too in Wales?
8 February 2023 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care experienced children: exploring radical reform - evidence session 8
Just one follow-up question. It has worked in England, we've seen that. I'm still not quite clear, apart from funding issues, why we're not seeing it rolled out across Wales, because it has worked in terms of what's good for children and families. So, I'd…
8 February 2023 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care experienced children: exploring radical reform - evidence session 8
Thank you very much. This model has been working in England for years, for decades. Why, in your view, is this model only a pilot here in Wales? Why is it just a pilot, because it's worked in England for years? So, I want to hear exactly why it's still in…
8 February 2023 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Services for care experienced children: exploring radical reform - evidence session 7
Yes, thank you very much. I will be asking my questions in Welsh. I hope you can hear the interpretation. Can I return to Swansea, which you have mentioned, where there is good practice? Are there other local authorities in Wales or England where there is…
