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Debate: The Children’s Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2020-21
Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I'd also like to thank Sally Holland.
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Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Supporting mental well-being in education
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Dirprwy Lywydd. Can I also put on record, on behalf of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, our best wishes to Andrew R.T. Davies in his recovery and thank him for his very bold and clear statements in terms of his mental health? Minister, I'd…
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2021
Thank you. I'm very grateful. Is it the case that at the Green Man Festival all the workers and all of the volunteers also were required to produce proof of vaccination?
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2021
Will the Member take an intervention?
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2021
Thank you. Well, you ventured out there, and well done you. I am also grateful to your officials, Minister, for sending me information and also for meeting with me this morning. Finally, I am astounded at the Conservative position on this in Wales, because I…
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The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 17) Regulations 2021
We have supported the cautious approach taken by the First Minister to date, and I am pleased that I live in Wales, because this Government's approach to coronavirus feels so much safer than that of the Conservative Government in Westminster. I also want to…
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Legislative Consent Motion on the Professional Qualifications Bill
I am disappointed but not surprised to hear of the UK Government's failure to yet again—yet again—engage with Welsh Ministers on a matter that is clearly devolved to us here in Wales. The rushing of this Bill through the House of Commons is typical of the UK…
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Legislative Consent Motion on the Professional Qualifications Bill
Just a brief contribution on this. I agree entirely with the Minister and I'm very grateful to you for what you've said.
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Questions to the First Minister
Prif Weinidog, I just really wanted to ask a very brief question about support to our town centres. As I'm sure you would agree, during the COVID period, many small shops have been absolutely vital to our communities. And therefore, I'd just be really…
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
Thank you, Steffan.
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
Thank you once again, Steffan. Just to return to the issue of the groups most affected, could I just ask you what you think the solution to this is? What should we be considering in terms of dealing with the problems faced by these groups? We're looking at…
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
Sorry, me back again.
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
Thank you very much, Steffan. Thank you, Chair.
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
Thank you very much for that, Steffan. Can I just ask one further question, if that's okay, Chair? Could I ask—? This is slightly off the wall, perhaps, but do you have a view on debt bonfires? Does the Bevan Foundation have a position on debt bonfires?
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
I want to focus in on the issue around debt and groups, specific groups, that, in your view, have specifically suffered as a result of this pandemic, and your thoughts on that. Thank you—diolch yn fawr iawn.
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
It's good to see you and a warm welcome. I want to focus—.
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Debt and the pandemic—think tanks
Thank you, yes—diolch yn fawr iawn. Sorry, I just had a few problems muting and unmuting. Thank you very much, Steffan.
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Just a brief question, if I may. In terms of Daniel's idea of an independent regulator, what do the others think about that? That's an interesting idea in my view, but I just wanted to know what the other witnesses' thoughts were on that too. Thank you very…
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Thank you very much.
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Thank you. Perhaps Daniel and then Karen lastly, thank you.
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Thank you, Sara. Claire, what about yourself?
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Debt and the pandemic—affordable credit
Thank you very much. I'm very grateful for your evidence. My question really is about what you think could be a clear position in relation to debt agencies, and how we could support you, how they could be framed differently for the work that you do. Maybe…
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
Thank you. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
Thank you, Cerys, that's much appreciated. Lee, I don't know if you had anything further to add. Thank you.
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Debt and the pandemic—impact on groups with protected characteristics
Yes. Thank you so much. Thank you for giving evidence and for coming to sit before us. You've mentioned, Cerys, about the lack of data, particularly in relation to women and men and the breakdown there, but it just really would be good to hear from you what…
