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Debt and the pandemic—public services
Thank you, Chair. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
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Debt and the pandemic—public services
Thanks, Lisa. May I ask Rob? Thank you. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
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Debt and the pandemic—public services
Thank you. Lisa—and I'd like to ask Rob this very, very brief question here—it's back to the solution. What do you think about the idea of a debt bonfire, or a bonfire of debt?
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Debt and the pandemic—public services
English. Okay, no problem. Lisa, thank you very much for joining us. We've heard a lot from Rob in relation to the issues around debt, and particularly council tax debt. I guess I'm just wondering—a very direct question here. It seems to me that what we're…
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Debt and the pandemic—public services
Can you hear the interpretation?
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
Thank you, Mark; thank you for that intervention. Of course I will join with you; anything that improves and enhances the delivery of services to both those who suffer from dementia and their carers in a rural area such as Mid and West Wales—I'd be very happy…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
Of course I will; thank you.
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
Clearly, there is real resonance across the Chamber in term of what people are saying. I've been here with my pen, actually, striking out quite a bit of what I'm going to say, you'll be very pleased to hear, Dirprwy Lywydd. I also want to acknowledge that…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Gweinidog. Dentistry remains one of the most difficult areas of primary care delivery right at the moment—respiratory issues in the pandemic time. Also, on top of that, there have been long-standing issues relating to the provision of NHS…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
5. What steps are being taken to improve the availability of NHS dentists across Wales? OQ56917
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Statement by the Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales, and Trefnydd: Future Farming Policy and the Sustainable Farming Scheme
May I also join with the other representatives in thanking you very much for the statement? And the Welsh Liberal Democrats welcome the detail that you've set out—particularly pleased to hear about the more proportionate regulatory framework for farmers and…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I find myself, unusually, sharing common ground with the Conservatives—[Members of the Senedd: 'Oh']—when I was disappointed to hear that the Government would continue to press ahead with NHS COVID passes in Wales, or COVID passports. Minister, the…
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Questions to the First Minister
Minister, I wanted to ask a question in relation to access to NHS dentists in the Hywel Dda area. Hywel Dda Community Health Council undertook some mystery shopping exercises earlier this year, and found that some practices told us that they had long waiting…
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Debt and the pandemic—Advice organisations
Yes, can I just really ask quickly—and I'm aware that Peter didn't have a chance to respond—in one sentence, what you think can be done? I think we've read about it, we've heard about the situation, and it sounds as if it's worse and it's going to get worse…
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Debt and the pandemic—Advice organisations
Yes, thank you so much. In StepChange's 2019 report, you highlighted some of the key areas around where people found themselves in debt. And I just really wanted to kind of explore this a little bit more. Obviously, you've said that you haven't seen any…
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Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
Well, thank you very much; thank you so much for a second opportunity. When somebody mentions universal basic income, I can't help myself, I'm afraid. It's tied in with what Jack said, which is trying, if we may, to pin you down a little bit more on the…
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Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
Thank you. Just one very last point. It won't be very often that I will say this, but I was really pleasantly surprised at the Scottish National Party and their programme for government putting forward a women's budget, which obviously is going to be designed…
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Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
Thank you. If I may ask about two other quick issues as well, Minister. In the report, and in other reports, the issue around childcare, and the link with women experiencing poverty, and experiencing debt, has been really prominent. And I just really wondered…
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Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
So, thank you so much for this opportunity. I do apologise for being late for this very important meeting. One of the themes that we felt that we wanted to look at from our first meeting was around the effects of poverty on women. And I just really wanted to…
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Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
Thank you, Chair. This is the first time I've questioned you, Jane, as Minister, and it's good to have that opportunity.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Universal Credit
No, I won't—cash payments is overwhelming, and I'd urge the First Minister to work with those of us who are trying to campaign for a universal basic income to establish a more comprehensive pilot than is currently being proposed. Thank you. Diolch yn fawr…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Universal Credit
Just as people begin to hope that we can move forward from the worst of the coronavirus, the UK Government is ripping support from right under the feet of people in incredibly precarious positions. The Prime Minister's claim that he wants people to live by…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Universal Credit
I'm very grateful to Plaid Cymru for introducing the motion today, and it's very important that we discuss this, isn't it? The coronavirus has demonstrated to all of us how important it is to have that social support. It's vital in ensuring that we succeed…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
I have a rescue greyhound. Every year, young and healthy greyhound dogs are killed because they lack winning potential, were injured while they were racing, or are no longer competitive. Racing greyhounds routinely experience terrible injuries on the track…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
I know that the welfare and life chances of our children and young people, especially those in care, is a shared priority for Ministers and me. In the last decade, we have seen an increase in the number of children coming into the care of local authorities…
