, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Recently, Rhianon and I attended the Commonwealth parliamentary conference in Malta. There were women politicians from many senior levels across the Commonwealth and they were saying things like, 'Oh, well, yes, we want to see more women, and women are as…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
But in this particular one—. Thanks, Chair. The Senedd does not even have legal competency for this Bill. We know that. The Llywydd has confirmed it. I feel confident about the risks to the whole election should this end up in the Supreme Court, and I believe…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Thank you, Darren. Speaking from my own experience, I was elected—. I wanted to stand. There were not many women wanting to come forward at the time. However, I stood and I won my election. I've won nine elections since, going from town council, county…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill: Evidence session with the Senedd Women's Caucus
Janet Finch-Saunders, the elected Member for Aberconwy, and also the Welsh Conservative member of the caucus group.
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee Report, 'Report on performance of Dŵr Cymru'
I could go on by listing data that, rightly, does cause concern after concern, but we have to realise that we cannot make progress overnight. It is imperative that we acknowledge that the water company is making improvements. That is a fact, but we need the…
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee Report, 'Report on performance of Dŵr Cymru'
So, we know, don’t we, that recent performance reports and indeed our committee inquiries show Dŵr Cymru barely treading water when it comes to delivering for its customers, and indeed our environment. The total number of sewage pollution incidents saw a…
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to strengthen food security
Okay. Well, I'd like to thank all the Members who have actually contributed to this—none of them, really, disagreeing that we are really in a very tricky position as regards our food shortages. I welcome the words of encouragement from the Minister, but I…
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to strengthen food security
No, that's fine. Okay. There are 12 different policies and laws governing our food system, but it's high time that this is brought under one coherent and comprehensive umbrella. The Welsh Parliament is stretched too thinly. We cannot, we must not, stand by…
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to strengthen food security
Let me begin by saying that I do acknowledge the significance of the issue that I'm raising today. I commend my fellow Members, especially Peter Fox, for work on this issue over the years, and in now supporting this. Many will know that I've raised in the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
No, but we can hear you. We can hear you.
, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of renewable energy infrastructure on rural communities
Again, I thank James for bringing this really important debate forward. We do have a real problem in our rural communities, and, as has been mentioned, in terms of the tourism values for communities where that is their only industry. We know the Welsh grid…
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee Report, 'Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy'
So, clarity on what Welsh Labour has done is now urgently required, and in this Welsh Parliament here today. Diolch.
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee Report, 'Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy'
—did the Welsh Government give in 2023-24, and also 2024-25? I have met with Andrew Bowie MP, Minister for Nuclear and Renewables, and I can assure you that any indication that Trawsfynydd is not being considered is wrong. Indeed, it would be premature for…
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee Report, 'Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy'
Yes. Thank you. How much Welsh taxpayers' money—
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee Report, 'Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy'
Let's just wait and see. Patience. Most recently, the UK Government announced that Great British Nuclear is buying the Wylfa site as part of a £160 million deal. That momentum will come under this Conservative leadership. I am very hopeful of a decision soon…
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee Report, 'Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy'
Of course.
, Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee Report, 'Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy'
As someone more positive about nuclear than the previous speaker, I'd like to thank Paul Davies, the Chair of the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee. He states in the report that a successful and modern nuclear industry here in Wales will provide…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Thank you. We're all aware that, in your consultation, a resounding majority of those in the tourist industry came back and said, 'No, we do not want a tourism tax or a visitor levy.' Now, we, on these benches, the Welsh Conservatives, fully support our…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the visitor levy? OQ60900
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Again, my congratulations to you on your new post. I'll miss you here, turning around, when you're blaming the UK Government. [Laughter.]
, Plenary
Debate: Stage 4 of the Infrastructure (Wales) Bill
I've enjoyed working on this legislation, but I don't enjoy the legislation. It's been good to see the Minister's co-operation with us on some very sensible amendments that have been put through at the stages. I'd like to thank Commission officers, Molly…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Two statements, please, if you would. As a result of a freedom of information request, I was really concerned to read that there have been approximately 230 unsafe discharges from medical facilities in the Betsi board. The unsafe discharges were as follows…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
You say in written evidence that 17 universal actions are a lot of requirements for what may be very little money available. Which of the universal actions do you believe are critical for a successful scheme and one that delivers for farmers and the…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Thank you. Is there enough focus in the SFS design on the outcomes and results we want to see for the environment rather than actions? If not, how could outcomes be incentivised?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with environmental organisations
Thank you. Are you aware of what is required under national minimum standards, the regulatory baseline over which payments will be made? Has that information on the regulatory baseline been really clearly communicated with you?
