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Short Debate: Bringing the World to Wales—How do we unleash the potential of Wales as a major global tourist destination?
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. So, the debate tonight is: bringing the world to Wales—how do we unleash the potential of Wales as a major global tourist destination? I'm pleased to give a minute of my time to Tom Giffard MS. Now, here in Wales, we have the most…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022
Yes, I do think that we should have correct terminology in here, and I would ask you—[Interruption.] I have huge respect for you, even though we don't agree on things, but please refrain and withdraw the comment that I am an 'impostor'.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022
Thank you, Carolyn. Clearly, you're a Member for North Wales, so you represent my constituents also in Aberconwy. So, what is your response to those, the majority of the residents in Aberconwy, who do not agree with this? What do you say to them?
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Thank you. Of course, calls have been made by a number of my constituents now to establish whether this rate can be reduced or abolished. I remember from my time here when Peter Black brought this through, and, at the time, it was concerning many mobile home…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
6. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government about reducing the commission rate from the sale of residential park homes? OQ59861
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with local planning authorities
Thank you, Chairman. Many respondents—. Good morning—we're still morning, aren't we? Many respondents are concerned that current LPA resources will be unable to support the new process. Guidance, training and a central pool of experts available to planning…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
Yes, offshore windfarm. Yes, thanks, Llyr. And people have been saying, 'What's happening?', 'Oh, there's going to be a consultation', and without any notice they just turned up on the promenade in Llandudno where they said they met with stakeholders. Well…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
It's on this, because we had a prime example recently in north Wales with the Awel y Môr scheme—
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
Thank you.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
We've received suggestions that there should be statutory time frames for each stage of the process as set out in the Planning Act 2008 for the nationally significant infrastructure projects process, including for validating applications. What are you views…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
Is that too simple a question, that really—
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
And so, do you—? There is the option to allow Welsh Ministers to extend the 52-week period. Do you agree this should be extended?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
And—. Oh, sorry.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
That's the limit, yes.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with academics
Thank you. Good morning. The committee has received mixed views on the 52-week statutory time frame for deciding applications. Some respondents have been concerned it could slow down decisions on the smaller projects, and others have said it wasn't long…
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Debate on the General Principles of the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill
Anyway, it is a bit disappointing, though—and I'm sure other Members feel the same—that it has taken five years from when our First Minister committed to bringing this forward. Anyway, we are where we are. In its current form, we cannot support the Bill, but…
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Debate on the General Principles of the Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill
I have to be honest—that was really well worth waiting for. I thought it was very well put, and I'd like to thank the Minister, her team, and of course, you, Deputy Minister and your team for bringing this forward. The contributions here, I have to say, in…
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Legislative Consent Motion on the Energy Bill
How do I follow this one, really? When we hear conflicting perspectives put forward about whether UK Government have liaised with Welsh Government and vice versa, it doesn't inspire confidence, and I'll certainly, from the UK Government perspective, be…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Independent review and Natural Resources Wales reports into flooding 2020-21
During the tragic flooding events of the years mentioned, there were 3,130 homes flooded across Wales. That's 3,130 families' lives disrupted. It was an unprecedented winter—or so we thought—for storms and flooding events, and has resulted in a dire need for…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Independent review and Natural Resources Wales reports into flooding 2020-21
I'd like to thank the Minister for what is, though, a very delayed report on the reviews of the 2021 flooding section 19 reports—2020-21. Also, we mustn't forget that, prior to this—. I've raised, several times in this Chamber here, concerns, because, of…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Could I have a statement, please, from the Minister for Health and Social Services on the presence of RAAC in Welsh hospitals, especially the Bryn y Neuadd Hospital in Llanfairfechan? The issue with this particular unsafe building at…
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Questions to the First Minister
Anyway, if the First Minister would just show some support for the industry.
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you. I'm glad—. I agree with those sentiments. Obviously, it's a major blow to the north Wales tourism sector that Adventure Parc Snowdonia—and this was the world’s first inland surfing park, with the highest waves in the world—has sadly closed. I was…
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Questions to the First Minister
6. What discussions has the First Minister had regarding the closure of Adventure Parc Snowdonia? OQ59867
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Plaid Cymru Debate: The Crown Estate
Okay, thanks. I would just say to Plaid Cymru, 'Stop wasting Senedd time by drowning on—droning on, actually—about more devolution; let's make use of the powers that we already have, and let's make Wales very successful.' Currently, it is our view that the…
