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Reform UK Debate: Regional rugby
It's so much more. Rugby defines us; it's in our blood, it's in our soul, it's in our DNA.
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Reform UK Debate: Regional rugby
They are cutting costs instead of continuing the game's legacy. If we are to save the game, we need to act as one in this Chamber today. It has to be cross-party. This debate is about money, yes, decisions, yes, but it's also health and happiness.
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Reform UK Debate: Regional rugby
The Welsh Rugby Union tells us that the Scarlets or the Ospreys must go because Welsh rugby is not financially sustainable. I, from Gŵyr Abertawe, want to ask the question to the WRU, 'Why?' Why is Welsh rugby so financially unsustainable? Given the massive…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you. Cabinet Minister, I was delighted to hear your announcement two weeks ago, including the launch of the Wales interim measures alarm grant and your commitment to holding negligent developers to account. Two weeks ago, I met with Swansea Point Owners…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning
1. What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the adequacy of accountability mechanisms for housing developers? OQ64667
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
Thank you. Cabinet Minister, Wales's NHS is totally dependent on Microsoft's cloud-based services, and so are the rest of our Government's departments. Put simply, this means that the operations of our NHS could be switched off with the flick of a switch…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care
8. How is the Welsh Government ensuring the security of NHS digital infrastructure and data? OQ64658
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Thank you.
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
The cracks will remain in the pavement, I'm sure, unfortunately. So, it's Glas Cymru that we should be holding accountable for any changes and payments over and above what would be normal.
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Thank you. It's good to hear that projects are being analysed and how effectively. In business, it's always good for accountability. I find it incredible that somebody could get paid £890,000 in 2001, four and a half times more than even the UK Prime…
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Okay. Thank you.
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
But, as you know, with not-for-profits, it's very easy to hide things. From an accounting perspective, it's just like having a magician there.
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Thank you for all that information, and I've taken on board what was said in that last answer. But my biggest gripe is with regard to Welsh Water being, I think, roughly halfway up the UK table in terms of performance—it being a not-for-profit organisation…
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Questions to the First Minister
I funded businesses for over 40 years. To succeed, a business needs two things, essentially: the ability to borrow and the ability to save. Running a country is no different. Without the financial tools to construct a functioning economy, Wales will continue…
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Questions to the First Minister
9. Will the First Minister provide an update on his discussions with the UK Government on securing fair funding for Wales? OQ64457
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Ophthalmology services
Okay. I'll finish on the basis that eye care here can transform people right across Wales, and it's a win-win position, both from a care perspective and from an economic perspective. Thank you.
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Ophthalmology services
Yes, okay. I would like, possibly, Minister, for you to consider—. Possibly three hubs, I've been told, may be coming for eyes—I don't know. But, as a Swansea Jack, I'd like to put my hand up for one, and the reason for that is, apart from Gwyn and Safa being…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Ophthalmology services
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Minister, it's difficult—it is always difficult—to follow Gwyn. In some ways, he's always been my warm-up act, but I've always been a flop. [Laughter.] Some of the people that spoke today have been absolutely fantastic with their…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. Swansea faces dire economic circumstances. Last year, Swansea lost 1,349 jobs. That's a 1.3 per cent contraction in the workforce. Since Labour took control in Wales, Swansea's gross value added per capita dropped from 85 per cent…
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Questions to the First Minister
1. What steps will the Welsh Government take to support the economy of Gŵyr Abertawe? OQ64214
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, First Minister. The economy in Swansea is really struggling. I've recently spoken to two businesses in Gŵyr Abertawe. Both have exactly the same problem: that's an inability to access Government procurement. The first was a ground care company, which…
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Questions to the First Minister
4. What support is the Welsh Government providing to locally owned businesses in Gŵyr Abertawe? OQ64183
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Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
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