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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
I'd be more than happy to meet with the Member, and with Dr Rhydian, to discuss the algorithm and how we can use that and other emerging technology. Thank you.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Can I thank Sioned Williams for her question? And I think, actually, it really points to the importance of creating a bridge between now and 2027, when we can see franchised services on our roads. And that bridge has to be built in conjunction with our bus…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Can I thank the Member for his question and say that that sort of suggestion is exactly the sort of consideration that we need to make as we move towards re-regulating bus services, which will give us much more control over the networks that we operate in…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Yes. The Wales transport strategy sets out our agenda for an accessible, affordable, safe and reliable transport system that works for all our people and communities, including children and young people. Our national transport delivery plan outlines the wide…
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Legislative Consent Motion on the Automated Vehicles Bill
I'd like to thank both Members for contributing to this debate. I remain of the view that we should provide legislative consent for this Bill, and I ask Members, therefore, to agree to this LCM.
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Legislative Consent Motion on the Automated Vehicles Bill
Thank you for this opportunity to explain the background to this LCM on the Automated Vehicles Bill. As the UK Government has noted in bringing forward this Bill, automated vehicles are fast approaching commercialisation in markets around the world, and by…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
It was your question—sorry.
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Can I thank Darren Millar for his questions and agree that the residents of Llanferres and Pwll-glas have been very clear that the speed limit through their community should be reduced? It is something that officials within the Welsh Government are aware of…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
I couldn't agree more. In short, yes, we do need to prioritise walking routes and cycling routes to and from schools. I believe that the latest statistics show that there has actually been an increase in the proportion of young people who walk or cycle to…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
John Griffiths has always been a powerful advocate for protecting young and vulnerable people, and I thank him for the work that he's done in that regard. On active travel, I think the Member is absolutely right that support is required by local authorities…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Can I thank Luke Fletcher for making again a very valuable point about learner transport? All young people should expect to be able to be educated where they wish to be educated, whether it's through the medium of Welsh or English, and should be given the…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
I think Carolyn Thomas makes a really important point about the need to maintain the road network. The road network is for all users—for motorists and for cyclists—and a poorly maintained road network is dangerous for motorists and for cyclists. One key theme…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Thank you, and apologies—I thought I referred to the Menai crossing, which I always consider to be the Britannia bridge. If I said 'Menai bridge', I apologise, but I did mean to say 'Menai crossing'. Now, the recommendations from the Burns commission have now…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Can I thank Buffy Williams for her request and say, yes, I’m more than happy to meet with you and your residents and any other interested party concerning the future of public transport in your communities? I think you make an invaluable point about social…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
I'd like to guarantee to Mabon ap Gwynfor that the future of rural communities is just as important to this Welsh Government as the future of urban communities. And in terms of support for bus services and consultation with communities in rural areas, I’ve…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
I thank Sam Kurtz for his comments and for his questions, and I know from Joyce Watson and Eluned Morgan just how important road safety is in mid and west Wales. I understand that the A477 Nash Fingerpost junction was an issue that went to the Petitions…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Can I thank Hefin David for his comments, and make two points in response? One, I'm keen to visit constituencies and regions with Members to understand how this policy is benefiting people and communities, as outlined by many people, but also to look at those…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Yes, I can assure the Member that I will work very closely with the education Cabinet Secretary on the future of learner travel. It is something that I know Lynne Neagle is very, very concerned by—the need to ensure that we reduce absenteeism within school…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Well, can I thank Russell George for his contribution? I had a conversation with another of your colleagues, Darren Millar, this afternoon, regarding a trunk road through his constituency. It's in Llanferres. Three of my nephews went to school in Llanferres…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Can I thank Mike Hedges for his comments? They are very, very difficult to disagree with or to find any fault with. I would agree that we do need to identify means of improving bus provision across Wales, and that will be done in conjunction with our pursuit…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Can I thank Delyth Jewell for her contribution as well today? I am looking forward to working with opposition spokespeople in areas of their concern specific to their parties and their particular geographical areas. I'm also looking forward to working with…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I was trying to deliver that in the most convivial manner possible and in a way that shows humility, I hope, in a way that shows compassion, and in a way that shows that we are responding to the public. If only UK Tories…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
May I thank the Conservative spokesperson for her valuable contribution to this statement? Let's just build on the consensus that we reached last week, first of all. We all agree that 20 mph works really well where it matters most. Outside schools, hospitals…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Priorities for Transport: Listening, partnership, making change
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. When I took up this role, I set my team three priorities: to listen, to work in partnership and to make change happen where it is needed. On 20 mph, we have started that listening. I have been clear in all my conversations that we will…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Transport
I say to Andrew R.T. Davies that next Tuesday I'll be making an oral statement on transport priorities, where I'll be outlining measures that will be taken in the coming weeks and months in regard to all matters related to transport, and particularly to 20…
