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Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Yes.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Well, Jenny, as I've tried to explain on a number of occasions, the programme of work on the five stations is going to take longer than three years, so it will obviously require additional funding in the next spending period. The next spending period's…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Yes, of course.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Apologies, Llywydd. 'Today, Tomorrow, Together', for the first time in a long, long time, has resulted in rail investment taps being turned on. Now, I’m going to address the motion as tabled first. I’m not going to be critical about any mistakes that have…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Diolch, Llywydd. Firstly, I’d like to thank Heledd Fychan for tabling this motion. It is vitally important, I believe, that we secure cross-party support for long-term investment decisions, regardless of whether they’re rail or in other areas. And 'Today…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: The rail network
Moved.
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Topical Questions
I'm afraid what the Tories don't get is the need to make sure that health and safety is put first. We constantly hear from Tories about the need to rip up health and safety standards. We will never do that. We will never do that in the workplace. We will…
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Topical Questions
Well, can I thank Rhun for his further questions? Reprofiling the work means that there will be no closures, and that's in the interest of the business community. We listened very carefully to them, and the choice was: do we want road closure, bridge closure…
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Topical Questions
Today, I released a written statement providing an update on the Menai suspension bridge phase 2 works to this historic 200-year-old landmark. It is critical infrastructure and an iconic feature of north Wales's built environment, but, of course, ensuring its…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Transport for All
Can I thank the Member? I couldn't agree more. I think it's vitally important that we receive the lived experience and act on the lived experience of people who have suffered as a result of poor standards, poor infrastructure, poor services. That's the aim of…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Transport for All
Can I thank Peredur Owen Griffiths for his questions today? I'd agree, again, with much of what the Member has said, particularly about the need to continually improve accessibility in public transport. The 'Travel for all' agenda is all about planning and…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Transport for All
Can I thank Sam Rowlands for his questions and his contribution today? I would agree with him in many areas. First and foremost, public transport is vitally important for rural communities; it's vitally important for all communities, in my view. Public…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: Transport for All
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Llywydd. Today, I'd like to set out the real progress that this Government is making to build a transport system that works for everyone in Wales. Our approach is guided by a clear ambition: to make everyday journeys safer, fairer and…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
I agree with the Member. I’d like to say today that I wish to inject far greater inclusion and equality into the transport arena, whether that be in terms of public transport or active travel. I met with the access and inclusion panel twice in 2024—an…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
My priority is inclusive travel across all modes. Our national transport delivery plan sets out our plans to improve the accessibility of public transport in Wales, including investment in rail and legislation to allow the franchising of bus services. We want…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Yes, absolutely. I’ve asked for that to be part of the work programme of the taskforce. I’ve also asked for Transport for Wales to be part of the taskforce to be able to advise on that particular issue. I think we also need to have strong representation from…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Yes, I share Janet Finch-Saunders's concerns about what's happened. It's often not until you lose an asset, such as a port or a road, that you realise and appreciate its significance, its importance and its true value. So, the taskforce will be able to…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Yes, of course. I provided an oral statement to the Senedd yesterday on the closure of Holyhead port and the Welsh Government's response to the incident, and I'm looking forward to working with Senedd Members—all Members who have an interest in this from…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Can I thank Carolyn for her supplementary question? And of course I'll consider the delivery of that suggestion. If at all possible, we will deliver on it. I'd just like to outline just how valuable the local borrowing initiative is. Carolyn highlighted the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Well, I've established a dedicated fund in 2025-26 solely for the repair of road defects on our network to maintain community connectivity. In addition, I'll be establishing the local borrowing fund, which will allow much-needed funding in 2025-26 for the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Sure, yes. These are projects, obviously, that are not our responsibility, because we don't own the rail network in north Wales. It's still Network Rail, which is to become Great British Railways. But I spoke with the rail Minister and the Secretary of State…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
This is a really, really timely question, I believe, because we're working very closely with the corporate joint committee to deliver the recommendations outlined in the transport commission report. We're working very, very closely with UK Government as…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Yes, of course. Providing metro-style services in north Wales is a priority, and I'm pleased that there are plans to deliver 50 per cent more TfW services along the north Wales mainline from 2026. Work continues also to improve connectivity in the Mersey-Dee…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Can I thank Altaf for his supplementary question? There are numerous points that I should make in regard to the question. First of all, the 50 mph speed restriction was introduced as a consequence of legal action that was taken against Welsh Government—legal…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Can I thank Mike Hedges for his further question? I'm very aware that this area does get congested at peak times, and Mike has kindly raised the issue of what the French call 'elephant racing' with me in recent days. I think his suggestions certainly merit…
