, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Okay, thank you. Thanks, Chair. I've got some more questions, but I'll come in later, if I may.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
To what extent do you think the Government has shaped its plans for the recovery from the pandemic with due regard to the Act? Do you think that the Act has been central in planning the recovery?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thanks, Chair. Commissioner, I'm going to ask a few questions, actually, about the Welsh Government and how they've set their budget. I think in the past, you've been critical of Welsh Government not paying full regard to the Act in shaping the budget, but do…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'm sure you're aware that winning the UK City of Culture status would give Wrexham a huge boost in confidence and lead to enormous economic, social and cultural opportunities. I know that, as the local Member, you have been giving unwavering…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, can I thank you for your answers to these important questions about rail infrastructure in north Wales? The most straightforward way to address historic underfunding would, of course, be to devolve responsibilities and appropriate funding to…
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Public transport in rural areas
Dirprwy Lywydd, it's absolutely essential that the system is reformed as soon as it possibly can be. I think passengers the length and breadth of Wales have waited far too long for reforms to a broken system to take place, and it is unfortunate that we were…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, I welcome the Welsh Government's recent announcement of a free tree for every household. Constituents have asked me to enquire whether it will be possible for households to join together and to plant their trees in communal spaces, to create…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Draft Budget 2022-23: Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
Brilliant. Thank you, Minister, thank you, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Draft Budget 2022-23: Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
That's really helpful. Thank you. If I can just go back to the Minister and just say that I recall from the time that I had the pleasure of being able to work with you, you were always holding everybody's feet to the fire for cross-Government working on areas…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Draft Budget 2022-23: Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
Brilliant. Thank you, Minister. I'm going to come back in a moment, if I may, Chair, just to ask about the architecture of Government and how that contributes towards tackling poverty, but, first of all, can I just ask the Deputy Minister how allocations for…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Draft Budget 2022-23: Scrutiny session with the Minister for Social Justice
Thank you, Chair. Can I begin by asking the Minister, basically, how relevant allocations in the draft budget reflect equality and social justice commitments in the co-operation agreement?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23—evidence session 2
Owain, that's really good to hear. To have someone at a deputy director level responsible for this is really, really important. Thank you. Thanks, Minister. Thanks, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23—evidence session 2
Excellent. Thanks, Minister. I was just going to seek clarification about the funding for implementing the whole-school approach; I think you've clarified that very well indeed. So, I'll just ask: do you have a lead official within the department who focuses…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23—evidence session 2
Brilliant. Okay, thank you. Are you able to confirm the total amount of additional funding that's in the draft budget for additional learning needs provision, and break this down by funding to meet existing pressures and funding to implement the new system…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23—evidence session 2
Excellent. Thanks, Minister. Moving on, the curriculum and teaching and leadership budget actions are forecast to be over-budget during the course of this current financial year. Can you explain why this is the case, and are you confident that the budget that…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23—evidence session 2
Excellent. Thank you, Minister. I'm just going to follow up on something quite specific. We heard from Deputy Minister Lynne Neagle about the need for ongoing professional developing regarding specifically the mental health and well-being aspect of the new…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23—evidence session 2
Thanks, Chair. Good morning, Minister. I'm just going to quickly ask about the new curriculum, and the development and roll-out of the curriculum. How does the draft budget support the implementation of the new curriculum, because, of course, it begins for…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, can I thank you, first of all, for continuing to support countless businesses and a huge number of workers not just in my constituency but across Wales during the pandemic, whilst also providing essential leadership on the economic mission that the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
2. How does the economic resilience fund support Welsh businesses impacted by the pandemic? OQ57453
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, First Minister. Like you, I welcome the agreements on the final outcome of the inter-governmental review, again, at long last, as you said. But of course, as you pointed to, governments can only operate effectively if they are stable and focused…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. Will the First Minister provide an update on the functioning of the relationship between the Welsh Government and UK Government? OQ57472
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-2023 - evidence session 1
Excellent. Thanks, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-2023 - evidence session 1
Fantastic. That's great. Thank you. And finally, the detailed draft budget narrative says that more than three in five families of disabled children have seen the levels of formal and informal support decrease since the COVID outbreak, with many still doing…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-2023 - evidence session 1
Thanks, Chair. Just briefly, is there any additional funding being made available for children's hospices? You'll be aware that Tŷ Gobaith and Tŷ Hafan have called for a lifeline fund. I would be interested to know just whether there's any increase in funding…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-2023 - evidence session 1
Excellent, thanks. I think Carolyn—
