24 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with local government representatives (8)
Yes, you are. Brilliant, in that case, I just wanted to ask you a quick question. What's the average spend on arts and culture by local government across Wales, please?
24 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with local government representatives (8)
Thank you. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but, Huw Thomas, are you the local government association spokesperson for Wales, or just Cardiff?
24 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with local government representatives (8)
Thank you, Chair. Yes, that was a very interesting comment, and, just on that, about how we protect those in lower socioeconomic backgrounds from these funding cuts, how have you sought to mitigate that impact on those people particularly, and those with…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Petitions Committee Report, 'A cashless society? P-06-1335: Welsh Government should take steps to ensure vulnerable adults without bank cards can pay with cash'
I'm glad to have the opportunity to speak in this debate today on the back of this very important petition. I concur with a lot of what's already been said, particularly by the Plaid Cymru Member for South Wales West; I thought it was very poignant what you…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
The first thing I'd like to start with is by thanking Lisa Rawlings from the Female Veterans Alliance for raising a very important issue in our recent Senedd armed forces cross-party group. She pointed out that female veterans face unique challenges, both…
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Books Council of Wales (7)
Diolch. Thank you, Chair.
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Books Council of Wales (7)
Thank you. Could you outline the process you followed to distribute funding for magazines in recent years, and how you ensure transparency and objectivity? Thank you.
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Books Council of Wales (7)
A very good point. How would you seek to mitigate the impact of declining grant levels for magazines and other publications on the working conditions of people running them? You've touched on it a little bit.
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Books Council of Wales (7)
Thank you. You talk about collaboration and cross-portfolio working, which, of course, makes sense, but to what extent should the Welsh Government's draft culture priorities, which were consulted on over the summer, help cultural bodies mitigate the impact of…
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Books Council of Wales (7)
How would you describe your relationship with the Welsh Government? Do officials and Ministers understand the condition of the publishing industry and its needs? Thank you.
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with culture bodies (6)
That's brilliant. Thank you for that. Sorry about that—just interested. To all of you now, what else could the Welsh Government do beyond additional funding to mitigate the impact of reduced funding on the arts? Thank you.
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with culture bodies (6)
That's excellent to hear. Just a quick supplementary on something that you said. The deaf-led festival at Chapter sounds excellent. I'm just wondering how that's advertised across Wales to ensure that as many people who are deaf can benefit from that, please.
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with culture bodies (6)
Diolch, Chair. Naomi said earlier—and quite rightly and I think we all agree with it—that the arts need to be accessible for all, not just the few. So, how have you sought to mitigate the impact of funding reductions on people with protected characteristics…
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with culture bodies (6)
Thank you, Chair. You say that the UK SPF funding has been a lifesaver, but to what extent have you sought to raise additional funding, for example, commercially or from trusts and foundations, to mitigate the impact of declining public funding? Thank you.
17 October 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with culture bodies (6)
Yes, just quickly, Chair, sorry. It's obviously a very tough time at the moment, but I was just wondering—. You said you can't charge more for the tickets and things like that. I was just looking through the stuff you're putting on at the moment—GALWAD and…
16 October 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Teaching of reading skills in schools
Sorry, just a really quick one. We’ve all heard today how important it is to get the right way of teaching our children reading, but do you agree with me it’s also very important that we support the parents, building on what Mike Hedges just said, and support…
16 October 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Children, Young People and Education Committee Report, 'Implementation of education reforms: Interim report'
I wholeheartedly welcome the report and its recommendations on supporting children with ALN in Wales. This ever increasing number of children deserve the very best education that they can have, and it's our moral and legislative duty to ensure that they…
16 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Diolch, Commissioner. The costs more generally of Senedd expansion seem to be spiralling as new challenges present themselves to Senedd Commissioners. What steps is the Commission taking to ensure that overall costs are kept to an absolute minimum?
16 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
3. Will the Commission provide an update on the estimated costs of enlarging the Senedd Chamber to accommodate extra Members? OQ61693
16 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Diolch, Cabinet Secretary. Can I just extend that wish from the MS for Blaenau Gwent, and say that a review does need to be done into the pricing and costing of tickets, particularly for the issue that was raised by the MS for Blaenau Gwent, but also what I'm…
16 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Thank you. Cabinet Secretary, when the Welsh Labour Government decided to close the A&E department at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny, we were promised that it would still be easily accessible for residents in Abergavenny. Unfortunately, that’s not what…
16 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
1. What steps has the Cabinet Secretary taken to improve bus services to the Grange University Hospital in Cwmbran? OQ61694
15 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch. First Minister, on 21 September this year, you stated that, and I quote: 'Heavier rainfall could destabilise Wales’ many coal tips. The UK Government has a duty to work with us to address the risk to communities...we need long-term funding to make…
15 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. What assessment has the First Minister made of the safety of coal tips in Wales? OQ61695
9 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Diolch. Cabinet Secretary, family farms are the backbone of our rural communities, contributing not only to the economy, but to the cultural fabric of our countryside. Inheritance tax relief has long been a crucial lifeline, ensuring that farms can be passed…
