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Reform UK Debate: Prostate cancer strategy
Diolch, Lywydd. I move the amendment tabled in my name. As Members are already aware, I am living with prostate cancer and, as such, I believe that that experience has given me a real insight into the challenges faced by patients and indeed their families…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
I thank you for that response. I look forward to seeing that publication in December. Now, the commission also came to the conclusion that the current budget for strengthening the Welsh language at community level was not sufficient, and it highlighted the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. Before I ask my questions, I would like to put on record my thanks to Efa Gruffudd Jones for her work as Welsh Language Commissioner. She's been a robust advocate for the Welsh language, and I wish her well for the future. Minister…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to request a statement from the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality on the Welsh Government's support for people with learning disabilities across Wales. As I mentioned to the First Minister earlier…
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Questions to the First Minister
I echo the points raised by the Member for Casnewydd Islwyn about the importance of these annual health checks. It's important that GPs make reasonable adjustments for these annual health checks as well, and that could mean anything from having a quiet space…
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Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales
Thank you, Chair.
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Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales
Okay. [Laughter.]
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales
I have one final question, if I may, Chair? Looking ahead to the next few years, what is the most important change or investment that would be needed to ensure that the National Library of Wales continues to be sustainable financially, protects the nation's…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales
You mentioned earlier about working with partners and how important working with partners is. How effective is the library in working with some of your partners? Welsh Government, of course, is one of those partners, and local authorities, more than likely…
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Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales
Having said all that, of course, the Government is looking to introduce a new cultural strategy, more than likely next year, I would think. Are you concerned that because of that you will have to change some of your strategic aims in light of that strategy?…
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Annual scrutiny session with the National Library of Wales
Thank you very much, Chair. I want to ask you some general questions as a library. What performance measures does the library use to measure progress against its four strategic aims, and how does the board assess whether the institution provides meaningful…
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Annual scrutiny session with Amguedda Cymru
Okay. Diolch, Gadeirydd.
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Annual scrutiny session with Amguedda Cymru
And if there was one philanthropic practice that you could adopt in the next, say, five years, or learn from another museum across the world, what would that be?
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Annual scrutiny session with Amguedda Cymru
And is there something that you can learn from other museums across the world when it comes to philanthropy?
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Annual scrutiny session with Amguedda Cymru
So, what do you think you need to do in order to make sure that we do see some of this private investment? I know you mentioned that you were talking to a high net worth individual last week. Is there anything you can change as far as the organisation is…
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Annual scrutiny session with Amguedda Cymru
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Gadeirydd. I think earlier on you mentioned that you'd want to see a new funding model going forward as far as Amgueddfa Cymru is concerned. I think previously as an organisation, you've said that you anticipate a mixed model of funding…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
The culture and arts sector in Wales is at a crucial point, and the future now looks very vulnerable indeed. In the meantime, national museums across the globe are transforming into more interactive spaces, which are driven by technology, to engage with new…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Minister, last week, a member of Amgueddfa Cymru staff said that the national museum had become increasingly dysfunctional and described a culture of managed decline, individual posturing, and a lack of professional stewardship of the national collection…
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Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability: Winter preparedness: Be flood ready
Cabinet Minister, as your statement acknowledges, flooding is a problem for a number of communities in Ceredigion Penfro, and I'm pleased that your visit to Milford Haven showed how important that matter is. As I'm sure you're aware, flooding at Gumfreston in…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd be grateful if we could have a statement from the Welsh Government on its overview of local authorities across Wales. A special investigation by the Cambrian News in my constituency has unearthed a number of troubling concerns regarding…
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Reform UK Debate: Regional rugby
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. The proposal by the Welsh Rugby Union to reduce the number of professional men's teams from four to three would represent one of the most significant changes to the professional game, and, if this proposal is implemented, it would…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to request a statement from the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy on the announcement that Milford Haven's Impala terminal is to cease its commercial operations at the end of this year. We must fully understand the…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, as you said, professional sport plays an important role in supporting local economies by creating jobs and generating investment in our communities. One good example is the expansion of the Novira Cymru Premier football league to 16 teams…
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Short Debate: The importance of local services—Protecting the future of Withybush hospital
I'm grateful to the Member for allowing me a minute of her time so that I can take part in this very important debate. Protecting services at Withybush Hospital and ensuring it has the resources needed to serve the people of Pembrokeshire has been one of my…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The defence sector
It gives me great pleasure to take part in this afternoon's debate and to highlight the contribution being made by the defence sector in west Wales. Now, our motion recognises the importance of the defence sector, particularly during this time of geopolitical…
