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Welsh Labour Debate: The M4 around Newport
Diolch, Lywydd. In his resignation statement to the Senedd in 2024, the former First Minister, Mark Drakeford, reflected on his first major decision, which was to not proceed with the M4 relief road. He said, 'The easy decision would have been to say, "Go…
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Topical Questions
I was appalled at the weekend to learn about the kerosene leak from the GE Aerospace site in Nantgarw in my constituency. I'm really concerned about the environmental impact of this pollution as it seeps into the waterways and into the River Taff that runs…
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with local authorities and Natural Resources Wales
Yes. So, just moving on to the flooding question, obviously, we've talked about the fact that we've lost water absorption, particularly on higher ground. I understand what was said earlier about trying to get it into natural fissures and things, but it is…
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Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with local authorities and Natural Resources Wales
Provided it doesn't happen too often.
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Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with local authorities and Natural Resources Wales
Dominic, has any assessment been made so far of the impact of wildfires on endangered species? And particularly endangered species that were—perhaps they might have been the few places that they existed in Wales. Has any work been done on that so far?
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Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with the Fire Brigades Union
Yes.
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Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with the Fire Brigades Union
And then the risk of it entering residential areas is, apart from the environmental damage—. And I guess there's a circular thing that happens: when we lose the ability to sequester carbon by having a wildfire, we create more global warming.
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Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with the Fire Brigades Union
As the climate gets warmer, obviously using that heavier PPE to fight, say, domestic fires or whatever, that becomes harder and harder, does it?
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Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with the Fire Brigades Union
Does it feel kind of tight for next summer?
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Wildfire resilience in Wales - evidence session with the Fire Brigades Union
Yes. On that land management, I guess the problem is if we create better access for fire appliances and whatever, that also creates access for people who want to go in and set fires. So, that's just an observation there. Obviously, we all know, and I've heard…
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Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy: Update on the National Energy Strategy
I thank the Cabinet Minister for his statement. I'm delighted that the Welsh Government agrees with us Greens that Wales has a huge untapped potential to be completely self-sufficient in green, safe, resilient energy generation, owned by our communities and…
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Short Debate: Green across the aisle: Making environmental stewardship a common cause
My constituents see and smell the wildfires; the rising threat of flooding is constantly at their door. Our farmers are worried about the viability of their businesses and their communities; people are concerned about how they can afford to heat their homes…
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Welsh Labour Debate: Palliative and end-of-life care
Last night—or last week, rather—I was delighted to visit City Hospice in my constituency. They do fantastic work supporting people with terminal illnesses and their families. They provide care to people within their own homes, helping to keep them connected…
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Findings of the statutory review of the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations - scene setting session
That sounds a little bit more like stick than carrot.
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Findings of the statutory review of the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations - scene setting session
Earlier on, when we were talking about technology, you talked about farmers feeling invested in, and you've talked about that a few other times, I think, as well, how farmers—. So, where would you see that investment as coming from?
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Findings of the statutory review of the Control of Agricultural Pollution Regulations - scene setting session
Yes. Obviously, I have a background in technology, so I love emerging technology, I'm very interested in that. But the danger to me seems to be, around that, that if we start to—. The use of technology is really great for those people who can afford it, who…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Transport: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Wales's Transport Network
Footpaths are an essential, but often overlooked part of the transport network across Wales. Well-maintained pavements and footpaths are particularly important for older people, people with mobility difficulties, wheelchair users, people with prams or…
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Questions to the First Minister
At the start of September, my mother passed away. She had spent her entire career working as a health visitor. For her, this work wasn't just a job, it was her calling. My mum's identity, from when she first started training in 1951, was shaped around her…
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Reform UK Debate: Default 20 mph speed limit
—one sentence—simply so that the rest of us can reach our destinations 50 seconds sooner? Diolch.
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Reform UK Debate: Default 20 mph speed limit
I couldn't possibly comment on that, except to point out that Plaid Cymru also support this, as do the Greens. When some people say that the 20 mph default limit infringes their freedom, they're ignoring the freedom of those people—the freedom to walk safely…
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Reform UK Debate: Default 20 mph speed limit
Yes, why not?
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Reform UK Debate: Default 20 mph speed limit
Diolch, Lywydd. The core of this debate appears to be a very simple question: do we accept the evidence that lower speeds save lives or do we not? Yes, this is about road safety, but it's also about value for money and it's about public health. Despite what…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Diolch. On 2 June, when I raised this in the Siambr, the First Minister said that the Government is committed to clear public reporting on Wales's progress towards net zero through an accessible online dashboard. I went to have a look for it when some of the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
5. Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on progress towards reaching the Welsh Government's nature and biodiversity targets? OQ64581
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Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Okay. Thank you.
