, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Okay. Thank you. Finally—and this relates a little bit to what John talked about—I know that Dŵr Cymru, in particular, borrow money on the basis of, I understand, inflation-proofed bonds quite often, and that sort of thing. Again, do you take a view on how…
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
So, I think that there are some implications for water companies that are not always entirely fair, perhaps—or some feel that way—around outline planning permissions and local development plans, where, basically, they are faced with a situation where they…
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Okay.
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
So, if a particular project costs many, many times what was predicted and becomes a money pit, essentially, do you have a way of seeing that?
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
Okay, I understand. So, in my constituency, companies like Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water make an investment in a piece of infrastructure, and I can think of a particular investment they've been making in my constituency that has gone quite badly in terms of technical…
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Ofwat’s role in the Welsh context - scene setting session
So, you said earlier you're an economic regulator, and I'm just trying to understand, you have this price review every five years, and how do—? Obviously, in my mind, that price review is about reviewing value for money for customers. How do the environmental…
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Motion to elect a temporary Chair under Standing Order 17.22 for this meeting
I propose Vikki Howells as temporary Chair.
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Wales has already taken crucial steps to ensure that coal no longer has a place in our clean energy future. The closure of Aberthaw power station was a stepping stone on the pathway towards a green energy independent Wales. The UK Government agrees that coal…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Last week, I met with a very distressed constituent, who had been encouraged to embark on a nursing course on the understanding that our Welsh NHS needs more nurses, and the promise that there would be jobs on graduation. My constituent, a mother of three…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
7. Will the First Minister confirm when nursing and midwifery graduates in Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf will receive offers of work in the NHS? OQ64360
, Plenary
Reform UK Debate: A Welsh Rivers Act
I'd like to thank Laura Anne for giving us the opportunity to discuss this important matter. There are merits in the original motion and in elements of the amendments. The motion itself critically mentions nutrient management—a really serious issue—as well as…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Diolch, Weinidog. Every spending decision will have an impact on climate change, the resilience of our rural communities and the sustainability of our nation. The Plaid Cymru manifesto stated that you would embed decarbonisation across all portfolio areas…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
4. What discussions has the Cabinet Minister had with the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability about ensuring that the Welsh Government's strategic investment aligns with their plan for a net-zero Wales by 2040? OQ64206
, Plenary
Welsh Labour Debate: School support staff negotiating body
I'm really happy to support this motion. I'll start by declaring an interest. I am a governor of a local primary school in my constituency, and my wife works as a teaching assistant. Most people here will either know someone who works in education or whose…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Diolch. Publicly accessible urban and suburban natural green spaces are absolutely vital for the welfare and well-being of our communities. They provide essential corridors and sanctuaries for nature and biodiversity. During the pandemic, we saw how heavily…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
8. How does the Cabinet Minister plan to address the loss of publicly accessible urban and suburban green spaces that are vital for the welfare of communities and wildlife? OQ64120
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Transport: Key Infrastructure Resilience
Diolch, Lywydd. I'd like to congratulate the Minister on this important role. I'm pleased and relieved to hear the Minister confirm that the black route for the M4 relief road won't be revisited. I think it's worth remembering that the black route was…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, First Minister. The homes of my constituents in Nantgarw were devastated by flooding in 2020, and they live in constant fear that this will happen again. The devastating impact on communities of extreme weather is only going to become more common as…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. How will the First Minister ensure that progress in responding to the nature and climate crisis across Government portfolios is transparently and meaningfully measured and reported, without a specific Minister for the environment? OQ64072
, Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Rhun ap Iorwerth.
