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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 6
We'll move on to item 3. We're here with the Minister and her advisers and officials. Thank you very much for coming, it's great to see you, and, as I said earlier, to see you in person. I wonder if you would introduce yourselves for the record, please.
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Papers to note
I think we'll note the papers, if that's okay with Members. Excellent.
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Papers to note
We will move on to item 2. Item 2 is papers to note.
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Good morning, and a very warm welcome to this meeting this morning. This is the first meeting where we've had witnesses in the same room at the same time as us, which is lovely. So, a very warm welcome to you here today. In terms of this meeting, it will be…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers
I broadly welcome today's statement with the progress towards a real living wage for all social care workers. Plaid Cymru has long called for a substantial pay increase in this sector. Social care jobs can be very rewarding, but they are very demanding and…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Real Living Wage for Social Care Workers
Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Deputy Minister, for your statement.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Diolch, Minister. You mentioned the Warm Homes programme. Despite a 2010 Welsh Government target to eradicate fuel poverty as far as reasonably practicable in all households by 2018, fuel poverty was only reduced by 6 per cent in all households between 2012…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd. Older people have endured a particularly difficult time during the pandemic, which has left many with anxiety about what the future holds. The cost-of-living crisis will add significantly to these worries, especially as fuel bills are…
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Debate: Draft Budget 2022-23
I mentioned at the beginning of this contribution that engaging with people across Wales and listening to the views of stakeholders is a priority for me as Chair. Demonstrating the impact of the budget is crucial to ensure meaningful engagement with those…
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Debate: Draft Budget 2022-23
This year, households will feel significant pressures on their incomes as a result of inflation, rising energy costs and commodity prices, with the poorest households being hit hardest. Last week's announcement of a hike in the price of people's gas and…
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Debate: Draft Budget 2022-23
With the climate and environmental agenda gathering momentum following the critical COP26 summit, the committee welcomes the Welsh Government’s efforts to target investment at the climate and nature emergencies. However, the level of new and additional…
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Debate: Draft Budget 2022-23
Dirprwy Lywydd, as Wales emerges from the pandemic, the Welsh Government, and the Minister in particular, is facing significant challenges in responding to economic pressures, the effects of climate change, Brexit and in mitigating the squeeze on household…
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Debate: Draft Budget 2022-23
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I am delighted to contribute to this important debate on the Welsh Government's draft budget 2022-23. This is the first draft budget of this Senedd and I am pleased that, for the first time since 2017, the Welsh Government…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Adverse childhood experiences
I understand that there are always arguments for and against setting targets, particularly when it comes to something as complex as adverse childhood experiences. The counter argument against targets is that the published data is based on reporting levels and…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Adverse childhood experiences
Thank you for bringing this important debate before us today.
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
In my region, there exists the last remaining greyhound racing track in Wales. This track is also independent, meaning it is not subject to any regulation or licensing requirements. There is no requirement for a veterinary presence or welfare oversight in…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
4. How is the Government liaising with Caerphilly County Borough Council on inspections of the remaining greyhound racing track in Wales to ensure animal welfare standards? OQ57572
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Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting.
In accordance with Standing Order 17.42, I propose that the committee resolves to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting. Are Members content? I see that they are. So, we'll move into private session.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 4
Thank you very much for your time this morning. We've come to the end of our time. Thank you very much.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 4
Okay. Thank you very much.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 4
Oh, hang on. Dyfed, sorry, is on mute. There we are; he's fine now. Sorry.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 4
Good. I see that Rhianon's got her hand up. I don't know if she wants to come in now.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 4
But a nice panacea to be; would that we'd never use it.
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 4
And a question I've asked other witnesses, and you've answered it already, that you're broadly in favour of—well, you're very in favour of—this legislation coming into force. Would the positive outcome of this legislation, or more the way that we legislate…
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Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill: Evidence session 4
Just a quick follow-on from that: have you ever had to respond to any tribunals and make any changes?
