, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
Yes, agreed. Anyway, it makes no odds what we say about it, but I just wish there was a little bit more sympathetic thinking about it.
, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
I have a comment—it's not in the remit of this committee. I just think 6 per cent is tight. We're trying to enable young people to skill up, and they're already burdened with a blooming great bill. And if we've got a high interest rate—. Six per cent is still…
, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
The briefing pack has just come out, but I can't recall if it's covered in there.
, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
It may be, though, that this committee wants to take on board evidence that is given. Some of these questions are going to come through the local government committee and it might skew our thinking about the quality of the legislation. Do we get it back to…
, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3—previously considered
I'm on that committee, so I look forward to that. But from this committee's perspective—. Because I know some of the anxieties are the time frame and if it is possible to get this in place for the local government elections. The Welsh Local Government…
, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
Maybe there is a resourcing or capacity issue somewhere.
, Legislation Committee
Instruments that raise issues to be reported to the Senedd under Standing Order 21.2 or 21.3
The basics of getting things right should have been perfected by now, shouldn't they? So, there's something wrong. Is this down to a pressure within translation? Because we know there were some problems within translation in the latter half of the last term…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, rather than solely focusing on the impact to the Welsh Government's budget, what is the Government actually doing to maximise the opportunities of the defence investment plan that it can present to employers such as BAE Systems in Glascoed in…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Transport: Our Vision for the Devolution of Rail
Thank you, Minister, for your statement. Now, I'd like to pay tribute to a former Cabinet Secretary for transport, Ken Skates. Whilst we might not have always agreed, I know from my conversations and engagement with Ken that he, like me, wanted to improve…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, as you will know well, the WLGA have long argued that the quantum of local government funding is not large enough to meet the very real and growing expectations on councils. Pressures are growing massively for them, as you'll know, especially…
, Legislation Committee
Papers to note
Yes, it is on the iPad.
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, we have seen how fragile our food system can be, which is precisely why I brought forward my food Bill in 2022, to create a joined-up, long-term framework for how we produce, distribute and consume food in this country, not only ensuring our…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
8. How is the Welsh Government strengthening food security and resilience? OQ64237
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Hospital services and hospital closures
However, I am pleased to move the motion tabled in the name of my colleague Paul Davies. Llywydd, the Welsh Conservatives cannot stand by and support the continual systemic downgrading of our healthcare services across Wales. Today, we are calling on this new…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Hospital services and hospital closures
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. I agree with you, it's very difficult to start this debate following such an important and emotional debate, and I commend the Member for bringing that forward.
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care: Delivering on our priorities: Reducing waiting times and strengthening primary care
Thank you, Cabinet Minister, for your statement. Of course, I welcome extra funding to drive down waiting times, but I'm concerned that this alone won't be sufficient when we're looking at all of the problems the Welsh NHS is facing, and I know you would…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, as you'll know, there is no longer a requirement for RSLs to have elected representatives on their boards. Indeed, many of them are already divesting themselves, or have done already, of local representatives. How can you, the Welsh…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, underperformance and systemic inconsistency in secondary schools remain a challenge for councils and schools, with many schools in my constituency and, no doubt, across Wales, carrying significant budget deficits. First Minister, how will your…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you, Cabinet Minister. That sounds reassuring. But words are fine; let's see what the action is. Because a recurring issue in Wales—and we've all seen it for many, many years—is that we don't see improvement in poverty or living standards. In fact, it…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Diolch, Lywydd. Cabinet Minister, this is going to be a similar set of questions in many ways, but it will be, because it's such an important issue to so many of our community. Your role directly influences people in Wales, and it decides if they will be…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
I too congratulate you, Deputy First Minister, on your appointments, and look forward to raising questions on behalf of our group. Social justice and equality must be at the heart of any Government's work. They are not abstract principles. They are about…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning: Priorities for Local Government, Housing and Planning
Thank you for your statement, Minister, and congratulations; I know how passionate you are on the whole housing front, as I worked with you for many months in a previous life. I wish you well, because you're going to try and achieve a huge amount in 100 days…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, the cost-of-living crisis and the cost-of-doing-business crisis is evident. When in opposition, you and your colleagues spoke regularly about these concerns. Now you have the levers of power, will you use them to ease the burden on the pockets…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, we see so many people across Wales stuck in hospitals because of the lack of social care. To make sure our social care system works as it needs to, in your manifesto you said there is a need for workforce expansion and pay reform. To deliver…
, Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The First Minister's Priorities
First Minister, can I congratulate you on your appointment, and all of your Cabinet colleagues? I wish you well in delivering the positive change that we desperately need in this country. Whilst many of your manifesto commitments are commendable, I think we…
