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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you, Llywydd, for that response. It's very helpful. As we know, the cost-of-living crisis is affecting many people and families across Wales, and people are finding it tough. Whilst those from more disadvantaged backgrounds are being disproportionately…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
4. What steps is the Commission taking to support staff members during the current cost-of-living crisis? OQ58645
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Thank you, Minister, for that response. Presiding Officer, I ask this question whilst, of course, recognising that violence against women and girls in particular is far too prevalent in society, and, as men, we must challenge abuse and violence in all of its…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
6. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve support for men experiencing domestic abuse? OQ58650
, Plenary
Debate: Support for the Armed Forces Community
We owe an unmeasurable level of debt to the sacrifices made by our armed forces who safeguarded our future and continue to do so. Quite rightly, as has been said today, we reflect on those soldiers and their families who are fighting to protect the rights of…
, Plenary
The Land Transaction Tax (Tax Bands and Tax Rates) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
The Welsh Conservative group will be abstaining on these regulations. We are, of course, supportive of any measures to help hard-working people to buy their own home, particularly during these more difficult times, so I generally do welcome the steps that the…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, could I ask for an update from the Welsh Government about progress being made on the Heads of the Valleys road project, and on two issues in particular? Firstly, I'd like to ask for an update about the recent news that an eight-mile stretch of the…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, Trefnydd, for your response. I do welcome what the Welsh Government has been doing around advocacy services, especially for children and young people around the active offer. However, the recent report by the Children's Commissioner for Wales…
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Questions to the First Minister
7. How is the Welsh Government improving access to advocacy services? OQ58653
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Short Debate: Funding Wales's future: Investing in universities to drive economic growth
Can I thank you, Tom Giffard, for bringing forward this debate and giving me some time? I think all of us in this Chamber agree with the notion that research, development and innovation are important drivers to economic growth and prosperity, and of course…
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Motion under Standing Order 26.91 seeking the Senedd's agreement to introduce a Member Bill—Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
Thank you, Jenny, and I absolutely recognise your point and some good points of how that assistance can be used. I'm going to come on a little further, in a moment, to local government funding, but I'll just pick up where I left off. I know personally how my…
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Motion under Standing Order 26.91 seeking the Senedd's agreement to introduce a Member Bill—Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I'd like to start by saying that I will be supporting this motion today, and I very much welcome the proposal that has been tabled by Sam. Knowing myself how much work goes into designing a Bill from scratch, I really feel…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales and Trefnydd
Sam Kurtz and James Evans have already talked about the tenant situation, and I must draw Members' attention to my interests as I am an active farmer. But Sam also mentioned common land, and I'd just like to push a little further on that, because common land…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
I thank John Griffiths for raising this, and I very much welcome the renewed focus of the Welsh Government on Monmouthshire; it was sadly lacking for 13 years when I was a leader. And I'm also very pleased that the new Labour administration is taking forward…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Public Sector Role in the Future Energy System
Thank you, Minister, for your statement. As I'm sure you will remember, Minister, Monmouthshire County Council, back when I was leader, took the initiative to establish its own solar farm on council-owned ground in Crick. The intention was to generate…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. The latest data released on cancer cases showed that, in August, only 52.5 per cent reached the Government's 62-day target of starting treatment—the lowest number since records were collected. One of my constituents has been waiting…
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Questions to the First Minister
6. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve NHS cancer waiting times? OQ58607
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Business rates
These issues don’t just impact on businesses directly, such as by increasing overheads, but they have indirect impacts as well, and we know that the inflation and cost-of-living crisis will reduce discretionary spending powers, meaning businesses face another…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Business rates
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I move the motion tabled in the name of my colleague the Member for Clwyd West, and welcome the opportunity to bring forward this debate this evening. Businesses in Wales are fundamental to our economic prosperity…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
It's an important point that Ken Skates makes, and, indeed, privately run swimming pools, and certainly local authority-run swimming pools and leisure facilities are in a really difficult situation. They're so fundamental, aren't they, to the well-being of…
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Debate: The Children's Commissioner for Wales's Annual Report 2021-22
Can I also thank the Minister for the statement? And can I also thank the current commissioner for her work so far, as well as her predecessor, Professor Sally Holland? The past few years have been difficult for us all, and in particular, children and young…
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Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Welsh Government's response to the Chancellor's statement on the medium-term fiscal plan
Thank you, Llywydd. As I said, I think we're all disappointed that we find ourselves in this position. I welcome the new Chancellor to his position. He is somebody who has a wide range of knowledge of the workings of Government and has the experience needed…
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Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Welsh Government's response to the Chancellor's statement on the medium-term fiscal plan
Thank you, Minister. Firstly, I want to acknowledge that the past few weeks have not been good, to say the least. And I think we are all disappointed that we find ourselves—[Interruption.]
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you, Jane Dodds, for raising this question. Yesterday, the First Minister told the Chamber that tens of thousands of new appointments will be made, and that was very welcome. We look forward to where and when these will be made available—when we will…
, Finance Committee
Public Services Ombudsman for Wales—Scrutiny of Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22, and Estimate 2023-24: Evidence session
Thanks, Chair.
