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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for the question.
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We can all show that this can be the most ambitious, collaborative and productive Parliament yet. We owe the people of Wales no less. Diolch yn fawr.
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Today is also an opportunity to celebrate Wales itself: our communities, our culture, our languages, and the spirit that unites us as a nation. We are an ancient nation, but a nation with a new confidence and ambition. And that is particularly evident among…
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We all have a part to play in ensuring that this Parliament is not an echo chamber but a mirror held up to the people of Wales who can, in turn, say with confidence and with pride that their values, their hopes, and their vision for the future are reflected…
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This is the most representative Senedd in our history. It reflects the Wales of today, and the diversity of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives we share as a nation. That will enhance debate, strengthen scrutiny and help ensure that the voices of our…
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Today is a moment of celebration and renewal. We gather at the heart of our national democracy to mark a new chapter in the story of Wales and its Parliament. The Senedd we open today is unlike any that has gone before it. Returning Members, like me, will, I…
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Your Majesties, Llywydd, Members of the Senedd, and distinguished guests, it is an honour to address the ceremonial opening of the seventh Senedd. Today is a moment of celebration and renewal.
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Questions to the First Minister
I appreciate the work that the Member does around the issue of housing. Some of the statistics that he mentions are pretty sobering, and we are under no illusion as a Government as to the scale of the challenge that we are facing. We propose to address this…
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Well, we've allocated over £450 million for social housing alone this year, providing the investment needed to increase supply and help more people access a safe, secure and affordable home. Local authorities across the Caerdydd Penarth constituency have been…
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Well, we certainly do recognise the challenges faced by people recovering from addiction, and we value the vital contribution of organisations such as the Salvation Army in supporting recovery. We also recognise, absolutely, the stigma that can be a…
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Questions to the First Minister
We are committed to this agenda. I know the Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health wants people to be able to access high-quality addiction recovery services where needed. Some £68 million has been invested annually in substance misuse services…
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The Member describes exactly what we all should be trying to achieve in making public transport so accessible and cheap and easy to use that it becomes a no-brainer. We want to make it easier to choose public transport for everyday journeys across the wider…
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We are taking action across Wales to improve and integrate provision across bus, rail and active travel. We are working closely with Transport for Wales and local authorities, including in Sir Fynwy Torfaen. We are implementing bus franchising and making…
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Questions to the First Minister
I'm very glad that the Member pointed out that statistic about traffic for primary care and in which direction it goes. And it's a little-known fact that there are more people from England coming into Wales to see a GP than the other way around. What that…
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Questions to the First Minister
Patients in north-east Wales deserve timely, joined-up care, whichever side of the border provides it. We are strengthening cross-border partnerships, streamlining referrals and improving information sharing between NHS Wales and NHS England. Our aim is…
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Questions to the First Minister
The Member is referring to what was known as the black route, of course. It is no longer a protected route. When the decision was taken to cancel that particular route, that option was essentially taken off the table, or at least for a very, very, very long…
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People are rightly frustrated by congestion on the M4 around Newport and want to see progress, so last week we brought clarity where there has been uncertainty, I think, for too long. We've taken a clear decision that road and engineering improvements must be…
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Well, post office provision in itself is a reserved matter for UK Government, but I certainly do recognise the importance of maintaining access to a full-service branch in Swansea city centre, particularly for older and perhaps disabled people and small…
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The Government believes in the future of our town and city centres. They're at the heart of local identities, our culture and our communities. We refuse to accept their decline and want to reinvent and repurpose those town and city centres for the future…
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Questions to the First Minister
There is no question that health visitors are driven by vocation. I've met those who are currently involved in this particular dispute. They want to get back to work. That's the core of this from their point of view. Yes, we are talking about women, largely…
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It is not as simple as that. This is a resolution that can only come from dispute resolution between the employer and the employee. What we need to ensure, as I said, is that we have absolute clarity now on pay structures and banding, as that relates to…
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It's hard for me to comment on what would have happened in the early days, because that was under a Labour Government. Do I believe that we should lean heavily on social partnership? Yes, absolutely. That comes to the resolution of local disputes, it comes…
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I agree that it is important that there's a real understanding of where resolution for this dispute lies. Where disputes persist and affect service delivery, wherever that might be, health boards must demonstrate how concerns have been managed, risks…
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This is a dispute, as the Member rightly points out, that this Government inherited, and yes, I did say that I wanted this dispute to be settled very quickly. I say now, also, now that I'm in Government, that I want this dispute to be settled quickly—for the…
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I recognise the vital role that health visitors play in supporting children and families across Wales. Responsibility for their pay, grading and employment rests with the health board as the employer. But we have engaged with the health board and the trade…
