, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Evidence session with the President of Welsh Tribunals—Third Annual Report
Thank you, Sir Wyn. The final question I had on restructuring is on the admission panels. I wasn't convinced by the Law Commission's arguments about not including admission panels as part of the Welsh Tribunals. The argument about being regional also applies…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Evidence session with the President of Welsh Tribunals—Third Annual Report
Yes. Thank you very much, Sir Wyn. The valuation tribunal and the exclusion panels, the recommendation that they join the Welsh Tribunals. That of course will mean a large number of non-paid members joining for the first time. What issue do you think that'll…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Evidence session with the President of Welsh Tribunals—Third Annual Report
Thank you very much, Sir Wyn. I don't want to go into it too much because, you know, I agree with the thrust of the consistency throughout the Law Commission's report; I agree with the introduction of the first-tier tribunal; and I think that you yourself…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Evidence session with the President of Welsh Tribunals—Third Annual Report
I might be pushing it with this next question, but do you foresee major differences in the final report from the very detailed consultation document?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Evidence session with the President of Welsh Tribunals—Third Annual Report
I must say, it's very odd asking you questions, but there we are. I've got the light one at the end: to discuss the Law Commission paper. Firstly, the final report's due at the end of 2021. Do you foresee it being published at the end of this year?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Evidence session with the President of Welsh Tribunals—Third Annual Report
Good afternoon, Sir Wyn.
, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: The Constitutional Commission
Plaid Cymru looks forward to working constructively with the commission. The First Minister said today that he will take all possible opportunities to push radical federalism. Well, I will tell you now that we will take all possible opportunities to push for…
, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: The Constitutional Commission
You'll remember the old phrase, 'The Anglican church is the Conservative Party at prayer.' Well, perhaps the appointment of a former Archbishop of Canterbury will make sure that you over there will finally listen.
, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: The Constitutional Commission
The commissions of the past were not a waste of time. They have led to the strengthening of this place and have improved the lives of the people of Wales. I'm sure that Rowan Williams is very familiar with preaching with three different topics; may I remind…
, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: The Constitutional Commission
A senior political lecturer in Cardiff University—not Professor Laura McAllister, I hasten to add—told me at the time of the establishment of the Commission on Justice in Wales that establishing commissions is fast becoming a national sport in Wales. I heard…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Brif Weinidog, a young man with complex mental health issues contacted me recently and praised the work of the Ty Canna day centre within your Cardiff West constituency. For those in the Siambr who don't know, Ty Canna provides transitional services for…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
It's as simple as that. Thank you.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
—for the people of Wales, for the future generations of Wales.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
If we are to maximise our renewable potential, we must do so with our own two feet and our own two hands; we cannot rely on others, especially a disinterested Westminster Government. The resources of Wales should be governed by the Government of Wales—
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
Instead of the lack of ambition of Westminster, we need to secure the powers to power Wales. And I will finish with this point.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
The Crown Estate's control of our seabed, let alone large tracts of our land, means that Wales is losing out on a green goldrush that is currently benefiting Scotland, and this is the same thing that's happened across the centuries. And that's the irony of…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
Having been shocked by the progress made by the SNP after the independence referendum, the Crown Estate was devolved in Scotland, but the so-called voice of Wales in the Cabinet, Simon Hart, is against that; Wales isn't good enough for those powers, according…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
Wales can produce the power we need from renewable sources and export energy across the world. From this place, the port of Cardiff, global Wales, international Wales, exported coal to the four corners of the world. We can be a powerhouse yet again. What we…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
We cannot allow this to happen again.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
We cannot allow yet again the resources of Wales to be exploited by others. Over a decade ago in this place, Leanne Wood said this: 'During the height of the coal industry, enormous profits were generated from the natural resources of Wales yet almost all of…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
To tackle this crisis, the Welsh Government must seek the devolution of full energy powers. The Welsh Government should govern Welsh resources for the people of Wales and for the environmental and economic benefit of Wales, today and for the future.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
The stark warning from the chair of the Environment Agency in England is 'adapt or die', and we all know there is no Offa's Dyke when it comes to climate emergency. But we need to find Welsh solutions here for global realities. To do so, we need the control…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies
Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer. I'm fortunate enough to be able to walk along the River Taff to the Senedd, and, as I walk, I often reflect on how many of the areas around the river might be flooded within a few years unless we work together…
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
Because this is the forgotten sector, the care sector—defunded, undervalued, and its workforce and the carers being underpaid. As Members of the Welsh Parliament, we must send a clear message to people out there today. What's the purpose of us otherwise…
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
Can the Minister, in the future, outline to us how she will address this, the increase in the capacity and the calls by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for this to be done? I am glad that the unique work in Wales aiding early dementia diagnosis is being…
