, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the pandemic—public services
Thank you, Rob. Thank you, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the pandemic—public services
Thanks, Rob. Just this last question, if that's okay, Chair. I was just going to ask: what does happen? They come to you, like you said, and your staff and your team do the best that they can, but what does happen? Do they go back into the system? Do they get…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the pandemic—public services
So, you mentioned there, you don't think that it's maliciousness behind it, so what do you think is behind it, then? Can you explain a little bit more: what is an illegal eviction? What counts as an illegal eviction, and in what capacity are the police…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Debt and the pandemic—public services
Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Rob, for the evidence you've given beforehand and today. I'm going to be looking a little bit more at how the council tax debt has been managed during the pandemic. You've already mentioned that council tax arrears seems to be…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Yes, I need to declare that I'm a member of the Bridgend Lifesavers Credit Union.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Universal Credit
In my constituency of Bridgend, over 6,000 households rely on universal credit, and there are 4,375 children living in homes where their parents rely on this support. There is no denying that if we cut the £20 from these household budgets every week, it will…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Update on the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Bill
Diolch. Thank you, Minister. As another proud trade unionist, I very much welcome your statement and that Welsh Government is prioritising a Bill with fair work at its heart, and a commitment to promoting trade unions and collective bargaining, so that…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Diolch, Minister. During the election campaign, I met a lot of people who are very appreciative of the Welsh Government's handling of the pandemic, and particularly the First Minister's cautious approach to easing restrictions, as they are very scared and…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
8. What is the Minister's current assessment of the spread of the delta variant in Bridgend? OQ56742
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Minister. According to the TUC, one in four workers in Wales say that monitoring and surveillance at work has increased since the COVID-19 crisis began. This includes tracking and logging workers as they move via wristbands, including when they're…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
3. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of innovative technology on the workforce? OQ56729
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Nominations for Committee Chairs
Thank you. I'd like to nominate Huw Irranca-Davies, please.
, Plenary
Short Debate: A fair deal for workers
At the start I'll declare my interest as a proud member of Unite, Unison, CWU and GMB trade unions. Thank you, Jack, for tabling this vital short debate today, and I echo everything that you've said. The position could not be clearer: the Tory UK Government…
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Questions to the First Minister
It was a—[Inaudible.]—to visit the Princess of Wales Hospital in my constituency of Bridgend last week, and meet with the incredible staff. They have been tremendous throughout the pandemic, and I know that everyone here today recognises, appreciates and…
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Llywydd, and congratulations to you and David on your election as Llywydd and Deputy Presiding Officer. First Minister, over the election campaign, businesses across Bridgend and Porthcawl got in touch with me to pass on their thanks for the way that…