15 November 2022 , Business Committee
Senedd Reform
But 16 would be smaller on average in relation to the size of Government in the status quo, in terms of proportionality.
15 November 2022 , Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Just to be clear, we do need a range and we need that minimum figure too, and we shouldn't leave it open with just 19. We need a range on the face of the Bill, I believe, or you're at risk of having a scenario where—I don't know—you wouldn't have enough…
15 November 2022 , Business Committee
Senedd Reform
I think setting a range is something that three of the parties agree on. Setting the maximum at 19 is something that we are all agree on. Perhaps there is scope for discussion as to exactly what the nature of the range should be, whether we do put it in…
15 November 2022 , Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Thank you very much. I think that our group was firmly of the view that we shouldn't go beyond 19. That was because part of the purpose of Senedd reform is to improve scrutiny and, therefore, one wouldn't want to see the Government getting larger as a…
15 November 2022 , Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Shall I begin?
25 October 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Closure of the Menai Bridge
Thank you for the statement and an opportunity to discuss this important issue. As you know, I represent the constituency on the mainland closest to the Menai bridge and the Britannia bridge. It’s a very busy civic area, including businesses and shops…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
You will be highly aware of the misinformation that's being spread by some in my constituency and beyond, indeed, on this code. This fake news is at risk of undermining the policy and the work of introducing relationships and sexuality education, a policy…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
5. What support is the Government providing to schools in Arfon and the local authority as they introduce the new relationships and sexuality education code? OQ58513
20 September 2022 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I would like to raise two issues with the Trefnydd this afternoon. I hope that the royal family will have an opportunity to grieve in peace now that the period of public grief is now at an end. There are some important issues arising from statements made last…
11 September 2022 , Plenary
Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
Thank you for the opportunity to say a few words in our national Senedd at the beginning of a week that will culminate in the funeral of the late Elizabeth II, and I do so as the Plaid group business manager and the deputy leader of the Plaid Cymru group, and…
13 July 2022 , Plenary
Motion to elect a Member to a committee
Formally moved.
13 July 2022 , Plenary
& 6. Motion to amend Standing Orders—Standing Order 34 and remote participation in Senedd proceedings, and Motion to amend Standing Orders—Proxy Voting
Formally move.
13 July 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
I'm very pleased to hear that, because many constituents in Arfon are contacting me about the lack of provision. There's an increasing number who can't register with an NHS dentist, including children, and there is no space with dentists across north Wales…
13 July 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
2. Will the Minister provide an update on the position of dental services provided through the NHS in Arfon? OQ58352
29 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you very much. Gross domestic product is the most common measure of national income—a model, of course, that measures the size of the cake and how much we produce with our resources rather than the standard of living and equality. And gender budgeting…
29 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
1. What impact will gender budgeting plans have on the Arfon constituency? OQ58276
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
I asked the health Minister here in the Siambr recently how the new medical school in Bangor could help to achieve the excellent 'More than just words' policy, but I do have to say that I was disappointed by the response that I received. That's why I am…
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
2. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services about training prospective doctors through the medium of Welsh at Bangor medical school? OQ58233
21 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you very much. Next week, I will be co-sponsoring an event to mark the first anniversary of the unit for mothers and babies in the south, Uned Gobaith. As you know, this unit was opened in the middle of the pandemic, and it's faced challenges as a…
21 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
6. Will the First Minister provide an update on services to support women in Arfon who are affected by perinatal mental health problems? OQ58234
15 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you very much for that update, and I look forward to seeing the medical school receiving a brand new centre in the middle of the city of Bangor in due course, which will be able to contribute to the regeneration of the high street in the city. Your…
15 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
6. Will the Minister provide an update on the medical training that is available in the north Wales medical school? OQ58186
8 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
As the Member for Arfon, which includes Ysbyty Gwynedd of course, I have been very concerned about the health board for some time, and I fear that yesterday's announcement will not move us on to better days. Over the years, constituents have highlighted their…
8 June 2022 , Plenary
Debate on the Report of the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform—Reforming our Senedd: A stronger voice for the people of Wales
I am very pleased to contribute to this crucial debate as a member of the special purpose committee that has been working on the report that is the subject of today's debate. The committee's task was to look at the conclusions of previous reports on…
7 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I have raised concerns about proposed changes for Plas Menai with the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport. The process currently ongoing could lead to the privatisation of the centre, and there is concern that that would have a negative impact on the working…
