, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
General scrutiny of the Welsh Language Commissioner
I think you talked a bit about established long-term traditionally Welsh-speaking communities and the impact the pandemic has had on those communities. I'm interested in your view on, again, the reverse kind of communities. I live in Bridgend, where, perhaps…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
General scrutiny of the Welsh Language Commissioner
And almost the reverse question, I guess: are there opportunities you see? I think you've touched on some of them, but what are the key opportunities you see for language growth brought about by the pandemic?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
General scrutiny of the Welsh Language Commissioner
Thank you, Delyth, and thank you, commissioner. I hope you don't mind, I'm still trying to improve my Welsh, so I'll ask my questions in English today, but hopefully it'll be a long-term thing, with any luck. So, I know you've previously expressed…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session: Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
No, no problem. Just one final question from me on this. You mentioned there about workplace Welsh, so I wondered if you could tell me what the opportunities and challenges are that you think are presented by workplace Welsh, and in particular reference the…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session: Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
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Ministerial scrutiny session: Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
To what extent do you think those interventions and investments to increase the daily use of the Welsh language are having the desired effect?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session: Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
So, just to follow up on that, you spoke about the existing education sector and Hwb and these things, which I think covers the children aspect. I think you only mentioned Say Something in Welsh and Duolingo as provisions for adult learning, do you think that…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session: Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you. You talked a bit there at the end about online learning and digital learning of Welsh. Do you think that provision is currently adequate, not only for children, but for adult learners as well?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session: Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Diolch, Delyth. Good morning, everybody. Minister, I just wanted to ask you about the current impacts of COVID on the work you’re doing, particular on the network of partner organisations that support the Welsh language, and how you’re planning to mitigate…
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
I'm a councillor in Bridgend.
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, I'm pleased to hear you mention roads in your answer there to Alun Davies. I'm sure you'll be aware that 78 per cent of goods moved in the UK are being transported by roads, and I'm sure you'll agree that one of the keys to efficient economic…
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Questions to the First Minister
Can I thank the First Minister for his previous answer? I agree with him. I think Wales does have a lot to offer, and whether it's the wonderful beaches of Gower in my region or a zip wire in Cynon Valley, I think the more people come to Wales the more they…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I ask for a statement from the economy Minister on the announcement of two factories in the community of Gorseinon that have announced their intention to close over the next year? 3M have announced that 89 jobs will be lost, and Toyoda Gosei…
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Questions to the First Minister
I thank the First Minister for that answer. I was recently contacted by a constituent who is a student at Swansea University and received a first dose of the vaccine from the Swansea Bay University Health Board, but has come across significant issues trying…
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Questions to the First Minister
6. Will the First Minister provide an update on the uptake of the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccines in Wales? OQ56794
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Small businesses and tourism
Can I begin by thanking Hefin David for bringing this important debate to the Senedd today? And I know a number of Members have used it to highlight wonderful tourism destinations in their constituencies and regions; you'll be pleased to know I won't be doing…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you to Huw Irranca-Davies for tabling this question. I think it's very important, and as Huw correctly says, domiciliary care workers in Bridgend and social care workers across Wales have played a really important part in this pandemic. But I think…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Minister, for the answer and I'd first of all just like to declare that I'm a member of Bridgend County Borough Council, and to declare that interest where I'm a member. As you'll know, my region of South Wales West consists of Swansea and Neath…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
8. Will the Minister provide an update on city deals in south Wales? OQ56747
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that answer. Unfortunately, there's still a bit of inconsistency when it comes to the return of spectators to sporting events and sports clubs across Wales. So, as fans return to stadia in smaller numbers, it's also been raised with me some of…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Can I thank you for that answer, Deputy Minister? So, keeping to the theme of sport, I'd like to now turn to sporting pilot events that have taken place in Wales. In a question to the First Minister a month ago, I asked for an update on sporting pilot events…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Llywydd. Can I start by welcoming the written statement issued by the Deputy Minister that was provided to all Members last week on the Football Association of Wales's proposals to restructure the women's league in Wales? I'm sure all of us in this…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Future of the Steel Industry
Thank you, Minister, for your statement, and can I also welcome the constructive tone I think you've given in your statement and your answers so far? I'm sure you'll agree with me that a future vibrant steel sector in Wales is contingent on Welsh Government…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, Minister, for that response. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that COVID-19 has brought a significant number of additional challenges on secondary schools, and secondary schools and their staff and pupils have really risen to the challenge. But…
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Questions to the First Minister
6. Will the First Minister make a statement on the schools admission process in South Wales West? OQ56746
