, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry: Farming Connect: Panel 1 - Stakeholders
Thank you, Chair. Good morning, Gareth. Some questions first on access to Farming Connect services. I'm interested to know if you think that the current eligibility criteria to register for Farming Connect is appropriate, and whether that needs to be amended…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip: The Welsh Benefits System and Charter
Thank you, Minister, for your important statement today on work to deliver both a Welsh benefits charter and system. My thanks to you, your officers, local government and all relevant stakeholders for getting us to this position. I've just got one question…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, it was a pleasure to visit with you and Dawn Bowden to see the ongoing construction works on sections 5 and 6 of the Heads of the Valleys road last week. I'm sure, like me, you'd want to thank Future Valleys Construction and their partners for…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
4. Will the First Minister provide an update on the dualling of sections 5 and 6 of the A465 Heads of the Valleys road? OQ60716
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Border Target Operating Model
Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Border Target Operating Model
Thank you. That's really useful. Has agreement been reached with the Welsh Government on a timeline for the introduction of physical checks at Welsh BCPs, and if so, could you set out the agreed timescales for us, please?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Border Target Operating Model
Thank you, Chair. I've got some questions on inter-governmental co-ordination and joint working. Firstly, could you provide your perspective on joint working with the devolved Governments throughout the development of the model, including on the approach to…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Tata Steel UK
Thank you very much and, if I could ask my final question to Mr Nair now, in your evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee, you highlighted the potential for local workers to be employed in constructing the new electric arc furnace in Port Talbot, in roles…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Tata Steel UK
If I can move on to the issue of contractors, then, how do you anticipate the employment of contractors will be impacted by your proposals? And do you know how many contractors are likely to be affected? Did you consider the wider impacts on the community…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Tata Steel UK
Thank you for your answer. Shall I move on, Chair?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Tata Steel UK
Thank you. As well as jobs being at risk of redundancy at your plants, the BBC is reporting that there are 22 jobs at risk at Swansea University. Could you explain to us why these jobs are at risk and what impact this will have on your research and…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Tata Steel UK
Thank you. Given your answer there, would you be able to indicate to us for how long you propose to consult with the unions on redundancies and whether you intend to run a voluntary redundancy scheme ahead of making any compulsory redundancies? Any indication…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Tata Steel UK
Thank you. Could I ask, then, in developing your proposals, how did you seek to minimise potential job losses?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Tata Steel UK
Thank you, Chair, and good morning to our witnesses. I'll start with the fact that Tata recently announced a statutory consultation with trade unions on 2,423 redundancies. Could you confirm, please, how many redundancies are proposed at each of your UK…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
Thank you, Minister, and thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
Thank you, Minister, and this is obviously a key issue for us as a committee to keep an eye on moving forward. We know that Tata told the Welsh Affairs Committee last week that it would consider future investment in Port Talbot if more Government funding was…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Minister for Economy - Tata Steel session
Diolch, Cadeirydd, and good morning, Minister. Arguably, one of the most important asks that you and the unions are putting forward to Tata is to keep that second blast furnace open while the electric arc furnace is being constructed, but I understand that…
, Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Diversity in Local Government'
I'd like to start my contribution by commending the Local Government and Housing Committee for an excellent report. This is a really helpful piece of work, setting out the progress that has been made to ensure our councils represent the communities they…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you, Deputy Minister. I welcomed your written statement of 29 January, covering actions that will be taken on disposable vapes, and to deal with some of the aspects of vaping that are, perhaps, aimed at under-aged users. From discussions with schools in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
5. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government action to create a smoke-free generation? OQ60641
, Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee
Briefing: Civil contingencies and preparedness for the publication of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's report into Module 1
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee
Briefing: Civil contingencies and preparedness for the publication of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's report into Module 1
Thank you very much.
, Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee
Briefing: Civil contingencies and preparedness for the publication of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's report into Module 1
Thank you, and it links to the general work you just referred to as well. I'm sure that would be useful to us. So, finally—and you've started to cover this already—in terms of the key questions that we should be asking, is there anything else you think we…
, Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee
Briefing: Civil contingencies and preparedness for the publication of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's report into Module 1
Thank you. That's really useful. Are you aware of any studies that may have been undertaken that consider the role of local authorities in Wales in their pandemic response, particularly in terms of things like variations between preparedness and capabilities?
, Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee
Briefing: Civil contingencies and preparedness for the publication of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry's report into Module 1
Thank you. And would you have a comment on whether Wales's pandemic preparedness plan gave sufficient focus to the provisions that would be needed to stop or slow the spread of a virus like COVID-19, for example, investing in emerging technologies, testing…
