, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 10
… tell you exactly how much of that is viable, although we are doing that work with the Bevan Foundation, and I'm happy to share it. But I think it just provides a snapshot of what could …
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. I think you raise a very important point. I met with the Bevan Foundation very early after coming into this portfolio to talk about a range of issues and, certainly, many of the reports they …
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
… Secretary, a recent meeting of the cross-party groups on poverty and child poverty heard work from the Bevan Foundation with regard to research they've undertaken in Wales that showed that 29 per cent of our children …
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
… service for all unaccompanied children—that's something that several organisations, such as the Children's Society, the Bevan Foundation, the Red Cross and the Observatory on Human Rights and Social Justice at Swansea University have asked for …
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
… was saying about targets, and I've met with the children's commissioner, I've met with the Bevan Foundation since I've been in portfolio, and, whilst that is a message, it's also coming through really …
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
And to add, we work very closely with the Bevan Foundation. So, Bevan will also be interested in knowing where the impacts are and how we can do a similar analysis. So, we're working closely with Bevan …
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Culture and Social Justice—Reaffirmation of our values
… listen to policy experts. I've already met with the children's commissioner, I've met with the Bevan Foundation, and we've had a discussion around the child poverty strategy. I have to say …
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Culture and Social Justice—Reaffirmation of our values
… suggestion is there to use national milestones instead of targets. I think that Dr Victoria Winckler from the Bevan Foundation hit the nail on the head when she said …
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
… also affects traditional holiday accommodation as well. And I think it's useful to look at the Bevan Foundation report on holiday lets in the private rented sector. And, of course, this is quite regional and local—the …
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 2
… just starting some new housing research at the Bevan Foundation and one of the things we're very keen to do is not just look at new things, but look at what we've done in the past …
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 2
… where there is an element of rent to a social landlord. I think the feeling at the Bevan Foundation, certainly in the shorter term, given the housing crisis, is that we should be focusing primarily, if not wholly …
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 2
… that feels like it just needs to be opened up and looked at. Also, more generally, at the Bevan Foundation, the bedrock of the evidence for the local housing market assessments is social housing waiting lists and affordable …
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 2
… target for 2026 and whether it's likely to be enough to meet housing need, the Bevan Foundation, in your written evidence, you raised concerns about the methods used to assess housing need at a local and, indeed …
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 2
… very much harder position than it was pre COVID, so we're very much questioning at the Bevan Foundation that 20,000—not only is it not achievable, but is it enough, and are our ambitions enough …
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 2
… very pleased to welcome, joining us here in person, Wendy Dearden, senior policy and research officer with the Bevan Foundation, and Robin White, head of campaigns for Shelter Cymru, and, joining us virtually, Darren Baxter, who is the …
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session 1
… going to ask about something that came up in the evidence. The Bevan Foundation, in its evidence, is raising some concerns about the reliance on the intermediate rental option—so-called 'affordable rent', which, in practice, in many …
, Plenary
Short Debate: A rural poverty strategy for Wales
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this important debate. In a report commissioned by the Bevan Foundation on poverty in Arfon, the fact was underlined that there's a cost-of-living premium in rural parts …
, Plenary
Short Debate: A rural poverty strategy for Wales
… add to this, the cost-of-living crisis has had a damaging impact on our rural communities. The Bevan Foundation has talked about the triple pressures on rural areas, namely high costs, low incomes and poor access …
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
One final question. In looking ahead, the Bevan Foundation and Oxfam Cymru have found that a clear majority of parents believe that childcare is completely unaffordable. So, what are your initial thoughts, Minister, about how childcare could …
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
… actually read the Bevan Foundation paper that was presented to the committee, and I’ve asked my officials to look at how we might be clearer for parents and carers, ensuring that they can access the provision they …