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Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
Amendment 32 takes the model or the template provided by the collaborative benefits report, which already exists in the context of the current, matching process, which is DNS, the developments of national significance. But that is on a voluntary basis at the…
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Group 4: Part 3—Applying for infrastructure consent: Pre-application and application procedure (Amendments 26, 27, 32, 28, 33, 1, 11)
I'd like to speak to amendments 32 and 33 in the name of my fellow Member Delyth Jewell. As Delyth has said, these amendments emerged from the discussion that we had in another group relating to local ownership. These amendments at least make a contribution…
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Group 1: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Energy (Amendments 34, 4, 5, 35, 38)
I think that the Minister, in her remarks in the committee, was very adamant that this was a process Bill not a policy Bill, and I'm sure we'll probably return to that argument shortly. I'm wondering if there is a possible way forward here, because I know…
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Group 1: Part 1—Significant Infrastructure Projects: Energy (Amendments 34, 4, 5, 35, 38)
As Delyth Jewell said at the outset, amendments 34, 35 and 38 seek to provide greater clarity and more ability to ensure that the Government's current policy is delivered. Since 2020, the Government have stated that they want to see all electricity-generating…
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Debate: Final report of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales
Thank you very much, First Minister.
, Plenary
Debate: Final report of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales
The report puts a particular meaning on that in our current moment, because, even though we are about to embark on some incredibly transformative changes in our democracy in Wales in terms of the voting system, the size of the Senedd and, absolutely…
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Debate: Final report of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales
The first recommendation, which focuses on democratic innovation, is, to me, the most important of all, because it is the central imperative for any democracy to thrive and, indeed, in today's world, to survive, it seems. It must constantly adapt. It must…
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Questions to the First Minister
[Inaudible.]—made last week following an investigation by the Financial Times has shown that up to 500 tonnes of metal from the 129 mines where Natural Resources Wales have said it's certain that pollution is occurring currently. And indeed, the study by…
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Questions to the First Minister
1. What assessment has the Government made of the risk to human health of pollution from disused metal mines in Wales? OQ60893
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Statement by the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip: Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
Thank you, Llywydd. Having fair and equal representation for all is a victory for all. That is the essence of what you are seeking to achieve with this Bill, Minister. As a man, as men, we benefit as citizens, as fellow Members of the Senedd, from hearing and…
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Questions to the First Minister
We're coming close to the end of the 45-day period of formal consultation, aren't we, First Minister. Now, if Tata reject the unions' plans and continue with their proposals to close down both blast furnaces over the next few months, we know the UK Government…
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Questions to the First Minister
2. Will the First Minister outline any potential plans the Welsh Government has to retain domestic steel production? OQ60828
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Okay. Thank you.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
The introduction of retrospective changes that have a criminal dimension to them can be open to legal challenge under human rights legislation. Are you comfortable that that isn't going to arise in this context?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
—and how they're coming about and the fact that they'll be retrospective?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
What steps are you going to take to provide information for landlords and tenants in terms of the changes—
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Perhaps one of the elements that will draw the most attention is the fact that these provisions are retrospective. So, they're not just going to be relevant to new occupational contracts, but they'll also be relevant to contracts that already exist. And…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Just to be clear, with regard to the consultation by the UK Government, if the Bill in its initial stages was an England-only Bill, why would they have consulted with bodies operating in Wales and England?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Do you have any information or evidence emanating from the consultation with stakeholders on the British level that is relevant to us in Wales in the context of these provisions?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Has the Welsh Government undertaken any consultation with stakeholders in Wales in this context?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Okay. But has the regulatory impact assessment on a British level therefore been held, showing the effect of that on Wales—the effect of these provisions on Wales in the devolved area?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Okay, thank you very much. And have you held a regulatory impact assessment of these provisions also, and, if you have, will you be publishing that assessment?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Renters (Reform) Bill: Evidence Session
Good morning, Minister. In the legislative consent memorandum, you say that there are no financial implications emanating from these provisions. Could you explain how you've come to that conclusion, please?
, Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 16: Referendum on the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (Amendments 36, 37)
You said earlier that there was a clear commitment in terms of the police and crime commissioner elections, changing the electoral system from supplementary vote to first-past-the-post. What it actually says is this: 'We will strengthen the accountability of…
, Committee of the Whole Senedd
Group 16: Referendum on the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2024 (Amendments 36, 37)
Will you give way?
