, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Yes, it is very important to look into it, but my worry is I don't know when it was started, and it might be a good idea to ask the Minister about the audit and what has happened to the people who have received this previously and what are they doing. Looking…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Thank you, Chair. Yes, it's a very important piece of work, and we really need to look into what's happening. I would be grateful if the committee looks into why we have not included shisha stalls, which are so prevalent in the city centres, and they are…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Minister, at the weekend, Wales's only dog-racing track pressed ahead with a race on a severely waterlogged course. During the 14:42 race on Sunday, a dog crashed into the wall of the course, becoming severely injured. While the race was eventually abandoned…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you, Minister. Wales's farmers already produce the most sustainable food, and more must be done to support them. Without Welsh farmers, we have no food. Ill-conceived sustainable farming policies do little to protect nature or tackle climate…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
1. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with local authorities about the role of procurement in supporting sustainable food production in Wales? OQ60726
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: LGBTQ+ History Month
Thank you for your statement, Deputy Minister. As LGBT+ History Month draws to a close, I would like to thank Schools OUT for establishing this celebration of diversity and creating a dedicated opportunity to share this rich and diverse history of LGBT…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of fire and rescue services: evidence session with the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership and Chief Fire Adviser
Thank you, Minister. Thank you, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of fire and rescue services: evidence session with the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership and Chief Fire Adviser
Thank you. There have been several notable cases in national institutions and public sector bodies involving cultural issues, misogyny and discrimination in Wales recently. Is this symptomatic of a broader, systemic problem? How does the Welsh Government…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of fire and rescue services: evidence session with the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership and Chief Fire Adviser
Thank you, Minister. In your statement you also said the commissioners will remain until the work is finished. So, what does a finished job look like?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of fire and rescue services: evidence session with the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership and Chief Fire Adviser
Thank you, Chair. Thank you, Minister. My area of questioning is about the next steps. On 6 February, you said that you had written to the chairs of both north Wales and mid and west Wales fire and rescue authorities to seek an urgent and detailed assurance…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Wales-specific COVID inquiry
As a member of the Wales COVID-19 Inquiry Special Purpose Committee you would expect me to defend our committee, but I cannot. And the special purpose committee is like using a sticking plaster to treat a bad wound. It in no way makes up for the fact that…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Minister, many communities across my region have become isolated as they have lost public transport links, none more than my home village of Pen-y-fai, which has no bus service to Bridgend or Porthcawl. Despite the efforts of the community council, our…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, sadly, domestic violence remains very high, with 7 per cent of women and 3 per cent of men experiencing domestic abuse in the past year, largely unchanged from the previous 12 months. If we are to put an end to domestic abuse and violence, we…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The health service
I can't speak as a clinician here, because so much is going wrong in our NHS. So, let me start. I welcome the opportunity to contribute to this important debate this afternoon. Despite assurances from the First Minister, our NHS is not in safe hands. Health…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
I would like to declare an interest as a patron of Brynawel Rehab, and I'm thankful to Sioned for raising this important issue. Minister, residential rehab remains one of the best available treatments for those suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. However…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for your response, Minister. The world of work is changing rapidly, as are the needs of society at large. As we adapt to external pressures such as climate change or changing demographics, we have to ensure that not only our future generations are…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure the Welsh workforce has the necessary skills for the future jobs market? OQ60646
, 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, 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
Chair, I'll ask the last question: whether there has been sufficient focus on considering the potential harm or consequences of an event, like a coronavirus pandemic, on different groups of people and communities, such as the elderly, minority groups…
, 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. How can the Welsh resilience framework address silo planning between and within organisations and help to avoid confusion and contradictions between plans?
, 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. You say network-based UK emergency planning raises questions about the involvement of the right organisations in preparing for emergencies amidst ongoing societal changes. Can you elaborate on this?
, 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, Chair. As you know, I worked in medicine until I retired, really, and I have been working nationally in many hospitals, and internationally as well. I was in charge for the chemical warfare in Riyadh in 1990, and that did take a lot of…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. With the population of the UK set to increase to nearly 75 million by the end of the decade, mainly due to an increase in inward migration, the pressure for affordable housing is set to rise drastically. Sadly, local authorities and…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. What is the Welsh Government doing to ensure sufficient housing supply to meet future population needs? OQ60671
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Welsh Government: Building Safety in Wales
Thank you very much, Chair.