26 June 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Thank you. The investment on the Treherbert line will double the number of services an hour, which will make a huge difference to my constituents. Turning to buses, I know I've previously raised the need for through-ticketing for residents in the Rhondda Fach…
26 June 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on investment in public transport across Rhondda constituency? OQ61317
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
That's okay. Just regarding the wider nature of the community safety and justice. I understand the current devolution settlement confines our work in Wales, but could you please outline the Welsh Government's pledges, if any, in this policy area, and could…
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
It just told me from the Senedd. Do you want me to quickly repeat that?
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
It may be me. I've got a really unstable internet connection for some reason.
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Just really quickly, regarding the wider nature of community safety and justice. I understand the current devolution settlement confines—[Inaudible.]—Wales, but could you please outline the Welsh Government's pledges, if any, in this policy area…
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
I am, and I will. Very quickly, I know you've touched on community cohesion and what it means to you, so, following the independent review of the community cohesion programme, your predecessor agreed the programme should continue to be funded until 2025-26…
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
No, Chair. Thank you, Minister.
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. I know we've just touched on this, but we know that child poverty leads to poor health and increases health inequalities, which, in turn, place demand on the NHS. Do you think the Welsh Government should consider spending more money to prioritise…
17 June 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you, Chair. Welcome, Minister. The First Minister has said that renewing the Welsh Government’s focus on supporting the first 1,000 days of a child’s life is key to lifting children out of poverty. We've received lots of evidence that suggests that…
12 June 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and for the whole of the meeting on 19 June, 27 June and 10 July
Moving on to item 3, I propose, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42(ix), that the committee resolves to meet in private for the remainder of this meeting and for the whole of the meetings on 19 June, 27 June and 10 July. Are Members content? We will now…
12 June 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Papers to note
I will now move on to item 2, which is papers to note. Full details of the papers are set out on the agenda and in the paper pack. Are Members content to note the papers together? Thank you.
12 June 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
I would like to welcome Members to today's meeting of the Children, Young People and Education Committee. The public items of this meeting are being broadcast live on Senedd.tv. The Record of Proceedings will be published as usual. The meeting is bilingual…
22 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thanks to Cameron Winnett and Keiron Assiratti, Rhondda has a growing number of rugby players reaching regional and international level. Last weekend, both Ferndale and Wattstown won their mid district finals respectively. Our women's and girls' teams are…
22 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
1. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on funding for the collaborative sports facilities group? OQ61132
21 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. It has been almost a year since I held my short debate on PMDD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Women who suffer with PMDD experience debilitating symptoms, both physically and mentally. The illness affects work, relationships and…
21 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
4. How will the Welsh Government will tackle women's health inequalities? OQ61131
13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
I'm sorry, Chair, but your microphone isn't on.
13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
Thank you, Chair. On to my last question: UNICEF recommends that 1 per cent of gross domestic product is spent on early childhood education and care, but the latest UK figures show that spending on ECEC is around 0.7 per cent of GDP. Are you aware of any…
13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
Thank you. Thank you for that answer. A recent survey by Early Years Wales found that almost all providers would like the hourly rate of childcare offer funding to be annually reviewed or to be annually increased in line with inflation. I know you've just…
13 May 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
Thank you, Chair. I'd also like to welcome the Minister to her new role and to the committee today. I had some questions around funding. Childcare providers told us that the current hourly rate of childcare offer funding is unsustainable and that not…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate on petition P-06-1392, 'Reform of the additional learning needs Code of Wales 2021'
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'm speaking today in my capacity as Chair of the Children, Young People and Education Committee. I was also a member of the Petitions Committee at the time that this petition was being considered. I would like to thank the petitioner…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'How we must all play our part: a public health approach to halting the epidemic in gender-based violence'
I'd also like to thank the committee for the work they've undertaken on this report. Domestic abuse and violence can present itself in many forms. Although still far too prevalent and a problem that urgently needs to be tackled, our attitudes and…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
Cabinet Secretary, behaviour across schools in the Rhondda has become one of my biggest concerns. Residents and teachers contact my office almost daily regarding peer-on-peer and peer-on-teacher bullying and attacks. Parents and guardians are deciding to not…
