, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Qualifications Wales Annual Report 2022-2023
Thank you. The committee has received a letter from the Senedd’s cross-party group on deaf issues, expressing concern about a potential shortage of suitable qualified teachers to teach British Sign Language to support the new BSL GCSE. Were you aware of such…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Qualifications Wales Annual Report 2022-2023
Thank you, Chair, and thank you for joining us this morning. I have some questions around the reform of qualifications taken by 14 to 16-year-olds. Is it fair to summarise that the development of the new GCSEs to align with the new Curriculum for Wales is now…
, Plenary
Motion under Standing Order 26.91 seeking the Senedd's agreement to introduce a Member Bill: Mental Health Standards of Care (Wales) Bill
Thank you, James. I'm glad that the nearest relative provision is being replaced by the nominated person, as you've just said. It's important that mental health patients have a say in their primary contact, as we know. It can not only help them feel more…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
As we know, December is the toughest time to be a postie: dark mornings, a drop in temperature, the wind and rain—all on top of a huge increase in demand. I can't thank them enough for their efforts all year around, but especially during winter. Last…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
3. What discussions has the Minister had with the Royal Mail regarding how they will meet increased delivery demand in Rhondda this Christmas? OQ60415
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Okay, thank you. Given what we've heard here this morning, how confident are you that you will still meet the 125,000 target of learners? If the underspends mean there's no impact on delivery of this commitment, what does this say about the robustness of…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Economy
Thank you, Chair, and thank you for joining us this morning. I've had a lot of my questions already answered here this morning, so I'll just ask the ones I have remaining. What is your initial response to recommendations from the review of vocational…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Okay. Thank you. The committee would be grateful for further detail on the cross-portfolio forum of senior officials on food matters. How often does the forum meet, how long will it be in place and are agendas and minutes published for transparency?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Okay. Thank you. On the development of the community food strategy, what are the potential policy opportunities identified by the work on drawing together all the Welsh Government's food-related policies into one document, and how will they be addressed?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Okay. Thank you. We know in the past you've not been persuaded by the suggestion of a national food strategy; could you provide a response to the commissioner advocating that the Welsh Government develop a long-term food strategy?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you, Chair. Thank you for joining us this morning, Minister, and I apologise for my late arrival. I have some questions around food policy. Could you provide details of discussions that have taken place between the Welsh Government and the future…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 2
Thank you, Chair, and thank you all for joining us this morning. It's been a very interesting session this morning. I have a question on interactions with local authorities and schools. What interactions does the sector have with local authorities and schools…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Thank you. Thank you, Sam. Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Thank you. Section 2 of the Bill requires the Welsh Ministers to pay a local authority an amount sufficient to enable residential outdoor education to be carried out. The regulatory impact assessment includes costings for teacher cover. Could you explicitly…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Isn't it a missed opportunity to create a standard offer given the onus will still be on schools to organise residential outdoor education visits?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Thank you, Sam. How will the Bill address the ad-hoc nature of current provision? Isn't it a missed opportunity to create a standard offer given the onus will still be on schools to organise residential outdoor education visits?
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 1
Thank you, Chair. It's nice to see you this morning, Sam. The explanatory memorandum acknowledges that the Bill does not include children who are educated otherwise than at school and those in pupil referral units. It also says that it is hoped the Welsh…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
This month I completed my Rhondda-specific domestic abuse and violence report and held a conference last Thursday with partners, statutory and non-statutory support providers and community members to discuss the extent of the problem and how we can achieve…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
7. Will the First Minister provide an update on the number of people in Wales who access support via the Live Fear Free helpline? OQ60395
, Plenary
90-second Statements
This Friday, 1 December marks World AIDS Day 2023. Last night I sponsored a reception in the Senedd for World AIDS Day to raise awareness of the 2030 goals to end HIV diagnosis and stigma, and to mark the achievements of Fast Track Cymru. Thanks to…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Scrutiny of Children's Commissioner for Wales Annual Report 2022-23
How would you describe the financial position of your office, and what are the main financial issues you're facing in the current financial year?
