18 September 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with academics
So, some say the sustainable management of natural resources framework is not currently focused on biodiversity restoration and recovery, and suggest that objectives should be updated to address the issue. I think this was in evidence from RSPB Cymru—so, just…
18 September 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with academics
Do you believe that the area statements can be—? Well, do you think that the area statements can be better applied to restore nature?
18 September 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Halting and reversing the loss of nature by 2030 - evidence session with academics
It feels to me that, sometimes, it's the economy that's the enemy, or the economy versus the environment and biodiversity, so it's about getting that balance right. So, whether it's agriculture, farming, or business versus the challenge of protecting the…
17 September 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Universal primary free school meals
This is something really to celebrate, what we've achieved here in Wales, so I'd like to congratulate the Welsh Government. I remember visiting a school a few years ago and the headteacher showed me a lunchbox, and in it were two biscuits, and I don't know…
17 September 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs: Cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas
The River Dee, in the area I represent, actually crosses the Welsh and English border and exemplifies exactly why it's so important that we need to work in partnership with the UK Government to improve water quality. As well as the reforms in the Water…
17 September 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: Public sector pay
Our public services are our building blocks of the economy and one of our biggest employers, putting money in the pockets of residents within every community of Wales, as well as providing the foundations of our society, keeping us healthy, educated, and…
17 September 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
May I also congratulate you on becoming First Minister? It was great to be with you in Connah’s Quay, and it was amazing when we were talking with people how many said they were actually quite happy with the way things are in Wales, which is great to hear…
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
Okay. Thank you.
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
Yes. Do you think that your approach is proactive enough, or do you think it's a little bit cautious, or do you think it's resources?
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
Okay. Thank you.
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
That would be useful. Thank you. So, your 2024-27 strategy says that you will monitor Welsh legislation as part of monitoring and ensuring the effective delivery of citizens' rights. So, how do you do this, then?
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
If there are issues with legislation going through Welsh Government that you might have concerns with, how would we know about that, or the public know, having that awareness, so that there'd be a greater understanding of what's right and what's wrong…
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
Okay. So, have you monitored any of the NHS health boards in Wales at that level? Have you done any monitoring there, as an example?
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
And we're pleased that you're engaging with the Senedd today as well—so the Parliament as well as the Government.
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU Settlement Scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: Evidence session 3
Which public bodies do you proactively monitor in Wales?
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
Okay, thank you.
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
Okay. And we talked about actions for other organisations—local authorities we talked about—but the future generations commissioner, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Welsh commissioners, what progress do you think has been made by these organisations…
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
No. No, right, okay. And the Welsh Government committed to incorporating human rights into integrated impact assessments, which is what we discussed earlier. The Welsh Government has yet to report to the advisory group on the content of the new IAA template…
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
Sorry, I've gone off-topic here. The Welsh Government committed to carry out a review of the Wales-specific equality duties of the public sector equality duty. So, have you been involved with that work?
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
I read that, in the report, you said: 'The obsession with well-being as a driver of public policy in Wales has potential to distract from progress on human rights'. So, you wanted more concrete measures under 'assessing equality and human rights'. So, rather…
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
Thanks. I remember, as a councillor, we were having the reports presented to us, and then there was a list of measures at the end of the report, sort of financial implications, equality impact assessment and then the future generations well-being Act was…
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
Okay. Yes, Charles.
16 September 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Equality and Human Rights in Wales: Evidence session 1
Okay. Thank you. The report makes a number of recommendations around guidance on human rights. How effectively is the Welsh Government fulfilling its commitment to take a co-ordinated approach? Sarah mentioned earlier about making sure frameworks are clear…
18 July 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of operation of interim environmental protection measures - evidence session with the Interim Environmental Protection Assessor for Wales
That sounds a useful suggestion. I think my concern was that we did have experts on the new body, and not just somebody appointed from the civil service who didn't have that expertise—so, to get that priority. Thank you.
18 July 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of operation of interim environmental protection measures - evidence session with the Interim Environmental Protection Assessor for Wales
Do you have any comments or concerns regarding the White Paper that was published on the proposals for the governance body coming forward?
