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 was my other question. You've been appointed in the interim for three years, so I was just wondering how that would work together. You're anticipating that it carries on till May 2027.
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
Thank you. Would you advocate for the establishment of a shadow body prior to the relevant statutory powers coming forward, as was the case with the Office for Environmental Protection and Environmental Standards Scotland?
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
We've lost the translation again.
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
What discussions have you had with the Welsh Government regarding permanent arrangements?
17 July 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Farming
I really enjoy the agricultural shows, cultural events and summer fairs. They are great opportunities to catch up with people, see wonderful exhibitions and taste the produce. I know a lot of organisation goes into them, so I really appreciate that. I…
17 July 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'State of play: Public service broadcasting in Wales'
Thank you to the Chair and committee for bringing forward the debate today. Publicly owned independent media is critical to our democracy and the accessibility of unbiased information. The broadcasting sector plays a crucial role informing, entertaining and…
17 July 2024 , Plenary
Finance Committee Debate: Welsh Government's spending priorities for the 2025-26 budget
So, all these things you're mentioning are public services—or most of them—so would you agree with me that public services are the building blocks for us to build the economy? So, we need to properly fund public services, which we haven't been doing—well, the…
17 July 2024 , Plenary
Finance Committee Debate: Welsh Government's spending priorities for the 2025-26 budget
Mike, will you take an intervention?
16 July 2024 , Plenary
& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill
I used to believe in meritocracy—the right person for the right job, no matter what your gender or background—but there is unconscious bias, and I've come across that time and time again through my political career of over 20 years, as a councillor, cabinet…
16 July 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Transport update
I welcome the listening and partnership working with councils regarding the roll-out of 20 mph. It is them as highway authorities who have to interpret and deliver legislation and guidance. They are struggling to maintain the existing highway infrastructure…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: The pawfect place to call home—Providing safe accommodation for pets in Wales
The Cats Protection lifeline service is a free and confidential fostering service for cats whose families are fleeing domestic abuse so they can rest assured their cat will be taken care of until they are safely reunited. Referrals are handled by a specialist…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: The pawfect place to call home—Providing safe accommodation for pets in Wales
Whilst pets provide us with so many benefits, animals are currently facing more challenges than ever against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, with as many as one in five people in Wales worried about the cost of feeding their pet, and, very sadly…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: The pawfect place to call home—Providing safe accommodation for pets in Wales
Diolch, Llywydd. I'd like to give a minute of my time to James Evans and also to Luke Fletcher. Thank you. I'd like to begin by thanking Billie-Jade of the RSPCA and Dewi at Dogs Trust for their help providing research and evidence in support of this debate…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Devolved powers and funding
I'm okay, thank you. It includes the highest tax burden on Welsh households since world war two. We must accept it will take time for public finances to recover. However, I think prudential borrowing to build council houses will reap benefits and would hope…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Devolved powers and funding
The—. Sorry, I forgot where I was up to. [Interruption.] Yes. The new Government has inherited—thank you—serious financial difficulties—
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Devolved powers and funding
I'm just speaking here as a Member of the Senedd.
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Devolved powers and funding
I welcome this important debate, calling for the extension of Welsh devolution, a call I wholeheartedly support. For more than a decade here in Wales, we have put up with the meagre crumbs off the Conservative Westminster table. Whether it's giving London’s…
10 July 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'Six Nations Rugby Championship broadcasting rights'
Thank you to the Chair and committee clerks for bringing forward this debate today. The UK Government has said that a listed event is one that is generally felt to have a special national resonance and which contains an element that serves to unite the…
10 July 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
It was just regarding sport, that was all. We discussed in a previous committee the school sports survey and the importance of finding out what sports we need to grow and develop that young people want to actually take part in, which was really useful. I know…
10 July 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Okay. Thank you.
10 July 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
So you will be having conversations, then, hopefully, with the UK Government.
10 July 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
From there.
10 July 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
So, WNO had funding, didn't it, from England as well—was it Arts Council England?
10 July 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Perhaps our museums could actually promote in other areas as well, because if you're interested in the creative industries or history, some of those cross over. So, I don't know, just thinking of ways to publicise it to the wider public would be really…
10 July 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Promote and joint it up—that would be really, really useful. So, we've discussed priorities regarding funding for the arts and a reduction in funding, so can we just go back to the national contemporary art gallery project? How will you be promoting that…
