29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
Because that can be a barrier as well, can't it?
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
Yes. Is it difficult for people—? If there are three people who want to rent together, is that then classed as a house of multiple occupation?
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
So that they can say, 'I've got a certificate, I need this pet because of my disability'. Will that help them get that private rental property? I'll have to find out. I'll do some research.
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
Is there a register so that if somebody has a disability they can register that they've got a disability and need their pet?
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
I've got a list here from the evidence: 37 per cent prefer not to rent to benefit claimants, getting a UK-based guarantor is difficult, accessible homes adapted for disabled people, and no-pet policies. So, all these are things that you would—.
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
I'd like to hear those. What would your vision be?
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
My question is about barriers, diversity and discrimination. You've already mentioned diversity in the sector, different categories of tenants and landlords. Would you like to expand a bit further on that?
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
Chicken and egg.
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
Okay. Did you want to come in, Tom?
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
In that case, what do you think about rent caps? Because there are rental caps, aren't there, in the public sector, so they can only increase once a year, annually, and it's usually fixed at a certain rate—not to go above a certain rate. But that's not the…
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
Which was my question, my following question: do you think the LHA is enough? I know, reading the evidence earlier, Tom, you also mentioned about universal credit, welfare, as being a barrier as well. The local housing allowance doesn't cover the private or…
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
So, there is a scheme at the moment where public landlords can acquire private houses for rent, or they can rent them out, or private landlords can rent them out, at the local housing allowance rate. I guess it's whether or not that's the right amount for the…
29 February 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: Evidence session 1
Can I just come in on that?
28 February 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Bovine TB
I've just found the report I was referring to, and it says—it's a 2020 report, and it says: 'In its response to the Godfray TB review today, the Government has finally come up with a long term exit strategy from badger culling based on cattle-based control…
28 February 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Bovine TB
We were nearly bovine TB free with changes in the 1960s introducing testing and restricted cattle movement. It was foot and mouth that put a stop to testing measures and allowed the restocking of infected cattle. A 10-year study supported by Westminster…
28 February 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee Report, 'International Relations: Annual Report 2022-23'
Wales has much to offer the world: our language, culture, sport, engineering and so much more. The Welsh Government and the Senedd have an important role to play in promoting our values, solidifying economic relations and sharing best policy practice. Many…
28 February 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you for the answer, Minister. The RSPCA, Cats Protection and others are keen to see the compulsory microchipping of cats in Wales, as it would significantly increase the chance of pets being returned to their owners if lost or stolen. I understand the…
28 February 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
3. Will the Welsh Government provide an update on its plans to review pet-microchipping regulations in Wales? OQ60728
28 February 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (5)
Okay. Thank you, Chair. I think that covers everything.
28 February 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (5)
So, through—
28 February 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (5)
I've found it really useful so far. And—
28 February 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (5)
Okay, because I'm reading here that the committee heard previously that UK Music—a different industry—were talking to UK Government about a central advice hub, but these discussions have stalled. So, I'm just trying to find another way in. How can we help…
28 February 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (5)
Okay. So, we talked about advice, guidance and support that's needed, and a central hub would be really useful where you could—. A one-stop shop where you could get the guidance. Do you feel that the creative sector's needs for information is different to…
28 February 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (4)
It appears also to me that not enough weight is given to the creative sector, compared to other industries, but we heard previously how important it is as well, in the previous evidence session. In north Wales, the free trade zone was supposed to be for…
28 February 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Culture and the new relationship with the European Union: evidence session with practitioners (4)
I was going to ask you questions about support and guidance. You're saying that a one-stop shop would be really useful. I was also going to ask whether the needs of the creative sector are different to general advice needs. It sounds like they are, and there…
