23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
The Right to Adequate Housing - evidence session 4
What about—? Sorry, Sam, did you want to come in on that?
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
The Right to Adequate Housing - evidence session 4
Thank you. So, my question is: are there any international examples that could provide models for Wales to follow to incorporate the adequate housing into law?
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
The Right to Adequate Housing - evidence session 3
Well, my next question would be: how would this right to adequate housing interact with the existing housing policy and legislation? So, that would lead you into that response.
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
The Right to Adequate Housing - evidence session 3
Is there anybody else?
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
The Right to Adequate Housing - evidence session 3
Can I just come back on that? Obviously, at the moment, it's for Welsh Government to provide—they're aiming to provide 20,000 low-carbon houses for rent—I think it's for rent. We've been discussing previously that, to do that, it's very costly, and should…
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
The Right to Adequate Housing - evidence session 3
How does the right to adequate housing align with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015?
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Authority Library and Leisure Services - evidence session 1
I do remember that when we were looking at anything—I used to be a councillor—that was non-statutory, leisure was put there as non-statutory, but we didn't really, at the time, look at the 1964 Act. I think, maybe, that it does need strengthening. But you did…
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Authority Library and Leisure Services - evidence session 1
Can I just come in again regarding that?
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Authority Library and Leisure Services - evidence session 1
I'll follow that on, then, with whether you think there's sufficient evidence that local authorities are providing a comprehensive and efficient library service, as required by the Act, and whether there's adequate data to evaluate delivery. Perhaps that's…
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Authority Library and Leisure Services - evidence session 1
Thank you. I'd just like to ask to what extent the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964 provides the required statutory protection for public libraries in Wales. Do you think it is still fit for purpose to protect them going forward?
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Authority Library and Leisure Services - evidence session 1
Just following on from what Glenn said. Do you think that's more of an issue now—the sustainability of volunteers—post pandemic?
23 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Local Authority Library and Leisure Services - evidence session 1
Yes, so, it's just on something that Owen said. So, there is capital funding available. Is that for decarbonisation to help with energy costs, such as cladding, solar or alternative forms of energy? And also I'd like to take the opportunity to raise with you…
14 March 2023 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Arts Council of Wales
Diolch. My question is in a similar vein. A lot of the community arts initiatives were delivered with European funding over a number of years, and really made a significant difference. Now we haven't got the European funding coming through the Welsh…
14 March 2023 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Arts Council of Wales
Thank you.
14 March 2023 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Arts Council of Wales
Just really how would you—. Would you be able to work across, as well, in other areas, within education as well, regarding engaging a wider community and engaging people at a younger age? Also, I think the impact the arts can have in social and health care as…
14 March 2023 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Arts Council of Wales
Okay, thank you.
14 March 2023 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Arts Council of Wales
What are the three main outcomes you would like to achieve during your tenure?
14 March 2023 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny hearing with the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the Arts Council of Wales
Morning, Maggie. Can you hear me okay?
8 March 2023 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papers to note
Thank you. Sorry, I just wanted to go back again to the CJC letter. I didn't realise how much levy local authorities had to pay to be part of the CJC, except when I just looked at the budget meeting. One of the local authorities was Flintshire, and the levy…
25 January 2023 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Reducing NHS pressures
Okay. It's just regarding Flint hospital. I believe that it's going to be a state-of-the-art, fit-for-purpose modern care home, which will not only have long and short-term placements but will also be able to rehabilitate people after a stay in hospital to…
25 January 2023 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report—'Increasing costs: Impact on culture and sport'
I'd also like to thank committee staff and all the organisations that took part in giving evidence for the report. One of the key messages here is that, with inflation reaching its highest level in more than 40 years, many people are cutting back on extra…
25 January 2023 , Plenary
Topical Questions
I was devastated to have a phone call at 9 o'clock as well from residents in Anglesey. I've been talking, obviously, with you, Minister, and I've also been talking with Unite the Union, who've been having talks as well with the workforce. I need to declare…
25 January 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Thank you. Important legislation, ranging from workers' rights to environmental protections, could all be about to go up in smoke in the bonfire of Brexit, if the retained EU law Bill continues to proceed in the current form. I'm grateful to you, Counsel…
25 January 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
1. What advice has the Counsel General provided to the Welsh Government regarding the impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill on devolved competencies? OQ59008
25 January 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Okay. Thank you. Deputy Minister, I have been increasingly concerned about the misinformation being given by Royal Mail to MSs, MPs and the public. I've made it my mission to make sure that the truth is out there. I was pleased to talk to Darren Jones MP…
