, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees - evidence session with the Minister for Social Justice
That discretionary housing payment cut, was it £140 million to £100 million?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees - evidence session with the Minister for Social Justice
I have met some lovely Ukrainians right across north Wales—in rural areas as well as the urban—and they've been part of the community, and people have been enveloping them as well, which has been lovely to see.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees - evidence session with the Minister for Social Justice
It seems to work quite well then—that's good.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees - evidence session with the Minister for Social Justice
Okay, thank you. My second question you've mostly answered, really. It's about people who came forward as hosts and sponsors originally. You've done a call-out for more to come forward, so that seems quite successful. And proportionally really, of those who…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees - evidence session with the Minister for Social Justice
Thank you. The Welsh Government policy is that Ukrainian refugees should be housed across Wales and not just in those areas where there are welcome centres. So, what do you consider to be a fair and proportionate distribution of the welcome centres and how…
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal—Take-up of Benefits Bill
I've been to three cost-of-living seminars in north Wales recently, and communication of what benefits people are entitled to was the biggest issue. There have been a variety of suggestions: an online grant checker, printing the CAB advice number on…
, Plenary
Motion under Standing Order 26.91 seeking the Senedd's agreement to introduce a Member Bill—Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
—he has said to me that the Welsh Government, though, does provide PDG funding, so they do use that money to enable those who are on free school meals to visit education centres at the moment. So, if the Minister could let me know if that funding is being…
, Plenary
Motion under Standing Order 26.91 seeking the Senedd's agreement to introduce a Member Bill—Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
I must say that this proposal does have laudable aims, and thanks, Sam, for bringing this forward for a discussion. I think trying and learning new skills in our wonderful outdoor environment of independence, bonding with others in a day at camp or an outdoor…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with arts and culture organisations
Yes, that's fine. Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with arts and culture organisations
Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with arts and culture organisations
Sorry, CRF money?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with arts and culture organisations
Okay, thank you. So, you've touched on this before, but to go back to it: does the workforce need further support from the public bodies, both in relation to the increased cost of living and more broadly? I know Alun was pushing the other way before. I know…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with arts and culture organisations
Thank you. Do you think that there needs to be better collaboration, perhaps regionally, amongst private and public sector—education, working together and sharing best practice? Anybody? Gillian.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with academics
Okay. Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with academics
Okay. Sorry, I do remember, actually, hearing about that recently—we get lots of e-mails about things. There are also other independent producers as well, again, that I think are struggling—I was talking to someone a few months ago. So, I just think this…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Challenges facing the creative industry workforce: Evidence session with academics
Thank you. Can I just go back to strengthening the skills and the sector outside of Cardiff as well, which has been mentioned quite a lot here? As a north Wales regional Member, I would mention that. I know that there are further and higher education…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Closure of the Menai Bridge
I've got a few suggestions as well from residents. Some of them have probably already been covered, if that's okay. As I said before, Britannia is a permanent bottleneck and there are two carriageways on the bridge, but there's also space for another lane…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Can I just declare an interest? I'm a member of the North Wales Wildlife Trust. Thank you. I attended the wildlife trust annual general meeting on Saturday. They do great work with landowners regarding managing them for nature, and the chief executive officer…
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee Report: Renewable energy in Wales
I'm pleased to see that the lack of grid capacity has been recognised in recommendation 6 and 7. It's the biggest barrier to the uptake of renewables within north Wales. There's no shortage of households that wish to have renewable energy, such as solar PV…
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Energy Prices Bill
NHS Wales, despite having the funding from UK Government, will still have an energy gap to fill of £100 million, nearly—£90 million to £100 million, I heard last week. Is that true?
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Energy Prices Bill
Will you take an intervention?
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Minister. Businesses and agencies are struggling to recruit due to leaving the EU, visa complications and the pandemic. The slogan 'Stop immigration now' drove a lot of the Brexit rhetoric, without any recognition of the huge contributions that…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
6. What is the Welsh Government doing to address the workforce shortage and skills gap in North Wales? OQ58583
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Welsh Government's response to the Chancellor's statement on the medium-term fiscal plan
Thank you. So, Minister, what representations will you be making back to the UK Government that we do need investment in public services? Thirty per cent of people in Wales are employed in public services, and you need them to help the private sector grow…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Welsh Government's response to the Chancellor's statement on the medium-term fiscal plan
Diolch. When I was a councillor having to deal with 10 years of austerity and cuts, we often used to think what's the point in having Government setting policy and Parliament setting policy when we didn't have the budget or resources to actually deliver them…
