20 October 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
In the August 2026 report, Care Inspectorate Wales found that adoption support remained inconsistent, with waiting lists across almost every region collaborative. The average number of days taken for children to move from the decision that they should be…
20 October 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve the support provided to adopted and care-experienced children and young people? OQ64755
14 October 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Diolch, Drefnydd. In Blaenau Gwent, 49 per cent of children experience income deprivation—that's the highest proportion of any local authority in Wales. Meanwhile, in Caerphilly borough, Cefn Fforest leisure centre has had its hours reduced, with local…
14 October 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
3. What action is the Cabinet Minister taking to ensure that cost and location do not prevent young people from participating in sport? OQ64703
13 October 2026 , Plenary
The Child Minding and Day Care Exceptions (Revocation and Transitional Provision) (Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026
Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. This is an administrative Order that seeks to update references across various pieces of legislation. There is no change to policy or practice, and Reform UK welcomes any effort to clarify legislation. The documents behind the motion…
6 October 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women’s Health: Stronger Safeguarding for a Safer Wales
Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. To declare an interest, I've got a close family member working in the NHS. Deputy Minister, nobody disputes the importance of safeguarding. No-one disputes that children need to be safe from neglect, harm or abuse, and in that way, the…
30 September 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice
We are all aware that Flying Start has some limitations. Its delivery can vary between local authorities and some families are left out, but the figures also show that the programme is one that families are using. So, in 2025-26, 98.5 per cent of eligible…
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
Yes, because employers won't take them on if there are too many barriers, so we've got to iron those out.
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
Thank you. My question really is about the provider, I guess, rather than the students coming through. So, recently, Art and I visited a defence company in my constituency of Ebbw Vale called PMB, and we discovered a fantastic apprentice there who is now…
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
Okay. So, I'm hoping, then, that, the way that Erasmus works now, it has been updated, because I know there were issues with paperwork with students last time—students coming home and they weren't matching with the standards here et cetera, et cetera. So, I'm…
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
I was going to ask a question, really, about Taith and Erasmus. So, last time Erasmus was available, there was a whole plethora of issues surrounding Erasmus. So, I'm hoping that Erasmus+, now, will be an improvement on that. And it was good to hear you…
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
Okay, thank you.
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
Yes, because one of the things I said in the question was that with Colegau Cymru, they are balancing very fine books here. So, what I'm concerned about is with this balancing of finances, where does the Welsh come into it, because that is going to have to be…
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
Yes.
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
And is that for the Welsh language? Is this what we're talking about here, for the Welsh language? So, there's a disparity between north and south Wales in terms of that, so what can be done to address—? What is being done to address that?
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Welsh Government General Scrutiny Session
Bore da. I'm interested in promoting the Welsh language and its uptake. But, as with the letter from ColegauCymru here, there is a huge financial instability that they've spoken about. So, how will these finances balance against that instability? And it's…
30 September 2026 , Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
I used to be a teacher and I have a close relative who is still teaching.
29 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health: Improving Family-centred Neonatal Care in Wales: Progress Towards the Bliss Baby Charter
I need to declare an interest: I have a close relative who's a hospital consultant. I welcome the opportunity to respond to the Deputy Minister's statement today, and I acknowledge that the Minister, from previous speeches in the Chamber, values the sanctity…
16 September 2026 , Plenary
Reform UK Debate: Grooming gangs
There are some words and some subjects that are uncomfortable to discuss. There are words that our politicians and institutions would rather avoid—words like 'grooming gang'—and therein lies the problem. When the safety of children is at stake, discomfort…
15 September 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Plan
Diolch, Deputy Presiding Officer. I need to declare an interest: I was a teacher, and I have a close relative that is still one. I'd like to thank the Cabinet Minister today, and I agree with many of the things in this statement, including raising standards…
14 July 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Update on Early Years Childcare and Play
We have a statement on early years childcare and play, but I note in it that play is not mentioned once. When we look back to our own childhoods, play develops resilience, communication skills and emotional well-being. For many children, particularly those…
30 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
Following the historic May 2026 election, this Chamber has grown from 60 to 96 Members. The structural expansion fundamentally alters the legislative dynamic of our Parliament. With more Members taking their seats, we will inevitably see a sharp rise in…
30 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
4. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the capacity of the Office of the Legislative Counsel to support the Government's legislative programme in an expanded 96-Member Senedd? OQ64245
16 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Can I thank the Minister for his answer? Minister, across my constituency of Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni, and right across Wales, people want your Welsh Government to get on with the day job. They want to see NHS waiting lists reduced. They want better…
16 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
4. What discussions has the Cabinet Minister had with the Cabinet Minister for Finance about the financial implications of devolving policing? OQ64137 [R]
