, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
I'd like to declare an interest because, as a designated Member, I was in part responsible for developing the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill, so I would like to record that at the beginning of the meeting.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Just for the next item on the agenda.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: NHS waiting lists
As we've heard very eloquently already from a number of speakers, all parts of Wales are suffering as a result of this Government's persistent inability to reduce waiting lists, which have now reached unsustainable levels. But unfortunately, it's our children…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Universal primary free school meals
We must also praise the way that this plan actually tackles a lack of nutrition and poverty, but we must ensure that it is implemented in the most extensive way possible. We’ve heard already that some 75 per cent of pupils take up this offer, and I was…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Universal primary free school meals
So, due to Plaid Cymru's influence, we have been able to ensure that no child goes without food, and this was done through the co-operation agreement, as I've already explained. So, thanks to that, there are now more than 175,000 more pupils across Wales…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Universal primary free school meals
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary, for your statement. There's no doubt that free school meals in all of our primary schools are making a huge difference to the lives of thousands of children and helping families across Wales at a time when the cost-of-living…
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Questions to the First Minister
Well, thank you very much. I'm very pleased to hear that you came to Carmarthenshire to visit a windfarm in Brechfa with Keir Starmer. And there, he said very confidently that GB Energy would bring vital benefits to Wales. Now, since that visit, I've been…
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Questions to the First Minister
3. What discussions has the First Minister had with UK Government counterparts about how GB Energy will benefit Mid and West Wales? OQ61507
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Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
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, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
If I may, it's important that I declare an interest when we discuss the Welsh education Bill, because I was part of the development of that Bill as a designated Member as part of the co-operation agreement between Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Government…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care: The Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. Before I ask my question, may I make a declaration of interest with regard to the role that I have played in the development of this Bill, and I want to thank the former Cabinet Secretary very much—the Cabinet Secretary who had…
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90-second Statements
Thank you very much. As a resident of the Tywi valley, perhaps I should declare an interest in boasting about the incomparable beauty of the area, from the summit of Garn Goch to the incredible castles, Dinefwr park and the botanical gardens. However, it is…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
I understand that your cuts are as a result of the Tory cutbacks over many years, but now is an opportunity to change that around, and I'm hoping, in a year's time, when we have further questions on this, that the situation will have changed. But, your…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
Thank you very much. Just two points following on from your response: one, you have an opportunity now, as there is a new Government in London, to, hopefully, influence and change this visa programme that has certainly had an impact on the ability of overseas…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
Diolch, Llywydd. As you know, Cabinet Secretary, the latest financial allocations for Welsh universities were released yesterday, which show a significant reduction once again. Now, here are some of the figures, just to shed light on the very real situation…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning
Diolch. The so-called One Planet developments have been provided for by Welsh Government planning policy for more than a decade. According to Welsh Government practice guidance for OPDs, there are a range of strict criteria that these developments must meet…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning
5. What evaluation has the Welsh Government undertaken of the One Planet development policy? OQ61428
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Progress on the rollout of curriculum reform and next steps
And finally, also on the issue of the curriculum's content, can I also ask for a more specific update on how the Welsh Government is working to deliver the commitment that all pupils in Wales will learn Welsh history as a compulsory part of this curriculum?…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Progress on the rollout of curriculum reform and next steps
In terms of content, I would like to highlight a recent report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, by Luke Sibieta, and I'm sure that you'll agree that it is a cause for concern. In particular, I'd like to draw attention to a section in the report that…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Progress on the rollout of curriculum reform and next steps
On the workforce, can I ask where and how what you are outlining today overlaps with your strategy on recruitment and retention? The teaching unions have stressed to me the impact of the new curriculum roll-out on an already overstretched and under-resourced…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Progress on the rollout of curriculum reform and next steps
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary, for your statement today. Certainly, there is widespread support in the education sector for the main principles of the new curriculum, and that includes clear support from Plaid Cymru. And, in that sense, we're very eager to…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Diolch. I think it's generally agreed that this Labour Welsh Government's record on tackling child poverty is a poor one. Indeed, my colleague Sioned Williams has reminded us already today of your Government's systematic failure to get to grips with this…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
5. What is the Welsh Government doing to combat child poverty? OQ61302
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. A few months ago, I was in a meeting in the Llanboidy area in Carmarthenshire to discuss a farm that had been purchased by a company to plant trees, and the local community were concerned about the impact the development would…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Will the Welsh Government amend its planning rules to ensure that rural communities have more of a voice in terms of the decisions that impact them?
