, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
We haven't seen enough of those independent-thinking Government backbenchers in my view over the years. [Laughter.]
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
I appreciate what Lesley Griffiths has said about the need to futureproof things, but, of course, if there were further powers devolved, there would be an opportunity to look again then at the size, if and when we cross that bridge. But, at the moment, we're…
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
It's like a waterfall between us. So, I do think that we definitely shouldn't be setting a minimum. We shouldn't say a minimum of 16, but we should set a maximum. My own view is that 16 is appropriate. The Welsh Government says that it can manage with 16. I…
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
No, it's over there.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Hope it doesn't get any worse.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
Llywydd, I don't think we should be setting a minimum number, but I think we should set a maximum in the legislation. I can see we've got a leak in the building by the way.
, Business Committee
Senedd Reform
So, the Senedd—I'll say 'the Senedd', because, as you know, my party has different views on these matters—but the Senedd set out on this journey of Senedd reform to improve the scrutiny of the Senedd to assist it in holding the Government to account. So, we…
, Plenary
Debate: Support for the Armed Forces Community
Can I also thank the Minister for bringing this debate forward today? It is a privilege to work alongside her and Welsh Government officials, and the other organisations that are represented on the armed forces expert group. And it's a privilege also to chair…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I call for a statement from the Minister for local government on the news that scores of asylum seekers are being housed at a luxury hotel in rural Conwy in north Wales? This is something that has caused a great deal of concern amongst the…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that response on behalf of the Welsh Government, Trefnydd. Can I ask you about armed forces liaison officers? They've been an incredible addition to the wonderful team that has supported our armed forces community across Wales in recent years…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
10. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support the armed forces community in Wales? OQ58659
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that response, Minister, and I am grateful for the support that the Welsh Government has given to a number of projects across north Wales and indeed in other parts of the country. One project that is currently under way in north Wales is being…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to promote faith-based heritage projects in North Wales? OQ58575
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
It's an important utility. I was using the definition in a wider sense.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
You're responsible for planning.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
As you'll know, Minister, the roll-out of ultrafast broadband is going rather well in my Clwyd West constituency as a result of the work of the UK Government, including in the town of Abergele. But one of the concerns that has been expressed to me by local…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
4. What assessment has the Minister made of the adequacy of permitted development rights in Wales? OQ58564
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I call for a statement from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change on the Welsh Government's roads review? As you will know, there's a moratorium on many capital projects across Wales at the moment, including two on the A494 in my own…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that answer, First Minister. When you were health Minister back in 2013, you promised the people of north Denbighshire and, indeed, north-east Conwy in my constituency, that there would be a new community hospital, which would be built in Rhyl…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
6. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that Conwy and Denbighshire have an NHS estate that is fit for purpose? OQ58568
, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Publication of the Electoral Administration and Reform White Paper
It happens in Northern Ireland—[Inaudible.]
, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Publication of the Electoral Administration and Reform White Paper
Yes. The final point, if I may raise it, if that's okay, Deputy Presiding Officer, is that I want to know how you're going to uphold this principle of simplicity around elections when you're actually introducing more complexity into the election system…
, Plenary
Statement by the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution: Publication of the Electoral Administration and Reform White Paper
Thank you, Minister, for your statement and the advance copy of it that you shared with me. I have to say that I'm not adverse to making changes to the voting system. I'm not adverse to making changes to electoral administration, or indeed, reform, if that is…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Can I call for a statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services, to provide an update to Members on the delivery of the north Denbighshire community hospital? This has been a long-awaited project that was announced by the current First Minister…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
The advance voter pilots, Minister, no matter how much gloss you try to put on this, were an unmitigated disaster. They cost over £1.5 million, and the cost of each voter, effectively, if you divide the number of voters who took the opportunity to vote in…
