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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Can I thank Darren Millar for that question and the very valid points that he makes in his comments? I think it's probably worth reminding ourselves that we did have a Welsh Government taskforce, a task and finish group, which was set up to look at gambling…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I think Huw Irranca-Davies makes some very important points there, and of course gambling and the impact of gambling goes across many ministerial portfolios. My colleague here, the Deputy Minister, will be looking at it within her portfolio as well. The…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I thank Huw Irranca-Davies for that question. Gambling industry sponsorship in sport, of course, is a matter for the UK Government. During the UK Government’s review of the Gambling Act 2005, we had strongly advocated for a strengthening of the legislative…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
And I spent many a happy hour, Sam, in Pembrokeshire when I was a young, fresh-faced Unison officer at the time, and the whole county of Dyfed was my patch, and I used to go round with the nickname of 'the officer for seaside resorts' because I spent so much…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I thank Sam Kurtz for that question. The region features prominently throughout the year in Visit Wales marketing activities, and also benefits from financial support for high-profile events, such as Ironman Pembrokeshire. And major capital investment schemes…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I thank Peredur Owen Griffiths for that supplementary question. I think that's a very important point, and I have actually discussed this with Caerphilly council in relation to other trails. And it's not just Caerphilly council, but we have such a rich…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that supplementary question. I think it would be remiss of me not to say, before I come to addressing that question, the significance of the Senghenydd memorial as a site of a memorial representing the worst mining disaster, not only in Wales…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Hefin David, for that question. We recognise, of course, the significance of the Senghenydd memorial to families and communities affected by mining disasters throughout Wales. The Welsh Government is keen to work with others, including volunteers…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Well, can I say I absolutely agree with all the comments that the Member from Ogmore has made? And I spent many happy years living in Ogmore, of course, when the Member was my own MP and Member of the Senedd at the time. So, I absolutely agree that there are…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that supplementary question. And I have to start by saying, Altaf, that I don't accept the premise of the comments or the question that you raise. This very question was actually asked to the First Minister yesterday, and you can all ask the…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Can I thank Altaf Hussain for that question? Visit Wales ensures that web, social media, public relations and travel trade activities provide opportunities for all parts of Wales to be promoted. Destinations and products in the South Wales West region are…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you very much for that question, Joyce. And you're absolutely right, because the strategy that we're talking about, the visitor economy strategy, is about emphasising the importance of addressing the spread of benefits, encouraging increased spend in…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Our strategy, 'Welcome to Wales: Priorities for the visitor economy 2020-2025', sets out our direction and ambition for tourism, and Visit Wales promotes destinations equally across Wales. Mid Wales and west Wales are integral to that activity.
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Can I thank Janet Finch-Saunders for that supplementary, because I think she raises an important and interesting point? I've made it very clear that Visit Wales, as far as we're concerned, as part of Welsh Government, allows us much greater accountability for…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Janet Finch-Saunders, for that question. There are no plans to reform Visit Wales. We have an exciting and ambitious strategy, 'Welcome to Wales: Priorities for the Visitor Economy 2020-2025', for the development of tourism. We're working closely…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I think that's a fair challenge, Tom. We've seen a number of small businesses, small industries, that want to grow in Wales, and some of them do find the grant process very difficult. By the very nature of the process, it has to be thorough. We are talking…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, John, for that supplementary question. I think probably it would be helpful if I set out initially some of the support that Creative Wales has been giving to the sector. We've got a strategic objective of ensuring that there is a good supply of…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that question, John. Both the Minister for Economy and I are committed to working together to maximise Wales’s growing reputation in the film and tv sector, and in promoting Wales on the global stage.
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Short Debate: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi—Welsh identity in Newport
I’m aware of the brilliant work that Menter Iaith Casnewydd are doing in Newport for the Welsh language. The £60,000 in grant funding that we provide to Menter Iaith goes towards promoting and increasing the use of Welsh in Newport communities, and I know…
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Short Debate: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi—Welsh identity in Newport
To turn to Welsh, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language has already spoken in the Chamber this afternoon about the significant work that’s being done to promote the Welsh language and culture across Wales.
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Short Debate: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi—Welsh identity in Newport
Sorry, I was getting feedback in my ear on the translation. Apologies. So, my colleague, Jane Hutt, the Minister for Social Justice, spoke yesterday about how Wales is a community of communities, and her statement to the Senedd spoke about how the Welsh…
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Short Debate: Dydd Gŵyl Dewi—Welsh identity in Newport
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd, and thank you, John, for bringing this debate to the Chamber. Thank you also to everyone who's contributed to the short debate this afternoon. It truly feels like a celebration of Welshness here in the Chamber, with many statements…
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Allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Thank you very much.
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Allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Of course, of course.
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Allegations surrounding the Welsh Rugby Union: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Yes, we'll check that for you, because I'm not aware that that is the current situation. The only two financial arrangements that I'm currently aware of are the two that I've talked to you about.
