, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The 20 mph Speed Limit: Scrutiny session with the Deputy Minister for Climate Change
Just very briefly. Do you think that some of the negative campaigning has had the perverse effect of making more people aware of the change and so more people have actually responded in a positive way to the change, which is the opposite of what that…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
The 20 mph Speed Limit: Scrutiny session with the Deputy Minister for Climate Change
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Good morning, Minister. What are the main lessons that you've learnt from implementing this new change, please?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you, Minister.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Very briefly, Minister. Finally, on the legislation on single-use plastics, could you just talk us through the fact that it's going to be phased in its implementation? You were talking earlier about the internal market Act, what impact do you think that could…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Is there time for one final question?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Certainly.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you, Minister. And—
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Sometimes it's useful to look to the past to learn from it. So, thank you for that, Minister. On the new legislation and the new regime with single-use plastics, and the impact that it will have on businesses, I know that the Federation of Small Businesses…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you for that, Minister. In terms of the EPR and manufacturers having to be responsible for the life-cycle of the product, how confident are you that the new legislation that is coming in on single-use plastics will have that effect—that similar…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you, Minister. Saying that it's based on other considerations—I think that's to put it diplomatically. But, to move on, to extended producer responsibility: could you talk us through, please, why there's been a delay to this, and what effect you think…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you, Minister. And on that point, as you say, in this context, the UK Government is acting as the English Government. Have they—? Representatives you've had these discussions with—do you get the sense that they are sympathetic in any way, or that they…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Thank you, Minister. And exactly on that point, on the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020, have you had any discussions with the UK Government specifically about how all of that would have an effect on Welsh legislation, and have you put in—. Well…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 2
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Good morning, Minister. We're going to be talking about rubbish now, but not in a disparaging way—about waste. Firstly, on the deposit-return scheme, could you give us an update, please, on that scheme and any timescale for upcoming…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister for Climate Change: part 1
Yes, on targets, if that's all right. Minister, this is one of the areas, I think, in terms of biodiversity loss, where the public, when they are aware of the loss that has already happened and that is facing us, have a real emotional pull. I think that it's…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
See, they just write themselves. [Laughter.] As the groans start, then, I will draw to a close. I said earlier, Llywydd, that for as long as another country sets the limits on our transport policy, Wales will be at a standstill. Now, we need to ensure that…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Janet also took us on a trip down memory lane, and she said that, when the trains run, it's a much better way of travelling. I agree with you. Though, from Janet's experience of being on hot trains with no trolley, no Wi-Fi, no toilets that are working—that…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Siân shared memories of her life on the trains, including the mud pies—I remember I used to make mud pies in the garden and I used to throw them against the wall of the house and mum would get so angry with me. But it's the neglect of the British state…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Now, Carolyn shared how her own stories that she's experienced of overcrowded trains, of broken-down trains, cancellations and the delay in rolling out the new trains has been dispiriting for many of her constituents. And I agree with what Carolyn was saying…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Cefin talked about rural areas, which don't have rail connections and are dependent on buses. Cefin wanted to know why more match funding wasn't going to buses. He said that Beeching casts a long shadow on these areas. It's only by having those full powers…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Tom set out some of the challenging figures for TfW on low customer satisfaction. I counter, Tom, that taxpayers' money should be invested in public transport, in public services—that's what our taxes are for. And then, as for the rest of your…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Heledd echoed that same hope, but there is a danger, as she said, that there will be overpromising and underdelivery. She welcomed the work that is being done, but there are impacts—including, particularly, for people living in the Rhondda, because there are…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Natasha opened by paying tribute, as well, to front-line TfW staff—that is welcome. I think it's really important to put that on the record whenever we do discuss these issues. Natasha then set out that the problem is to do with reliability and accessibility…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Thank you, Llywydd. And thank you to everyone who has taken part in our debate.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
You were talking about the new trains. Could you just clarify something, Minister, with your amendment? Am I reading it correctly, that you are committing in it to delivering 95 per cent of train services with new trains by the end of this year? It says 'by…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Sorry to interrupt you before you get to the end of the sentence, but would you take an intervention, please?
