, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. That point about urban habitats is really important; I agree completely. I'm going to talk about something else that is in the Deputy Minister's portfolio next, but thank you very much for that, Minister. I want to turn my final question to talk…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Gweinidog, this week, it's been reported that global pollinator losses are causing 500,000 early deaths a year because of reduced supply of healthy food. Scientists say that about 1 per cent of all deaths can now be attributed to pollinator loss. As species…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Biodiversity
Thank you, Minister. I was going to say that it's wonderful to hear you speaking so evangelically about this, but it's not just 'wonderful', it's very powerful. It's a new year, new hope. I genuinely mean that. I think there are genuinely things to be…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch, Llywydd. I'd like to request a statement, please, outlining whether legislation in Wales covering homelessness is sufficiently compassionate. Just after Christmas, I was made aware of a homeless man who'd sought help from a Catholic church in my…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I'd like to ask for a statement, please, relating to the support that's given to mothers and families who lose their babies before 24 weeks in Wales. At present, women who lose babies before that time don't receive a certificate of birth. Since July, in…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
This turning point must be a light in the dark and turn goodwill into determination. Our old language must survive. How will you make the language’s survival not only possible, but inevitable?
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
'to be truly radical is to make hope possible, rather than despair convincing'.
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The Welsh language belongs to all of us, but the recent census results have given us cause for concern. The example of the Welsh language has long been a beacon of hope for minority languages across the world for many years. It's the subject of hope, and…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
I don't see that any Member wants to raise anything, so I will propose in accordance with Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting. Are Members content to agree the motion? I see that they are. Okay, we'll…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Yes, education. Thanks for that. Because we're doing a joint inquiry. Sioned, you're welcome to be with us. Tom Giffard has also sent apologies, and Altaf Hussain is here in place. Also, Buffy Williams has sent her apologies.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
I've forgotten the name of the committee, Sioned.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Good afternoon. I'd like to welcome Members to this meeting of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee. Could I ask whether any Members have any interests to declare? I don't see that they do. I'll just say…
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee Report—'Report on operation of the interim environmental protection measures'
Thank you to the Chair, to all committee members and the interim assessor—I can't remember what the Welsh term for that is, I'm sorry.
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee Report—'Report on operation of the interim environmental protection measures'
This subject, at first, if someone sees it just written on a piece of paper what we're going to be talking about, may seem dry and technical, but in fact, all of the richness of our natural world is contained in it. Without robust and proper environmental…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
Yes, I share your fear on that. Thank you, Minister. Diolch, Cadeirydd.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
I know—it's frustrating, isn't it? Thank you, Minister. Finally from me, could you please tell us what the role of Rent Smart Wales, as you see it, is in supporting the private rented sector in complying with these standards, particularly in this period of…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
Thank you for that, Minister. And, looking directly at some of the things that are worrying tenants most, they are concerned about potential rent increases to meet the cost of energy-efficiency improvements. Firstly, how can the Welsh Government help mitigate…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I'm aware of time, so I'm going to try and put some of these points together. Could you tell us, please, Minister, what your views are on the UK Government's proposed increase to the minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
—point very briefly? Can I just check, because you mentioned the Warm Homes programme there—could you tell us when the next iteration of that will be launched, please, and how the scope of that will align with your decarbonisation agenda, as briefly as…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
Thank you for that answer. Chair, may I just quickly follow up on one—
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
No, Minister, thank you. Actually, that's a really comprehensive answer. There are lots of different points there that I'm sure that different Members will be wanting to raise on the different issues that you covered there. But for now, for me, there's only…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
General scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - part 2
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Now for something completely different. We're going to be talking about the darcabonisation of housing. Minister, you've said that the Welsh Government intends to develop a delivery plan on work across tenures other than social housing…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Okay. Thank you for that.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Thank you very much for that. I guess that the tension between the fact that you do—. Well, you are supported by the Government and you have been appointed by the Government, but, yet again, you do still have to be the carrot and the stick at different times…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Annual scrutiny of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales
Thank you, Chair. Dr Clubb, you said earlier on that you thought there were some things that we would still certainly be doing in future, such as walking. I hope you're right. I'm just thinking about WALL-E, that Pixar cartoon where everyone is a blob just…
