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Questions to the First Minister
Well, thanks very much. Of course, if we get our budget through, we will be able to continue to offer a £100 cap to people in terms of domiciliary care. That's not something that happens in England, where there is a limitless amount, and you will have heard…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thanks very much, Alun. It's absolutely unacceptable not to pay people for a job that they've carried out. That goes beyond the pale and breaks every rule in the book. So, there's got to be a consequence to that, and I'm sure that that is something that will…
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Questions to the First Minister
Well, I think there needs to be an understanding that GP surgeries have always been independent, and, actually, what’s been happening in recent years is that the health boards, when they are failing, are actually taking them over, because there is a…
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Questions to the First Minister
Well, thanks very much. I’m more than aware that several Senedd Members have raised this issue with me. I think it’s something we should be deeply concerned about, and that’s why I’ve raised this issue. I know that the health Secretary has raised the issue…
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Questions to the First Minister
Well, thanks very much. I’m not sure if England’s got a lot to crow about: they’ve got 7.5 million people on their waiting lists. But, you’re right—you’re right—the situation in Wales is significant and that’s why we are putting a lot of attention into, in…
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Questions to the First Minister
The national data from the Private Healthcare Information Network indicates all areas of the UK saw an increase in admissions for private healthcare in 2023 compared to 2022. The common UK challenge of long waiting times is likely to be a key factor behind…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thanks very much, and welcome to your new portfolio. I hope you don’t like sleeping too much; it’ll keep you awake a lot at night. Just to be clear, we are very well aware that allergy support across Wales varies a lot. That’s why we’ve undertaken a scoping…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you very much, Julie. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for adults, but in particular parents of children who have these allergies. They do seem to be coming more frequent, and people seem to be having less tolerance. I think there is recognition…
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Questions to the First Minister
With your indulgence, Llywydd, can I join Jane Dodds in paying tribute to Jenny Randerson for her enormous contribution to Wales and to this institution in particular, in those early days of devolution? I know she served as a Minister in the coalition…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Now, let me tell you that the path ahead isn't easy and we do face challenges. But we're going to face them together, as one Wales. Our Government is ambitious for our nation, is driven by the people's priorities and is absolutely focused on delivery. That's…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
We've been living through some really tough times—the cost-of-living crisis has hurt people, and we've got to be sensitive to the needs within our communities. We've got to be sensitive to the fact that people on the front line of our public services were…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Yes, this is a lengthy list, but it could be longer, and it will be longer as we continue to deliver. Let me finish where I began. The first 100 days demonstrate how Welsh Labour is delivering: real investments, real jobs, real support for communities—not…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
It's probably worth just reminding the Tories once again that our officials were trying to talk to the last UK Government for four years about the need for them to support us in terms of coal tip removal. Nothing, absolutely nothing, for four years. They…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
We have offered a pay rise of 5.5 per cent for teachers, going further than the pay review body recommendation. We have invested £1.1 million in literacy and numeracy. We have completed the introduction of free school meals for all primary age children…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Are you proud of the fact that you promised Tata workers £80 million that you hadn't budgeted for? And you didn't put any money down on the table. I think it's really important also that we look at and focus on those priorities.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Now I'm happy to take an intervention, but I will be continuing with my list, just so you're clear.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Twelve million pounds in addition for better broadband connectivity; the Green Homes Wales programme, cutting bills and carbon; and a White Paper on adequate housing and fair rent, because everyone deserves an affordable home.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
If you'd just let me get to the end of this particular list, because there are lots of lists here for 100 days; I've got a long way to go. You wanted to know about what I've done in the first 100 days; I'm going to tell you. You asked for this debate.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
We've taken steps to support families who work hard and to protect and connect those who are most vulnerable in our communities: £1.5 million for warm hubs across Wales, places that will keep people warm and safe this winter; £10 million for local smart…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Diolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lywydd. When I first became First Minister, 100 days ago tomorrow, I promised real delivery for Wales, and today I can show the Senedd exactly how Welsh Labour is delivering not just promises, but concrete action for our communities…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Formally.
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Questions to the First Minister
Thanks for that, but you may have noted that the budget is only about two weeks old. It does take a while to come through the system. What you will have seen is that we have had the biggest increase in real terms since the start of devolution. So it will come…
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Questions to the First Minister
Local authorities continue to manage their in-year budgets and develop future work plans. Recently, Audit Wales has undertaken work on the financial sustainability of each authority.
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Questions to the First Minister
Thanks very much. You're absolutely right, John, it is our responsibility to stand by those who are struggling, and there are a lot of people struggling today with the cost-of-living crisis. It hasn't gone away. It's now been baked in, and that's very…
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Questions to the First Minister
The Welsh Government continues to support the most disadvantaged communities in Wales with the cost of living, investing almost £5 billion between 2022 and 2025 in programmes that help keep money in people’s pockets. Last month, we announced a further £1.5…
