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Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel
Thanks very much, Dai. Can I thank you also for the incredible work you've done in your community in trying to support the people who've been threatened with this situation over a number of years? You'll be aware that I met with the unions even before I…
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Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel
Thanks very much, and can I thank you for the work that you've been doing on the transition board, as well as other people who've contributed here, including Vaughan and Jeremy, on the work that they were doing with that? I don't think that anybody's…
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Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel
Diolch yn fawr. It's not the ending that any of us wanted, although I think we have got to recognise that whilst we're looking at the end of a traditional era of steel making, a new chapter begins, and a new chapter that will mean that there is a future for…
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Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel
The announcement of the grant funding agreement and memorandum of understanding includes the negotiation phase of the Tata Steel UK proposal, and we will all now move into the implementation phase in readiness for greener steel making. Steel continues to be a…
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Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel
Tata Steel UK has arrangements in place to continue to serve its customers throughout the transition period and this will also protect steel plants at Llanwern, Shotton and Trostre. The company has undertaken public consultation exercises and is looking to…
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Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel
Diolch yn fawr. I'm pleased to make a statement on recent developments regarding the situation at Tata Steel. Last week, the UK Government confirmed that it had finalised a grant-funding agreement with Tata Steel for a £500 million investment contribution to…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Thanks very much, Llyr. I haven't gone into the detail of the legislative programme. The quotas Bill is something that we have pulled back on, it's been paused for the time being. But that is the main thing. There will be some tweaks to one of the other…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Thanks very much. Dawn Bowden, of course, now will have responsibility for leading on the children's agenda; I'm very pleased she's taken up that role. I think one of the areas where we have been able to deliver on the issues in terms of the challenge on…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Thanks very much. It was great to speak to so many people in Connah’s Quay. One of them was Jack Sargeant’s mum, who happened to be shopping at that particular time, so that was quite a welcome surprise. But you’re quite right; it was quite interesting that…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Thanks very much. Our focus will be on the bread-and-butter issues that matter to the public in Wales. What we know is that there is immense pressure on the health service. It’s not a situation that’s unique to Wales, and it’s clear we’re not going to fix the…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Thanks very much, Gareth, and it was great to spend quite a lot of time in north Wales, listening to the people in north Wales about what their concerns were, and they're not that different, frankly, from the concerns we heard across the rest of Wales, but it…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Thank you very much. Well, the major difference now is partnership in power, and that's what we've got under a Labour Government. The fact that we have had so many interactions already with Ministers in the UK Labour Government demonstrates the sea change…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
What I will offer is hope for the future, hope to the people of Wales who have been through a really tough time. They've been through Brexit; they've been through austerity; they've been through COVID. They want to see a new chapter in the history of this…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
What we know is there was a £22 billion black hole. That has had a consequence for us here in Wales. It's had a direct consequence for us, and what we know—[Interruption.]
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Well, thanks very much. I think it's expected that we've had this cynical and negative reaction from Plaid Cymru. The fact is that, in that exercise, where, genuinely, hundreds of people were engaged, unfiltered, unplanned, where they told us face to face…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Well, I've got to tell you, these are the priorities that come from the public, and, if you don't like them, you need to go out and speak to the public. Because this is important, to recognise that the things that we've stated here very clearly are the things…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Inflation-busting increases in pay for public sector workers aren't just numbers. This is real, hard-earned money in the pockets of people who work tirelessly, day in and day out, in our precious public services, and they deserve our support. They are the…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Today, we have the best opportunity in more than 14 years to realise our ambitions for Wales. For too long, Conservative-led Westminster Governments have stifled our devolved powers and tried to temper our ambitions at every opportunity. But now we have…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
'The language of priorities is the religion of socialism.' That's what Aneurin Bevan said. I believe in those words. That's what we're going to do in Government: determine what our priorities will be.
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
I have appointed a Minister for Delivery, who will help to drive this change. Over the next few weeks, we will develop a comprehensive list of what will be delivered, by when, and by whom, within the financial resources that we have available. Then, the…
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Statement by the First Minister: Government priorities
Diolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lywydd. When I stood before you six weeks ago, I promised to be a First Minister who listens, but I made it clear that I want to listen not just to those with the loudest voices or those with the most power, but to everyone to ensure…
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Motion to approve the nomination of a Counsel General
I nominate Julie James for the role of Counsel General, and I ask Members to support her nomination.
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Motion to suspend Standing Orders
Formally.
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Questions to the First Minister
Thanks very much. I obviously have to declare an interest in relation to this surgery, because it serves many members of my family. The decision on what happens in relation to how health is organised is one for the health board, and there are established…
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Questions to the First Minister
Since 2022, the number of patient pathways waiting over two years has reduced by 80 per cent in Hywel Dda health board. However, there is more to be done. Through the targeted intervention escalation, my officials are working closely with the health board to…
