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Motion to note the annual report on the Senedd Commission's Official Languages Scheme for 2023-24
I’m delighted to speak on this issue, or to try to do so at least. I’d like to say 'thank you very much' to my Welsh language tutor, Jordan. He is an excellent and enthusiastic tutor and he’s helped me a great deal with my Welsh language skills. I usually…
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Personal Statement—Hannah Blythyn
I may not have been in a position to respond to them all, but they meant a lot and they made a difference. This is not a statement that is easy for me to make, nor one that I take lightly. Indeed, there have been times in the not too recent past when I was…
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Personal Statement—Hannah Blythyn
Thank you, Llywydd. I'd like to start by thanking everyone who sent messages to me. Thank you very much.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I should start by declaring an interest. I'm a proud trade unionist and have spent the best part of my working life advocating for a better deal at work. It's right and fitting, on International Workers Day, that we reflect and recognise the role that trade…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Thank you for raising those important points.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
This Government remains committed to using all the levers we have to embed fair work in Wales. We published our latest progress report on 16 April. The report shows that all priority recommendations have been implemented and the vast majority of the remaining…
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Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Vaughan Gething.
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Topical Questions
Can I thank Luke Fletcher for his interest? And can I apologise for not being able to make it to your event at lunchtime with the FBU around DECON, but hopefully somebody from my office was there as well. And it's actually something we've discussed, as part…
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Topical Questions
Diolch, Joel James, for that question. I refer back to part of my previous answer, that the point where we got to with the announcement on Monday in the written statement, to update Members, was part of the process that had been ongoing since I first made…
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Topical Questions
Diolch. Can I thank Sioned Williams for her question? I've been clear—. I keep Members in the Senedd updated, and that's what I've done, and as long as I'm in this position, I will continue to do that as well. As soon as the Fenella Morris KC report and its…
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Topical Questions
I made a written statement to update Members on this matter on 11 March.
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
Thank you, Buffy, for that really poignant contribution. I'm sure your mum was incredibly proud of you as well. And you're right that, absolutely, I join you in celebrating the achievements of women across our communities—the everyday heroes, as you say…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
Diolch, Mabon ap Gwynfor. Can I welcome your commitment as both an ally and an advocate, with a reminder that, actually, there is a responsibility on all of us, not just women, as well? I can reflect back on growing up with my own father, who encouraged me by…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
I'm glad Rhianon Passmore got to a really simple and straightforward question at the end about the short, medium and long-term solutions. [Laughter.] But I can say categorically that I absolutely agree with you that we need to proceed at pace. Like I said, we…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
I thank Sioned Williams for her contribution. I know there's always much we have in common, even if it's just the things that make us equally angry and determined to achieve change. I didn't realise that Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni was your old school. And I think…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
Diolch. Can I thank Natasha Asghar and actually thank you for everything that I know you do as a role model for young women in communities across Wales as well? I think if I answer first around the work around—. You talked about the link, sadly, between…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
But we cannot be complacent and we must continue to provide a platform for women to progress in political life. That's one of the reasons why the Welsh Government supports the Equal Power Equal Voice programme, which aims to increase diversity of…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
This year's theme is 'Inspire inclusion', and on International Women's Day itself I was pleased to be able to take part in a Women's Equality Network Wales cafe event, focused on this and the UN theme this year, 'Invest in women: accelerate progress'. It…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: International Women’s Day
Thank you. International Women's Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and girls everywhere, a day to reflect upon the many women who have influenced and inspired us. Importantly, it is also a time to highlight the challenges that women and…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Can I thank Huw Irranca-Davies for that powerful question on a really important issue that I think impacts on all of us in this place? You started by saying 'words matter', and I think we've often said that in debates here, that what we say here has an impact…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
The Welsh Government works in partnership with criminal justice partners to tackle hate speech and radicalisation. This work is overseen by our hate and community tension board. We are currently supporting the Office of Communications to develop clear and…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Could I thank Adam Price for the question? I know this is, as you say, an area that we've discussed both within this Siambr previously and outside, as well. As you say, a key part of the action plan is about how we not only advocate internationally, but learn…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I have to say, Dirprwy Lywydd—you can hear the reactions in the Siambr here—that I'm really proud of the work we've been able to do, within the Siambr, in Wales, in our Senedd, by working together to create a better Wales for all of our LGBTQ+ community. And…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Can I thank Hefin David for not just his interest in this matter, but actually his absolute commitment to this, and the support that he's provided for Sean and for his mother, Sarah, as well? It was a privilege to have the opportunity to meet both of them…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Since publishing our LGBTQ+ action plan, we are working with partners to implement actions in the plan. Alongside this, we have published an LGBTQ+ action plan tracker, so that everyone can monitor progress. The tracker also provides information on services…
