, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence session 10
Thanks, Graham. That's right—our system will change for the 2026 elections and we'll have a fully proportional system. I'm sure there'll be a number of questions on that. Before I bring my colleague Mick in, can I just ask you to set out at the outset, which…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence session 10
We will move on to item 2, which is part of our inquiry into individual Member accountability, evidence session 10. I'm really pleased to be joined by Graham Simpson MSP this morning. Graham, I think the best way to start is to ask you to give a short…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Introductions, apologies and substitutions
Just to explain, this meeting is bilingual and interpretation is available should anybody need it. We don't have any apologies from members of the committee, and I just need to ask members if they have any declarations of registrable interest they wish to…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Introductions, apologies and substitutions
Good morning. I'd like to welcome everyone to this meeting of the Standards of Conduct Committee.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Just continuing on the same theme around community assets and the task and finish group—I know that you touched on the remit and the focus—are you content that there is sufficient focus on the areas that, perhaps, people are most likely to want to be brought…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Yes.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Seeing as James got on the funding formula, I thought I'd stick my two-pennyworth in. We've been here before—it is a perennial, cyclical argument, and I think, in my own area, councillors recognise the constraints, and, like you say, with any changes there…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Yes, very briefly, I was going to go back to the question around pets in rented accommodation. I was just thinking that I was encouraged by your answer to that because I think you would have seen an article on the BBC website this morning about somebody who…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
The other point around the Bill proposed in England is the civil penalties around illegal evictions against non-compliant landlords. Is this something that the Welsh Government has given any consideration to as well?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
I assume that, over time, you’ll be watching what happens with the legislation at UK level to see how that plays out and if that would impact on us here as well.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
We're going to turn to some questions on the UK Renters' Rights Bill. I know that your predecessor was very clear on the Welsh Government position around no-fault evictions, but, clearly, there's an evolving picture at the UK level and in England now, and I…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session—Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Thanks, Chair. Just as my computer goes to sleep—that was excellent timing.
, Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'Sound the Alarm: The Governance of Fire and Rescue Services'
I'll start by saying that I'm going to reflect on where next rather than on what's happened, because I feel within my role now that it wouldn't be appropriate for me to do that. But I very much welcome the work of the committee, and I have continued to follow…
, Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'Sound the Alarm: The Governance of Fire and Rescue Services'
I'd like to thank the committee for its work.
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
I was really proud to stand on a manifesto pledge in 2021 to explore a new national park in north-east Wales. I believe it will bring many benefits to our corner of the country, and shine a spotlight on all we have to offer. But it’s really important, as has…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
I’d like to thank Darren Millar for raising this issue.
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
We know all too well the acute pressures on both Welsh Government and local authority budgets as a consequence of 14 years of austerity. We know too the impact that that is having not just on our public services, but on all those who provide services in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you very much for that response, Cabinet Secretary.
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on any discussions he has had with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government regarding the funding of local authorities in north Wales? OQ61658
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership: Social partnership
You're right when you say that it's not just about legislation, it's about changing lives, and also from that perspective, it's about not just the policy and the principles, but the practical impact and outcome that that has for workers across Wales. And…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership: Social partnership
Thank you for your first statement today.
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth
When we talk about growth, and I think I’ve said this in this place before, growth for whom? I think growth needs to be equitable in the way that it’s both generated and governed, and as part of an approach that empowers people rather than exploits them. I…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth
Thank you for the statement on economic growth today.
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: Mental Health and Well-being
—ahead of World Mental Health Day, with a focus on workplace mental health. I think we all need to be more mindful, whether that's in our own workplaces or within this place as well. I recently hosted with my colleague sat next to you there my annual…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: Mental Health and Well-being
Thank you for the updates—
