, 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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you very much for that response, Cabinet Secretary.
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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
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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…
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Statement by the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership: Social partnership
Thank you for your first statement today.
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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…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth
Thank you for the statement on economic growth today.
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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…
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Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: Mental Health and Well-being
Thank you for the updates—
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Short Debate: It’s the economy stupid!: How can devolution make it work for workers and Wales?
It is understandable to want to attract inward investment to Wales, but it's best done in a way that is anchored in our communities. Too many times we have witnessed major names coming here in receipt of public money, only to up sticks, sometimes within the…
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Short Debate: It’s the economy stupid!: How can devolution make it work for workers and Wales?
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and can I say at the outset that I'd like to give a minute of my time to Mike Hedges and to Luke Fletcher? I'm bringing forward this short debate at a time when we know that the economy right across the UK faces many challenges—a…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: A new partnership to transform our railways
The announcement over improved services on the north Wales coast main line is welcome and well warranted. I think for too long many people in north Wales have had to put with too poor services, particularly to and from north Wales to London. And I look…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: A new partnership to transform our railways
Thank you for today's statement.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Thanks, Chair. It links to what Siân Gwenllian said earlier around ways in which we potentially can accelerate the development of public land assets. Along with, Cabinet Secretary, the rapid reading that no doubt you've been doing as you come into a new post…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
I think Stuart actually part answered the question I was going to ask before I asked it with regard to the role that—. I know, particularly in my locality, the lack of one-bedroomed properties is a real issue for the local authority, and, obviously…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for that comprehensive update. I think we recognise that policies are important, but, ultimately, it's about action and outcomes as well. I know we're all agreed in here that there can be no place for sexual harassment in any workplace. I want to…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
4. What is the Commission doing to actively tackle sexual harassment in the workplace? OQ61527
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Like my colleagues who have spoken before me, Janet Finch-Saunders and Carolyn Thomas, I was keen to champion the tourism offer in north Wales, whether that’s in my role as a Senedd Member or personally. Those who know me well will know that I’ve spent most…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
I welcome the Welsh Government's commitment to using the levers that we have in Wales to ensure that we do have a just transition and whilst—. I see that the economy Secretary has just come in and whilst I tabled this to the economy Secretary, I recognise…
