, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Data on Coal Tip Locations
Just to pick up from there, Minister, I think the most effective thing an elected Member could do is to interrogate the work of those people responsible for keeping tips safe. I've had meetings with Caerphilly County Borough Council, and I'm glad to say…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Evaluation of the Autism Code of Practice and Neurodivergence Update
Few in this Chamber will have more respect for Mark Isherwood's work for neurodivergent people than me, and I look forward to continuing working with him in the future on the issues that he raised today. One thing I do need to say is that the vote on the…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Conflict in Israel and Gaza
I welcome the speeches that have been made so far from across the Chamber. I think they've been made with sincerity and have been made well. I'm old enough to remember Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat at the White House shaking hands. I remember…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Prif Weinidog. In my constituency, there are three category D coal tips that are local authority owned, which are Bedwas in Trethomas, Bedwas colliery central north and Bedwas colliery north. They're categorised as the highest risk. They're not at…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
1. What measures is the Welsh Government taking to safely restore coal tips in Caerphilly? OQ60191
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Academics
I guess, Chair, just to note my view on the apprenticeship levy and the impact it would have, it would give England an advantage in these circumstances because of the way that the funds are distributed. But, as I say, I suspect I'm going a little bit too…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Academics
And, Chair, I've been asking throughout today about the impact of the apprenticeship levy. I suspect I might be going a little bit too granular for some of the witnesses, but, certainly, it would have an impact on planning for future, for example, degree…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Academics
That previous answer, actually, largely answered the question I was going to ask. It's about whether workers are going to settle in a local area and stay there permanently or follow work to a new site. And would you expect the current workforce around Hinkley…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Is there any concern that a future development consent order for a project at Wylfa could be rejected?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Diolch. The Planning Inspectorate’s report on Horizon’s Wylfa Newydd development concluded that the project would place additional pressure on accommodation during the construction period, which could adversely affect tourism, the local economy and the Welsh…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
That's fine. It does add a level of difficulty, but perhaps it would be worth you having a look into that.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Yes. Just very quickly, very short and sharp: do Alan and Simon have any comments about the impact of the apprenticeship levy on the ability to develop skills, because obviously it applies differently in Wales than it does in England?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Thank you.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Okay. That's really helpful. Thank you. And what about the UK Government's national policy statement on the future of Trawsfynydd and the fact that it's not part of that? Have you had dialogue with the UK Government regarding that?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Okay. Thank you very much. And for Alan Raymant, can I ask for an update on Cwmni Egino's work and where the company is in terms of developing a business plan for the Trawsfynydd site and what progress is being made to ensure that that site is part of the…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
An awful lot on the Wylfa site has been mentioned, but have you had any consideration of the fact that the site is owned by Hitachi? Are there any concerns that it might be difficult to access because of that? That's to Simon.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
Does anybody else want to comment, or not? That's fine if you don't.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
And what interactions have you had? Can you just outline the interactions you've had with the Welsh Government?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
The landscape between the Welsh Government and UK Government in that area isn't good; I'd say that the jagged edge of devolution is probably at its most jagged at this point in time. So, what interactions are you having with the UK and Welsh Governments…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
I think the issue would be, where Welsh Government is looking to develop things like degree apprenticeships or even expand apprenticeships, a greater proportion of contribution from employers might be expected and employers might see themselves as already…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
The issue here in Wales, of course, is that the apprenticeship levy just doesn't apply, because the levy is on employers but goes directly to the UK Treasury and doesn't come directly to the Welsh Government. It's supposedly Barnettised in some way, but we…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
Can I ask the panel if the UK-wide apprenticeship levy has had any impact on plans for training in the sector, and particularly across apprenticeships, given that in England the apprenticeship levy goes back as a voucher scheme, I believe, whereas in Wales…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Transport for Wales
Diolch, Llywydd. Just waiting for it to be unmuted there. I think in the interests of transparency, I should say I’ve shared a journey from Abercynon to Cardiff with Delyth Jewell, and a very pleasant journey it was too, where it was clear that we agreed on…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Progress Update on the Plan for Employability and Skills
I think the Welsh Government should take very real credit for the support given to the rail engineering degree apprenticeship that is running from January. I was at the launch of that, and it is equipping our workforce for a publicly owned rail service in the…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
In June, I met with two parents of autistic young people, both of whom have serious concerns about the use of sectioning and the deprivation of liberty safeguards regarding their children, who are now in adulthood. They are concerned this could be happening…
