8 June 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry into participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with academics
Diolch yn fawr iawn, thank you. One of the reflections we've had from some of the other witnesses this morning has been around the lack of a strategy in terms of looking at how sport contributes to delivering across other policy areas, such as health…
8 June 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry into participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with sport charities (2)
No, that's great. Thank you.
8 June 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry into participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with sport charities (2)
Great.
8 June 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry into participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with sport charities (2)
Thank you very much, and thank you for the evidence this morning. I just wanted to ask—you've talked quite a lot about the importance of collaboration with different bodies, you've mentioned local authorities and so forth, but do you think there's potential…
8 June 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry into participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with sport charities (2)
You briefly mentioned the issue of transport. Now, one of the things that we'd like to understand is the barriers. It's excellent that you've listed all of the opportunities available, but that doesn't tell us anything about the background of the people who…
8 June 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry into participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with sport charities (1)
Yes, I just wanted to ask in terms of the challenge of being able to apply some of that learning, because obviously with a return to facilities opening and so on, I'm guessing the resource aspect hasn't changed to be able to provide both. So, how much of a…
7 June 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Supporting an Anti-Racist education system
Thank you, Minister, for today's statement. Evidently, it's very important that we do have a specific statement like this on education because, as we've heard already, the role of teaching and raising awareness from a young age is vital if we genuinely want…
7 June 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: Culture and Heritage Update: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic History, Culture and Heritage
Thank you, Deputy Minister, for your statement today. There are many things that you outlined that I would of course welcome, in particular your comment in relation to the role that national organisations and local cultural sectors have to play in creating an…
7 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
That's a doctor telling a patient to go private, and speaking those words. Is any consideration being given to placing Cwm Taf Morgannwg into special measures? And if no such consideration is being given, will you commit to look at this further as a…
7 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
'The NHS isn't fit for purpose and people are dying waiting for treatment.'
7 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. I'm sure you'll be aware that Healthcare Inspectorate Wales is currently conducting a review focusing and assessing the quality and safety of discharge arrangements for adult patients back into the community from inpatient mental…
7 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
7. How is the Welsh Government working with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board to improve mental health services? OQ58134
25 May 2022 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Decarbonising public sector pensions
May I continue, please? Thank you. Staff can enrol themselves into an ESG option available, but need to know which questions to ask. My team member has now been provided with the details—[Interruption.] May I speak, please? Thank you—of the pension fund…
25 May 2022 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Decarbonising public sector pensions
No, thank you. Staff can enrol themselves—[Interruption.] You didn't take an intervention from me, so, please—
25 May 2022 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Decarbonising public sector pensions
I could not agree more with my colleague there. I think Jack was right in the motion to note progress in relation to our own pension funds as Senedd Members, but it may be surprising to some Members here today that the same is not true for our staff. In fact…
25 May 2022 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Decarbonising public sector pensions
Thank you very much. I have to say, Jack, I disagree with one thing you said. I don't find this dull; I find this extremely interesting, because, actually, pensions affect all of us. One constituent wrote to me, 'It makes little sense to worry about the…
25 May 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you, Minister. I welcome the fact that the Government published the well-being statement to coincide with the programme for government, and stated in it that you will, and I quote, 'use our budget process to ensure that resources are allocated to…
25 May 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
8. What consideration does the Minister give to the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 when determining the budgets of Welsh Government-funded public bodies? OQ58094
24 May 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Welsh in education workforce
Thank you to the Minister for the statement and this investment, and we very much welcome that there is recognition that a 10-year plan is needed to develop the Welsh in education workforce. But I'd like to echo a number of the concerns expressed by Samuel…
24 May 2022 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, last week a written statement was published announcing a £750,000 investment in libraries and museums. Of course, I welcome this very much, and it's good to see libraries and museums across Wales receiving investment. I would like to ask for an oral…
18 May 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Women's health
I’m pleased that we’re having this very important discussion today. Although we've had a commitment from the Minister, I think the fact that so many constituents continue to contact us demonstrates the importance of raising awareness with every opportunity…
18 May 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister. It is to be welcomed that you are aware and trying to respond to the demand. One of the challenges raised with us was the time that it takes to care for one's health and well-being, because of the pressures. So, it is a challenge. One of…
18 May 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Llywydd. Minister, on 11 May, Jayne Bryant and I met with members of NEU Wales for a session that focused on raising awareness of the impact of workload on the mental health and well-being of staff in schools. A recent survey of its members found…
17 May 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Update on Ukraine
Can I thank you, Minister, for the regularity of these briefings? Obviously, it is a fast-moving situation, and I think that is reflected with the response and regularity here. I just wanted to reference two things briefly. It was obviously great to see the…
17 May 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Reducing vulnerability to flood risk and the independent review of the 2020-21 flooding
Minister, I very much welcome this and what's been achieved through the co-operation agreement. I certainly welcome also the appointment of Professor Evans, and I look forward as an elected Member to contributing to that. I was reassured by your…
