19 January 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Scrutiny of Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Culture, Communications and Sport
Just as we are covering this point of remit letters specifically and long-term funding over the term of this Senedd, could I ask what consideration has been given in terms of additional funding for these bodies in terms of paying for pay rises for staff?…
19 January 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Scrutiny of Welsh Government Draft Budget 2022-23: Culture, Communications and Sport
Yes, thank you, Chair. Deputy Minister, can I just ask for clarification on the letter you sent to the Chair of our committee yesterday regarding freelancers? There's just some ambiguity in the text where you reference that details will follow in due course…
19 January 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Yes, just in terms of the letters that we will be dealing with later about Amgueddfa Cymru. They refer to consulting on a new strategy; I led on that work when I worked for Amgueddfa Cymru.
18 January 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: Update on progress following the publication of ‘The Slave Trade and the British Empire: An Audit of Commemoration in Wales’
I'm very conscious that I'm responding to this statement today as a white person with all the privilege associated with being born white. Though I can empathise with underrepresented groups in Wales as an ally, I cannot fully understand how much pain our…
18 January 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: Update on progress following the publication of ‘The Slave Trade and the British Empire: An Audit of Commemoration in Wales’
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Thank you, Deputy Minister, for the update today.
18 January 2022 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, on 7 January, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language issued a written statement in relation to additional funding for additional learning needs provision, which of course is much needed and very welcome. However, linked to this is also…
12 January 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Health inequalities
Health inequality is not new in Wales, though the pandemic has highlighted this inequality and exacerbated the situation for many constituents living in my region, reflected in the high level of deaths from COVID in Rhondda Cynon Taf. It has not created this…
12 January 2022 , Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report: Debt and the pandemic
Unfortunately, in my opinion and that of my party at least, Westminster continues to be largely responsible for the measures that could really help us tackle debt and payment defaults, as well as the increased cost of living. It does concern me a great deal…
12 January 2022 , Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report: Debt and the pandemic
I'd like to thank the committee for tabling this debate today, and for their work on this important report. Thanks too to everyone who contributed to the inquiry, which has painted a heartbreaking picture of the hardship that so many people in our communities…
11 January 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on COVID-19
Thank you, Llywydd, and thank you, Minister, for the statement today. I'd like to add to your thanks to the healthcare workers for their heroic work, and I'd like to extend my thanks to unpaid carers for everything that they're doing at the moment. In terms…
11 January 2022 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I've previously raised this issue with you and the Minister for Health and Social Services on a number of occasions, but it remains unresolved, and that is the issue of people who cannot be vaccinated or take a lateral flow test, and how they still…
11 January 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. Over the past week, three people in my region have contacted me regarding problems they faced in getting an ambulance for a neighbour or a member of the family. In one case, the individual was suffering a heart attack and her…
11 January 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to alleviate pressure on NHS Wales this winter? OQ57435
22 December 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: Update on COVID-19
I'd like to echo the comments of John Griffiths on parkruns. There's been mention on Twitter already of going over the border to England to attend these runs if there are restrictions here. So, could we look at a particular exemption, because we know of the…
14 December 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on COVID-19
We've received a very clear message from you today, Minister, for people to wait for an appointment. But I have received a number of calls and messages from people today asking when walk-ins will be available in my region, and have seen that there are health…
14 December 2021 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'm sure many of my fellow Members will be aware, but the child and adolescent mental health services waiting lists for people to have neurodevelopmental assessments such as ADHD and autism can be appallingly long, with very many people within the…
8 December 2021 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Food poverty
Hear hear, Jane Dodds. I completely agree with your final sentiment there. As we are all too aware from our own constituencies and regions, foodbank usage had been increasing for years prior to the pandemic, with the Trussell Trust reporting that the demand…
8 December 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you, Deputy Minister. Last Saturday, I met with two of Wales's youth climate ambassadors, Leo and Alfred, who live in the Pontypridd area. Amongst the issues we discussed were town centres and how some current and planned developments seem to be missing…
8 December 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
4. How is the Welsh Government supporting town centre transformation in South Wales Central? OQ57335
8 December 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh language civic organisations
Thank you, Chair, and a very good morning to you all. You've already mentioned COVID; it's a word we have heard mentioned many times this morning. Is there anything you want to add in terms of the challenges or opportunities as a result of COVID in terms of…
8 December 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh language civic organisations
Sorry. Thank you very much. I just wanted to ask, in terms of looking ahead to 2022—and I understand the challenges and so on—but what about your plans for staging events, and what challenges are you likely to face.
8 December 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh language civic organisations
Just to pick up on Siân's point, and this might be relevant to all the organisations represented. Do you get the impression that you are seen as national bodies in the same way as the national library or National Museum Wales are looked upon by the Welsh…
8 December 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh medium education
Thank you.
8 December 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh medium education
No, that's fine. Thank you.
8 December 2021 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry on Welsh Language: Welsh medium education
Thank you. Can I ask one thing? You mentioned challenges in terms of skills in the workforce. Do you think that the recent announcement on late immersion will be sufficient in terms of helping with that, or—? Do you think that it will have a positive impact…
