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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for that important question. And it is, of course, Carers Week, and I think I speak on behalf of all of us in expressing the value of carers and the important role that unpaid carers particularly play, and the substantial savings that they…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for the question. I'm sure, Llywydd, that the Member will have heard the response of the First Minister earlier today, and will also have noted the statement made by the Cabinet Minister last week. We would encourage any Member here that…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising this question. Llywydd, I think it's important that I also declare an interest as this is an issue that impacts constituents of mine and I am on the record raising concerns during the sixth Senedd on this issue, and also am…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. May I thank the Member for raising this point? I saw the people's emergency briefing before the election and I was frightened by that personally. Certainly, I would encourage every Member, if you haven't watched it yet, to do so, because there are…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for that question. Certainly, you will have been here for the Cabinet Minister for health's priorities statement last week, where he was clear in terms of his expectations in terms of performance and the availability of treatment across…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, thank you very much to the Member for that question. I would recommend that you write to the Cabinet Minister outlining your concerns, and you will, I'm sure, receive a response through the appropriate channels.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Certainly. May I thank the Member for raising such an important issue, and, as you have said, quite rightly, a cross-party issue that we need to work together on? The Cabinet Minister and the relevant Deputy Ministers are here, and I'm sure that they would be…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, Llywydd. Since the last Plenary meeting, one addition has been made to today's agenda. Later this afternoon, the Deputy Minister for Transport will make a statement on key infrastructure resilience. Draft Plenary business for the next…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, may I thank the Member for raising an issue of great importance? Volunteers, of course, play such a crucial role and a key role, and you will have heard many of us who are now in the Cabinet when we were opposition Members expressing concerns about the…
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Business Statement and Announcement
In terms of the question, clearly we will respect the decision made by the last Senedd. The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Act 2026 provides a clear transition period from April of 2027 to 2030 to support the winding up of the industry in an orderly…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Flattery does not guarantee a business statement, so let me be clear at the outset in terms of that. [Laughter.]
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much to the Member for that question.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much. I'm sorry to hear that that happened. Certainly we will raise that. All Members should be aware of such visits, and thank you for making me aware of that. I did not know, and it is important that Members do tell me so that I can find…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you to the Member for those kind words at the beginning of that question. Certainly, you will have heard the response of the First Minister earlier this afternoon on this topic. You'll be aware that there'll be an opportunity to ask questions of the…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you for that question. I hope that you will have heard the First Minister's response earlier and all of the commitments that he made. Certainly, the relevant Cabinet Minister is here this afternoon. This is an issue that we take seriously. I hope you…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you for the question and for expressing these concerns. There are a number, of course, who have drawn attention to these issues, and we understand, particularly in rural areas, where transport infrastructure is difficult, how concerning all of this can…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for raising such an important issue. You are right that the relevant Ministers are all here and have heard that directly today. You will be aware of the fact that the First Minister has appointed a Deputy Minister who looks specifically at…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for that question. You'll be aware that this Government acknowledges the value of the tourism sector to Wales and that we are committed to look at this issue. The relevant Minister is in the Chamber—they will have heard your request today.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you for those two questions. On the first point, you will be aware, as you mentioned, of the inquiry by Audit Wales. Certainly, Welsh Government officials are reviewing the findings and recommendations in full, and are updating national guidance to…
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Business Statement and Announcement
The Welsh Government respects the Supreme Court's judgment and is assessing the implication of the judgment and the Equality and Human Rights Commission's code of practice for devolved services and responsibilities in Wales. The judgment sets the current…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you for the question. As one who was on the island, and one who is originally from Anglesey, and I was there for the Urdd Eisteddfod, yes, there was frustration, but, clearly, for the people on the island who live with this on a daily basis, and the…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Llywydd. Since the last Plenary meeting, two additions have been made to today's agenda. The Cabinet Minister for Health and Care and the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy will each make an oral statement on their portfolio…
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Motion to appoint the Senedd Commission
Formally moved.
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Proposal under Standing Order 12.10(ii) for items to be taken at the next Plenary meeting
Thank you, Llywydd. I move the motion and invite Members of the Senedd to agree that questions to the First Minister and the recommendation of the First Minister to His Majesty the King of an individual to be appointed as Counsel General should be included on…
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Motion to appoint Members to the Business Committee
Thank you, Llywydd. I move the motion and invite Members of the Senedd to agree the appointment of members to the Business Committee.