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Plaid Cymru Debate: Brexit and the future relationship with the EU
There is no discrimination there, but when I talk about being a proud Welsh European—[Interruption.] When I talk being a proud Welsh European, that—
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Brexit and the future relationship with the EU
Diolch, Llywydd. I’d like to start with the point you were ending on, Alun Davies, in terms of honesty, because that's the one thing that was lacking from those that were advocating for Brexit, and it is important, because it did damage politicians. It has…
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Debate on the Finance Committee Report, 'Financial Transactions Capital'
Thank you. I'd like to thank the committee for its report, which was extremely interesting, regarding a quite esoteric element of the budget, but one that has significant implications in relation to the Government's ability to manage its resources. What comes…
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Motion to amend Standing Orders: Standing Order 12.19 (Open Debates)
I formally move.
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Topical Questions
Thank you for your response, Minister. Once again, we find ourselves here in the Senedd, just before the six nations tournament kicks off, raising concerns about future broadcasting agreements and the impact they'll have on the people of Wales. The then UK…
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Topical Questions
2. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that the interests of Welsh rugby fans are prioritised in any future broadcasting agreements, following recent reports regarding TNT Sports' potential bid for the Six Nations TV rights? TQ1288
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Topical Questions
And as Plaid Cymru spokesperson for the Welsh language and culture, I’m also hugely concerned about the cuts to music courses, and merging the school of Welsh with other schools, and the impact that this will have on our national language and culture. The…
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Topical Questions
I must say I’m hugely disappointed by your response, Minister, and, in particular, it seemed, listening to your initial response, that there is no problem—Welsh Government has done everything possible. Well, can I ask, therefore, why has the sector been…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you for that. Evidently, we want fair funding for Wales, and a reform of the way in which we are funded. If I could pursue another element of your portfolio responsibilities, namely the Welsh language, last week, the results of the annual survey by the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you for that response. Like everyone else, I'm sure, I want to know what they’ve said so far, and how hopeful you are, or are you genuinely concerned that they’re not listening? Because another concern that you’ve heard many times from me, and from a…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Diolch, Llywydd. Cabinet Secretary, when you were before the Finance Committee last week, you described the UK Treasury’s plans to distribute reimbursement on national insurance increases in the public sector as 'fundamentally unfair', as it could lead to…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Thank you for that response. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case in terms of how it’s applied, because I’ve been helping constituents who live at Llys Tylcha Fawr in Tonyrefail, who’ve been affected by a letting policy that opens up the flats to…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
2. How does the Welsh Government ensure that communities of elderly or vulnerable people feel safe living on social housing estates which were historically reserved for the purpose of old-age accommodation, but which are now open to anyone without vetting for…
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Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and for the meeting on 29 January 2025
Content, Chair.
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Papers to note
Thank you. If I could just note the correspondence under item 6.4 in terms of the closure of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama junior department. I think there are some points there, given that we have taken an interest in the past as a committee, I…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
We've received evidence from the charity Music Venue Trust saying that 'The cut in business rate relief from 75% to 40% will cause irreversible damage and, given the lack of wider funding for grassroots music venues (GMVs), will only add to the crisis already…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Thank you. But you'll be aware as well of recent closures, such as The Moon in Cardiff and so on, and we've received quite stark warnings from the Music Venue Trust about the implications for the future. Have you made an assessment of the impact the cut in…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Can we follow up with you in terms of the implications of that on the publishing sector and so on? I don't think we have time to go into that issue. If I can move on to another matter in terms of live music in particular. We know that the 40 per cent rates…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
A quick-fire question: what allocation has been made for the Books Council of Wales for 2025-26?
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Brilliant, thank you.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
If I may, Chair, just on that, you obviously have the detail that is not usually afforded to us. In terms of Amgueddfa Cymru, the national library, obviously they have to produce annual reports, and so on, which are scrutinised, but because of the way Cadw is…
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Okay.
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
I'm sorry, but your evidence says that greater cross-sector prioritisation is needed. Who is going to drive that? What's the strategy to achieve that?
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
If I may, your own evidence says: 'Sport can be a very effective preventative health tool, but greater cross-sector prioritisation is needed to create the long-term sustainable shifts in participation.'
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Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership
Yes, if I can on that. I think that there's no doubt from this committee that we've heard the Government's aspiration in terms of sport being used as an effective preventative health tool. You've put it in your paper for us today. It's the fourth year in a…
