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Debate on Petition P-06-1437, 'Increase, don’t cut, funding for the National Library, Amgueddfa Cymru and the Royal Commission'
As has been said by other Senedd Members today, our national museums, our national library and the royal commission are the gatekeepers of our national collections and our national memory. They not only safeguard the collections for future generations, but…
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Debate on Petition P-06-1437, 'Increase, don’t cut, funding for the National Library, Amgueddfa Cymru and the Royal Commission'
I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to today’s debate, and state my unequivocal support for the petition, with thanks to those who submitted, promoted and have signed it as well. The UK Government’s austerity policies and the cuts that have been…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Thank you for the response, Cabinet Secretary, but I'm hearing concerns, because you'll be aware, because of delays with implementing changes to the learner travel Measure, some local authorities, such as Rhondda Cynon Taf council, who used to go above and…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
9. How is the Welsh Government supporting learners in South Wales Central to travel to school safely? OQ61299
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: 'Cymraeg 2050'—Our priorities
But, for a number people, it does demonstrate disrespect if the Welsh language doesn't appear on the pamphlet, and, as Sioned Williams said now, the status of the Welsh language too—we can't just use the Welsh language if we think it's going to be beneficial…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: 'Cymraeg 2050'—Our priorities
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary, for your statement today. Three crucial priorities, and ones that it would be very difficult to oppose. I'm happy to support them, although I would note that Plaid Cymru's ambition for Welsh-medium education for all goes further…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I would like to request a statement, please, from the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice, and also the Cabinet Secretary for Education. With the summer holidays fast approaching, I've had a number of organisations that usually support…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Thank you. So, you're confident, then, that 'representatives' means Welsh Government and that the shadow Secretary of State for Wales is incorrect. That's my interpretation. Another glaring omission in a manifesto that already promises so little for Wales is…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Thank you for that response. But I'm sure you'll agree with me that terminology is crucial here. 'Representatives' does not say 'the Welsh Government'. Would you agree that it's unfortunate that that's not the wording, and seek clarification on that? Because…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Diolch, Llywydd. The Labour general election manifesto contains the following line on powers over post-EU funding: 'Labour will restore decision-making over the allocation of structural funds to the representatives of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.'…
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Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
So, I propose, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42, that we resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting. Are Members content to agree the motion? In which case, thank you, we will continue in private.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Paper(s) to note
So, Members, we have a number of papers to note on the agenda, which have been included in your packs. If we go through those, ae you content that we note them? We'll go to 3.1—any comments, or happy to note? Then, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6. No.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Time has raced on this morning. There were further questions from us, in terms of the budget. Would you be happy for us to write to you with some additional points? Apologies for not reaching those questions today. I'd like to thank you for taking part in the…
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you, First Minister.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Just to finish, and I'm aware of the time, have you had any contact with Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, on UK foreign policy at all?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
We're running out of time, Alun.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
You wanted to come in briefly, Alun.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. We have five minutes remaining. One of the issues the committee has been following very closely has been the UK Government's instruction to embassies that its officials be present at devolved Government meetings overseas. Could you tell us your…
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Brilliant. Fantastic. Thank you. We'll do that, so that we know we're working to the same targets in terms of our scrutiny. Jenny, are there any additional ones? I know we've covered a lot of what we wanted to cover.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you. If I may, just to return to the 250 actions, the former First Minister did accept a recommendation to provide a progress update against the strategy's actions. Would it be helpful if we shared with you the list of the 250 we've identified, so you…
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Thank you, Alun. And Luke.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Question, Alun.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Question, please, Alun.
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Welsh Government international relations: Scrutiny session with the First Minister of Wales
Question, please.
