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Questions to the First Minister
You will know that this was a world first, with the aim of tackling period poverty, promoting period dignity and breaking the stigma, and Northern Ireland followed suit earlier this month. Whilst the Welsh Government is committed, according to the plan, to…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. I have read that update, but, clearly, in terms of the practical side, you will be aware that, in August 2022, legislation was introduced in Scotland that made it a legal requirement to provide period products free of charge.
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Questions to the First Minister
2. Will the First Minister provide an update on the Government's strategic action plan for period dignity? OQ61180
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: GP practices and funding
Perhaps I’ll start by responding to Mike Hedges. I can promise you, Mike, that we have had discussions about independence very often put forward by Plaid Cymru, but, if you’re eager for another one, we’ll discuss it in the group next week, and we’re very…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Control of tobacco and nicotine products
Thank you, Mabon, for bringing this important debate before us today. It is a problem, and we have to recognise it as a major problem. As Plaid Cymru's education spokesperson, I often have teachers, but also pupils, approaching me telling me how concerned…
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Motions to elect Members to committees
Formally move.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
I'd like to ask you specifically, though, about the practical support for communities at risk of flooding. You'll be aware of the trauma felt by many for years after a serious flooding event, the trauma that they feel every time it rains heavily. The Welsh…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Thank you very much. Clearly, some of that work emerged from the co-operation agreement.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
7. How is the Welsh Government supporting communities at risk of flooding in South Wales Central? OQ61097
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Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Early Years: Improving mental health in Wales
May I ask, Minister, what impact do you believe the cuts have had on what you can provide? You mention the importance of the third sector, but the third sector is on its knees and many of these services can't be sustained, despite playing a crucial role in…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Our national mission—delivering on Wales’s education priorities
It's quite difficult to disagree with your statement today. I appreciate that you are new, but you have been, previously, Chair of the Senedd's Children, Young People and Education Committee in the fifth Senedd and you've been part of the Cabinet, so I do…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, a number of constituents have contacted me as a result of the announcement by the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama that the programme of music, drama and acting lessons for children and young people is likely to come to an end because of the…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Coal tip and opencast mine remediation
I also represent South Wales Central, and my contribution will be very different from the other Member that represents South Wales Central. I visited Big Pit recently. Some of you know that I used to work for Amgueddfa Cymru, so I used to go around a lot, but…
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Debate on petition P-06-1392, 'Reform of the additional learning needs Code of Wales 2021'
Thank you so much for the petition and making sure that we do make sure that we are able to highlight some of the real problems that we're facing with ensuring that every child receives the support and education they need and deserve. It shouldn't be a fight…
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Debate on petition P-06-1392, 'Reform of the additional learning needs Code of Wales 2021'
When it comes to learners who need additional support through the medium of Welsh, there are incredible inconsistencies. Families have had to change the language of their home in my region, are assessed as a family through the medium of English rather than…
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Debate on petition P-06-1392, 'Reform of the additional learning needs Code of Wales 2021'
I'd like to begin my contribution today by stating my full support for the petition. It's clear to me from meeting with protesters, from being a member of the Children, Young People and Education Committee and from the casework that I receive as a Senedd…
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90-second Statements
The Welsh language is flourishing in Treorchy. That was the clear message at the Gŵyl Mabon festival held at the Lion in Treorchy last weekend. Gŵyl Mabon is a brand-new Welsh language festival, and a fun-packed day was held at the Lion from 10 a.m. until…
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Debate: Stage 4 of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Yesterday was the day for reflecting on the first 25 years of devolution, and today is the day for looking forward, and I must admit that I consider it an honour to be a Member here and to have the opportunity to cast my vote for these long-awaited reforms…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. You'll be well aware that the cost-of-living crisis has impacted on attendance in schools. We've heard countless times in this Chamber and, I'm sure, from our constituents about children not being able to afford to get to school…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
3. What steps is the Cabinet Secretary taking to ensure a decrease in the number of learner absences in schools? OQ61052
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary, but, obviously, a NASUWT Cymru survey last year showed that 75 per cent of teachers were considering leaving the profession. I know that the Government has these plans, but they don't mean anything on paper if they don't transfer…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
Thank you, Llywydd. Cabinet Secretary, I would like to ask you today about teacher training, recruitment and retention. The numbers going into teaching are still far below than what we need to achieve all of the Government’s education objectives. In 2021-22…
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Implementation of education reforms: evidence session
Thank you—
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Implementation of education reforms: evidence session
Can I ask, though, proactively—? Because there's this whole thing about meeting demand, but also about creating demand. How do you think some local authorities—? How will you measure how local authorities are actively promoting that language choice so that…
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Implementation of education reforms: evidence session
Thank you very much. If I may turn to Welsh, we have heard a lot of evidence in terms of the postcode lottery in terms of the experience of learners and their parents and carers, and teachers as well, in terms of the support they receive. We've seen great…
