6 February 2024 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to ask for a statement, please, from the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism relating to how organisations within her portfolio are responding to the cuts in the draft budget. Obviously, we'll be discussing the draft budget later…
1 February 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Thank you. A final question from me. I'm sure you'll be aware that we've also heard from teaching unions and Learning Disability Wales who've expressed concerns regarding the regulation of residential outdoor education centres—concerns about new centres being…
1 February 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Thank you very much. Obviously, in terms of that element, a number of teachers give of their time voluntarily at the moment. I think that one of the concerns was that if there are reductions, as we have been warned about, in the workforce, how sustainable…
1 February 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Thank you very much. Just to follow up on what I was asking earlier, we've also heard from the National Association of Headteachers who raise concerns that schools perhaps wouldn't have the capacity to deliver the Bill, given their views that the workforce…
1 February 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Thank you very much. If I could move on, you said in your previous response to James Evans that headteachers know their pupils, and you mentioned their expertise, but some of the evidence that we've heard is from the teaching unions, who raise questions…
1 February 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
I do feel like we're going in a circular argument compared to the first evidence session on this point, because I can't see the link between, if it's not essential, how it actually does what you've just outlined in terms of making provision expand if it's a…
1 February 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Okay. Am I okay to continue?
1 February 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 9
Thank you very much, and good morning to you all. One of the things we've heard, during our evidence taking, is that current capacity within the outdoor education sector wouldn't be enough to provide residential visits through the medium of Welsh, if the Bill…
31 January 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Six Nations rugby broadcasting
Before the vote.
31 January 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Six Nations rugby broadcasting
All I ask is that you make sure that those who have the powers actually deliver what you're calling for. Call out the Tory MPs from Wales who voted against this last night.
31 January 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Six Nations rugby broadcasting
And I will turn to Welsh at this point. The other element here is in relation to the Welsh language. The fact that our international matches are available on S4C is extremely important. The fact that rugby clubs throughout Wales—bars et cetera—choose to…
31 January 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Six Nations rugby broadcasting
The irony is not lost on Plaid Cymru, and I'm surprised this wasn't mentioned, that on the eve of this debate, tabled by the Conservatives calling for the six nations broadcasting to remain free-to-air, every single one of their colleagues in Westminster…
31 January 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report, 'Behind the scenes: The creative industries workforce'
May I start by thanking the Chair for outlining the work of the committee superbly at the beginning of this debate? I was fortunate enough to be a member of the committee when this work was ongoing, and it was an inquiry that was not only interesting but also…
31 January 2024 , Plenary
Motion to amend Standing Orders—Limited review of Consolidation Bill procedures
I formally move.
31 January 2024 , Plenary
Motion under Standing Order 26.17(iii) in relation to the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Formally.
30 January 2024 , Plenary
The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Today, we mark another step forward in the journey of this Bill, which is also a major step forward for Wales. I think it's important that we reflect upon the importance of this Bill. The provisions in the Bill, taken together, are a definite and long-awaited…
30 January 2024 , Plenary
The general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Who selected you to be a candidate? Was it the general public or your political party? How is this different to how candidates are currently selected?
30 January 2024 , Plenary
Debate: The Welsh Language Commissioner’s Annual Report 2022-23
Thank you, Llywydd, and thank you, Minister, for your statement. Clearly, we're focusing on the Welsh Language Commissioner's annual report, but it's good to be reminded of those things in the co-operation agreement, and there is reference in this report to…
30 January 2024 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to request a statement following an investigative piece published at the weekend by The Sunday Times regarding cash for courses, which exposed that Cardiff University was one of the universities named that were offering to recruit foreign…
30 January 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. Over the past month, it has become apparent that the former Toys 'R' Us building in Cardiff Bay is being used as temporary accommodation for individuals waiting for homes. Of course, emergency shelter is needed immediately for…
30 January 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. How is the Welsh Government supporting individuals facing homelessness in South Wales Central? OQ60591
24 January 2024 , Plenary
Topical Questions
Thank you very much. I would hope that nobody would disagree with you or me in terms of the importance of ensuring that our national sports teams, both men and women, are available to view free of charge, because as we know, supporting our national sides…
24 January 2024 , Plenary
Topical Questions
1. Will the Minister make a statement about the UK Government's decision not to include six nations rugby in the free-to-air category for broadcasting purposes? TQ960
23 January 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Tackling the impact of poverty on attainment
Thank you for your statement today, Minister. I welcome the opportunity to respond on behalf of Plaid Cymru. Clearly, we have discussed this attainment gap many times. As Laura Anne Jones mentioned, pupil absence continues to be something that I know that…
23 January 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip: The Child Poverty Strategy for Wales
Of course, today, Minister, we recognise what is being done, obviously, through the co-operation agreement—the free school meals have been crucially important—and also we recognise the limitations because of inaction by the UK Government. But I think we do…
