, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare? - evidence session 11
I'll be speaking in Welsh. One of the things I wanted to ask specifically was you mentioned the inconsistency in terms of service and people moving; is that a factor in terms of language choice as well, in terms of access to support through the medium of…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Thank you, Deputy Minister. The report published yesterday pulls no punches and makes for difficult reading, with powerful evidence from women who have experienced unacceptable behaviour within Welsh rugby, and within the body responsible for running the game…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
1. Will the Minister make a statement following the release of the WRU Independent Review? TQ910
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: 'Cymraeg 2050': Annual Report 2022 to 2023
Thank you, Minister, for your statement. I'd like to start by reflecting on your final words and the final words spoken by Samuel Kurtz in his questions to you. You mentioned that the narrative around the Welsh language had changed, that there is more support…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Data on Coal Tip Locations
Thank you, Minister, for today’s statement, but also the publication of the data. I also want to emphasise what you said—the ‘if’. But, obviously, we all—. When we saw the Tylorstown images, I’m sure a shiver went down all of our spines, and it was a reminder…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Evaluation of the Autism Code of Practice and Neurodivergence Update
Thank you to the Deputy Minister for today’s update. One of the things that I haven’t seen in your statement or in the documentation is any reference to the Welsh language. The code of practice states: 'Throughout this Code, when referring to information…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to ask for a statement from the Minister or the Deputy Minister for Climate Change, regarding the A470. You'll be aware that part of that road is currently closed, between Dolfach and Carno, and that there is a diversion of over 70 miles in…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
But in an open letter to the Welsh Government, Unison Cymru have raised a number of concerns about the decision to privatise the remaining portion of in-house homecare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, asking you to intervene, claiming that the decision was made without…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
4. What discussions have been held between the Welsh Government and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council regarding the council's decision to privatise the remaining homecare services under its control, without looking at alternative options? OQ60255
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Yes, I'm happy.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Evidently, one of the things is that we are looking at a mechanism that would mean looking at specific boundaries for this Senedd following the 2026 election. What opportunities are there in 2030, therefore, to adopt new names or historical names that have…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
But to make the point, on local ties, that the language should be part of that—
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Have that ambition.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
So, do you think that this is something that we as a committee should be addressing?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Just to be clear, I know that we have discussed the naming of the Senedd's constituencies and Welsh names and so forth, and, in your evidence, you mentioned that it would be a powerful indicator of the status of Welsh in Wales. Evidently, in the way in which…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Thank you.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Could I just ask, therefore—? The Government's new linguistic infrastructure plan, which was announced recently, includes references to the process of naming constituencies for 2026 and beyond, and we understand that a new unit has been created by the Welsh…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
So, you wouldn't reject having the final word on this?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
No, okay, thank you.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Thank you. Have you seen a full assessment of the impact on the Welsh language in the Bill as well as the summary provided in the explanatory memorandum?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Thank you. Obviously, one of the reasons you're here to give evidence is that the Welsh Language Commissioner is named within the Bill. Has there been any discussion with you yet from the Welsh Government, as they develop this Bill?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
No, we will come to that later.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
No, in terms of what's encapsulated within this Bill specifically.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Great, thank you. That's beneficial for us to be looking at, because, obviously, if we are looking at what a reformed Senedd will look like, that's relevant. Thank you very much for that. You have mentioned some of the things in terms of the opportunities…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Welsh Language Commissioner
Maybe this is a good opportunity to be looking at that.
