, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for that response. I understand, and we all do, the pressures that that has placed on the Commission's budget, which is why, I think, we are keen to ensure that it does not impact on the ability to do other things. Obviously, PCS have been very…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
8. What consideration has the Senedd Commission given to its ongoing dispute with the PCS union in preparing its draft budget for 2024-25? OQ60084
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you to Jenny Rathbone for tabling this important question. I am fully supportive of the Welsh Government's vision. The fact that we are discussing period products so openly now is very positive. I'm so pleased to see pupils from ysgol Plasmawr here. I…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to request two statements, please. First of all, I was really grateful that we had the Minister for Economy last week give a statement on UK Windows & Doors Group, but obviously, as the situation progresses, I wonder if we could receive an…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
Just on the matter of vacancies, you have said that it is a possibility. Don't you think we should be futureproofing for that possibility? The argument previously was in terms of regional Members and that a region is so large. Obviously, the constituencies…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
Diolch.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
Do you think that there is value, in terms of the review mechanism, that this is something specific for us to look at?
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
If I could—. Thank you for that. One potential aspect of these closed lists is there'll be more emphasis on the political programmes of the parties, rather than how much emphasis there is now on personalities and individuals, as there is in the Westminster…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
I just wanted to ask: in terms of raising the awareness of the public, what body do you think would have the lead responsibility for raising the awareness of voters and the public in Wales, and do you see this as a statutory responsibility, and, therefore…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
If I could just return to the size of the Senedd, and the 96 Members, you've already outlined some of the things that you see as the benefits of that. You've also mentioned the 96 Members and tried to explain why you haven't gone for the 80-90 that was…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
Thank you very much. If I could ask one further question: assuming that the next Westminster election will be in 2024, what assessment has been made of the potential conflict with Senedd elections in the future? Have you considered at all putting provision in…
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
But you accept, since we've had these four-year terms that our powers have changed in terms of legislation. So it's not possible to compare the two things.
, Reform Bill Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Ministerial evidence session
If I may come in, please. I'll be speaking in Welsh. If I could just focus then on these four-year terms. Could you perhaps give us more information on the assessment you've made in terms of the potential impact, not only on delivering the manifesto promises…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Bus services
I think there are certainly—. If you take, for instance—I know Ruben Kelman, who is a Member of the Welsh Youth Parliament, has long campaigned in terms of Llanishen High School, where buses do pass by children who can't get on the bus because they can't…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Bus services
Yes, of course.
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Bus services
It's a similar tale in Barry. Take, for instance, the new bus interchange in the docks, which I know Welsh Government contributes funding towards. It looks fantastic. There are four bus stops, but no buses running at all. So, we need to think about having a…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Bus services
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this debate. Jane Dodds asked the question to all of us in terms of the challenge of using the bus: why don't we use buses? Perhaps there might not be a bus service for us to use, perhaps you don't feel safe…
, Plenary
90-second Statements
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. In September 1983, Clwb y Bont was opened in Pontypridd by Dafydd Iwan, no less. From the outset it was a co-operative enterprise, and it remains so to this day, with the objective of promoting the Welsh language and…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Closure of UK Windows & Doors Group
Thank you, Minister, for this statement. It is devastating news for the workers, their families and also the local economy of Rhondda Cynon Taf. I would like to express my personal and our party's solidarity with the workers affected with the four sites, of…
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Statement by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Update on Taith—The International Learning Exchange Programme for Wales
Thank you, Minister, and I'm pleased you've taken the opportunity to remind us all why you did have to establish Taith, because this is one of the worst impacts for young people in terms of losing the Erasmus+ programme, something that enhanced the lives of…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
May I thank the Trefnydd and the Government for ensuring that there is a statement with regard to the very serious situation with UK Windows & Doors? I'm very pleased that we'll have an opportunity to discuss that this afternoon. I wanted to ask for a…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with Environmental organisations
Thank you, Annie. If I can ask a question, then, to Ross, specifically, in your paper, you highlight the lack of reliable data relating to the marine area, and you say that the Bill is an opportunity to require private developers to make information available…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with Environmental organisations
Thank you very much. If I can ask, perhaps, to Annie specifically, in your paper to the committee, you say that there are lessons to be learned from England on requirements for biodiversity gain. Could you expand on this point, please, and give me your…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with Environmental organisations
Thank you.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Evidence session with Environmental organisations
Thank you very much. If I can go on, then. The one-stop-shop infrastructure consent proposed in the Bill doesn't include environmental permits or protected species licences. Do you agree with their omission, or should they also be included in the…
