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Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'Annual Report: European Union Settlement Scheme'
—the great work that is being—
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Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'Annual Report: European Union Settlement Scheme'
Now, yes, as has been acknowledged, in September the new UK Government announced plans to automate the process for upgrading eligible individuals from pre-settled to settled status, and there will still be a cohort of individuals who will need to apply for an…
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Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'Annual Report: European Union Settlement Scheme'
I really would like to thank, first of all, the Equality and Social Justice Committee for their report. It is so good that we are debating it here today, and that we're joined by all of those who are so committed to ensuring that, together, EU citizens in…
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Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'Annual Report: European Union Settlement Scheme'
Thank you very much, and good afternoon everyone.
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
Thank you very much, John Griffiths, and thank you for the work of the Local Government and Housing Committee, which I was pleased to go in front of recently for scrutiny on how we can actually achieve those equitable outcomes for our Gypsy, Roma and…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
Diolch, Carolyn Thomas. Well, I think this is one of the most exciting and amazing results of our 'Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'. And actually I am meeting people; I'm going to look at the work of Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed in Newport, because they've been…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
Diolch yn fawr, Jenny Rathbone, and thank you for the recognition for Altaf Hussain. He's not here, but I would also recognise his contribution in terms of all debates and statements that are made in terms of social justice. I think health is crucial, and the…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
Diolch yn fawr, Sioned Williams. And thank you so much, I have to say—diolch yn fawr—for making that key point, that what we need is anti-racist, which is what we're now refreshing, an anti-racist Wales action plan, which actually drives that message: the…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
Well, thank you very much, Joel James. I was hopeful, when you started with your comments and questions, that you were actually seeking to recognise the importance of this 'Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'—the refreshed 'Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'—that…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
Systemic and cultural change takes time, and the plan is rightly ambitious. There is still a very long way to go to achieve an anti-racist Wales, but the refreshed plan builds on the achievements so far and the significant structural foundations laid. In…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
I encourage all Members to watch the video of the Sbarduno project as a positive example of how our anti-racist work is engaging with the aims of 'Cymraeg 2050'.
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
In March 2023, as part of their Perthyn project, they hosted a first-of-its-kind panel event here at the Senedd, where ethnic minority Welsh speakers from various sectors shared their unique experiences. This was an opportunity for us all to gain insight into…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
In a powerful reminder of the role that the plan plays in bringing people closer to the Welsh language, I'm pleased to share the inspiring work of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: 'The Anti-racist Wales Action Plan'
Diolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lywydd. In June 2022, the whole Senedd endorsed the bold and ambitious 'Anti-racist Wales Action Plan', marking a commitment to tackle systemic and structural race inequality and take an actively anti-racist approach. This helps to…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for drawing that to our attention and recognising the very troubling situation that Josh and his family are in. As you’re aware, of course, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence approval is critically important in these…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch yn fawr, Mabon, and this is for the Deputy First Minister, but also, of course, the Cabinet Secretary for north Wales is listening to this question. Again, it’s very much an issue for Gwynedd Council and the community that are affected. So, I will…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, Sam Rowlands. Well, as we've said, and as the First Minister said, we very much welcome the budget last week, and I'm glad you welcome it as well. It was a budget where the overall settlement for 2025-26 is more than £1 billion higher…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I'm very pleased that you've raised the question of childcare. It is crucial in terms of our ambitions for social justice and also support for our children, and particularly those where we know, for example, that Flying Start has made such a real difference…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you for your question, Sioned Williams.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, obviously, again, any case like that is regrettable, and it is reported and recorded in the Senedd, and I'm sure that appropriate representations have been made in terms of that particular case. I mean, just to report on the Wales air ambulance, and of…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, thank you for that question, Delyth Jewell. Again, following the First Minister, I think this is a moment of celebration, and it is something—. Again, I've already mentioned one piece of legislation that's so important for workers' rights that's been…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, thank you for drawing that case to the attention of the Senedd and to myself as Trefnydd. Obviously, every case and example of that is very regrettable. I'm sure also that the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care will want to take note of that…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I think this is where we have got now a new opportunity, haven't we, with the worker protection Act, which does provide workers with those very important additional and specific protections, which actually do complement the Equality Act 2010. But I think the…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for your question, Hannah Blythyn; it's also a very important question, I think.
