30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 7 - environment and biodiversity: governance and targets
Yes. During the fifth Senedd, I repeatedly challenged the then Minister for environment to come forward with substantive plans on environmental governance. As the evidence from the Wales Environment Link makes clear, interim environmental protection assessor…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 7 - environment and biodiversity: governance and targets
Right. Thanks. Sorry—I beg your pardon; I've been scribbling down. The nature recovery action plan has funded actions that have been collated in a smart delivery plan, which will be monitored and reviewed annually. The RSPB and WWF have now called for a suite…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 7 - environment and biodiversity: governance and targets
Thank you.
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 7 - environment and biodiversity: governance and targets
Thank you, Chair. The Prime Minister has committed to protecting 30 per cent of the UK's land by 2030, safeguarding a further 400,000 hectares—the size of the Lake District and South Downs national parks combined. However, the Welsh Government hasn't put this…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 7 - environment and biodiversity: governance and targets
Thank you.
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 7 - environment and biodiversity: governance and targets
Diolch, chairman, and good morning. So, I was quite disturbed by the Minister's response to the CCEI report on the environment Bill, that confirmed the Welsh Government will learn—that they are planning to postpone work on biodiversity targets until after…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 6 - climate change and flooding
Thank you.
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 6 - climate change and flooding
Yes, just a quick one. The CCRA found that more action is needed and that risks are not being managed effectively. So, Jeremy, how are NRW informing work on the Welsh adaptation plan, and that's with regard to building defences to guard against flooding and…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 6 - climate change and flooding
Thank you, Chair. In terms of delivery of the next low-carbon delivery plan, NRW's September evidence recommends viewing the plan as a living document rather than something that is set out over the next five years. So, to all of the organisations, in your…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 5 - climate change
Thank you very much.
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 5 - climate change
Thank you, Chairman. Lord Deben, in a written question recently, the Minister for Climate Change confirmed that the Welsh Government will be attending events with international networks, such as the Under2 Coalition and Regions4. They'll also be hosting COP…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 5 - climate change
Chair, if I can just quickly ask—
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 5 - climate change
Thank you. Sophie, in your submission to the committee, you've called on the Welsh Government to assess the carbon impact of their spend, especially their capital spend, and that they should also publish details on the overall carbon impact of their budget…
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 5 - climate change
Thank you.
30 September 2021 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Priorities for the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee: Evidence session 5 - climate change
In your submission to committee, you made clear that whilst Welsh Government monitors the level and sources of emissions in Wales at a national level, there is not sufficient focus on all sectors and organisations to support these efforts. Given that over…
29 September 2021 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Transport
At least he travelled here.
29 September 2021 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
Now, there is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a massive detrimental impact on people living with and affected by some form of dementia. Ninety-five per cent of carers, in a survey conducted by the Alzheimer's Society, reported a negative impact…
29 September 2021 , Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
I would like to place on record my thanks to Luke Fletcher for going around seeking support for this debate today, and I was really proud to co-submit.
28 September 2021 , Plenary
Debate: Using the UK Government Spending Review to address coal tip safety in Wales
Yes. I understand that that answer is one coal tip. So, we agree that the safety of our communities is paramount, so whilst I cannot support the original motion, I can assure you and anyone sitting in this Senedd, that the Welsh Conservatives wish to see all…
28 September 2021 , Plenary
Debate: Using the UK Government Spending Review to address coal tip safety in Wales
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I stand to move the amendment, tabled in the name of Darren Millar. And, as has been said, it was only after the shocking disaster of Aberfan in 1966 that the Mines And Quarries (Tips) Act 1969 was enacted. Half a century on, it is…
28 September 2021 , Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Environment Bill
Minister, the UK Government's Environment Bill looks to certainly address the twin challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, all the while seeking to protect and improve the natural environment and its species for future generations. By establishing…
28 September 2021 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
As climate change spokesperson, I am a passionate supporter of the renewable energy sector. Indeed, my constituency is home to many offshore easily visible wind turbines—one of the largest—so I'm looking for a statement from the Minister for Climate Change…
28 September 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you. First Minister, an increasing number of constituents have raised concerns about their ability to secure a face-to-face appointment with locals GPs, with some being repeatedly told that all appointments at their practice are frequently…
28 September 2021 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
6. Will the First Minister make a statement on access to GP services in the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board region? OQ56936
21 September 2021 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Future approach to optometry services
Thank you, acting Deputy Presiding Officer. Minister, I'm becoming increasingly concerned of late to see a number of constituents presenting to me, in my office, whereby they suffer with wet macular degeneration and usually have drops every month. Obviously…
