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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
The point that the Member makes is an important one, and there is a resonance to it in terms of Wales's contribution to the energy needs of the world, and the point that he makes that the profits and benefits are often enjoyed outside of Wales. I think that…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Mid and West Wales is playing a key part in the progress we make towards our renewable energy targets, with 18 MW commissioned in 2022. The majority of this is delivered through small, locally owned installations. Our collaborative approach will ensure we…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I thank Rhys ab Owen for that. And could I just mention the fact that I'm very grateful to Plaid Cymru and Cefin Campbell for the work that we've done on developing the Bill? And our intention is to continue with that work and to keep in contact on how we can…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
The work on finishing the preparations for the Welsh language and education Bill, and the supporting documents, continues. I very much hope to introduce the Bill before the summer recess.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Well, actually, as I mentioned in my answer to Sam Kurtz earlier, I think the Member was absolutely right to put it in these terms. These are individuals whose lives are not perhaps being as fulfilled as they could be in terms of employment because of…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Looking across the range of the latest labour market statistics, the data sources show a mixed position, but, generally, Wales and the UK continue to follow similar trends with some signs of recently improving trends in paid employees slowing down.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Well, I think it would be helpful if the Member would acknowledge the fact that the level of commitment that an incoming Labour Government is promising is a step change from that which is currently on the table. [Interruption.] And I'm grateful to the Member…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
The Member knows very well that any decision to take the kind of action that he's advocating in his questions, as he did yesterday, with force or with goodwill, I don't question any of that—those decisions are not decisions that it is capable for Welsh…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I don't mean this impolitely—I understand the rhetorical force of the argument that the Member makes, but I think it's very important, in engaging with the unfolding situation in Tata, that we engage with what is happening on the ground and what the workforce…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
We have record levels of inflation, record levels of interest, record levels across the UK of business failure on the watch of a Conservative Government that has neglected the UK economy, and I do think the Member’s arguments would have more force if they…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Well, this is bold coming from somebody who represents a party that we’ve seen collapse the UK economy on their watch as part of the UK Government. What we need in Wales—what all parts of the UK need, actually—is a Labour Government in Westminster prepared to…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Well, I actually do not accept that successive Labour Governments have been content with that, and, as he will know, given his close attention to the statistics, the pattern over the course of devolution has been a reduction in economic inactivity, and a…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I wouldn't agree that the aim that we have is one that we can't meet. It will be certainly challenging, as we all know. And we've discussed in this Chamber several times the challenge in terms of data gathering that allows us to have a trajectory that will…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Well, we agreed a programme in order to extend the standards with Plaid Cymru as part of the co-operation agreement. That means the two parties prioritising the things that we thought would have the greatest impact, and then ensuring that we delivered on…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I'm committed to bringing more bodies under the standards regime. As I mentioned just now, the priority for the remaining period of this Senedd is to prepare standards regulations for public bodies that are currently outside the regime at present, and then…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I agree with the Member. I was disappointed, as we've already discussed in the Chamber, to hear about the decisions made by HSBC and OVO specifically to terminate their Welsh-language services. I've mentioned our viewpoint in terms of what we can do as a…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I thank Siân Gwenllian for that important question. As she knows, there has been an agreement between us and Plaid Cymru on a programme of reform in terms of the standards, which is a comprehensive programme, and, even though the agreement has come to an end…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Companies that operate private car parks do not come under any legal duties in terms of using the Welsh language.
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
Yes, and I agree with that point. I think David Rees makes a very, very important point. There have been negotiations around the terms of support for workers, and there has been an enhanced package, as it's been described, and it's important that continues to…
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
It's important for the Government to engage with the realities on the ground. And whilst the points that Adam Price and Luke Fletcher are making are important contributions to the debate, I don't think they reflect the reality on the ground at Tata. And I…
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
Yes, certainly.
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
Diolch, Llywydd. Well, we've heard in the debate this evening a shared view across the Chamber that there is a viable future for steel making in Wales within that transition that supports a stronger, greener future for the Welsh economy. And I think it is…
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
We recognise, Llywydd, that research and development is taking place to explore how electric arc furnace steel can produce a wider range of products, but key sectors in the UK—automotive and packaging, for example—still require products produced from virgin…
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Debate: The Steel Industry in Wales
Thank you, Llywydd. Steel is an important part of our lives, and we are fortunate to have the opportunity to make primary steel and electric arc steel in Wales. Steel is the basis for our broader manufacturing industry and produces materials that are crucial…
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Motion to suspend Standing Orders
I formally move.
