22 April 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of Fire and Rescue Services: evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning, and the Chief Fire Adviser
Chair, I know with the second question, I think the Minister mentioned that Liz was going to come in with a response—
22 April 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of Fire and Rescue Services: evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning, and the Chief Fire Adviser
Thank you, Chair. If I could, it was just two quick questions about the fire authorities. I know that the suitability of the fire authorities to be able to scrutinise the service has been an issue way back, for 10 years, maybe more. I was just wondering how…
20 March 2024 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Andrew R.T. Davies.
19 March 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, ensuring the safety of disused coal tips is paramount in protecting communities, not only in the Rhondda but across all of Wales, and I believe that the Welsh Government must be commended on the steps it has taken. As you will be aware, many…
18 March 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of Fire and Rescue Services: panel 7
In the previous evidence we had, where we were interviewing the Fire Brigades Union, they mentioned that they have trialled—for want of a better word—where they've looked at medical interventions, and I was just wondering if you knew about these trials, and…
18 March 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of Fire and Rescue Services: panel 7
Yes, that's perfect. Thanks ever so much for that. With that in mind, are you aware of any instances where the fire brigades have taken up that mantle elsewhere, either in the UK or globally?
18 March 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of Fire and Rescue Services: panel 7
I know it's been touched upon previously in some of the questions about expanding the role of the fire service within the NHS, and I know, from my own meetings, there's always been that talk about maybe the fire service could answer calls regarding trips and…
18 March 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Governance of Fire and Rescue Services: panel 7
Thank you, Chair, and thanks ever so much for this afternoon. I know it's been touched upon, briefly, in response to other questions—[Interruption.] A part of the wall has just fallen down—
13 March 2024 , Plenary
Topical Questions
Deputy Minister, I think it's plain to see by all that an independent review of the culture and values of all of Wales's fire and rescue services has been needed for some time. Indeed, I was the first to call for this back in January when you made your…
13 March 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister. I have been contacted by several residents in my region who are deeply concerned about changes in the way medication is administered in local special educational needs schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Whereas previously on-site special…
13 March 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the provision of nurses in schools? OQ60815
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 8
Thank you, Chair, and thanks ever so much for coming in this afternoon. You heard in a previous evidence session that I mentioned the Renters (Reform) Bill that's happening in England. And obviously they're looking to prohibit landlords from unreasonably…
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 7
Yes, thank you, Chair. Thanks for coming back. I just basically wanted to get your ideas on what's happening in England with the Renters (Reform) Bill and the impact that's having there and any ripples it's having in the Welsh market, then, and what concerns…
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 7
You mentioned there also—and it's an issue that's highlighted with all the evidence, as you've probably seen yourself there—that lack of data. If you had a direct line to the Welsh Government now—as we all wish we had, I suppose—what should they be…
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 7
Thank you, Chair. Thanks ever so much for coming in this morning. It's actually been quite illuminating, and, if I'm honest, I agree with a lot of what you've said—I think if we just increase housing stock, the free market will take care of the rent prices…
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 6
Thank you, Chair. Yes, just one final question, really, from me. We've heard from the evidence sessions we've had in the past—and I imagine your responses are going to be very much similar—about the lack of data in the private rented sector in terms of not…
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 5
Thank you, Chair. I suppose we saved the best till last. [Laughter.] You mentioned quite a bit there about Rent Smart Wales and how they don't actually know how many landlords are non-compliant. One of the issues that keeps getting brought up in the evidence…
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 5
Okay, thank you.
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 5
Do you think there's a call then or a case for renters—? There would be more help then in terms of them knowing what their rights are, so the Government should be more proactive in saying—. For example, we know about Citizens Advice, but they might not. Do…
13 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 5
Thank you, Chair, and sorry I was late this morning. The traffic was quite bad. It's frustrating because I'm the closest one to the Senedd of all the Members here, and it's a nightmare to get here. Thanks ever so much for coming in this morning. I just want…
6 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 4
Thank you, Chair, and thanks ever so much for this morning. It's only a brief question, actually. You mentioned earlier about the importance of trying to get an accessible housing register and how that should, really, be implemented. I just wanted to know if…
6 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 3
That's it, really, from me, Chair.
6 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 3
Yes. Okey dokey. David.
6 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 3
Thank you, Chair. I know Matthew briefly touched on data collection, so that was what I was going to ask, really. I know, in the written submissions, you mentioned the paucity and the lack of information, of data collection there, in terms of Rent Smart Wales…
6 March 2024 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Private rented sector: evidence session 3
Okay. Mabon, are you content?
