Welsh Labour

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Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

4,235 speeches and questions

7 July 2021Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The road network
I'm very pleased to take part in this important debate today. Of course, in the part of Wales that I represent, we've been having a debate over the balance between roads, public transport and active travel for quite some time, in terms of the congestion on…
6 July 2021Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Future of the Steel Industry
Minister, among the areas of Wales with strong steel traditions, of course, is Newport, and my constituency of Newport East, with the Llanwern site, for example, and, more recently, Liberty Steel. Liberty Steel, of course, is in considerable difficulty at the…
23 June 2021Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Minister, there is far too much inequality within the UK, and far too much inequality within Wales. When we travel around our constituencies as Senedd Members, we see great differences in quality of life, wealth and income between various areas of our…
23 June 2021Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
2. What principles will the Welsh Government follow in developing tax policy in Wales? OQ56635
15 June 2021Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, the impact of air pollution is very significant in terms of our health, as shown in asthma rates and other respiratory conditions, for example, and also with regard to environment and climate change. I know, First Minister, you are fully…
15 June 2021Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
1. What early action will the Welsh Government take to tackle air pollution in Wales? OQ56616
9 June 2021Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Llywydd. The steel industry continues to be a real strength for Wales and is, of course, a strategic industry, so important to manufacturing and construction, for example. I would like the Minister's reassurance, which I'm sure will be forthcoming…
26 May 2021Plenary
, 7., 8., 9. & 10. The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2021, The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021, The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2021, The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2021 and The Health Protection (Coronavirus Restrictions) (No. 5) (Wales) (Amendment) (No. 10) Regulations 2021
I would be grateful for clarification on the regulations, Minister, possibly in writing in due course. Issues have been raised with me by Newport Harriers with regard to youth athletics and whether youth development league meetings are permissible within the…
26 May 2021Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, our city and town centres are very important for economic activity and jobs, and very important in other ways, as places for people to meet up, in terms of that sense of local pride and, indeed, sense of well-being. In Newport, as with other…
26 May 2021Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. What are the Welsh Government's immediate economic priorities for this Senedd term? OQ56527