, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Minister, in terms of the provision of sites, obviously the committee prioritised this as an issue in producing the report. Part of the reason for that, I think, was a fairly long, prolonged history of lack of progress with the provision of sites and lots of…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
We've reached item 9 on our agenda today, the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers, and it's a further evidence session with the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip—this time, Minister, accompanied by different officials. Would you like to…
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay. Diolch yn fawr, Minister. Diolch yn fawr, Sioned. Okay, at this point, Minister, I think that concludes our evidence session on the Ukrainian refugees matters. I know that you will need to change your officials for the forthcoming item, on Gypsy, Roma…
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Yes. Okay. Minister, thanks very much. Sioned, we touched on that year 2 integration and education tariff. Anything further you'd like to ask on that?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay. Thank you very much. Vikki Howells.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Yes, Sam.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, that's quite clear, Minister. Okay, Joel? Sam. Sam Rowlands.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, thank you very much. We'll move on to Joel James.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, Minister. Diolch yn fawr. Jane, just in terms—. Minister, in terms of the Wrexham welcome centre and the Marine Holiday Park and those remaining open until summer or early autumn next year, I think new arrivals is something like just one per week at the…
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Yes, okay. Thanks for that, Minister. Sioned—Sioned Williams.
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Yes. It's not a particular issue at the moment, then, in terms of refusals, Minister, is it?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay. Thank you, Minister. Altaf, is that okay? Thank you. Could I ask, is refusal of move-on accommodation much of an issue at the moment?
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
No, that's fine, Altaf. Go ahead.
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Yes, absolutely. Thank you, Jayne. Altaf Hussain.
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you for that, Minister. Jayne.
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you for that, Minister. In terms of the extension of visas, would you have discussed the possibility of extending them in time, or indeed allowing Ukrainian refugees here to remain permanently in the UK? I guess it's difficult, Minister, but does the…
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Absolutely. Thank you very much. Perhaps I might begin, then, Minister, with an initial question with regard to your update on the future of the Ukraine schemes. On 19 September, I think you were due to meet with the UK Government Minister Felicity Buchan. I…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian Refugees - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Welcome back, everyone, to this meeting of the Local Government and Housing Committee. Let me welcome Vikki Howells, who is substituting for Carolyn Thomas today and joining us remotely. And I also welcome Altaf Hussain and Sioned Williams, who are also…
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Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from items 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 of the meeting
Item 3, then is a motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from items 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 of this meeting. Is committee content to do so? Yes. Thank you very much. We will then move into private session.
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Papers to note
Item 2, then, is papers to note. We have one paper to note, a letter from the Finance Committee to the Minister for Finance and Local Government regarding the Welsh Government's draft budget for 2024-25. Are Members content to note that paper? Yes, I see that…
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Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
May I welcome everyone to this meeting of the Local Government and Housing Committee? Item 1 on our agenda today is introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest. We've received apologies from Carolyn Thomas, and Vikki Howells will be…
, Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'The Right to Adequate Housing'
And what Mabon so powerfully set out for us in terms of Polly and his experience in coming across Polly at his home here in Cardiff is, unfortunately, as we know, not an isolated problem, but, again, as the Minister said, so many people sleeping rough in…
, Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'The Right to Adequate Housing'
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. May I begin by thanking all those who took part in this debate today for their interest and commitment to this extremely important area of strategy, policy and delivery, and thank Sam Rowlands for his work on the committee, and agree…
, Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'The Right to Adequate Housing'
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'm very pleased to open today's debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee’s report on the right to adequate housing. Ensuring that everyone in Wales has a safe place to call home is something that I'm sure we all aspire to…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Deputy Minister for Climate Change
The Deputy Minister, Janet, has addressed these issues and, you know, the guidance is there for local authorities, but I accept that perhaps we need to make sure that there's a more consistent approach across Wales, and I think that can be part of the…
