9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Road map to Bus Reform - Technical briefing
Was one of those opportunities, particularly here in Cardiff and other areas, the expansion of housing? So, I'm assuming that, within your modelling, you're looking at the local development plans, what's coming on stream, where it's coming on stream and where…
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Road map to Bus Reform - Technical briefing
The one thing people don't like is change. It doesn't matter what the change is. So, in terms of selling that change, if you like—not only to the bus operators, but to the people who will be using a new franchise system—what systems have you got in place, so…
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Road map to Bus Reform - Technical briefing
I want to talk about risk, and the transition process could present some risk, and some of those of course would be the deregistration of commercial services, or bus market instability. So, I'm sure you've thought of those. So, how concerned are you and what…
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 5
Okay. You've talked about the recommendations of the Welsh Government 2014 report on the failure to restore opencast sites and to adapt their approach, so unless there's anything further that you want to add on that, I'll assume you've said everything you…
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 5
So, obviously, you've built up a particular set of skills, and you said earlier that there aren't sufficient skills right across all local authorities. So, you're servicing 13; I'm assuming that includes yourself, as a local authority. So, 22, that leaves…
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 5
Okay. Yes, that sounds a bit complex. On balance—I don't know if you know the answer to this; you can write in if you don't—are you used more often than you're not used?
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 5
Good morning. I'm going to ask some questions around whether you're adequately resourced to do the job you do. We know that you have—I'm sure I've mixed up my questions here—an SLA with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, a service level agreement, and you…
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 4
Thank you.
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 4
—of intent and responsibility.
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 4
So, in terms of the role of the Welsh Government, local authorities, NRW, what you'd like to see is a clear statement—
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 4
So, what you're saying is, as things stand—and we've heard it all morning, but, just for the record—that when it comes to making people accountable, it's near to impossible, as I'm hearing you say.
9 May 2024 , Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Restoration of opencast mining sites - evidence session 4
Good morning, and thank you for your detailed paper. My question is about the role of the Welsh Government and what role you think that they ought to play, alongside the Coal Authority and Natural Resources Wales, in securing that restoration that you're…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report, 'How we must all play our part: a public health approach to halting the epidemic in gender-based violence'
I’m really pleased to take part in this debate today, and I thank the committee for looking at this, and all those who’ve contributed towards it. I spent many years campaigning against this issue and I’m pleased that the report’s focus is on what we can do…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate: Stage 4 of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Thank you for taking an intervention. I'm a little bit concerned about you putting two things side by side. This legislation we're passing today is about extending, quite rightly, the numbers of people who will be elected to this place; it isn't about moving…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Debate: Stage 4 of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill
Will you take an intervention?
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning
I thank you for that answer. There are 22,000 empty homes in Wales and, as you say, the Welsh Government has a scheme to bring back those empty homes, through grants, into use. I understand that the fund is accessible for owner-occupiers, registered social…
8 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning
4. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on what the Welsh Government is doing to help bring empty homes in Mid and West Wales back into use? OQ61061
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, First Minister. The decision by the UK Government to reject the port of Milford Haven’s new green energy terminal in Pembroke Dock last month was a huge disappointment. The port of Milford Haven is a critical part of the UK’s infrastructure, bringing…
7 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
4. Will the First Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's commitment to green energy production? OQ61066
1 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Thank you for that update. It's good to see that, despite the challenges we face, progress is being made on the many recommendations in the Fair Work Commission's report. I'm particularly pleased to see the work being done here by the Welsh Labour Government…
1 May 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
8. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government's progress in implementing the Fair Work Commission's recommendations? OQ61003
30 April 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I welcome the Welsh Government's investment of £4.6 million in mid Wales to improve public transport and economic growth. The funding will help to develop important projects like the second phase of a shared-use path along Severn Road to Welshpool town…
30 April 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
5. Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government support for public transport in Mid and West Wales? OQ61012
25 April 2024 , Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Hywel Dda University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Good morning, Neil, and I live in this area and I was interested in your response so far. But the big issue here, in trying to move Hywel Dda forward, is taking staff with you, and preventing the anxiety that often runs alongside change. So, what approach…
25 April 2024 , Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Swansea Bay University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
No. I'm fine.
