, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
British job losses from AI last year were twice the international average. I'm particularly concerned about the impact of this on younger people and particularly entry-level jobs. We already have one of the highest amounts of young people in Wales not in…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Brif Weinidog. I'd like to give an example of how the current system isn't flexible for parents. One nursery I know of in Cardiff can only provide Flying Start provision for 2.5 hours a day for the children who are eligible, but, meanwhile, the same…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
3. What is the Welsh Government doing to ensure that its childcare offer is flexible and meets the needs of parents? OQ64647
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Contaminated land
I want to thank Niamh Salkeld for bringing forward this important debate today, and also Elwyn Vaughan for his work on it as well, because like many people, I recently watched the Michael Sheen documentary on contaminated land, and I didn't really know what…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
I've been hearing from constituents who are concerned about the job losses at Admiral and Legal & General, and I know my colleagues both in Gŵyr Abertawe and Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd have also shared concerns with me about the impact these jobs will have not…
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
Papers to Note
Sorry. Could I just come in as well? If we're writing to the Business Committee, can we ask if the intention—? Like, is there a family-friendly element? Because I feel like neither of the proposals are family-friendly for different Members, and my…
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
I've got some questions first on NEET young people, and then employability support. First, given the large amount of young people not in employment, education or training, do you think the young person's guarantee is working? Do you have any intention to…
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
Diolch.
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
And I guess the other target that's been announced so far, or was in the manifesto, is the procurement one, so how do these two targets sit together? How do you see them working together?
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
You sort of touched on it in your answer there, about prosperity, but how do you ensure that the gains from productivity are spread equitably, especially, I think, in my constituency, where there are these pockets of high deprivation like Ely and Splott, for…
, Economy, Energy and Connectivity Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
I wanted to go quite high level. I have got a few questions. I'm interested in how you came to pick this target. What was the driving force to decide on this productivity mission?
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Last week, I met with residents in Gwaelod-y-garth impacted by flooding caused by nearby quarry blasting, as well as the quarry operator and other elected representatives. Residents are living in fear that there's this huge body of water sitting above their…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
Thank you for that. I was pleased to see the UK Government announcement that specialist courts to deal with rape and sexual offences are to be introduced across England and Wales, and, hopefully, this begins to tackle the shamefully low prosecution rates of…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General
8. How is the Counsel General promoting access to justice for rape survivors? OQ64490
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
It was like you read my mind then; I was going to ask how confident you are of the capacity to deal with legislative consent memorandums. But I'll just finish with if you're able to provide any expected balance between primary and secondary legislation over…
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Yes. I've only got two more. I'm aware that, towards the end of the last Senedd, a lot of legislation came through in those last few months, over quite a short period. This obviously presents issues for Senedd scrutiny but also for officials as well, having…
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
There was a review into the Welsh Government's capacity and capability to develop legislation around four years ago. Over the last few months, coming in as a new Government, is this largely where we're at, still? Is the review still accurate and these issues…
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
In terms of these first 18 months, have you identified any issues that may prevent all these Bills coming through in this timeline at all?
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
In terms of the priorities that the First Minister laid out in these 18 months, how did you identify these pieces of legislation to come first and within the wider timeline as well?
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Do you—? Sorry, go on.
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
I was wondering if you could provide the intended timeline for the introduction of legislation, if possible.
, Legislation Committee
General Scrutiny session with the Counsel General and the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Good morning and thank you for being here.
, Plenary
90-second Statements
Diolch. I'd like to declare an interest, as I'm looking forward to becoming a trustee of the Living Room in the near future. On 11 September this year, the Living Room in Cardiff celebrated 15 years of transforming people's lives. It was established by…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education: Review of Higher Education
Diolch, Weinidog, for the update today. I want to see more opportunities for learners—not only in Cardiff, but across Wales—who are from the most disadvantaged backgrounds. Since 2020, we haven't seen any meaningful movement in closing the gap between the…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education: Priorities for Skills and Tertiary Education
Diolch. Last week I visited Cardiff and Vale College to meet with learners, staff, unions and the college leadership about what they're doing. I heard directly from apprentices and junior apprentices about the life-changing opportunities they've been given by…
