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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you. While policing is a reserved matter currently, we are committed to continuing to do all we can to help reduce anti-social behaviour, working closely with the Home Office on this. We are currently funding 600 police community support officers to…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. You raise a very important point, and clearly the Welsh Government needs to work very closely with the UK Government in relation to many of the issues you raise. You'll appreciate that the new Government coming in hasn't been a usual—. They…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Since November 2021, we've announced £380 million funding to help Welsh households manage the cost-of-living crisis. Leasing Scheme Wales is improving access to longer term affordable private rented sector housing. An additional £6 million homelessness…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Well, the Member will have heard me say in my answer to Carolyn Thomas that I think it's really important that we don't have unintended consequences. And one of the things I think that could happen is that you could see landlords exiting the market in large…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. I am aware that the Minister completely understands the calls for urgent action on rent control. But I think it's absolutely vital that any steps that the Welsh Government takes to address the issues don't lead to a reduction in the private rented…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. Since November 2021, we have announced £380 million of funding to help Welsh households manage the cost-of-living crisis. On 1 December this year, the law will change to provide better protection and clearer rights for tenants in Wales.
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. The Member is right; we are in drought status right across Wales, and certainly we've seen some prolonged dry weather this year. I think, again, it reflects the challenges that we do face in tackling climate change. I think one of the first things…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. Our natural resources are under pressure from climate change, extreme weather and population growth. A more integrated and sustainable approach to the way we manage our water resources will enable us to maximise economic and social benefits in an…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. I'm not aware that the Minister is looking at anything. I would suggest that you write to her. But I think the point you raise is really important. If you look at the local development plan process, for instance, it's very transparent, and it needs…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
I share the disbelief I think you're expressing, and frustration, in the announcements that came from UK Government, and, clearly, their obsession with fossil fuels. It is deeply depressing, I think, to see how far back they want to go. As you heard the First…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. I share your concerns about the fire in Victoria Wharf. I'm sure the Minister will certainly consider your request. Certainly, from the information I have here, I think we're awaiting confirmation from one more developer around medium or high-rise…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
I don't recognise the scenario the Member describes; 163 buildings have been identified for intrusive survey work already. Whilst I appreciate that work was hoped to be completed by the end of the summer, as I say, it is extended into the autumn. That's…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. As a Government, we were very concerned to hear of the recent fire you refer to at Victoria Wharf. I understand it may have been a result of the sun shining through an open balcony door and igniting some loose flakes of wood on a balcony and that…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. Our Welsh building safety fund is open for responsible persons to submit an expression of interest for residential buildings 11m or more. To date, 261 expressions of interest have been received and 163 require an intrusive survey. This survey work…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. Well, no proposals have been published at the current time—they will be in due course—but I know the Minister for education is talking to the relevant organisations and partners.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. In relation to your second question, the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language has already published a written statement on 26 August regarding the very factually incorrect information that unfortunately was being discussed in a public…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. Both the questions you asked, I think it shows the importance of having awareness days or weeks or months. I wasn't aware actually that it is deaf awareness month. I normally have a long list ahead of the business statement, but I wasn't aware of…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. Well, as you said, the First Minister addressed this during his question and answer session, and I certainly don't disagree, and I don't think the First Minister would, that the air ambulance is part of a jigsaw. However, it is fiercely…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I will certainly have a discussion with the appropriate Minister and report back to you.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. Well, if there is a fiscal statement coming forward from the UK Government, I'm sure the Minister for Finance and Local Government will update Members. You're absolutely right about the past few months. As a Government, we have £600 million less…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. In respect of your first question, you're quite right, the lack of communication is unacceptable if it was as you outlined, particularly in the case that you identified this morning. I am aware that the Deputy Minister for Climate Change meets…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. As the mother of a daughter who is a coder, I absolutely appreciate what you're saying about it being a very male-dominated sector. I don't know if you're aware—I'm sure you are—that it's National Coding Week this week. That was begun a few years…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch, Llywydd. Plenary business this week is as set out on the Plenary agendas published this morning. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business statement and announcement, which can be found amongst the meeting papers available to…
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Debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee Report: 'Refreshing Wales’ Bovine TB Eradication Programme'
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I thank the Chair and committee members for reviewing the proposals contained in the consultation on a refreshed TB eradication programme. I have formally responded to the committee's report, which we are debating here…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you. You raise a very important point on refugees who are now here in Wales from Ukraine. I know the Minister just this morning was in a meeting around this issue. I will certainly ask her, if over the summer recess there is anything to update Members…
