Llyr Gruffydd

Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability

Recent speeches and questions

30 September 2026Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Contaminated land
That's why, of course, we are continuing to press the UK Treasury on the importance of providing funding to support our joint efforts to address this legacy, through both the restoration of coal tips, yes, but also the remediation of contaminated land, as…
30 September 2026Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Contaminated land
However, I also agree with the motion that at the heart of this issue is a simple, simple principle: those responsible for pollution should cover the costs of putting that harm right. Now, the polluter-pays principle is an important safeguard for communities…
30 September 2026Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Contaminated land
Thank you very much, Dirprwy Lywydd. May I start by thanking Niamh Salkeld for bringing this debate to the Senedd, with the support of Elwyn Vaughan, and for the work that you've done, but also everyone who has contributed to this debate this afternoon? I…
30 September 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Yes, improving mental health and well-being is an absolute priority for Welsh Government. We know that farmers face many challenges. I myself have seen it in terms of friends and family in the industry. That uncertainty that comes, of course, with so many…
30 September 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Well, the Welsh Government is tackling social isolation in farming communities through its national connected communities strategy. We also support farming communities through the Wales farm support group, which brings charities together to share expertise to…
30 September 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Well, thank you for raising this issue again, in fairness. I share your concern about the problem with water pressure in Redwick and, as I say, it's something that you've raised previously. It is vitally important, first of all, of course, that people have a…

Recent votes

Date	Vote on	Vote	Result
30 Sept 2026	Reform UK Debate - default 20mph speed limitMotion as amended	Did not vote	Agreed
30 Sept 2026	Reform UK Debate - default 20mph speed limitAmendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan	Did not vote	Agreed
30 Sept 2026	Reform UK Debate - default 20mph speed limitMotion without amendment	Did not vote	Rejected