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Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

4,360 speeches and questions

16 October 2024Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill relating to planning processes for quarry development
I rise to speak in favour of this motion, particularly on the buffer zones and for greater consideration of the well-being of future generations Act. Members here will know, I'm sure, because I've raised this before, that there are concerns about extending a…
16 October 2024Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip
I know you're aware of the appalling statistic that was uncovered by the Child Poverty Action Group recently that 10,000 children, as we’ve heard, have fallen into poverty since Labour took power in Westminster just a few short months ago. That, of course, is…
16 October 2024Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip
Thank you for that.
16 October 2024Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the levels of child poverty in Wales? OQ61714
16 October 2024Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Thank you for that. You'll be aware, of course, of the closures that we've seen in terms of access to NHS dental services across north Wales of late, and Dant-y-coed in Coedpoeth is the most recent of a long list, sadly. We have a situation now where a family…
16 October 2024Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
5. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care regarding dentistry in north Wales? OQ61715
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and the start of the meeting on 20 November
So, item 5: in accordance with Standing Order 17.42(vi) and (ix), I propose that the committee resolves to meet in private for the remainder of the meeting and the start of the meeting on 20 November. Are Members content? Everybody's happy. We'll wait until…
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Papers to note
There are eight altogether. If you're happy for us to note them all together, we will do so. Everyone content? Thank you.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Papers to note
There are papers to note.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Papers to note
There are papers to note.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
We'll continue with our meeting whilst you leave us. So, thank you again for your presence.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
—to the Deputy Prime Minister and your officials. Thank you for being with us.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Thank you very much—
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Okay, unless Members have any further questions, I think we've covered the bases that we were hoping to with the LCM. There we are, then.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
That's the problem.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
You'll need an anorak when it's wet, as well. [Laughter.]
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Indeed, and that's my understanding as well. Yes, okay. Sorry, Carolyn.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
And there won't be an anomaly between storm and emergency overflows.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
But they'll be the same requirements, then, in both England and Wales.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
No, no, I appreciate that.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Right. Okay, that's right. Okay.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
On emergency.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Yes, but the point I'm making is: it's not a statutory requirement. The fact that they've done it is all well and good, so if there's a malfunction, if they break down and they choose not to replace them, you will not be able to force them to replace them.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
But not on a statutory basis. On a part-statutory basis for emergency, but on a voluntary for storm.
16 October 2024Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Legislative Consent: Water (Special Measures) Bill - Evidence session with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
You can confirm—