, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry into the development of post-16 Welsh language provision: evidence session with post-16 education and training organisations
What, then, about some of the broader challenges within the sector that have an impact on that trajectory in a way—things such as the recruitment and retention of staff, and so on? That contributes to the challenge as well, doesn't it?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry into the development of post-16 Welsh language provision: evidence session with post-16 education and training organisations
But that will mean that the trajectory of reaching 'Cymraeg 2050' will be more challenging again, won't it?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry into the development of post-16 Welsh language provision: evidence session with post-16 education and training organisations
So, there will be a losing of some momentum, won't there? It's inevitable if you're taking a step back and assessing where you are, and so on.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
One-day inquiry into the development of post-16 Welsh language provision: evidence session with post-16 education and training organisations
Good morning. Thank you very much. Ioan mentioned earlier that investment historically, perhaps, hadn't been what it should be and that that was starting to change. Of course, in this financial year now, as a result of the reprioritisation of the Government's…
, Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: Delivering Wales's priorities
First Minister, how do you intend to build bridges with our rural communities, particularly the agricultural sector, and how will that be reflected in any possible changes to the sustainable farming scheme? Also, on the continuation of the role of a Minister…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting
In accordance with Standing Order 17.42(vi) and (ix), I propose that the committee resolves to meet in private for the remainder of this meeting. Are Members content? I see that Members are indeed content. We'll go into private session. Thank you very much.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting
The sixth item, then, is to move into private session.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Papers to note
Our fifth item is to note a number of papers, under items 5.1 to 5.10. Are Members happy to note them together? Yes. Content. Okay.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Excellent. Well, let's hope we have something great at the end of the day. Thank you so much to you both. It's been really valuable. Actually, we've had three very good sessions today, and we've covered a lot of ground in a very short space of time. Thank you…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
I was going to say, I'm stopping there because I want to finish on a positive. So, it better be positive—yes, good.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
And that would probably necessitate a longer transition.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
The final word to Huw.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Possibly. I mean, market forces is something that we've been reminded about previously. But, yes, in principle, I'm sure that's absolutely what we aspire to.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
And the challenge there, of course, is the more bespoke you become, the greater the resource and the feet on the ground that you need to support.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
With difficulty.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Thank you. Just finally, then, unless there are any other burning questions from Members—. Jenny—go on, then. Always a burning question. Go on, Jenny.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
No, no, it's fine. This is great stuff. This is very useful stuff for us; we're very grateful. Professor Donnison, much of what we're talking about is work that IBERS are doing in various spheres. Have you had any involvement in the design of the SFS? Has the…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Thank you. We've just got a few minutes left—
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Do you want to add to that?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Okay. That's interesting. Okay. Thank you.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Okay. Jenny has asked to come in here. Jenny.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Iain.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Okay. And I think, in fairness, that's come through clearly in all three sessions that we've had today. Iain, do you want to add anything? No. There we are. Okay, thank you. We'll come to Huw, then.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
That's fine. Sorry, carry on.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Welsh Government’s proposals for a Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS): evidence session with academics
Yes, you're back now.
