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Questions to the Minister for Economy
The Wales business fund, of course, as the Minister mentioned, is coming into its final term, ending at the end of this year, and with those EU funds disappearing as well, it's of course coming to an end. I have noted that, as of September of this year, there…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that response, Minister.
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
8. Will the Minister make a statement on the operation of the Wales business fund? OQ60102
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Regional Economic Development
Since the start of devolution, the local economies of Wales have consistently lagged behind the rest of the UK. Cardiff and Flintshire are the only two of the 22 Welsh authorities to have recorded higher levels of GDP per head compared to the UK average in 25…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Regional Economic Development
Thank you for the update today, Minister.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Could I please ask for an update on when Members can expect a written statement on the situation in Bridgend indoor market? I understand these things can take some time, but it has been two weeks since I originally asked in business questions, and, of course…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
So, ultimately, then—I'll end on this, Chair, because you have given me time—it's fair to say, then, that this provision increases the risk of seats remaining vacant until the next election.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Has the Government thought of any potential options at all?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
[Inaudible.]—but that doesn't mean to say that it won't happen at all. I mean, the odds of me winning the lottery are probably impossible, but I still hope that it'll happen, but obviously in this case, we don't want seats to remain vacant. Because it strikes…
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Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Diolch, Cadeirydd. If I could focus on the element of vacant seats and particularly section 9, which discontinues the use of by-elections when a vacant seat arises, what happens then if we find ourselves in a situation where an independent has been elected…
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Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
In that case, there were no considerations to potentially giving those motions under sections 7 and 19 to Welsh Ministers at all.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Because you can understand how it can look like the branch of the executive imposing duties on the legislature. Whether that's on the Llywydd or the Senedd itself, it's still the branch of the legislature, isn't it?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
So, much like other parts of the Bill, if the Senedd decided that it didn't want this in the Bill, and there was a recommendation, the Government would be happy to take it out.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I'm just looking at the sections around imposing duties on the Llywydd—so, sections 7 and 19 of the Bill—and the requirement for the Llywydd then to establish two new Senedd committees. I'm just wondering, is it constitutionally appropriate…
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Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay. Good. Diolch, Cadeirydd.
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Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
So, the answer would be 'yes', then.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Okay. If I could move on to something slightly separate; it's more around the question of second homes. So, if you had a primary address in England but had a second home in Wales, would that meet the residency requirement if you decided that you wanted to…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
So, what if those people who are just across the border, then, work in Wales? So, in the same way that, in a local government election, if you work in the local authority area you could stand in the local authority area, has any consideration been given to…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Bill: Evidence session with the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Just to build on some of the points that James made there, I'm thinking of the scenario that he raised around somebody just living over the border, a couple of metres, perhaps, over the border, and not being able to stand in Wales even…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: HS2 consequential funding
As the tragicomedy of HS2 draws ever on, it's important that we consider the economic impact of transport and the denial of funding. And there are many ways to look at it. We can start, actually, with the Department for Transport's own assessment of the…
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to promote responsible dog ownership
I think, given what has happened not just over the last few weeks but the last few years, and, of course, the increase in dog owners over the pandemic, it's important that we have this debate and address the issue urgently. I'll start from the premise of…
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to promote responsible dog ownership
I thank Peredur for bringing forward this debate.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel
Great. I'm looking forward to those business proposals.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel
Just for clarity more than anything else, you won't know entirely how involved trade unions have been in the process until we see that at least initial business proposal.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Minister for Economy: Border Control Posts in Wales; and Future of Welsh Steel
Finally, Chair, just at this stage now, how involved have the trade unions been?
