, Plenary
Topical Questions
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on how the Welsh Government is working with the new UK Government in relation to Tata Steel in Port Talbot? TQ1142
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Devolved powers and funding
I would simply say to the naysayers: if you don't want more powers for this place, if you don't want to fight for fair funding, then why are you here? If Members are content with being managers then there are plenty of opportunities outside of this place…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Several constituents from the Cefn Glas area in Bridgend have raised concerns with me around the safety of a proposed cycle path in the area, specifically surrounding the gradient of the proposed area and its proximity to residential driveways. Now, residents…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
It is welcome, of course, that negotiations are happening between Tata and the new UK Government. We remain clear that if we want the jobs guarantee, then nationalisation is one way of securing that. Now, I take what the First Minister said about ongoing…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Yes. If I could suggest, then, that, as part of that debate the Chair—sorry to give you more work, Jack—contributes to that debate, just highlighting these petitions.
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Looking at the responses the petitioner has sent us, I would have to agree with them. It sounds like the Cabinet Secretary is making the right noises, but it's ultimately now about whether or not they follow through with what needs to be…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I'm not particularly familiar with Watch House bay, but I am familiar with Ogmore-by-Sea; that's where I take the dog for a walk. It's right next to Merthyr Mawr nature reserve as well—another great place to take your dog for a walk, but…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. From the outset, I'd say I'm very supportive of this petition. I was on free school meals—it didn't end after primary school; I was still on them when I went to comp. The reality is that we've gone a long way in introducing it at primary…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
I wouldn't be content with closing the petition until we receive a response to our letter, so could I ask that we keep the petition open until we receive that response?
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Caenant Terrace is in my region, and I know my colleague Sioned Williams has been involved with some of the work that's going on there. In writing to the council, though, I'd like us to emphasise the need to move this forward as soon as…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
That's exactly the point, isn't it? The devolution of the Crown Estate allows us quick and easy access to those funds that we can then use to the benefit of our communities. What we want to see here is the setting up of, essentially, a sovereign wealth fund…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
That model that was set out for GB Energy could be quite worrying in terms of its interaction with Ynni Cymru, because, in essence, what we could have here is a private finance initiative for the renewable sector. So, this is something that we need to keep a…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Diolch, Llywydd. Over the past two years, Citizens Advice Cymru has provided more assistance with energy debt and crisis support than at any other time in the past five years. Much has been made in recent weeks of Great British Energy, since it was announced…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: Tata Steel
I welcome the news that Tata is stepping back from its threat to close those blast furnaces early. Had the decision gone ahead, it would have been disastrous. I also would refer to something that the Cabinet Secretary for the economy said in the economy…
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Community Energy Benefits bill
This is, of course, a very welcome and important debate, and I fear that there's a bit of a theme appearing on the Plaid Cymru benches in discussing this in the context of history. Because it is the history of Wales, isn't it, profit extraction from our…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Green economy inquiry: Panel 9 - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I have two other questions, Chair, but I'll hand back to you because I'm conscious of time.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Green economy inquiry: Panel 9 - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
If we're going to rely on the future generations Act, then, it's fair to say that it needs to be toughened up a bit and given some teeth, because I think we can all point to examples in our own areas where local authorities have said stuff like, 'The LDP…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Green economy inquiry: Panel 9 - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
One thing that we have discussed as a committee is what's happening in Scotland at the moment with their just transition commission. Is that something the Welsh Government has considered as a way of sort of monitoring—having that independent voice that…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Green economy inquiry: Panel 9 - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Yes, and the size of Wales actually gives us a good advantage in being able to link up a lot of these thing very easily.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Green economy inquiry: Panel 9 - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Uncertainty—the uncertainty around, well, where do they take new projects, and where do they go in this whole green skills agenda and not being clear on what that means. So, how do we get to that point where they understand exactly what's expected from them…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Green economy inquiry: Panel 9 - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I think the focus on skills is the right focus, clearly, and I've been very supportive of the idea around that sort of skills audit—the skills that we're going to need in the economy, but also what our current FE institutions are also offering in terms of…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Green economy inquiry: Panel 9 - Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think, actually, the example of the need for more welders is quite important, especially in the context now of where we look at the Celtic sea, where offshore wind is going to be pushed out from Port Talbot, and in the context of what's…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial scrutiny—Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
—so, I'm very conscious now of time moving on very quickly.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial scrutiny—Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Because one of the concerns that I have now is that we've fallen behind because of this general election. Of course, that was after we had the commitment that the transition board wouldn't be affected by the general election—
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial scrutiny—Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
When we come to the general election result, will one of the first calls you'll be making be to get that transition board back up and running?
