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Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report: Second Homes
I also declare an interest that’s on the public record as well. Colleagues, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this debate. It was a pleasure to be part of the inquiry, and I thank the Chair for his leadership during this inquiry. It was a…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Impact of migraine on children and young people
I thank Mark Isherwood for that presentation to the motion. Of course, fair play to him—he's a very intelligent man; we've heard a great number of statistics relating to people who suffer from migraines. But there is a face for each of those statistics. There…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
I thank the Counsel General for that response. The Counsel General will be aware of the case in the Supreme Court on historical development plans in Aberdyfi in Dwyfor Meirionnydd. Now, I understand that only a few cases from Wales reach the Supreme Court…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
7. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the role of the Supreme Court in the administration of justice in Wales? OQ58498
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
I thank the Counsel General for that response. In her campaign for the leadership of the Conservative Party, the current Prime Minister said that she would bring strict rules in for trade unions, extending the notice period for industrial action to 28 days…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
5. What legal advice has the Counsel General given to Welsh Ministers regarding their ability to protect trade union rights? OQ58497
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Thank you to the Deputy Minister for this statement. This is excellent news, isn't it? It recognises the importance of an area, the landscape, the technology and the people in that part of Wales, not only for Welsh history, but for global history, and it…
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Papers to note
Thank you very much. In terms of the Government's response to our paper, or our inquiry, on second homes, on pack page 46, on recommendation 8, the Government responds saying that they accept in principle. We know that accepting something in principle means…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you very much. Thanks, Chair.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you very much. I'd be interested to hear the latest on that. And finally—thanks to the Chair for his patience—I'd be keen to know what you're going to do to help local authorities specifically when it comes to financial funds for paying for temporary…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Finance and Local Government
May I propose an idea, therefore? Would it not be an idea to discuss with those members who govern these pension pots that that money should be invested in building houses and in local authorities that build houses, or in public sector housing, because that…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Finance and Local Government
Maybe you'll need to do that. That pressure is huge, and it's getting worse, so you may need to look at tapping into that. But on a different level, if I remember correctly, the White Paper on levelling up from the UK Government that was published earlier…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you very much, Chair, and I'd like to thank the Minister and her officials for coming to the meeting. I'm sorry that I can't be with you today. Minister, you mentioned in your letter to this committee that you've put a prudent reserve to one side in…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Climate Change
Thank you. And on that point, that’s where the social landlords are looking for assurance in terms of the discussions that Emma mentioned just now. They’re looking to see where you are with things and when they’ll find out about what’s being put in place…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Climate Change
Okay. Well, I'd personally be grateful, and I’m not sure I speak for the entire committee, to receive that paper you mentioned, explaining how that's set, so that we develop our understanding. Finally, Chair, if I can—I know we're keen to—
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Climate Change
Three per cent, sorry. Thank you. So, where are you in terms of discussions with that sector, in terms of a limit beyond March on their rents, so that they can prepare and budget for the future, because I know that they’re deeply concerned they won't be able…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Climate Change
Can I ask therefore, on the other side of the coin are the housing associations and social housing and they're finding it hard because they have expectations on them to meet the new Welsh housing quality standard, which is coming into force? They're expected…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Climate Change
Thank you, Minister, for that response. Very quickly, however, I do appreciate what you're saying and that you're looking at these things, but you'll also appreciate that time is very, very short. So in terms of the work you're doing—making these assessments…
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Ministerial scrutiny session - Minister for Climate Change
Good morning. Thank you, Minister, for being present. It's really good to have you here because we've been given more meat on the bones in terms of rent freezes than we've had over the past few weeks. So, thank you for that. You were talking about your desire…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
I thank the Minister for that response. I want to turn my attention now to the issue of tree planting on farms. The Minister will be aware of the case of Tyn y Mynydd farm in Anglesey and the fact that the Government's forestry department bought good arable…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
I wanted to start with TB. The latest statistics on the number of infections in Wales are to be welcomed. The absolute numbers are reducing and we've see infections halving in number over the past 12 years here. But, the less encouraging news is that…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Excellent. Thank you very much.
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
If we can just check that everything's working.
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Yes. No problem.
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you very much. I want to start with a question on TB, Llywydd. The latest statistics on—
