, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Okay, thank you so much, Cabinet Secretary. In the midst of summer recess, it was revealed the Welsh Government will be giving another £206 million to Cardiff Airport. This extra cash from the public purse comes on top of the hundreds of millions of pounds of…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Thank you so much, Cabinet Secretary. It's all fine; all fair in love and politics, as they say. So, it's hardly surprising, unfortunately, the way things—as you've probably just heard—are experienced that there is genuinely a feeling that this Welsh Labour…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Thank you so much, Presiding Officer. Cabinet Secretary, welcome back after the summer. Yesterday, I am sure that you are well aware, marked one year since the Welsh Government introduced its extremely controversial 20 mph speed limit scheme. Over the past…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Business Secretary, I'd like to request a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales regarding the new penalty fare zone expansion by Transport for Wales. I've recently been contacted by a constituent—and there are many like this…
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Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Andrew R.T. Davies.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting
Yes, content.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
I'm happy to address it later, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Fine. Okay, that's fine. Thanks. Thank you, Chair. I'm content.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Chair, I just wanted to ask a question, then, please. At the end of it, it says that there will be 'a detailed update which outlines progress against our Engagement Strategy. Future updates will be provided every six months.' So, if the board papers were in…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Content to note.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
I'm content to note it.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Cabinet Secretary, we all know very well that river pollution is a highly debated topic and the issue that we really do need to get to the bottom of. The River Wye in my region of South Wales East, as well as Rhymney, in both Hefin David’s constituency and my…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Cabinet Secretary, all parties in the Welsh Parliament clearly agree that Wales should receive its fair share of HS2 consequentials. It's a matter I raised directly with the previous Westminster Government, and I know some of my colleagues have as well…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport: Transport update
Thank you so much for this afternoon's statement, Cabinet Secretary, and I congratulate you and your party on your success in the elections. Now, no matter how much time passes, a level of frustration and anger from the public towards this 20 mph policy…
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Questions to the First Minister
Okay, really nice to hear your enthusiasm there, First Minister; thank you for that answer. Now, Caerphilly council in my region of south-east Wales has the worst recycling rates in Wales, but they are looking at ways to drive up that figure. Some measures…
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Questions to the First Minister
8. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve recycling rates across South Wales East? OQ61484
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Statement by the First Minister: The Legislative Programme
—a clear lack of ambition from this Government. So, going forward, First Minister, please feel free to prove me wrong this afternoon by outlining what other transport-related Bills will be coming forth in this Chamber in the future. Thank you.
, Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: The Legislative Programme
Looking at this afternoon's statement from a transport view, it was something very difficult for me to get excited over. There is, of course, mention of a bus Bill, which I look forward to going through in greater detail, and a taxi and private hire vehicles…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you so much, Presiding Officer. Business Minister, can I please request a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care about the ongoing issues at the Grange University Hospital in my region of south-east Wales? This matter has come…
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee Report, 'Report on rail services and Transport for Wales’ performance 2023-24'
—for a rail survey. So, if the opinion of the people right across Wales is that Transport for Wales does not provide adequate services anyway, then how are we supposed to incentivise them into using these services in the first place? So, transport Secretary…
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee Report, 'Report on rail services and Transport for Wales’ performance 2023-24'
I'd like to start by thanking the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee for their work in bringing forward this important debate, and I'm grateful to be able to contribute today. As the Chair said in opening, this report covers both…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Thank you for your answer, Cabinet Secretary. My views on Cardiff Airport aren't exactly a secret for anyone inside or outside of this Chamber; I strongly believe that the dead hand of the Government should be removed from the airport and a return to private…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
2. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the future of Cardiff Airport? OQ61366
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Business Statement and Announcement
Business Minister, over the weekend, I was travelling on a train from Whitland in Carmarthenshire to Newport, a journey that I've been informed should take less than two and a half hours. Instead, it took just short of four hours. The train stopped at…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 9
It does. Thank you very much, Jane. Thank you so much, Chair.