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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Mr Keates, you had an answer to the question.
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
So, Peter, how would you suggest one strikes the perfect balance? Because on the one hand we're not going to negate experience, but on the other hand, qualifications are key, and if we're making new trainees, new people, start and go through all of these…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Okay. Yes, Peter, you had your hand up.
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Okay. And what is the LABC's view on measures to ease the transition, such as grandfather rights, as some may call it, to enable those surveyors with significant experience but without, potentially, professional accreditation or qualifications to continue to…
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Okay. All right. You mentioned the diversity angle. You mentioned that you've had thousands of applicants, which is fantastic. What do you feel are the main barriers to increasing traineeships in the sector and making building control a good career choice for…
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Okay. So, in a word of 'yes' or 'no', do you think the Welsh Government funding at present that you're receiving is enough to mitigate the workforce problems that we're having in Wales as they stand?
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Okay. Peter did have his hand up. Yes, Peter, go for it.
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
So, what do you think is the magic number for Wales?
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Okay. So, the population of Wales is 3 million. [Interruption.] Three—yes, I did say three—3 million. Yes. Okay, the population of Wales is 3 million. That's quite a significant number, and, on top of that, we do have a lot of people who obviously desire to…
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Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Okay, fine. So, I'd like to know, then, how the LABC has actually supported councils with succession plans, going forward, and that includes a realistic and supported number of traineeships, because we all know that it's a very difficult position, or…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
So, that money was spent on those who are already in the profession, to upskill them, as opposed to new recruits, basically.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session: Building Safety in Wales
Thank you so much, Chair. Good morning, gentlemen. So, I'm going to be focusing a little bit on workplace—workforce—planning. I apologise; I can't speak this morning. Mr Keates, you mentioned earlier, in your response to one of the Chair's questions about…
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Papers to note
Yes. I agree with Adam and I agree with you, Chair. I think we should ask for a more elaborate response from what we’ve received so far, and clarification, yes.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Minister, National Theatre Wales plays a pivotal role in getting schoolchildren involved in theatre and the arts, which is an incredibly important sector. Some of the work that they do engage in with young people includes workshops, performance opportunities…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Right, Deputy Minister, once again let's go back to transport, because that's what we're here to do, not talk about human resources matters. Now, you spoke about spirit. Let's talk about spirit now: what about the spirit of the 20 mph protesters that have…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Wow. I don't even know where to begin with that, Deputy Minister. Firstly, I am fully aware that you have got a leadership contest happening amongst your party members. But for the record, you are the Deputy Minister of transport, not the Deputy Minister or…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you so much, Presiding Officer. Deputy Minister, it might be a new year, but, as expected, the enormous level of anger, frustration and opposition to your costly 20 mph project continues to grow. Despite nearly 0.5 million people signing a petition to…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, can I please request a Government statement about what support the Welsh Government provides to charities and organisations? The reason I ask is Sparkle, a truly remarkable charity that provides support to nearly 1,000 children and young people…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Minister, I'm going to ask you a question that I'm sure many Members have already asked in the past, but getting a dentist appointment is quite frankly becoming a living hell for many people, and it's something that I am contacted about on a daily basis…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, leisure centres are incredibly important facilities to so many people and communities up and down the country. I know my colleague Delyth Jewell has mentioned Pontllanfraith, a leisure centre in my region of south-east Wales, which is a vital…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: The compound semiconductor industry
Thank you for the statement this afternoon, Minister. The semiconductor sector is incredibly important, and as a born-and-raised Newportian, I am proud that Newport sits at the very heart of the cluster that you mentioned. As you said, KLA's operation…
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Public Appointments: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Fine. Thank you so much, Chair.
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Public Appointments: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
And when will the analysis come to an end?
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Public Appointments: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Okay. Just one final question, please, Chair, if that's okay. As I was doing my earlier job hunt on your website, and having a look at the five jobs available, one thing that was apparent—. You have the disability disclaimer on there, you have details of role…
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Public Appointments: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
I would suggest please do, because many Members, including me, have caring responsibilities, and there are provisions made by our parties and the Parliament so that we are able to carry out those roles and do those things. So, even with this particular…
