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Gilestone Farm: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Yes, thank you. So, in that breath, you gave me weddings, farms, creative hub. So, if I come across a taxpayer now on the street who comes and says, 'Ms Asghar, can you please tell us what is the money maker when it comes to Gilestone Farm?' what is the main…
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Gilestone Farm: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
So, which is going to—. Sorry, go on.
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Gilestone Farm: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Can you give us some examples of what those would be, please, just for the benefit of the committee? What are the differences?
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Gilestone Farm: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Okay. I'm going to come back to some questions that I have in relation to due diligence. So, what has the Welsh Government done to assess the realism of Green Man’s ambitions, because from our understanding, it's due to generate £23 million for the local…
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Gilestone Farm: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Okay. So, as far as the Welsh Government goes, you have not specifically on your own, off your own bat, prepared any sort of feasibility projection report based on theirs, because with all due respect, if I was to purchase a business and come to you and say…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Gilestone Farm: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Thank you so much, Chair. Thank you so much, gentlemen, for the questions you've answered so far. I just wanted to know, out of all of you who have, obviously, taken part within this transaction, or the deal so far, who has been responsible in preparing the…
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Papers to note
Exactly. Best way of summing it up, Mike.
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Papers to note
I did feel that it was sort of laying the groundwork for the justification of having more civil servants coming in. And I just think, going forward, thinking about the public purse, I accept that, if we're working with legislation—if we're working to expand…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: National Health Service
Go on, Altaf—keep going.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: National Health Service
I'd like to begin by thanking my colleague Darren Millar for tabling this important debate, in what is a huge milestone for the NHS. I want to take this opportunity to thank every single member of staff who has worked in the NHS throughout its 75-year…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Deputy Minister, it's not just concerts and big events that cause public transport nightmares for residents. I'm regularly receiving complaints about the closure of the Treherbert to Pontypridd line, and the replacement bus services. The replacement bus…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Wow, was that the answer? Okay, fine. If that's the response, I am kind of shocked—I'm not going to lie—but not surprised. Okay, let's park the 20 mph scheme for a minute, as there are many other important areas of transport where you and this Government have…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you so much, Presiding Officer. Deputy Minister, as you're well aware, last week we debated a petition calling for the blanket roll-out of 20 mph speed limits here in Wales to be scrapped. You know my position on the matter, and I think everyone does by…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you so much, Presiding Officer. So, Minister, this Government's move to buy a farm in Powys will potentially deliver a devastating economic blow here in Wales. A Government statement on this matter is absolutely imperative, Minister, because this is an…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, please may I request an urgent statement from either the First Minister or the economy Minister about Gilestone Farm? This Government's decision to buy Gilestone Farm for more than £4 million is poised to have a devastating impact on a major…
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Questions to the First Minister
Minister, last week, I met with several GPs from the region of South East Wales in the event Save our Surgeries here in the Senedd. They gave an extremely open and frank look at some at the issues that they’re facing on a daily basis. My conversations with…
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Questions to the First Minister
I'd like to thank the Member for Pontcanna—oops, sorry, Blaenau Gwent—for his question regarding the future of the health service. Minister, last week, I met with several GPs from my region at the Save our Surgeries event here in the Senedd. They…
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Debate on petition P-06-1340, 'Stop the change of speed limits to 20mph on 17th September'
Firstly, can I thank the Chair of the Petitions Committee, Jack Sargeant, alongside all the other members, for bringing this debate forward, as well as all those who've made it possible? Because, in a matter of months, this hugely damaging blanket 20 mph plan…
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Debate on petition P-06-1340, 'Stop the change of speed limits to 20mph on 17th September'
I was going to say; I've got a—
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Minister, it's no secret that Wales has the highest prevalence of diabetes in the UK, with more than 200,000 people living with the condition. There are a whole host of organisations and initiatives out there, which I know you work with as well, helping…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you so much, Presiding Officer. Minister, can I please request an update from the Deputy Minister for Climate Change about the reliability and current performances of buses? The reason why I'm asking is because there's been an influx of complaints from…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, I'd like to begin with a quote: 'There is no answer to the mortgage crisis without building more homes'. Those aren't my words, First Minister, but the words of Labour MP, Lisa Nandy, in an interview this weekend. These are incredibly…
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Cardiff Airport: Evidence session with Cardiff Airport and the Welsh Government
Okay. Great. Thank you, Chair.
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Cardiff Airport: Evidence session with Cardiff Airport and the Welsh Government
Okay. Fine. I'm going to be asking you another question, which is my final question, I think everyone will be relieved to hear. This is for the Welsh Government: what mitigations have you identified from the work that you've conducted with the airport for the…
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Cardiff Airport: Evidence session with Cardiff Airport and the Welsh Government
Just to clarify and confirm that the costing of this will be added onto the accounts next year, and it's more than likely to be a cost to the taxpayer.
