, Health and Social Care Committee
Evaluation of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014: Panel 1
Thank you so much, Chair. We were having a bit of a tussle unmuting me. Good morning, everybody. I’m going to try and keep my questions short, sweet and simple. Thank you so much for all the answers you’ve given so far. Overall, would you consider that this…
, Plenary
Short Debate: A permanent commemoration of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
I’d like to thank my colleague Tom Giffard for tabling this very important short debate this afternoon. Our late Queen was without doubt a role model and an inspiration to millions of people here in the UK and across the globe. We all saw how hard she worked…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
I'd like to begin by saying thank you to Jayne Bryant for tabling this important question this afternoon. I can speak on behalf of myself, as well as all the Welsh Conservatives, in saying that we are absolutely 100 per cent behind this particular cause that…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Climate Change: Update on Bus Services
Can I thank the Deputy Minister for this afternoon's update in relation to bus services in Wales? I just cannot stress enough how important bus services are to so many people all across the country, giving people access to getting their groceries, to…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you so much, Presiding Officer. Minister, can I ask for a statement from the health Minister about what she's doing to improve access to healthcare in south-east Wales? I'll elaborate why I'm asking this question. A constituent of mine selflessly and…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, I would like to thank, first of all, my colleague Hefin David for asking this question, but we all just know—. I'm sure we can all appreciate how expensive school uniforms can be, placing a huge financial strain on many families. Anything the…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Evidence session
Okay. Thank you so much, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Evidence session
Okay. Fine. How does the Welsh Government view the UK Government's proposal to require property owners who hold buildings that are vacant for a year to have a rental auction to incentivise their reuse, and what impact might this have? Is this something that…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Evidence session
Okay, that’s fine. From your position, obviously, do you feel that there are any other options the Welsh Government could consider in incentivising high street renewal, such as specific economic zones? I know you mentioned reduced rates in your previous…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Evidence session
Okay, that’s absolutely fine. So, from the work that you do, from the experience that you’ve had particularly within this area, how can non-domestic rates be revised now to encourage new businesses and start-ups all across Wales?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Evidence session
Yes, thank you so much, Chair. So, I’m going to be focusing a bit more on non-domestic rates in relation to town-centre initiatives and tax, going forward. So, I’d like to know what progress in fact has been made on reviewing non-domestic rates, and what are…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Regenerating Town Centres: Evidence session
Thank you so much, Mabon, and thank you so much, Chair. I did actually really appreciate the answer; I know Mabon has clearly got psychic powers, because I am going to go down the line of transport. You mentioned about how the Welsh Government has plans to…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
Ladies, thank you so much. Chair, those are my questions completed, I believe.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
Thank you. I really appreciate the answer, but I'd also like to know—. The Welsh Government's diversity and inclusion strategy is going to be coming to an end at the end of the year. You mentioned about strategies going forward, barriers. I really appreciate…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
Okay, thank you so much for that. What about yourself, Dr Atewologun?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
Yes, thank you so much, Chair—much appreciated. How do you assess the Welsh Government’s progress to date in delivering its diversity and inclusion strategy for public appointments? Chantal, your facial reaction just changed there, so do you want me to go to…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
Thank you so much, Doctor. Chair, those are my questions concluded for now.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
What do you think could be done, Doctor, in order to promote accessibility, then? In your opinion, what can we do?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
Thank you so much, Chair. So, Doctor, thank you so much for answering the question. I do want to ask you about, obviously, views on software in relation to public appointments. I know you said you were going to touch upon technology, and that's why I'm glad…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session
Thank you so much, Chair. Dr Atewologun, I just wanted to ask you: what steps do you feel that can actually be taken to ensure that interviews for public appointments are actually conducted in an accessible manner, and that barriers that may prevent…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Paper to note
Thank you, Chair. Happy to note the letter, however, there is one sentence in there, which is, 'To inform our consideration of the appointment and the process, we would ask that this information is available ahead of the pre-appointment hearing, and no later…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you for that answer, Minister. Waste collection is a statutory service and, at the moment, it's a very big talking point for everyone in Newport. I'm sure that you're well aware of the city council's plan to introduce three-weekly black bin collections…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
1. What discussions has the Minister had with Newport City Council regarding its ability to deliver its statutory services? OQ59467
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session 2
I'm happy for you to go for it, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Public Appointments: Evidence session 2
Okay, thank you for clarifying—thanks.
