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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Deputy Minister, in June last year I asked the First Minister about the possibility of him introducing an all-Wales travel card, to allow people from all socioeconomic backgrounds and age groups to access public transport. The introduction of such a card…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Minister, I recently met with some of the fantastic staff at the Welsh Refugee Council in Newport, alongside several asylum seekers. It was an incredibly informative meeting, and we discussed a range of issues that the organisation, asylum seekers and…
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Questions to the First Minister
I'd like to thank my colleague Hefin David for raising this question. I took everything you said on board, First Minister, in your response to him just now. The doctors and dentists remuneration board, an independent body set up to advise Governments on the…
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Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister. We all know the importance of young people leaving school with a good education. However, having a good education should be more than just receiving good grades. It should be about giving young people the skills that they need to deal…
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Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
3. How is the Minister ensuring that the education system provides young people with essential life skills? OQ58514
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. I recently met with the National Residential Landlords Association to discuss how to boost the supply of private properties available to rent in Wales. They pointed out that renters across Wales are currently struggling to access…
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Questions to the First Minister
4. What action is the Welsh Government taking to improve the supply of private properties to rent? OQ58535
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Major events
We all know the benefits that holding major events here in Wales can bring. Major events create opportunities for individuals, communities, businesses and organisations, all across Wales, to share in the economic benefits generated and provide an opportunity…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you so much, Deputy Presiding Officer. Minister, could I ask for a statement from the Minister for Finance and Local Government about ensuring transparency and accountability in local authorities? A bit of background to the reason why I'm asking this…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. In my region of south-east Wales, the highest smoking rate is actually in Merthyr Tydfil, where 23 per cent of adults are smokers. This is higher than both the Welsh and UK averages. If Wales is to achieve its smoke-free target by…
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Questions to the First Minister
1. What action is the Welsh Government taking to help promote e-cigarettes to encourage existing smokers to quit smoking? OQ58468
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Gynaecological cancer
In relation to the cancer action plan, the plan should have, as its central aim, the principle that everyone should have equitable access to timely diagnosis and the most effective evidence base, treatment and support. Consideration should be given to how…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Gynaecological cancer
The adverse effects of the pandemic on the delivery of health services in Wales are still being felt, and it's particularly concerning when it comes to cancer services. I'd like to reiterate what my colleague Russell George said earlier, in that vital cancer…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, Minister. I think a lot of people in this Chamber would be interested to know that I recently asked for a list of the land and properties bought by the Welsh Government to facilitate the building of the M4 relief road. In reply, I was told that 30…
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Questions to the First Minister
7. How does the Welsh Government ensure that the properties it owns provide best value for the taxpayer? OQ58432
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Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Great. Thank you so much. Thank you, Chair.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Okay. That's great. In relation to the amendments being sought with regard to the secondary legislation, there was a term or a definition I'd like to ask you about: Welsh contracting authorities. Can you explain some of the amendments that are specifically…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Minister, you mentioned that you'd spoken with UK Ministers, such as Jacob Rees-Mogg, you've had numerous conversations, you've provided us with comments of staff from here to there, but I'd like to know, obviously—. And I'm going to put my hands up and say I…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Having sat in a lot of committee meetings here over the last year and a bit since I've been a Member, one thing is we've met with a number of organisations and they've often said that signposting can be quite awkward in certain organisations. Actually…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Okay, that's fine. Thank you. One of the councils in my region of South East Wales has actually stated that, in relation to the UK Procurement Bill and Welsh Government social partnership, it represents a fundamental change in mindset and culture, which is…
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Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
And is there a specific deadline that your team is working on at the moment, or until?
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Evidence Session with the Minister for Finance and Local Government - UK Procurement Bill Legislative Consent Memorandum
Thank you so much, Chair. A number of organisations, including the WLGA, have expressed concerns that the UK Government's timelines for implementing the Procurement Bill are actually looking increasingly ambitious day by day. So, I'd just like to know…
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90-second Statements
Today is World Alzheimer's Day. World Alzheimer's Day is a global opportunity to raise awareness, educate, encourage, support and demystify all types of dementia. Dementia is a complex condition and often people need specialist support to help them live their…
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Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Minister, a report for the UK Department for Education in 2015 found that the most successful schools are supporting the attainment of disadvantaged pupils, treating each pupil as an individual with specific challenges and needs. The less successful schools…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you so much for the answer. Firstly, I would actually improve things by giving us some electric vehicle charging points, which I've stood here countless times, again and again, requesting all across Wales, which is what we're responsible for here…
