, Plenary
Short Debate: We will remember them: Why we must protect Wales’s war memorials
The first part of my legislative proposal is for the Welsh Government, via local authorities, to undertake a nationwide, up-to-date inventory of war memorials in Wales. I know that some work has been done by Cadw on this front via the Cymru'n Cofio Wales…
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Short Debate: We will remember them: Why we must protect Wales’s war memorials
Diolch, Llywydd, and I've agreed that Peter Fox and James Evans may have a minute of my time in this debate. Today's debate is particularly poignant as it's Battle of Britain Day and we honour the legacy of the brave aircrews who defended Britain against…
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Short Debate: We will remember them: Why we must protect Wales’s war memorials
Diolch, Llywydd, and I've agreed that Peter Fox and James Evans may have a minute—
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you for that response, Minister, and I’m delighted that you enjoyed the Pembrokeshire county show a few weeks ago. Now, as we’ve already heard on the floor of this Chamber today, bovine TB continues to pose a significant threat to farmers in Wales…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
8. What is the Welsh Government doing to support farmers in Pembrokeshire? OQ56808
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to call for a statement from the Minister for Health and Social Services on the Welsh ambulance service. I understand that the Welsh ambulance service is currently undertaking a pan-Wales roster review, and I've received representations…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting
Moving on to item 4, I therefore propose, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42, that the committee resolves to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting. Are all Members content? I see that all Members are content. The motion is agreed. Thank…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Papers to note
Moving on, then, to item 3, we have a number of papers to note. I would invite Members to note the following papers: papers 3.1 to 3.4 are relevant to this committee deciding its ways of working, strategic direction and future priorities, and papers 3.5 to…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Committee remit
We move on to item 2 on today's agenda, and that's to do with the committee remit. A paper has already been circulated to Members with regard to committee remit, so I want to invite Members to note the paper outlining the remit. Are there any issues, any…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
A very good morning to you. May I welcome everyone to this first meeting of the sixth Senedd's Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee? In accordance with Standing Order 34.19, I have determined that the public are excluded from the committee's meeting in…
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Small businesses and tourism
I welcome this debate today and the opportunity to talk about the role of small businesses in sustaining local economies. As the Member for Caerphilly has said, small businesses are at the heart of our villages and towns, and in areas like my own…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, you'll be aware that UK Hospitality Cymru has been calling for a new, nine-month, smart funding strategy to help businesses survive, recover and to protect jobs going forward. Now, hospitality business in my constituency continue to tell me that…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: The Future of the Steel Industry
Can I thank the Minister for his statement this afternoon? This statement, of course, is timely, following the UK Government's decision last week to support the UK steel industry by extending safeguard measures. The UK Government has also confirmed that it's…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Young Person’s Guarantee
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and can I thank the Minister for his statement this afternoon? I broadly welcome the Welsh Government's intention to provide everyone under 25 in Wales with the offer of work, education, training or self-employment, and I welcome the…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, it is estimated that around 75,000 older people in Wales have noted that they feel lonely almost all of the time or often, and it’s clear that we have to consider isolation as a priority for public health. So, for older people, access to…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Minister, the Welsh Government's programme for government commits to requiring slaughterhouses in Wales to have CCTV, a move that all parties have long supported and raised with you in this Chamber for several years now. The use of this technology has long…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, bearing in mind that restrictions remain in place, it's important that you as a Government do everything within your power to support our businesses in moving forward, and to support local economies. Now, travel businesses in my constituency…
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Questions to the First Minister
2. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to support the economy in Preseli Pembrokeshire? OQ56626
, Plenary
Debate: The UK Levelling-up and Shared Prosperity Funds
Diolch, Llywydd, and I move the amendment tabled in the name of my colleague Darren Millar. I'm sure that all Members in this Chamber share the ambition to find a way of reducing inequalities in our communities, and so it's incumbent on all of us to work…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Of course, the next 12 months are crucial in developing new business opportunities, and you have committed today to creating secure and lasting jobs across Wales, and creating the conditions for businesses to grow. Now, in my own constituency, it's great to…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
6. Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government's economic priorities for businesses in Pembrokeshire over the next 12 months? OQ56544
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, whatever changes you actually make in the future in terms of business support, they must be made clearly and businesses must be engaged and understand the Welsh Government's direction of travel, so I look forward to further statements from you in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Minister, I put it to you that the only way that we can judge whether you are providing the most generous support package is if we see actual figures for the businesses you've supported. The First Minister has recently confirmed to the Member for Blaenau…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, can I take this opportunity to congratulate you on your new appointment, and say from the outset that I look forward to working constructively with you, where I can, to protect, support and transform our economy as we move out of…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, these fire-and-rehire practices used by some employers, as you have said, have been condemned by Governments across the UK, and I understand that the UK Government has confirmed that there will be an employment Bill brought forward in due…
