, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Thank you, Chair. Steven Rodaway was just asking you about philanthropy and about levering in private funding. Just for clarification, will the new strategy include how to lever in private funding to our cultural life?
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Thank you, Chair.
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
But you don't have a timetable at all?
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
And do you have a timetable for this strategy now? When do you expect to see the strategy being launched?
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
And once you've heard the views of the public, how will you, as a Government, then decide what cultural priorities should receive investment? What criteria will you use to make those decisions?
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
I accept, of course, that you as a Government want to consult with the public on the culture strategy. But once that consultation comes to an end, how will the Government show that the public's view has had an influence on the final strategy, and what…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
I accept, of course, that you're consulting when it comes to this culture strategy, and I think that that consultation is to close in mid December. So, in your view at the moment, what should be the Government's general vision for culture, and what outcomes…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
You referred to statutory services in your response, and I know that you're looking at options to make cultural provision a statutory requirement for public bodies. When will be in a position to know whether the Government will do that or not?
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
So, you don't currently know whether you'll introduce a Bill or not, but when will you be in a position to tell us whether you will or will not introduce such a Bill?
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Thank you very much, Chair. I wanted to ask you some questions on the culture strategy, but, first of all, I wanted to ask you about your commitment in the Plaid Cymru manifesto, because in the Plaid Cymru manifesto before the election there was a commitment…
, Plenary
Reform UK Debate: The tourism sector
As has already been said, the tourism sector is of huge importance to the communities I represent in Ceredigion Penfro, so I'm pleased to speak up on behalf of the tourism businesses and providers in my constituency who are operating under significant…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Welsh Language Priorities
May I thank the Minister for her statement this afternoon? I share the Welsh Government's ambition and target of reaching 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050. My own party's manifesto had a commitment to maintain that target, and we will continue to support…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to request a statement from the Welsh Government on pavement parking. I've received a number of representations from constituents in Haverfordwest regarding vehicles that are regularly parked on pavements and, indeed, across dropped kerbs…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to request a statement from the Welsh Government on epilepsy services across Wales. Now, last year, Epilepsy Action Wales's 'Seizing Change' report found that every single health board in Wales was failing to meet waiting time guidelines…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, west Wales is home to some of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world, and, as you know, the tourism industry plays a huge role in sustaining local communities and the economy in Ceredigion Penfro. Sadly, tourism operators and…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
10. What is the Welsh Government doing to support the tourism industry in Ceredigion Penfro? OQ64286
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Hospital services and hospital closures
I'm pleased to take part in this very important debate. Now, over many years, the people that I represent in west Wales have seen a steady and deeply concerning pattern from Hywel Dda University Health Board, and that's the gradual centralisation of vital…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Minister, people running tourism businesses across Ceredigion Penfro have made it very clear to me that they find it very difficult, because of a number of policies and tax regulations introduced recently, which is leading some businesspeople to consider…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
3. How will the Welsh Government's tax policies support people in Ceredigion Penfro? OQ64190
, Plenary
Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
We've heard a lot of talk since the Senedd election about increasing the level of funding year on year in relation to the culture sector. As you know, Minister, Wales's public spending on culture is amongst the lowest in Europe, and the chief executive of the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Diolch, Lywydd. Cabinet Minister, last week, you set out your priorities for the culture and sport sector in Wales, and that included a list of actions you plan to take to increase cultural participation, including delivering a Welsh culture strategy…
, Plenary
Motions to elect Members to committees
Formally, Llywydd.
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I'd like to request a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care on the delivery of prostate cancer services here in Wales. Prostate cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting men, yet concerns continue to be raised about…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, people in Ceredigion Penfro are concerned that the actual 3-mile statutory walking distance rule is outdated and doesn't work for pupils living in rural communities. In areas like Rhydyfelin in Ceredigion, pupils living under 3 miles from…
, Plenary
Statement by the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport: Priorities for Culture and Sport
The Welsh Conservatives believe that culture in Wales exists within both a national and a shared British context, and we are proud of our shared Welsh and British identity. Our creative output reflects distinct Welsh traditions but also contributes to a…