13 December 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you very much indeed for those introductions. And thank you for your paper that you forwarded to us as well, as a committee. Unfortunately, we did receive it after the deadline, but, perhaps in future, if we could receive that information in time, then…
13 December 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny: Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Therefore, we'll move on to item 4 on our agenda, namely general ministerial scrutiny. And the first Minister joining us this morning is the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and the Trefnydd. Could I extend a warm welcome to the Minister and her…
13 December 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Papers to note
We'll move on therefore to item 3 on our agenda, namely the papers to note. There are six papers to note. Are there any issues arising from those papers? I see that there are not.
13 December 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
Any further interests? No.
13 December 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
There we are. Thank you very much.
13 December 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
Diolch yn fawr iawn. Llyr Gruffydd.
13 December 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions, and declarations of interest
Welcome, everyone, to this meeting of the Economy, Trade and Rural Affairs Committee at the Senedd. I've received apologies from Luke Fletcher, and Llyr Gruffydd is attending as a substitute for the first part of the meeting. A warm welcome to you, Llyr, and…
12 December 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Water Quality
Minister, as you're aware, there is a particular problem in west Wales where Welsh Water's Cardigan site has allowed untreated sewage to enter the River Teifi without the works being at full capacity. As I've said before, this is totally unacceptable. The…
6 December 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Minister, thank you for that response. Now, one way to support the agricultural industry is, of course, to invest in future generations. Now, I'm sure you'll join me in congratulating Fishguard young farmers club, which has been recognised for its work…
6 December 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
12. What is the Welsh Government doing to support the agricultural industry in Pembrokeshire over the next twelve months? OQ60360
5 December 2023 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Foundational Economy
The foundational economy is intrinsically linked to how we live, and covers everything from the care we receive to the food we eat. As such, there is huge potential in the foundational economy to build resilience in our local economies and strengthen our…
5 December 2023 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, as you know, I proposed the Autism (Wales) Bill some years ago, and, in my view, it was one way to tackle the gaps in inconsistency in provision across Wales. Indeed, it was a Bill that intended to work alongside Welsh Government strategies…
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public for the remainder of the meeting and for items 1, 2 and 3 of the meeting on 13 December 2023
We'll move on now to item 7 on the agenda. I propose in accordance with Standing Order 17.42 that the committee resolves to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting and for items 1, 2 and 3 of the meeting on 13 December. Are all Members…
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Okay. Thank you, Sam. Our session has come to an end. Thank you very much indeed for being with us today. Your evidence will be useful for us as a committee in continuing to scrutinise this matter going forward, so thank you for being with us. A copy of…
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Thank you, Mike. I'll now bring in Sam Kurtz.
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Alasdair, you wanted to come in on that.
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Charlotte, you wanted to come back in first of all.
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Thank you, Vikki. I'll now bring in Mike Hedges.
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Yes, just very briefly. I'm very conscious of time, so if you can be as succinct as possible.
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Diolch, Luke. I'll now bring in Vikki Howells. Vikki.
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
I'll now bring in Luke Fletcher. Luke.
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
And just one more question from me, for Alasdair, actually: a spokesperson for Community has been quoted in the media saying that most of Tata's management team oppose its current proposals, and that industry experts believe they are doomed to fail. Can you…
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
And do you have any indication of when a formal announcement might be made?
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
And Alasdair, just to confirm, I think you mentioned earlier on that you are now engaging with Tata Steel. What does that actually mean, from your perspective?
30 November 2023 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
The Future of Welsh Steel: Trade Unions
Anything to add?
