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New Petitions
But it's also great to welcome the members of the trust here to listen in on this item. I know the passion that they have for this monument, but also other monuments and the wider implications of what's been happening in Ruperra. I've noted some of the…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Thank you, Chair, and thank you for your words of welcome to this committee.
, Plenary
Debate on the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report—Common Frameworks
Can I begin by recording my thanks to my former colleagues on the LJC committee, of which I'm proud to have been a part? What emerged most strikingly for me during the process of compiling this report, and indeed the work of scrutinising Wales's…
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Finance Committee Debate—The Welsh Government’s spending priorities for the 2024-25 budget
Having spoken to people across Wales, what they need now more than anything is for the Welsh Government to listen to their concerns and to focus their resources appropriately so that we make the best of what we have, so that we have sustainable services that…
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Finance Committee Debate—The Welsh Government’s spending priorities for the 2024-25 budget
I am thankful for the contributions that my fellow committee members have made. Mike, Rhianon and Peter mentioned the work we conducted during the engagement sessions, and it was good to hear that we all identified similar themes, and it was good to hear…
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Finance Committee Debate—The Welsh Government’s spending priorities for the 2024-25 budget
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. It's been a very productive debate, as usual. Thank you.
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Finance Committee Debate—The Welsh Government’s spending priorities for the 2024-25 budget
Dirprwy Lywydd, before I let others speak, I would like to emphasise how valuable these sessions were in informing our views. I'm now looking forward to hearing the contributions of other Members and fellow committee Chairs on these issues, and hope that this…
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Finance Committee Debate—The Welsh Government’s spending priorities for the 2024-25 budget
Participants also told us that innovative approaches, such as a move to a four-day week and the 15-minute cities concept should be explored by the Welsh Government to improve the quality and accessibility of services so that they reach those that need it…
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Finance Committee Debate—The Welsh Government’s spending priorities for the 2024-25 budget
Dirprwy Lywydd, our engagement work on next year’s budget was made up of three strands: a stakeholder event at Wrexham Glyndŵr University; a workshop with Members of the Welsh Youth Parliament; and numerous focus groups with organisations and citizens across…
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Finance Committee Debate—The Welsh Government’s spending priorities for the 2024-25 budget
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. It's a pleasure to open this debate in the name of the Finance Committee on the Welsh Government’s spending priorities for 2024-25, the third such debate in this Senedd. These debates provide an early opportunity for the Senedd to…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thanks. I think the point is that we need to be exploring these things to address some of those questions that you were picking up there. And following on from your answer there, a matter that doesn't receive much attention in this Chamber, but you mentioned…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Diolch, Llywydd. In a similar sort of vein to that last question: 'Devolved taxation can be a powerful lever for influencing behaviour change, as well as generating revenue to support public spending to meet the needs of Wales and enabling us to develop more…
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Questions to the First Minister
And of course, the food and fun, the point around that is that it might not get to everybody who needs it, so it's something that needs to be looked at. And, obviously, the other issue around free school meal vouchers, the announcement coming with just three…
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Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that answer.
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Questions to the First Minister
8. How is the Government planning to alleviate child poverty in South Wales East over the school summer holidays? OQ59858
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv)—Epilepsy services
I'm grateful to Luke for bringing this debate this afternoon, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to take part in this debate, as it resonates with me on a personal level. My aunt suffered from epilepsy from a teenager onwards, and my enduring memory of…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
I've got to possibly ask the question, and you might give the same response to my supplementary as well, but maybe you could comment in more general terms. Operations at Ffos-y-fran opencast coal mine in Merthyr should've come to a halt on 7 September last…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
8. Will the Minister provide an update on the continuing operations at the Ffos-y-fran opencast coal mine? OQ59799
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Debate: The First Supplementary Budget 2023-24
Lastly, and as mentioned earlier in my contribution, the committee welcomes the small steps taken in recent months to improve the Welsh Government's relationship with the Treasury. These are not insignificant developments, and we acknowledge the Minister’s…
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Debate: The First Supplementary Budget 2023-24
Before talking about our report in great detail, we note that the economic context remains highly challenging, with persistently high inflation and interest rates putting even greater pressure on the public purse and squeezing household income. On the whole…
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Debate: The First Supplementary Budget 2023-24
Thank you, Llywydd. It's a pleasure to speak in this debate today on behalf of the Finance Committee. The committee scrutinised the first supplementary budget on 21 June, and I thank the Minister for her attendance. However, we note that only 15 minutes have…
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch, Trefnydd. As we have heard already today, this week we are celebrating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the NHS. It is arguably the greatest gift that Wales, or, to be more precise, Blaenau Gwent, has given to the UK. But if it is to last another 75…
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Questions to the First Minister
8. How is the Government ensuring that the NHS in South Wales East is fit for the future? OQ59802
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Short Debate: Vulnerable older home owners living in homes unfit for human habitation
I'm grateful to be speaking about this and to bring to light a hidden issue. As Mabon rightly said, this is an issue where people in need to seem to be falling through the cracks, affecting their health and adding to increasing demand and pressure on our NHS…
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Short Debate: Vulnerable older home owners living in homes unfit for human habitation
Thank you to Mabon for the opportunity to contribute to this debate.
