, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. 'Austerity has ended'—these were the words of the First Minister yesterday. I know it will be news to the councils across Wales that are in the midst of a financial crisis, facing a £559 million shortfall. They need a 7 per cent…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language: The UK Budget
It's not an exaggeration to say that there is a funding crisis in local government. With councils in Wales facing spending pressures of over £0.5 billion this year alone, which are expected to rise to almost £0.75 billion by 2027-28, it's clear that the…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The planned uplift in employer national insurance contributions will have huge financial repercussions for the third sector. The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has estimated it could be as much as £1.4 billion a year across the UK. It has been…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you very much for that response. I'm pleased that some work is already being done.
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. What is the First Minister's assessment of the impact of the UK Government's budget announcement on the third sector in Wales? OQ61810
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 11
Okay. Thank you. Diolch, Cadeirydd.
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 11
And finally, Chair, if I may. With the aspects of what we've been discussing this morning, are there any examples anywhere in the world that you've come across, through research or through others, where they've got this right in some elements or partially…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 11
And what about in the courts? You have a right of appeal in British courts, so where does that—? This offence could have meant that you've not been able to stand at this election, or you've been removed from office, somebody else has been put in your place…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 11
And any thoughts about either a defence or being able to correct the record? So, that aspect of, 'I made a genuine mistake; it wasn't wilful deception, but I did deceive people because I said something that was factually incorrect.' Any thoughts about how…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 11
If a new offence of deception was introduced, any thoughts around that process? And following on from what you were saying there, those real-world examples that you were talking about, are there any pitfalls that you can see or any procedural aspects through…
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 11
Thank you very much for joining us this morning, and it's been very interesting to listen to you this morning.
, Standards of Conduct Committee
Inquiry into Individual Member Accountability: Evidence Session 11
Yes, no problem.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: UK Government Budget
Wales is being denied billions of pounds from the spending on HS2 in England. This is not just the view of Plaid Cymru, it’s the view of many transport experts that I’ve spoken to recently. It used to be the consensus view in this Senedd. The HS2 project has…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
The Gwent levels are of international significance and are truly unique for featuring a criss-cross network of fertile fields and historic watercourses, known locally as reens, with some of these wetlands originally reclaimed from the sea by the Romans. It…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Thank you for that response.
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
4. What are the Government's overarching criteria for approving or rejecting large-scale solar farm developments? OQ61762
, Finance Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(vi) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting
In accordance with Standing Order 17.42(vi), I propose that we as a committee resolves to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting. Is everyone content? I see nodding. Thank you. So, we'll move into private.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Excellent.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Mentrau iaith and all that sort of—. All the other—. The things that go in the community more than in an educational setting.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Oh, yes, of course. Excellent. Right. Thank you very much.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Excellent. Thank you very much for your time this morning. We've ran over time a little bit, but not too much. I'd like to thank Members for their questions, and I'd like to thank you for attending. There will be a transcript that will be sent to you, which…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Okay. There we are.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
More definite.
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Okay, thank you. You do recognise that additional funding may be required for school staff costs and language immersion, which will be considered during the Bill's implementation. Could you explain the basis for this and why this hasn't been considered as…
, Finance Committee
Financial implications of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill: Evidence session
Okay, thank you. I have two quick questions to finish. I'm aware of the time and I hope that you can forgive me for asking you two further questions. When will the post-implementation economic evaluation be completed, how do you propose to carry it out, and…
