23 April 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that answer.
23 April 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. What is the Government doing to support Welsh families affected by the situation in Gaza? OQ60991
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I'd like to thank Sam for bringing this petition. All our hearts break at what's happening in Gaza and beyond following the atrocious Hamas attack on 7 October, and everything that's followed on since then; it has been absolutely…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. The response from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council implies the relief road is still a live option, included in local strategies, but it's not yet progressed beyond some indicative work done about 10 to 15 years ago. So, we've had…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Just to say and declare that I went to a conference on this in Valencia that was particularly interesting, and, having done quite a bit of research into this, it's an extremely progressive way forward of looking at how businesses work. I think that there is a…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. This is—. Again, we've talked about this petition quite a bit over the years now, as this is a very emotive topic again. The committee wrote again earlier this year as it appeared that an offer to meet the petitioner had not been followed…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. It's a problem across Wales, I think. There's a link in my notes here to something that was in the media from Sioned Williams down in south-west Wales, and I know that in south-east Wales, across the region, there are issues, and it's good…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I know that this is a subject that's very close to your heart, Jack, and obviously mine as well. You've been very open about it in the past, and just to congratulate you on the work that you've done on raising the issues. We all suffer with…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
I'd agree with Buffy there with regard to writing to the health committee, but I think it's so important to highlight the strength of feeling around this, and access to GPs. I know a number of GPs personally that are really under the cosh at the moment…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Thanks to the petitioner for bringing this forward. Thanks to Moira Williams; a very, very important petition. We've had some comments back from the former Minister for Climate Change and she emphasises that she's extremely concerned about…
22 April 2024 , Petitions Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Diolch, Jack, and thank you for this opportunity just to clarify some comments that I made during the Petitions Committee meeting on 18 March about the childcare offer in England. I would just like to make it clear that eligible working parents of…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
If you'd let me finish, I would have got to that bit, so bear with me a second. In this instance, it is clear that there are questions to answer, particularly around fairness and impartiality, as set out in the motion before us today. I would therefore like…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
Go on.
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
I would also urge caution in the Senedd considering operational matters within the ombudsman’s office. It is not our role to monitor the day-to-day running of the office, nor should we be challenging the ombudsman's decision, as that would undermine the…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Public Services Ombudsman for Wales
I'm contributing today in my role as Chair of the Finance Committee. As Members will be aware, it's not common practice for committee Chairs to make contributions during opposition debates. However, given that this motion seeks to instruct the Finance…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the General Principles of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
Finally, Dirprwy Lywydd, our recommendation to undertake further work on the cost implications of potential changes to the school teachers pay and conditions document was also rejected. Although this is once again disappointing, as this cost is potentially…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the General Principles of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
Although we are broadly content with the costs included in the RIA, subject to the recommendations in our report, we must also recognise the significant level of funding required for this Bill, set against a backdrop of Welsh Government budgetary pressures…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the General Principles of the Residential Outdoor Education (Wales) Bill
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. I welcome the opportunity to participate in this Stage 1 debate on the second Member-proposed Bill to be introduced this Senedd. Our report comes to four conclusions, and makes 11 recommendations. I’d like to start by thanking Sam…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
I'm a little concerned that the Government knew—. We knew about some of the money that was concerned, but not the quantum that was being made available. A cynic might be inclined to view a little bit of hoarding some of that money back until the new First…
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Thank you for that response.
17 April 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Cabinet Office
Diolch, Llywydd. I congratulate you on your reappointment to the finance portfolio. We may have our political differences at times, but it's heartening to see some much-needed continuity in that brief, especially given the challenging fiscal climate, not to…
16 April 2024 , Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill
Finally, Dirprwy Lywydd, I have expressed my view several times in this Chamber that Bills that contain several regulation-making powers do not provide the full financial implications of the legislation being considered. Sadly, this Bill is no exception in…
16 April 2024 , Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill
Turning to our specific recommendations, we support the key aim of the Bill to reform council tax and non-domestic rates to create a fairer and flexible system that can respond to economic change. I am pleased by the Cabinet Secretary’s response to our…
16 April 2024 , Plenary
& 9. The general principles of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Local Government Finance (Wales) Bill
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd, and I welcome the opportunity to participate in today’s debate. In our report, we came to one conclusion and made 11 recommendations. I’m grateful to the Cabinet Secretary for responding to our recommendations prior to today’s…
20 March 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: Saving lives and protecting our communities—The case for overdose prevention centres
We've got police and crime commissioner elections coming in May. Assuming that you're going to be in Government after this week, would you commit to working with new PCCs, when they're elected, to drive forward the work that you've been doing with this and…
