Plaid Cymru

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

1,119 speeches and questions

23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The Member raises perfectly valid questions. As with so many things, we keep these things under review. But it was in August last year that the previous Government introduced a revised regulatory framework. Every time there is a revision of the regulatory…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The establishment of Unnos is all about freeing up the building of social housing; it's about finding new and innovative ways of delivering. We have a sector that works in different ways. We have the housing stock retained within some local authorities and we…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
RSLs do have very close relationships within the local authority areas in which they operate. Many of them operate across multiple local authority areas. That is why it's so important that central regulation is in place, overseen by the Welsh Government and…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Llywydd, if I may firstly refer to my declaration of Members' interests, which states that a close family member sits on the board of a housing association. In answer to the question, we are committed to having well-regulated social housing, recognising that…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
It's a very, very long and multilevelled question. I'll try to address some elements of it, if I can. There's an element of contradiction there in asking us to throw money, for example, at the economy and at farming, when actually what we're saying is—and…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I welcome the question as a way for me to explain my firm belief that that is not what's going on, and I genuinely ask him to arrange a meeting quickly with my Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, so that he can talk the Member through what exactly is going…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The aircraft carriers—I will address the aircraft carriers issue, actually. That's the title of a book, isn't it, The Phenomenon of Welshness—or, 'How many aircraft carriers would an independent Wales need?' Answer: zero. That's rather different to what the…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Neither I nor my party has ever advocated or suggested that the UK should pull out of NATO. It's never been the position of my party nor of my Government now, whatever some people may wish to represent. I believe in the principle and the practice of close…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I realise that the Member might be new to the Welsh Parliament, but if he wasn't, he would have heard me for 13 years, now, talking about the economic benefits that can arise from making an investment in nuclear in the right way, and looking at it in terms of…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I thought he was going to go on about independence there. That was a different kind of independence. Listen, I want infrastructure that works for Wales. I want infrastructure that's fit for the twenty-second century, and that means building all those…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Well, I'm rather surprised that this party that was meant now to embrace devolution and want to make it work for Wales is now openly coming out and saying that they are effectively against devolution. Did people call for the devolution of powers over rail…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I'm afraid the Member should be aware that we have already said that we are keeping the 182-day threshold under review. We will be setting out details of the specific proposals in due course. But let's remember why these measures were brought in: I remind the…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Quite simply, the Government is progressing immediately. We're taking immediate steps to ensure full devolution of powers over water, and this includes the powers to establish a new Welsh water regulator for Wales. Why are we doing this? To improve…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Very happy to agree with the Member. My party has long called for action to be taken through VAT to help tourism. It is an argument that we made from opposition, and it's a case that we will still make from Government. This is a sustainable sector that we…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The Welsh Government supports tourism businesses in Bangor Conwy Môn through Visit Wales activity, but my Government is determined to make the most of opportunities that arise from tourism and to do so in a way that is sustainable both for the sector itself…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I agree entirely with the Member that previous Governments have failed to support higher education in the way that they should. That's why I'm determined that we find a new kind of relationship between Government, the population, business and universities…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Well, I mentioned the opportunity that we have in the green economy, and it is very real in the Gŵyr Abertawe constituency. But there are other sectors, too, linked to higher education, for example, that give me cause to be very excited about the future—the…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The Member is right, of course, that ambition most certainly is critical in Gŵyr Abertawe, as in the rest of Wales. Let's be clear that economic impacts of the kinds that we have seen in recent years leave a lasting legacy and affect communities, and they…
23 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Strong local economies are the foundation of thriving communities like Gŵyr Abertawe. My Government will focus on building an economy that creates good jobs, develops skills and innovation, and ensures that more wealth is generated and retained locally. That…
23 June 2026Plenary
Statement by the First Minister
Llywydd, just a brief statement to Members about this rare red warning of extreme heat. It's been issued for parts of Wales for Wednesday and Thursday. All of us must pay close attention now to this urgent warning and follow public health advice to protect…
23 June 2026Plenary
Statement by the First Minister
Thank you very much. Llywydd, with your agreement, I would like to make a brief statement on the very rare red warning of extreme heat that's been confirmed for parts of Wales for tomorrow and Thursday. Every one of us here can play our part in keeping…
16 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I find our flag to be a symbol of immense national pride and I don't support it being misused.
16 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Respect, solidarity and fair play will guide how this Government builds fairer, safer and united communities. We want Wales to be a safe and inclusive nation where people and communities thrive. Our community cohesion programme is designed to promote cohesion…
16 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I agree entirely. Economic activity and wealth have to be felt in all parts of the country, and in communities with different characteristics. One of the ideas behind Arfor, of course, was ensuring that rural areas that are Welsh speaking can feel that kind…
16 June 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
The Welsh Government will ensure that economic development supports businesses across the country, with the 100 days plan looking to bring together a panel of experts to look at forming a national development agency to help unlock the potential of businesses…