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

183 speeches and questions

6 February 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. Given the lifting of restrictions on Welsh voters living abroad from participating in the next general election, it's more important than ever that we create links with the Welsh disapora. And last week, it was a privilege to meet a…
6 February 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
8. What progress has the Welsh Government made on maintaining relationships with the Welsh diaspora abroad? OQ60655
23 January 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister. You've reminded us twice this afternoon that the Welsh Government is poorer by £1.3 billion in real terms. Altaf Hussain's previous question, and those from Delyth Jewell and Jane Dodds, demonstrate the impact of these cuts on our…
23 January 2024Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
5. What discussions has the First Minister had with the UK Government about restoring the Welsh budget in line with rising inflation in the UK? OQ60575
17 January 2024Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you for that response, Minister. You know better than anyone in this Senedd the impact that serious cuts to the budget will have. Following the cuts to your own budget, there is concern now about funding additional learning need. As there is talk of…
17 January 2024Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
4. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that the education cuts set out in the Government's draft budget don't disproportionately impact the most vulnerable children? OQ60500
15 January 2024Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. This is an example of a petition that has been overtaken by events. Since the passing of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, there is now no end date for the Environmental Information Regulations 2004. Both the Minister…
15 January 2024Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. As you noted, you can see from the number of signatures—well over 12,000—that there is strong local interest on this point. We've heard the local Member, Janet Finch-Saunders, raising this on a number of occasions in Plenary. Of course, as…