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4,002 speeches and questions

19 January 2022Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: COVID restrictions
In Wales, I do not think the business package has been enough. And that's not just me stating that, or Welsh Conservatives; this is the view of businesses across Wales. The chief executive officer of Creative Hospitality Group said this—and I'm quoting him…
19 January 2022Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: COVID restrictions
Thanks, Huw. I'm glad that you do follow and take an interest in the Welsh Conservatives' social media. I'm pleased to hear that. I think what I'll outline, perhaps, during the course of this debate, is not only that we're patting ourselves on the back for…
19 January 2022Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: COVID restrictions
I will, Deputy Llywydd.
19 January 2022Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: COVID restrictions
Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. I move the motion this afternoon in the name of my colleague Darren Millar. This motion was of course tabled at the back end of last week, just before the Government made its announcement on the easing of restrictions. I'm always…
18 January 2022Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on COVID-19
Can I ask about the isolation period first of all, Minister? I was a bit disappointed that we didn't have anything on that today in the statement. We know that the UK Health Security Agency has found that most people are not infectious after five days and we…
18 January 2022Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on COVID-19
Can I thank the Minister for her earlier briefing to me and colleagues? That was appreciated, Minister. And, of course, thank you for your statement today, much of which, of course, we know from the press conference last Friday from the First Minister.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Thank you. I'm just looking at my notes, and that does bring—. We've covered all the elements we do need to raise today, so that brings our public meeting to an end. Our next meeting will be in two weeks' time. So, we'll end the public meeting at this point…
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
No, I am joking, of course. I absolutely believe that to be the case. Thank you ever so much, Jonathon, Sue, Danielle. Thank you for your time this afternoon. Diolch yn fawr iawn.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
We believe you, Sue. We don't think you've just put the scrubs on for the meeting this afternoon—we absolutely believe you.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Gareth, yes.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Okay, thank you, and, by all means, put your camera back on, Sue. It would be nice to see you before we end the meeting, but it did help, turning the camera off—we heard everything you had to say. Thank you, Sue. Well, can I thank the witnesses for their…
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Sue, do you want to come in?
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Do you want to go first there, Jonathon?
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
It is at the moment, so, go ahead. Thank you, Sue.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Do you want to try turning your video feed off, Sue? It might help to get a more stable connection. Go ahead, Sue.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
It's still a problem, Sue. No, okay. Sue, if you want to try turning your video feed off.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Your connection is a little bit unstable, but it's come back now, Sue. So, go ahead. Hopefully, it'll be okay.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
You may have frozen, Sue.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
No, the connection is fine from my end. So, the last five minutes, Jack Sargeant.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Sue.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
I'll come back to you, Joyce, but just if we can be—. We're nearly out of time, we've got one more section I really must cover. So, just bear in mind to be succinct with answers. I hate to say that, because we want detail, so apologies. Joyce.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Sorry, Joyce, Jonathon wanted to come in on your question as well, if that's all right. Jonathon, do you want to comment?
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Thank you, Sue; appreciate that. I know Mike Hedges, one of our members, his internet connection is unstable, but he is here listening in; he's just not able to get a picture at the moment on the screen. Joyce Watson.
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
Absolutely, no problem at all. Thank you, Gareth. Jack, did you want to come in at all on this point?
13 January 2022Health and Social Care Committee
Impact of waiting times backlog on people who are waiting for diagnosis or treatment: evidence session with The Royal College of Surgeons of England and The King's Fund
I'm just conscious of the time. Any more questions, Gareth, at all?