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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 2
But it's quite hard to see any difference at all, isn't it? So, you would have thought at least there might be 5 per cent or 10 per cent difference, but 1 per cent, I think, statistically, it is going to be very difficult to argue that's made a discernible…
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 2
Sorry, can I just come back on that point?
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 2
Thanks, Chairman. It's a point I raised in the last evidence session on STV. I can understand the uncontested numbers being probably eliminated at STV, but in terms of, then, the outcomes of that, for example, in Scotland, where STV, as you mentioned, is in…
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 1
Okay, thanks.
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 1
From a WLGA perspective, do you think there’s real urgency amongst WLGA for this issue? I mean, I was elected first in 2008 and we were having these conversations as a local authority. I’m very conscious that, I think it's 21 per cent of people in Wales are…
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 1
And, really, one last little point, Chair. I appreciate that time is going.
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 1
Perhaps the point I want to expand on a little bit is that sharing of best practice, as well, and is that really taking place across local authorities in Wales, do you think? So, you've mentioned talking to colleagues in Monmouthshire, which is lovely. Are…
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 1
Can I just come in on that point, again, Chair?
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 1
Thanks, Chairman. I'll perhaps just wrap up my points into one question, because of time, and thank you, again, for coming this morning; it's really, really appreciated. You've touched a lot on the importance of gender balance within local authorities; it has…
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Diversity in Local Government - Evidence Session 1
Can I just question that? Thank you for those comments. I'm just wondering where the evidence is that shows that there'd be more women, or maybe more diversity in democracy, if STV was in place. Because we know in Scotland, they've had STV since 2001, and…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Thank you very much, Minister. As I'm sure you'd agree, north Wales has some of the best food and drink, which is enjoyed around the world, and certainly will be enjoyed by a greater range of people, thanks to the trade deals being struck by the UK Government…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
2. What is the Welsh Government doing to promote food and drink from North Wales? OQ59655
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you for that response, again, Minister. Certainly, we're supporting efforts to make sure our staff and councillors in local authorities are properly equipped. I just want to touch, in my last question, on local development plans. I'm sure the First…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Minister. Thank you for that response. Just to expand on the issue slightly further, because, from that particular incident, it also appears that the chief executive of the council was at the meeting where those comments were made, and…
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, I've spoken before about the issues around abuse of politicians, in particular councillors serving in local government. Minister, you will be aware that yesterday it was reported that the deputy leader of Anglesey council has said…
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Statement by the First Minister: Raising Wales’s International Profile—An update on the Welsh Government’s international relations activity
First Minister, can I associate myself with the desire to see Wales open to business from across the world? And I'm sure you will recognise that an important part of that international relation is the welcome we provide to international visitors, as well…
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Statement by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Elective Home Education
Thank you, Minister, for your statement. As you know, I take a particular interest in this field as I was home educated myself for a number of years as a child. The important points that I wanted to raise have already been raised here today, around parental…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: NHS Dentistry
We would do this by refunding tuition fees for those who work five years in Welsh NHS dental practices. What we are proposing is a practical and pragmatic approach to the recruitment crisis that we all know is in front of us, and we desperately need…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: NHS Dentistry
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I start by thanking Darren Millar too for tabling this Welsh Conservative debate. We've tabled this debate today because it's clear that dentistry in Wales, along with many other parts of the NHS, is in crisis. The…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you, Minister, for your response. We've already heard today about the way in which the health board has been run; it's simply not fit for purpose for people who I represent in north Wales. Not only is the treatment that people receive substandard, but…
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Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
5. What knock-on impact does the closure of hospital wards within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board have on health provision in other parts of the area? OQ59553
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for your response, Deputy Minister. As you will know, I was honoured to sponsor the Wales Tourism Week event last week, and I was certainly grateful for your attendance and your contribution at that, Deputy Minister; it was certainly welcomed by the…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
8. What assessment has the Minister made of the number of self-catering businesses that have closed, or are at risk of closing, due to the 182-day threshold for holiday lets? OQ59554
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Llywydd, and you should be well-rehearsed on this, Minister.
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Local Authority Library and Leisure Services - Evidence from the Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism
Thanks, Chair.
