, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Can I thank also the Member for Alyn and Deeside for submitting this question, as well, because I too have a keen interest in Welsh language education in Alyn and Deeside? And as stated by the Member, it is important that we enable Welsh language education…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
I thank the Member for Clwyd South for submitting this important and very timely question, because just last week I welcomed pupils from St Mary's Brymbo primary school to the Senedd here, and they took quite an interest in a lively, perhaps difficult Q&A at…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Okay, thanks. Thanks, Chair.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
You talked about trying to reduce those breakdowns. Are there any themes that you're observing that are causing breakdowns to happen in those host families, or not?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Yes. And sorry, just briefly on that, then, are there any themes that you're observing in terms of those breakdowns so we can celebrate more often?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
So, are those networks available—of support—at the moment?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Thank you. And I'd just briefly, then—I’m conscious of time running away—focus on hosts and their abilities to provide the relevant support. I’m just wondering whether you think that they are going into this role with their eyes wide open in terms of what…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Okay. I don't know if anyone else wanted to comment at all, Chair.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Just to go a bit further on that point there, then, in your experience is the third sector being engaged at an early enough point in terms of planning? Or is there a risk at the moment that perhaps it's a bit late in the day and you're suddenly having to…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Thanks, Chair. Just to carry that point on, really, around the support being provided to both refugees and sponsors. Do you think that the third sector is—? Is there more capacity within the third sector to provide further support, if it was asked to, as it…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 1
Okay. Thank you.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 1
And now, just really quickly, and perhaps a brief response as well, part of my concern, of course, is that, very sadly, the war out in Ukraine is continuing and is likely to continue for a long time. So, have you had an indication from Government as to the…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 1
Thanks. I'm conscious that time is going, so I'm just going to canter through a couple of other bits. So, in terms of that partnership working, yes, with local authorities, with third sector, but also around health services, in particular, for mental health…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 1
Thanks, Chair, and thanks, all, for your time this morning. You've probably answered a bunch of the questions that I was going to ask around support for sponsors. But, in a written response from the Minister to this committee around support, the Minister said…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
Okay. Thank you, Chair.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
And just to further press on this point, I suppose you could, if you wanted to, set up an arm's-length organisation in Welsh Government that actively went out and looked to deliver some of these sites. Is that not something you've wanted to do, or do you…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
I wonder whether you've ever considered Welsh Government behaving like a private landlord, in a sense. So, whilst local authorities should be working through and looking at provision as well, do you think Welsh Government would ever consider—? As a private…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
That's fine, thank you. I'm just conscious that Welsh Government does have assets, land, available, and if there is a frustration with trying to find land for this provision, then perhaps you could provide it yourself.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
Would any of that go on Welsh Government land, though, do you think?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
Thanks. Obviously, cash is one thing in terms of funding, but Welsh Government have quite significant assets as well. I'm just wondering how many sites Welsh Government have made available to local authorities for Gypsy and Traveller provision, whether it be…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
Thank you. So, my understanding is that that money can't, though, be used to purchase land. I wonder whether that's something that you think should change to enable local authorities to get hold of that land so they can deliver these sites more readily. Is…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
Thank you, Chair. Morning. Thank you for your time with us this morning. I just want to look at some funding bits. Can you remind me how the funding works in providing the support for local authorities to deliver these sites?
, Plenary
Short Debate: A Welsh cultural renaissance post COVID? The plan for music and access for all
Can I also thank Rhianon Passmore for submitting today's important short debate and for allowing me to contribute briefly this evening? As I have stated a number of times in the Chamber, music is extremely important to our culture here in Wales, and it's…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Hydrogen strategy
Can I also thank Plaid Cymru for submitting what will hopefully be a very productive debate, which I'm happy to say on these sides of the benches, as has already been mentioned, we will be supporting? Of course, I also find this an extremely timely debate…
, Plenary
90-second Statements
This week marks Men's Health Week 2022, a week that aims to raise awareness around the health issues that affect men disproportionately, whilst focusing on encouraging men to become aware of problems they may have or could develop, whilst encouraging them to…
