, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Ministerial scrutiny session—Topical matters
Thank you.
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Ministerial scrutiny session—Topical matters
Thank you. On the same topic of the refugees from Ukraine, I've huge concerns around people being taken advantage of in terms of trafficking at the moment with this issue, and I just wonder whether there are any particular pieces of work or programmes of work…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Ministerial scrutiny session—Topical matters
Thank you. Thank you.
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Ministerial scrutiny session—Topical matters
Thank you. And the final question here then, Mr Chairman: in terms of the work of the commission, I'd be interested to know how you expect their work to feed into the scrutiny side from us in the Senedd, not just in 12 months' time when the final paper comes…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Ministerial scrutiny session—Topical matters
Thanks for that response, First Minister. So, one of the areas of opportunity, which you will, I'm sure, agree with as well, is the link into north-west England and north Wales in terms of the manufacturing, especially in areas of the north-east of Wales as…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Ministerial scrutiny session—Topical matters
Yes, thanks, Mr Chairman. Sorry, I haven't been on this committee before—I'm not entirely sure how this section plays out, but I put a topical question in in regard to the north Wales transport commission, and obviously there have been appointments to the…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
So, around half of the inflation pressure probably would have been planned for in the initial—
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
But there's still inflation. There's still inflation, whether historically low or high.
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
Because obviously there's inflation every year—it's life, I suppose. So, what element of that £600 million do you think is, from your point of view, an unreasonable amount for Welsh Government to manage versus what would be a reasonable, usual amount to…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
Can I ask a supplementary on that point, Chair?
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
I'll just—. A final question, Chair; I appreciate time is rushing on. And, of course, part of the commitment in this term, I believe, is 20,000 new social homes to be completed or built. I'm just wondering what your concerns may be now with costs rising…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
Just the—. Because, obviously, I think it was 2018 that Welsh Government produced a paper showing the publicly owned land and ambition to release that more quickly than perhaps previously. I know there's been a pandemic, I completely appreciate that, but do…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
Sorry, can I just come in on that point?
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
It is interesting, because those same figures show that 12,000 homes a year should be built, but it's currently around 5,000, so it does seem quite a significant gap. I'd describe that as significant. But you're right, First Minister, of course, the private…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
Thank you. So, I look forward to the detail in the White Paper; that's appreciated. So, just moving on to something slightly different in housing. So, just thinking about some of the long-term demands in terms of costs in housing. Of course, supply and demand…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
Is there any hint at all, First Minister?
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
Yes, thanks, Chairman. As I'm sure, First Minister, you'd agree, one of the significant outgoings for families—especially at this time, with the cost of living—is around housing costs. In the co-operation agreement, you do commit to a White Paper on housing…
, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister
Cost of living
It will be quick. Thanks, Chair. Just to come off the back of the question there, in terms of taking opportunities that may be in front of us now, and linking also to your comments earlier about energy security as well, clearly one of those areas is around…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Supporting pharmacists
It was really refreshing today—many have mentioned it—the cross-party recognition for this good work, and we can all thank the incredible work that pharmacists have carried out. I'm sure all Members have also had the pleasure of visiting our brilliant…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Supporting pharmacists
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Could I first of all start by thanking Members from right across the Chamber today for making some fantastic contributions to our important debate and recognising the exceptional role that pharmacies and pharmacists carry…
, Plenary
Debate on the Equality and Social Justice Committee Report: 'Minding the future: The childcare barrier facing working parents'
Thank you to the Equality and Social Justice Committee for bringing forward today's report. You may be a little surprised to see me speaking on this item today, but I must say, I had the pleasure of attending two of the committee's meetings on behalf of my…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Thank you to the Member, also, from Ynys Môn for putting this really important question forward today—not just the effect in Holyhead and Ynys Môn, but the north Wales region, because of the significance and the potential significance of the site. The…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you, Deputy Minister, for your response to the important issue raised by the Member for Arfon. The issue raised there can be repeated in many areas across Wales, particularly my region of north Wales, where there's a particular risk of coastal flooding…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Non-Domestic Rates Reform
Thank you, Minister, for bringing forward today's statement on the non-domestic rates reform. As we know, business rates continue to be a huge concern for many businesses up and down Wales, with the Federation of Small Businesses conducting a survey ahead of…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister, for your response. I'm sure all Members from across the Chamber here today agree that antisemitism is abhorrent to us all, and all efforts must be made to ensure that this and all forms of racism are stamped out in Wales. And as the…
