, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Academics
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Thank you both for joining us this afternoon, just as it's turned midday. I want to focus on Government actions, if I may, in my first set of questions. There are calls for a UK-wide programme for nuclear energy, which sets out specific…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Yes, it does. Thank you, Llinos. Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Okay, thank you. Llinos, do you have anything to add?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Yes.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Thank you. And in your view, what additionally can be done by the Government here in Cardiff Bay or in Westminster to assist with the projects in Trawsfynydd and Wylfa? Alwen.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Alwen.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Local Authority view
Thank you. Thank you, both, for joining us this morning. With regard to the conversations that you're having with the Government, what is the nature of those conversations? Are they positive in terms of nuclear development in Wylfa or Trawsfynydd? Llinos.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Okay. That's helpful. Thank you, both. Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Okay. Simon.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
So, on that final point, then, with regard to the involvement of Welsh Government and UK Government, and then yourselves, as the four partners in that, how is that relationship working and is there more that needs to be done there with regard to the…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Thank you for that. Alan, would you concur with regard to the relationship between Cwmni Egino and GBN?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear development companies
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Thank you both for joining us this morning. What level of engagement is there between GBN, Cwmni Egino—how is that relationship between you both? Simon, we’ll start with you.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
Thank you very much. Thank you, Chair.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
That's very helpful. Thank you. Jane.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
That's a nice segue into Helen. Over to you.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
So, should a project in north Wales occur, they'd be willing to travel to the north Wales jobs.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
Okay. Before I ask the panel the same question, in terms of those jobs, then, you mentioned that at Hinkley Point a third seemed to be local. There are a lot of constituents of mine who are involved in Hinkley Point through civil engineering jobs, all the way…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Nuclear energy and the Welsh economy: Nuclear industry and Unions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Thank you, panel, for joining us this morning. Focusing on the socioeconomic impacts, I just wanted to see what can be done to ensure that any new project, nuclear project, maximises the benefits in terms of local employment and Welsh-based…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you once again for that response, Minister. Over the last few days, it was announced that the popular language app Duolingo is stopping several language courses, including Welsh. And whilst the course will not be removed, it does mean that the content…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister, for that response. On the other end of the spectrum then, we have the comment by Professor Nigel Hunt from Wrexham University about bilingual road signs. His comments have rightly been criticised across the board. I understand that he now…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Llywydd. Minister, I'm sure that you, like many of us, have enjoyed the excellent coverage of the Rugby World Cup on S4C. Being able to enjoy a sport you love in the Welsh language is something special. I only wish that Wales had lasted longer in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you, Deputy Minister, but what on earth is happening with St Clears railway station? I recently visited the site with local MP, Simon Hart, officials from Carmarthenshire County Council and two local county councillors, because we seem to be no further…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
1. How is the Welsh Government supporting public transport in Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire? OQ60156
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
The Habitat Wales scheme has been now announced earlier this summer, but a week ago the finance Minister provided an update on the Welsh Government's financial position, announcing cuts to the rural affairs budget. So, for our Welsh food and farming industry…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Well, Prif Weinidog, it's pretty safe to say that the roll-out of the Habitat Wales scheme has been so far a shambles. Habitat land has been mapped using data that is 30 years old. The Welsh Government, in error, has omitted the land that is mapped as habitat…
