10 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
I didn't hear a question there, so I'll leave it there.
10 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
The Welsh Government are taking forward implementation of the law in Wales in a way that is clear, consistent and workable, while ensuring that all people are treated with dignity and respect.
10 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
Just to be clear, we are not going to replace our plan on literacy and numeracy. That is something that we as a Government have prioritised. But I and the Minister for education and the Welsh language want every child and young person in our schools to…
10 June 2026 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality
I will work closely with the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language to ensure that all the evidence is considered in any policy decisions on supporting transgender, non-binary and gender-questioning learners.
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
The ongoing freeze by the UK Government of local housing allowance rates have continued to have a disproportionate and detrimental impact on Welsh households, and I, along with the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, will be calling…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you very much for that question.
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you very much, Jane Dodds. I do welcome the scrutiny. We did scrutinise together, as members of the committee, the strategy and the measures that the previous Government put in place to tackle child poverty and inequality. I welcome the fact that she'll…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
The Member for Reform is obviously trying to attempt some kind of ‘gotcha’ here, but I think you are only really exposing your lack of understanding as to how Government works. As a Government, we have a duty to implement the law, and as I said, we are…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you for the question.
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Diolch yn fawr iawn. As I said, we have been clear that we are going to focus on the priorities that have the biggest impact on people in Wales. Of course, that includes tackling child poverty, helping people and families with the cost of living through the…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
I would like to note that the Supreme Court judgment noted that trans people are still protected from discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. Gender reassignment is a protected characteristic. Nothing has changed around that. So, we will continue to…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you very much, Peter Fox, for that response. I can say unambiguously and robustly that equality does mean something, and it is something that we have to give the greatest weight to. Failing to ensure equality is something that creates all sorts of…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Diolch yn fawr. Thank you for your response to the statement. We'll start with free school meals. Obviously, I think it was the first couple of debates that I led on when I was first elected into this Senedd. It's something that my party have long campaigned…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
—but I will continue. I was just trying to see whether I could continue, and whether people wanted to listen to my responses, but there we are. Yes, I will just mention briefly your call with regard to the costings. In terms of the costs, we will be making…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
I haven't finished, I'm afraid—
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
I thank the Member for that response. I am pleased to hear her agree that child poverty needs to be a priority. I have been consistent and clear, and that was reflected once again in my statement of priorities today, why every child in Wales needs to have the…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
We value the important contribution that people from all over the world make to our communities, economy and public services, and we will treat those who are fleeing war and persecution with the compassion and decency that the people of Wales expect. We are…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
As we drive progress towards transformational childcare expansion, Welsh-medium childcare will be an integral part of that ambition in every part of Wales, which will strengthen the early years pathway into Welsh-medium education. Dirprwy Lywydd, we know that…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Respect, solidarity and fairness—these values have always mattered to the people of Wales. Indeed, we’ve often had to fight for the fairness too often denied us. These are the values the people of Wales voted for in electing a Plaid Cymru Government, and they…
9 June 2026 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality: Priorities for Social Justice and Equality
Thank you very much, Dirprwy Lywydd. I welcome this opportunity to make this statement, which sets out my priorities as Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality.
12 May 2026 , Plenary
Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Rhun ap Iorwerth.
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: Violence against women, domestic abuse, and sexual violence—The scourge of Wales today
As chair of the cross-party group on violence against women and children, I would like to thank Mabon for bringing this important debate before us. We do have to continue to discuss domestic violence, and what's revealed in the report is heartbreaking and…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee Report, 'Restoration of opencast mining sites'
I too would like to share my thanks to members of the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee for their work in delivering this essential report, and I would like to echo what Delyth Jewell said, that I think that this should mark a turning…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Children, Young People and Education Committee Report, 'Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare?'
I’d like to thank the Children, Young People and Education Committee for this important report. I was a member of the committee at the beginning of the inquiry, and I have been following the work throughout. I am Plaid Cymru's spokesperson on children's…
12 November 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chief Whip: Diversity and inclusion for political parties
This is all good stuff, but it has no teeth, and there's the rub. We can't know it'll make any change, and you even acknowledge that in your statement. And as Plaid Cymru's spokesperson on equalities, I want to take this opportunity to once again reiterate…
