17 October 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Gender-based violence and abuse: evidence session with national advisers for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Thank you. Yes, I was mentioning the units that are supposed to look at the data, in truth—to look at the need, as you mentioned earlier. You also mentioned, Yasmin—and I think Jo also mentioned—the need for a greater focus or maybe you're concerned that…
17 October 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Gender-based violence and abuse: evidence session with national advisers for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Thank you. On that, I'm sure you're aware of the organisation of the units of equality and evidence, and race and disability. Have you had any input in terms of their key responsibilities?
17 October 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Gender-based violence and abuse: evidence session with national advisers for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Thank you. Jo, do you want to come in there?
17 October 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Gender-based violence and abuse: evidence session with national advisers for violence against women, gender-based violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence
Thank you, Chair, and good afternoon. I want to ask a couple of questions on the theme of intersectionality. We know, don't we, that some specific groups of women are impacted disproportionately by domestic violence, sexual abuse and so forth. I just wanted…
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with local government representatives
Thank you.
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with local government representatives
Thank you. Clearly, you note therefore that there is variation for different reasons. Clearly, some of them relate to geography, political will, perhaps, resources, and so forth. Therefore, in general, what do you feel are the areas of concern for you in…
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with local government representatives
Thank you, Chair. Good afternoon. I wanted to ask at the beginning if local authorities agree with the statement made by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language that plans to grow Welsh-medium education over the next 10 years are as ambitious as they…
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with Welsh medium early years, post-16 and adult learner provision
Okay, thanks.
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with Welsh medium early years, post-16 and adult learner provision
Thank you. Did somebody else want to come in? Angharad.
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with Welsh medium early years, post-16 and adult learner provision
One other question then, more general in a way, regarding the nature of the WESPs. We've seen them in their new form, and as you've mentioned Dafydd, a number have welcomed the fact that there's been some sort of step change, or that it's in the process of…
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with Welsh medium early years, post-16 and adult learner provision
In terms of, perhaps, the variation, and something that can solve that variation, and maybe the lack of ambition, and the successes in some areas—it's that uneven landscape, isn't it?
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Welsh in Education Strategic Plans (WESPS): Evidence session with Welsh medium early years, post-16 and adult learner provision
Thank you, Chair. I wanted to return to that point that we've already touched upon in terms of accountability arrangements. It relates, perhaps, to putting things on a statutory basis, but also to the current system. How should Welsh Government ensure…
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Welsh Language Commissioner: Evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thank you. Thank you, Chair.
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Welsh Language Commissioner: Evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
In that regard, just to go back to that question regarding resources, and to give you an opportunity to put it on the record, you don't want to see any reduction, or possibly want to see an expansion of the staff in the office in that regard.
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Welsh Language Commissioner: Evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Perhaps one aspect of the role, clearly, where that independence is important in terms of the functions is the standards. Do you agree that there's a need for a clear division between responsibilities of the civil service and Ministers of Welsh Government in…
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Welsh Language Commissioner: Evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thank you. Just two quick questions, then, regarding the independence of the role. You have mentioned a little bit about partners and working in partnership, and, of course, that is vital and is productive. But, the role of the commissioner is slightly…
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Welsh Language Commissioner: Evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
To go back very quickly to what Tom was asking about in terms of priorities and going back to the standards, what areas within the private sector do you feel that you’d like to prioritise in terms of extending the standards to them, and why?
13 October 2022 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Welsh Language Commissioner: Evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Just to follow up quickly from that before moving to questions regarding the importance of the independence of the role, and you’ve touched on it already—. And, I’d like to apologise for being late, the traffic was terrible. In terms of those two functions…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The private rental sector
Yes. The Welsh Government does not have the power to stop bills soaring. It can't ensure that the Tory Westminster Government increases benefits in line with inflation. But it can take action to give people security that they can stay in their homes, that…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The private rental sector
Exactly, and the health aspect of this has been pointed out today by the Royal College of Physicians, who have said, of course, that poverty causes illness and poor health. The cost-of-living crisis is likely to have a significant impact on the NHS, just as…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The private rental sector
No, I think you've spoken enough, Janet. Those in the private rental sector face increasing rent inflation. On top of this, remember, 45 per cent of households in Wales are now trapped in fuel poverty, and 98 per cent of low-income households are living in…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The private rental sector
Our motion today is one that seeks to ensure social justice and protection from the worst economic storm in decades. It's about taking action now, saving people from misery and destitution now. It's about insisting that it is protecting the most vulnerable in…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister. Student rent particularly has increased by 29 per cent in Wales over the past three years, and now takes up almost 60 per cent of the student support package as an average. As a party, we've been calling for urgent and radical…
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Sorry, okay.
12 October 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Llywydd. Minister, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is as bad, if not worse, than the effects of COVID for some students. That was the view of the vice-chancellor of the University of South Wales, Ben Calvert, as he gave evidence to the…
