2 March 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Eating disorders
There is a clear link between eating disorders and social media and the wider media. Often, apps that change the appearance of the shape and size of the body can lead to the exacerbation of eating disorders, by encouraging and normalising an unrealistic…
2 March 2022 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Eating disorders
We do know more about it, but we still have a very long way to go, and there are more and more, as we have heard, nuances and types of eating disorder coming to light every day. We do know, given the stats that we've heard this afternoon, that anorexia has…
2 March 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Diolch, Weinidog. Qualifications Wales was established in August 2015, and is an independent regulatory body set up to ensure that qualifications are effective for meeting the reasonable needs of learners in Wales and to promote public confidence in…
2 March 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Today, students from Wales are taking part in a strike organised by the National Union of Students, and the aim of the strike is to imagine a new vision for education, and is also a show of support for the industrial action taken by members of University and…
2 March 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Thank you, Llywydd, and I'd like to declare an interest that my husband works for Swansea University.
1 March 2022 , Plenary
& 12. Cynnig Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar Fil yr Heddlu, Troseddu, Dedfrydu a'r Llysoedd—Cynnig 1, a Chynnig Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar Fil yr Heddlu, Troseddu, Dedfrydu a'r Llysoedd—Cynnig 2
How many times have we spoken here also about the need to tackle violence against women and girls, yet the amendment to make misogyny a hate crime, introduced by the Lords, was voted down by the Tory Members of Parliament? This at a time when trust in the…
1 March 2022 , Plenary
& 12. Cynnig Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar Fil yr Heddlu, Troseddu, Dedfrydu a'r Llysoedd—Cynnig 1, a Chynnig Cydsyniad Deddfwriaethol ar Fil yr Heddlu, Troseddu, Dedfrydu a'r Llysoedd—Cynnig 2
Despite the unstinting efforts of some politicians of all parties in the UK Parliament and the arguments and debates once again yesterday, which went on until the early hours, it's clear that we can't rely on the failing mechanisms of Westminster to protect…
1 March 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Period Dignity
Currently, the lack of period education and stigma around periods has resulted, unfortunately, in many young people who have periods lacking knowledge about what normal menstruation should be like. In most cases, period pain should not be completely…
1 March 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Period Dignity
We know that the most vulnerable people in our society are the most badly affected by a lack of period dignity and period poverty, including people who are already facing homelessness, on low incomes, have disabilities, and suffer from systemic discrimination…
1 March 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Period Dignity
The first campaign I ever ran was on something related to period dignity. Similarly to Laura Anne Jones, we've been there. I remember we had outdoor loos in the comprehensive school I went to, which used to freeze in the winter. They were awful, awful things…
1 March 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Social Justice: Period Dignity
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and thank you, Minister, for the statement.
16 February 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Weinidog. More than three in 10 households with a net income of less than £40,000 have seen their income drop since May 2021, and for households with a net income of more than £40,000, more than one in five have seen their incomes increase. Wage…
16 February 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
3. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that the Welsh Government's economic policy includes a strategy to tackle the cost-of-living crisis? OQ57644
15 February 2022 , Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion on the Nationality and Borders Bill
Yesterday, I was with members of Swansea City of Sanctuary and the people who they are supporting who are seeking asylum. It was at a wonderful event at the Hoogah restaurant, who have recently pledged to support Swansea City of Sanctuary in their aim of…
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 2
Okay, thank you. Thank you, Chair.
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 2
Thank you. Matthew, anything you wanted to add?
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 2
Thank you. You mentioned advice and so on, and I think you, Elliw, also referred to the way people are introduced to these services and this support. So, what changes would you want to see in terms of the advice and signposting provided by any successor…
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 2
Thank you. Matthew, do you have anything to add on that, in terms of how any successor programme should address the direct need that we're currently facing?
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 2
And, clearly, in terms of income, we do know that Nest and Arbed were targeted or only available to those on means-tested benefits, and we know that many people, particularly in more rural areas, aren't eligible, although they are living in fuel poverty. So…
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 2
Thank you, Chair. Clearly, we've already mentioned that there will be a deterioration in the situation of those in fuel poverty. So, in terms of thinking of any successor scheme, how could any successor scheme or schemes address the immediate need, the…
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 1
Diolch yn fawr. Diolch, Gadeirydd.
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 1
Thank you. On to another question, therefore. Both of you have mentioned difficulties in supporting people who are eligible for support. You have mentioned complex processes, a number of barriers being placed in the way of people, particularly vulnerable…
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 1
I was interested in your paper where you look at what percentage of people's income is spent. I would be interested to know how we should assess need. Clearly, low income is one factor, but you can be on a low income and living in an energy-efficient home…
14 February 2022 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Fuel poverty and the Warm Homes programme: Evidence session 1
Thank you, Chair, and good afternoon. We've already touched on this in answers to previous questions, and I'm referring now to the crisis that we're currently facing. We know that far more people will fall into fuel poverty and will face greater need than was…
10 February 2022 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners—Evidence session 1
No. Thank you, Chair.
