, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners—Evidence session 1
Two brief questions because I am aware that time is against us. Can I ask you one factual question? I know that in your report you don't name the schools. Can I just confirm with you that these schools will remain anonymous? And also, just to pick up on…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners—Evidence session 1
And you saw that the evidence was very similar from all kinds of schools and all kinds of catchments.
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners—Evidence session 1
Well, I do have a few questions, if that's all right, Chair, perhaps, specifically on—. And I think that we may move on to that, perhaps, in some later questions. But just to return to that point, so you are content that the sample you chose is a combination…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners—Evidence session 1
Thank you. I have a few questions on your approach to this review. I wanted to ask you how confident are you that the sample of schools that you visited and the pupils you spoke to—. Are you confident that they're representative of schools and pupils across…
, Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Peer-on-peer sexual harassment among learners—Evidence session 1
I just wanted to come in briefly on that point. Do you think that, as part of the problem of not recording incidents well, as you've just mentioned, and haven't been doing so—? Does that relate to the fact that they simply take account of what happens within…
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: Mabon ap Gwynfor (Dwyfor Meirionnydd)—Rent control
The need for shelter is one of the most basic human needs, but this need can be exploited. Many of the problems that we discuss day in, day out with our constituents are related to the housing emergency that has engulfed our communities. Because be in no…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
Diolch, Weinidog. I wrote to the education Minister last year expressing concerns about the lack of tangible action to address the disruption to the education of disabled and additional learning needs pupils during the pandemic. Mark Edwards is one of many…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Social Justice
1. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language regarding the rights of disabled schoolchildren? OQ57596
, Plenary
Debate: Draft Budget 2022-23
Our discussion today on the draft budget is taking place in exceptional circumstances, circumstances that call for radical and ambitious action, the likes of which haven't been seen before, if we as a nation are to ensure an economic and social recovery that…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Long COVID
Thank you for the statement, Minister. Without doubt, many patients who are suffering these terrible symptoms can access support from their GPs, and, of course, the role of GPs is crucial in all of this, but we do know that some can't be referred; they return…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
No. I think that's Jane. Diolch. Absolutely. Diolch, Gadeirydd.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you, Chair. Yes, I wanted to ask specifically about the new milestones. What are your views on the proposed new milestones and revised national indicators? And in your answer can you tell us where changes and/or improvements may be needed?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you very much. Thank you, Chair.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you very much. Now, given that you are appointed and funded by the Welsh Government, can you explain how you ensure that you remain independent? We've heard a great deal of independence of thought this afternoon, but if you could perhaps explain to us…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you. Have you ever turned down any requests for support from the Welsh Government? And if so, what was the nature of the requests?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you. We perhaps don't have enough time to hear all of the examples in terms of these areas where you've identified that implementation gap, so perhaps if you could send that information to us as a committee, Chair, that might be useful to us as we…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Good afternoon, commissioner, good afternoon, Heledd. A few further questions on your relationship with public bodies and the Government. You've already mentioned your concerns in terms of the implementation gap between Welsh Government policy and delivery…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
I've got it. Yes, sorry, I couldn't find my notes—too many screens.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Sorry.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Stalking
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I'd like to thank everyone for their contributions to this afternoon's debate and to the Minister for her robust response, and I agree with her: fundamental to our motion this afternoon is the need to tackle violence…
, Plenary
90-second Statements
Diolch, Llywydd. On the last Saturday of January in 1872, Neath Rugby Football Club met with Swansea to compete in the first recorded club fixture in Welsh rugby history. On Friday, this historic match will be commemorated as Neath and Swansea do battle…
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Thousands of households in Wales, a number corresponding to the whole of Swansea, are already having problems paying for everyday items, and, as we've heard, the increasing energy costs and tax rises are approaching, and therefore those additional costs of…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: LGBTQ+ History Month
The theme of this year's LGBTQ+ History Month is art. The power of art to challenge societal norms to which Welsh artists have made a notable contribution is, of course, well recognised. And gay, lesbian, trans, queer and non-conforming ideas and images have…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: LGBTQ+ History Month
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'm grateful to the Deputy Minister for her statement and I'm very pleased on behalf of Plaid Cymru to record our support for LGBTQ+ History Month and our ongoing commitment as a party to ensuring that the voices of LGBTQ+ people…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The UK Government's Elections Bill
Blind and partially sighted people experience a unique set of challenges when voting. The practical act of voting, making a cross in a specific location on a piece of paper, is fundamentally a visual exercise. It requires the ability to locate the boxes, read…
