, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Audit Wales Brief: Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Thank you. Clearly, as you were saying, we all know people who've been caught up in this and families who feel very much in need of support and feeling like they can't get it. So, the data you present here is really interesting. I suppose one of the things I…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Audit Wales Brief: NHS accounts 2025-26
And there's something here about to what extent is it legislation, or something—. Clearly, the legislation hasn't worked, then. To what extent are you saying you have to—? It feels like this is—. Well, all bar one—so, there are definitely lessons to be…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Audit Wales Brief: NHS accounts 2025-26
Thank you. Building on that, I wanted to ask if we understand what is driving this and the difficulty that these health boards are clearly having in meeting the requirements. There seem to be some elements of this that are specific to places. Cwm Taf might…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Papers to note
Also, I noted it seemed to be slightly confusing, the responsibilities, to what extent or when it is UK or what devolved bodies it's looking at or not. I've noted that in different places, including page 18. Some of the strategic objectives—. Some things…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
Thank you. I welcome the Cabinet Minister's announcement of a 30 per cent cut to business rates for hospitality and leisure businesses. This will be a vital lifeline to small hospitality and leisure businesses and has already been welcomed by businesses in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
5. What work is the Cabinet Minister undertaking to reform business rates for hospitality businesses? OQ64459
, Climate Change, Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Maybe I should declare an interest. I'm the owner of some agricultural land that's rented out.
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Introductory evidence session with the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
I'll try and make it almost like a supplementary, but the point of trust in politics, democracy, et cetera, is key. In the manifesto, or the programme for government then, digital—and I can't remember if it's AI as well—you've said that you're going to make…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Introductory evidence session with the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Thank you. So, just following up on that as well, I completely agree on the importance of relationships, both, I suppose, from what you're saying, across the civil service, but then between the civil service and other public bodies, and beyond public bodies…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Introductory evidence session with the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Thank you. So, I really welcome the Government's emphasis on outcomes and looking at impact, and being driven by making a real difference to people's lives, and the things that you've set out: being people-centred, the openness, transparency, collaborative…
, Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: Legislation
I welcome so much in the First Minister's legislative statement this afternoon, but I'd like to add my voice, alongside others across the Chamber, to welcome the statutory duty on rural-proofing. For too long, our rural communities have felt let down and…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Yesterday, the Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee took evidence from Adrian Crompton, the outgoing Auditor General for Wales. In his evidence, he was clear that value for money is not just about spending less, it's about making the money we…
, Public Accounts and Public Administration Committee
Valedictory evidence session with Adrian Crompton, Auditor General for Wales
I think this question might have already been covered, including by the last question. Thank you for your report. I think it picks out some of the key issues that we need to be looking at, one of which is long-term thinking and prevention, which has been…
, Plenary
Reform UK Debate: The tourism sector
I want to start by celebrating the huge contribution that tourism makes to Wales and my constituency in Ceredigion Penfro. Ceredigion Penfro is one of the most beautiful places in the world, shown by the millions who visit each year. In Ceredigion Penfro, you…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
Diolch. I welcome the Government's ambitions in developing a national food strategy, including strengthening supply chains and food processing capacity. Food processors in Ceredigion Penfro have told me how excited they are by the opportunities these…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability
6. What steps is the Cabinet Minister taking to deliver the Welsh food strategy? OQ64336
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Transport: Integrated Transport: North-South Coach Services
Diolch. Can I warmly welcome your statement today on the north-south express coach service providing much faster connections, not only between north Wales and south Wales, but for communities in west Wales. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to move…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Perhaps we'll adjust the social media clip for that. [Laughter.] I know many Members have seen the People's Emergency Briefing, and I urge those who haven't to do so. It shows the devastating financial costs of delaying action on climate change, not least for…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Is that right?
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
7. How will the Welsh Government ensure that the transition to clean energy benefits local communities in Ceredigion Penfro? OQ64288
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
If anybody's got a copy of it, please.
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Yes—
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Diolch. How do we ensure renewable energy plans take local communities' voices into account and that these local communities benefit directly from the energy transition?
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Hospital services and hospital closures
Firstly, can I thank the Conservatives for tabling this important debate today? Standing up against the centralisation of services and the downgrading of hospital services in Withybush and Bronglais is a priority for me and colleagues in Plaid Cymru in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
As another Member representing Ceredigion Penfro, I've also heard the same concerns that you have, so I welcome the Minister's clear commitment to keep the 182-day rule on self-catering lets under review. I recognise the impact that second homes and…
