, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Thank you. When we were talking to the stakeholders, they were saying how important local community facilities are, and leadership as well, so I welcome the Summer of Fun funding. They also mentioned sustainability going forward as well. We're going into the…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Participation in sport in disadvantaged areas: Evidence session with the Welsh Government
Basketball is the fastest growing sport.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny
No, that's it, thank you very much. Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny
I think that it's really important that we promote all that goes on. A lot of people that I talk to didn't realise about Wales and Africa. I know we talk about it quite often, but I try to make the most of opportunities to get these amazing things across. I…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny
Thank you. The strategy is not a 10-year strategy; it's just an open-ended strategy. And then the action plans, which run until 2025, are not action plans that are dated and need reporting against. I'm just trying to get my head around that.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny
Can I just come back quickly?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny
Thank you. Will the international strategy be updated in light of several things that have been happening lately, like the pandemic, Brexit, the climate crisis and Black Lives Matter? And also, will Welsh Government publish regular reports on overall delivery…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
And any fit-for-purpose transport network must put their needs at the forefront of planned improvements. It's for this reason that I was pleased to hear in the Chamber last week that the £2.9 million annual funding subsidies for flights from Anglesey will be…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
No, I won't, thank you.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
I would like to begin by expressing my solidarity with Rail, Maritime and Transport workers currently on strike across the UK. Rail staff work all hours, seven days a week, to keep the country moving. Far from modernising our railway, the UK Government now…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Empowering communities
Thank you. Sorry, I was too late to speak on this item. I just want to clarify something—that we are talking about community facilities, which are really important. Because I do have a bit of an issue about the Conservatives believing that public services…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Okay, thank you.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
And funding for refugees themselves, as well as the sponsors and for organisations, how's that working?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Very good. And Natalie. You spoke earlier about it.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
Yes. That's really interesting. I went to work in Italy for a little while, and it was important to have English friends there as well, because I didn't know the language when I went to work abroad. I totally understand that. I was going to ask you some…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 2
I was interested to hear that. So, those who are coming through, they've formed their own community, made their own friendship groups and are supporting each other, then, is what you're saying.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Housing Ukrainian refugees—evidence session 1
Okay. Thanks. Thank you for attending today. My question was about funding as well. So, just in your opinion, is the funding from both Governments—UK Government and Welsh Government—sufficient, and do you believe that it's being used adequately as well? And…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
Can I just ask one more question, which probably goes back to the previous—? So, as well, being sited in decent locations, really, for people, rather than at the side of roads and next to busy factories, so that they're close to amenities, to schools and have…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Inquiry into the provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers—evidence session 5: Minister for Social Justice
Regarding private sites, do you think there is enough support and advice for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities if they want to create small private sites? We heard that, very often, they get pushed onto larger sites, and then there’s a mix of families, or…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Hydrogen strategy
I'm pleased to be able to speak in this important debate today. Over the next 10 years, we need to see serious action taken to address the climate emergency and, of course, a move to renewable energy. But, we must be sure to highlight that green hydrogen is…
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Topical Questions
Thank you for that explanation, Minister. I understand the flights have been costly and agree with your reasoning for not restarting the service. I welcome that the millions of pounds saved by cancelling these flights will be invested into connectivity in…
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Topical Questions
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the announcement of the future of the Cardiff to Anglesey public service obligation flights? TQ637
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Debate: Broadcasting
I do indeed, I do indeed. I know there is a consensus amongst broadcasters in Wales that a new public service media settlement is needed to maintain prominence and sustainability. Prominence is of course of huge importance, given the dominance of social media…
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Debate: Broadcasting
I will.
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Debate: Broadcasting
Publicly-owned, independent media is critical to our democracy and to the accessibility of unbiased information. The broadcasting sector plays a crucial role informing, entertaining and creating a common cultural citizenship in Wales. Broadcasters are vital…
