David Rees

1 October 2024, Plenary

Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Tata Steel

Can I thank the Cabinet Secretary for the statement today? It was a sad day, a difficult day and a challenging day yesterday. We knew it was coming, but it doesn't make it any easier at all for our people who we represent, family, friends, neighbours of mine…

17 September 2024, Plenary

Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel

First Minister, thank you for your statement, and can I thank you also for your commitment to the transition board and attending that soon after you were appointed and following on your predecessors' roles in this, ensuring that steel is important to the…

16 July 2024, Plenary

& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill

Now, on the removal of candidates from lists, we had some concerns here, because we heard that quota rules may be open to abuse in other ways. We were concerned, for example, that women, in particular, could be pressured into standing for election to comply…

16 July 2024, Plenary

& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill

I also want to put on record our thanks to the committee team, whose excellent work allowed us to complete our work within the shortened time frame that we had. Now, Llywydd, the Senedd's role is to represent the interests of everybody in Wales, and diversity…

16 July 2024, Plenary

& 8. The general principles of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of The Senedd Cymru (Electoral Candidate Lists) Bill

Thank you, Llywydd. Before I focus on the content of the committee's report, I'd like to thank everyone who provided evidence to the committee in writing and in person. They have helped to shape our work and its outcomes.

12 July 2024, Committee for the Scrutiny of the First Minister

Motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting

Members, I'm going to propose, in accordance with Standing Order 17.42, to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting. Are Members content for that motion? They are. Therefore, we will now move into private session.