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Short Debate: Horse-racing: An economic and sporting asset for Wales
We'll have a charabanc outing.
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Short Debate: Horse-racing: An economic and sporting asset for Wales
But can I also just tell another very, very short anecdote? Those of you who are as old as me will remember the 1992 Grand National. I was in hospital, having my eldest son at the time, and the 1992 Grand National was in April, and the winner was Party…
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Short Debate: Horse-racing: An economic and sporting asset for Wales
I absolutely would, yes, and presumably you'll be paying for all the bets, Darren.
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Short Debate: Horse-racing: An economic and sporting asset for Wales
Diolch, Llywydd, and thank you, Llyr, and everyone else, actually, who's contributed to this afternoon's short debate. There's no doubt at all that the horse-racing industry contributes significantly to the Welsh economy and provides employment across many…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Okay. So, a number of points there. Obviously, what I would say—and I won't single out the National Eisteddfod specifically, because all of our cultural organisations and bodies are experiencing very, very similar issues and I'm having regular discussions…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Heledd Fychan, for that question, and I think it's a very fair point. As you quite rightly say, we do have a basic income pilot running in Wales and we do need to evaluate that. I think that evaluation will then inform where we take that scheme…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Well, I think it's been abundantly clear why the Welsh Government is attending the FIFA World Cup. I think all of us accept, and have said on several occasions, we would prefer not to be in Qatar for all the reasons that have been previously talked about. In…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I wouldn't frame it in quite that way, Tom. What I would say is, certainly—if I deal with your first point first—going to New Zealand was a very valuable experience, and I've done quite a detailed report on the activities that I undertook while I was there. I…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
There we are; that's quite right.
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I can't tell you exactly how many miles it is, but I think New Zealand is around 12,000 miles, is it?
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Short Debate: Sport in North Wales: Ensuring opportunity for all
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. And can I thank very much Sam Rowlands for introducing this short debate this afternoon? I'm grateful for all Members and their thoughtful contributions. As Sam has already said, we've got great sporting traditions in Wales. We're…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Janet, again, I take my hat off to you, I really do. For Conservative Members to stand up and stand there and talk about how sorry they feel for people who are hit by the cost-of-living crisis just absolutely beggars belief. Have you completely missed the…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
I think that, again, is a very valid point, Alun. I was just about to say that you have a world heritage site in your constituency, but, of course, it's not yours, is it, it's Lynne Neagle's—it's in Torfaen, in Blaenavon. But nevertheless, we have a world…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Thank you, Mabon, for that question. I think that that's a hugely important point, developing these sites, having a world heritage site on our doorstep, an inscribed world heritage site—well, not just one, but four in Wales—two in that part of Wales, and…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Thank you, Sam, for that question. I think that's a very, very important point that you raise: our history, our heritage, how we've evolved, and why we are as we are today is hugely important, and it's something that children do need to understand and learn…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Thank you, Carolyn, for those questions. You're absolutely right, the squeeze on public funding and the challenge to us is not insignificant and is a real danger. What I can say to you is that the programme for government commitments that we have made in the…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Diolch, Heledd. Can I start by agreeing absolutely with your opening remarks about how the threat to tourism and the visitor economy at the moment is the cost-of-living crisis? I think most of our tourism partners and stakeholders would tell us that. Myself…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Can I thank Tom Giffard for those comments and those questions? If I start with his first comments around the engagement and visitor management programme, that's something that we're clearly continuing to engage on with the local community, with the museum of…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Today, world heritage plays an important role in our tourism economy, drawing thousands of visitors here each year. But we should not overlook its wider benefits; in particular, community pride, well-being and a sense of place. The slate landscape nomination…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: World Heritage in Northwest Wales
Diolch yn fawr, Dirprwy Lywydd. Last year, Senedd Members joined with communities across north-west Wales to celebrate the inscription of tirwedd llechi gogledd-orllewin Cymru, the slate landscape of north-west Wales, on the UNESCO world heritage site list…
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Topical Questions
Well, first of all, thank you for that question, Mike. First of all, I don't think that the private sector can do things better than the public sector. What we are faced with and what we were dealing with was an organisation that has tried several different…
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Topical Questions
Can I thank Carolyn Thomas for that question? She's quite right that in these times of austerity and different approaches to how we can make businesses and facilities successful, we have to look at different models. And, if we were living in an ideal world…
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Topical Questions
You'll be aware from the written statement I issued yesterday that Sport Wales announced the conclusion to its process to identify what they term as a strategic partner for the future management of Plas Menai in Gwynedd, and I think it's important to say…
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Topical Questions
I thank Heledd Fychan for that question. I have held discussions on workers' rights with officials of the recognised union at Plas Menai, with Sport Wales, and with Siân Gwenllian, the constituency Senedd Member for the local area. Yesterday's announcement by…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Summer shows and events
Okay. I was just going to say that the new strategy will build on these successes and the seven goals of the well-being of future generations Act. The strategy identifies clear ambitions to ensure an all-Wales approach to supporting events that are…
