, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you, Alison.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Alison.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
We will move on. Gareth has a question and then we'll move on to another question from Alun. Just to let everyone know, we have around seven and a half minutes left of our session. So, firstly, the question from Gareth, who hasn't asked a question yet, and…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Diolch, Alison. Thank you. We'll move to questions from Lee, and then from Gareth.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you, Alison.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you for that. A brief question from Heledd, then we'll move to Lee.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
I have requests for very brief supplementaries from Mick and Heledd, and then we're going to move on to some questions from Lee. So, Mick, firstly.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you for that.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Okay, thank you. Geraint, you wanted to come in.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
I think that Alison wanted to come in first and then Geraint. Alison.
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The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you for that, Geraint. We're moving on. I'll invite Alun to come in first, and then I'll go to Lee.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you. I think Geraint wanted to come in.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Just before Heledd goes on, I think Alison wanted to come in on this.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you, Richard. I have a number of Members who are keen to ask questions. I'll go to Heledd firstly, and then to Alun. Heledd.
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The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you for that. I wonder if I could ask you what you think the effect would be if the EGM proposals were voted through, and if there is a message that you would want to give to fans and clubs today.
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The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Richard, you told the Welsh Affairs Committee in Westminster recently that you felt you had sufficient support amongst fans, players and clubs to take Welsh rugby into the future. In light of the extraordinary general meeting that's been called, do you still…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
You're all very welcome, and thank you for joining us. We'll move immediately to questions, if that's okay.
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The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Thank you so much. And Geraint.
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The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
Diolch yn fawr iawn. Thank you so much, Richard. And Alison.
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The future of rugby in Wales: Evidence session with the Welsh Rugby Union
We will move on to item 2, where we will be looking at the future of rugby in Wales, and we have an evidence session with the WRU. I'll ask our witnesses to introduce themselves for the record. I will first go to Richard.
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Introductions, apologies and substitutions
Good morning and welcome to today's meeting of the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee. We've not received any apologies for absence this morning. Do Members have any declarations of interest? I don't see that…
, Plenary
Debate: Stage 4 of the Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill
I too would like to thank the clerks, the committee team and the legal team for their work and perseverance on the Bill, and thank the Deputy First Minister for his assistance and that of his team too. And I would also like to thank Niamh Salkeld and Lewis…
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Thank you very much for making that point. The reason I'm saying that disabled organisations are frightened of this Bill is because of the implications and unintended consequences that could lead—that I'm afraid will lead—to disabled people in too many…
, Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
This is a debate where I know that everyone is moved by compassion. The desire not to see someone they love suffer is something that nobody can disagree with. My argument, though, is that we must also think about those people who are not surrounded by…
