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Questions to the First Minister
The average time for treatment in Wales is 19 weeks. I don’t think people hear that often enough. Now, clearly, we want to bring the waiting lists down. We have seen a 90 per cent reduction in two-year waits since the peak, but the average wait in Wales is 19…
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People in rural areas deserve the same quality of care as anywhere else. That's why we've increased NHS funding, backed targeted improvement work in Powys Teaching Health Board, and we're progressing the Newtown well-being hub, to bring more services together…
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Thanks, Mick, and thank you for championing in particular GTFM, who I know do a really valuable service, and there are wonderful people working there. As you say, they're all volunteers, and they do a job that is, I think, critical for the people who live…
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Community radio really matters. It gives people a voice, and I think it keeps communities connected. I see that every week on Pure West Radio in Pembrokeshire, where I've got a regular slot and where people are very, very quick to tell you what they think…
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One per cent—1 per cent—of rail funding we get in Wales. It's not good enough. It's not acceptable. It's not acceptable from the Tory UK Government, and it's not acceptable, frankly, from the Labour Government either. We will keep pushing to make sure we get…
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No, I won't. I'm not going to pay a compliment to them, because actually they've short-changed Wales over 14 years.
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Thank you very much, Buffy, for your enthusiasm and your advocacy for the people of your constituency. I know you've been very keen, and I think the people of your community have been very patient while all the changes have been made, but I'm glad to hear…
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The Welsh Labour Government's £1 billion of investment in the south Wales metro is already delivering practical improvements on the Treherbert line. Passengers now benefit from better bus station facilities, clearer and more reliable travel information and…
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Well, as I said, the number of fires and dwelling fires, which were much the most dangerous, are now at an all-time low. So, we're absolutely heading in the right direction, and part of that is because we have these extensive programmes of free advice and…
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Thank you very much, and I'm sure we were all horrified to see the terrible tragedy that was unfolding in Switzerland—so many young lives snatched on a day that should have been a joyous occasion. So, clearly, our sympathy, across the whole of the Senedd…
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Thankfully, fires and fire casualties have declined significantly over the past decade. That reflects the emphasis we and the fire and rescue service place on fire safety and prevention. Our Building Safety (Wales) Bill will create even stronger safeguards…
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Thanks very much, Tom. This is, I think, a situation and an issue we should take really seriously. These forever chemicals are a group of synthetic chemicals and they're known for their ability to repel water, dirt and oil. They're actually used in a lot of…
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We've been extremely concerned to hear recent reports regarding the use of forever chemicals, which were contained in firefighting foams, used at the former 3M factory in Gorseinon. The Welsh Government's priority is protecting public health and the…
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I am not taking lessons from Reform on anything to do with the NHS. There is no way that you have any credibility in this space at all, and you're a former Tory, like most people in Reform, and they are coming thick and fast from the Tory party straight into…
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Well, I'd be very interested to hear what Plaid Cymru has planned in relation to opening new A&Es in Wales. Good luck with that, because, frankly, what we are seeing is experts wanting to work together in centralised places. Of course, what we have to do is…
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Well, as Jenny's just set out, it's not all about hospitals. It's about support in the broader community, it's about support at home, if we possibly can, and that's what we've been doing. We haven't been trying to do it, we've delivered. We've delivered it…
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Jenny, this is precisely what our strategy 'A Healthier Wales' set out. It was very clear that we want to see that shift into the community. We have increased the amount of money that is being spent in the community significantly. At the same time, though…
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The Welsh Labour Government has long had a commitment to move more care closer to home through the new community by design programme. Primary care contract reform has already enabled us to make significant progress. New audiology and optometry pathways mean…
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You want me to talk about rail. I am delighted to talk about rail. I am absolutely delighted to talk about rail, because actually, this is one of the proudest achievements of the Welsh Labour Government here in Wales—£800 million invested in over 148 new…
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I've made it clear that we want to see rail devolution, as advocated in the independent commission on devolution, but once again, what we're interested in is practicalities—what difference is it going to make to the people of Wales. If you don’t get the money…
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I'm interested in hope. I'm not interested in fantasy, which is what we get from Plaid Cymru and what we've heard from some of their ideas when it comes to the offer for the people of Wales. People don't want to see division. They don't want to hear Wales…
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I'm very keen to get Wales working. In fact, what we're doing is making sure that we give them those opportunities. That is why, under the Welsh Labour Government, we have seen 46,000 new jobs being created. And that's before we start talking about the…
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Most people don't pay stamp duty, so you're obviously focusing on the richest parts of our community. Once again, it's the old Tory approach to the economy. I'll tell you what stops people from buying their own homes, it's high interest rates—and my God they…
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I can't believe that the Tories are picking on Labour on housing, of all things. We are on course to deliver by the end of this Senedd term 20,000 new social homes. Just to give you context, just to give you an idea of what that means compared to what was…
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Gareth, you've had your Haribos this morning, haven't you? I do think it's important to recognise that this is an issue that Carolyn has been championing for a long time. In fact, I've been to the Royal Alex with Carolyn on two occasions, so this is not a…
