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Questions to the First Minister
I know that there's a lot of concern in communities across the Hywel Dda area and across other health boards in relation to reconfiguration of services. People in Pembrokeshire and across the whole of Wales want reassurances. I don't think what they want to…
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I'm very keen for 7 May to come because it will give us an opportunity to make sure that the people of Wales realise that actually there are significant risks to not supporting the Welsh Labour Government. What we have here is a system where people know what…
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Diolch yn fawr, Alun. You're quite right. I'm very proud of the fact that this country has welcomed people from Ukraine in their hour of need. It has been interesting and wonderful to meet the resilient people of that nation who are now contributing very…
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We're very proud of what we've done in relation to rail in Wales. The fact is that we've delivered £1 billion-worth of investment to upgrade the Valleys lines and £800 million on new trains. And yes, we have ambitions to develop the GCRE—a major strategic…
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The Welsh Labour Government is on track to deliver the vast majority of our programme for government commitments by the end of this term. Since I became First Minister, we've focused on four clear priorities: better health, and what we've seen last week again…
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It's a terrible situation when that happens, and, obviously, many of them also are suffering from mental health issues, and they need that wraparound support that we're able to give in certain circumstances. Look, we are serious about addressing the issues of…
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Thank you. This is, of course, a matter for the UK Government. But, obviously, we need to think about veterans on all occasions. Many of them suffer long-term effects of participating in war. I know that many of them are very keen for us to continue our…
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Thank you, Julie. Thank you for reminding us of this terrible event, the Suez Maru, where a Japanese ship, as you say, carrying those 450 passengers who were prisoners of war—as you say, 41 of them from Wales—were torpedoed by a US submarine, and there was a…
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The Welsh Labour Government recognises the service and sacrifice through action, not words, of military personnel. And through our armed forces covenant, we're improving access to housing, healthcare, employment and mental health support for veterans and…
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And I'd just also like to note that today, 24 February, marks four years since President Putin launched his full-scale invasion in Ukraine. It's a moment in which I hope to reaffirm Wales's unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine, to honour the…
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Thank you very much for that.
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Diolch yn fawr, Julie. Before I answer your question, I'd like to add my thanks to those of the Llywydd, and to thank her for her leadership in driving this project forward, and also for the foresight, as she said, of the previous Llywydd in foreseeing that…
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Thanks, Mike. I think we should be really proud of our record on animal welfare in the Welsh Labour Government. I'm really proud of all of the measures that we've taken to improve conditions for animals in Wales, including Lucy's law, which I know Lesley…
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We want all animals in Wales to have a good quality of life. Our 'Animal Welfare Plan for Wales 2021 to 2026' has already delivered improvements through better support and training for local authorities, funded by Welsh Government and delivered by Animal…
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Thank you very much, John. Your mutations are much better than mine, so congratulations on that. I think it's incredible how much progress we've seen in terms of the Welsh language in a place like Newport. In 2013, 620 children were attending Welsh-medium…
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Thank you very much, John, and thank you for asking the question in Welsh as well. We're incredibly proud of the change in attitude towards the Welsh language since the establishment of the Senedd. This is largely thanks to the commitment of the Welsh Labour…
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I do understand that pubs and other places are under pressure. I do understand that one of the worst times for pubs was when the Tory UK Government interest rates soared, hitting businesses across the country. I think it is important to recognise that…
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The Welsh Government is backing pubs and breweries in south-west Wales with significant support, including £8 million in new rates relief for food and drink venues, permanent reliefs worth £250 million a year and £140 million in small business rates relief…
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Thank you, Janet. There is clearly more work to be done in Betsi. I think we've got to recognise, though, that improvements have been made since they were placed in special measures. There's a stable board in place, the latest Audit Wales structured…
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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was placed in special measures due to serious concerns about the safety and quality of services, access to timely care and its operational grip and control. We've been clear about the changes it must make and have…
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I think this is an issue we should take really seriously. I think it is very upsetting. People want councils to act, and we're trying to give them the tools to make them act, and that's why I am pleased to see that we have seen that doubling of prosecution…
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Thanks, Mick. I do welcome your work as chair of the cross-party group on litter, fly-tipping and reducing waste. I think this is something that really upsets people across Wales. I think it is something where there's a visceral response by the public. They…
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Thanks to the Welsh Labour Government, Wales is a global leader in managing waste. This demonstrates a Government that is committed to the environment. Since devolution, Wales has transformed from a nation that recycled less than 5 per cent of its municipal…
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The health board intends to discuss and make a decision on the clinical services plan later this month. I understand how strongly people feel about their local services, which is why I also have been making representations in my capacity as a Senedd Member. I…
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There is enormous pressure on the Welsh NHS, which is why it's important for the Government to set priorities for health boards. These have already been issued for the next 12 months. But it is the responsibility of the health boards to determine how best to…
