13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
I am keeping up, because what we’ve seen is no statement from you in terms of the response of the Welsh Government in terms of the 20 per cent VAT on private schools. There are many private schools across Wales, and there’s not been one statement or one…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Yes, certainly.
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Absolutely, Mark, yes, and in particular I noted St David's school in Llandudno, which does have a rich history of providing that additional support for people with additional learning needs, and I do note the value that the private sector does play in that…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Yes, certainly, Mark.
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Deputy Llywydd, it's a pleasure to take part in this debate this afternoon. I'm always conscious when I'm one of the final speakers on the list that I don't try to repeat things that have already been said, but I think the remarks I've drafted today would be…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Debate on the Children, Young People and Education Committee Report, 'Do disabled children and young people have equal access to education and childcare?'
I'm pleased to be discussing some of the really important findings in this committee report this afternoon, and I'm keen to hear the Welsh Government's response to the report's conclusions, as the Chair of the CYPE Committee has already highlighted in her…
12 November 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Anti-bullying Week: The mental health and well-being of learners
I'd like to place on record my appreciation for your statement this afternoon, Cabinet Secretary, to mark Anti-bullying Week. It's very timely and important and I personally believe that there is no place for bullying within any settings, particularly in…
12 November 2024 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Could we please have a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs on the increase in fly-tipping rates in Denbighshire currently, in response to the appalling roll-out of the Trolibocs system? I had a walk around Rhyl in my…
6 November 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: The future of local healthcare in rural Wales
Thank you, James, for tabling this important discussion here tonight in the Senedd. Whereas it's welcome, obviously, that we're talking about broadening the scope of community healthcare provision in rural areas, I believe we're having a conversation around…
6 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
—in the reporting process, in communications between agencies and in Welsh Government vetting. So, what is the Cabinet Secretary doing to ensure that these deficiencies are identified and fixed as soon as possible so that these mistakes are never made again?
6 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Education
This individual is one of the most evil sex offenders in Welsh history, and there was a litany of failures, negligence, red flags that were missed that allowed this abuse to continue unchallenged. Perhaps the most shocking of the allegations is that Neil…
6 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
I don't think the Welsh Government's position on rent controls is clear, because you have flirted with rent controls in the past, and have consulted on this topic, with the idea, thankfully, being ruled out, albeit tepidly, from the Government. But I'd…
5 November 2024 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
May I please have a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on ambulance waits in north Wales? In June, an 82-year-old lady died at Glan Clwyd Hospital, following more than a 14-hour wait for an ambulance, after she collapsed in her…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: UK Government Budget
I do agree with some of the sentiments that you say about taxing the rich, but would you agree that has to be done in a fair and proportionate way so that we avoid a system like the 1970s, when we had a mass exodus of wealth and talent that contributes such…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: UK Government Budget
Will you take an intervention?
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. Concerns have been raised with me regarding the ease of access to home adaptations and funding for people in Wales living with disabilities. The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 stipulates eligibility as meeting…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
3. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on community healthcare provision in Vale of Clwyd? OQ61765
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
I'm pleased you've had those discussions with James Evans regarding his legislative proposal, but, again, the question is about the Measure. The Measure has been in place for 14 years, and it compels healthcare professionals, mental health practitioners to…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
I appreciate that response, and I understand the remarks you make in terms of the Act, but my question is more along the lines of the Measure and what we can do as a Welsh Parliament, and, indeed, you as a Welsh Government, in order to expand what was passed…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Diolch, Llywydd. Firstly, I’d like to address the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and how this interreacts with the Mental Health Act 1983. There is, of course, uncertainty regarding the Mental Health Act, as Keir Starmer’s Government has promised to…
23 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
I’d like to know the extent to which spatial planning has helped or hindered house building overall since the original spatial plan was adopted by the then Welsh Assembly in 2004. House building has been in steady decline, and our housing crisis continues to…
22 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you, First Minister, although I'm afraid that's not going to wash, as 30,000 people in Conwy and Denbighshire will lose their winter fuel payments this year, with both set to become the hardest-hit counties in the United Kingdom as a result of this…
22 October 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
4. What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact of the UK Government's decision to cut winter fuel payments on people in Vale of Clwyd? OQ61764
17 October 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 15
I appreciate that. Just finally, to what extent do you believe that the tertiary education and training sector currently supports the development and use of Welsh language skills and how these might change under the Bill?
17 October 2024 , Children, Young People, and Education Committee
Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Bill - evidence session 15
So, the adequate mechanisms aren't in place, then, currently, I'm assuming, in your view.
