5 July 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve access to mental health services in the Vale of Clwyd? OQ58331
29 June 2022 , Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
I appreciate your answers and I’ll hand you back to the Chair.
29 June 2022 , Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thank you for that. What skills and experience can you draw upon to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the role? Of course, as well, there's the Welsh language. I read in your CV that you’re not a Welsh speaker. Are you going to embark on some Welsh…
29 June 2022 , Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thanks for that answer. Just to focus on public perceptions, looking at the board, you've got a chairman, seven non-exec directors, a chief executive officer and four executive directors. How would you make sure that their roles are represented in the public…
29 June 2022 , Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thank you very much, Chair, and thanks, Colin, for joining us on the health committee this morning. I just want to focus a little bit more on working relationships and structural things on the board. How would you lead and develop the board of WAST and ensure…
29 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
It's a pleasure to take part in this debate this afternoon. My knowledge isn't as good on Eurovision as yours, Natasha, but what I will say is that I wasn't originally down to speak on this, but I'm glad that I finally made my mind up to contribute today…
29 June 2022 , Plenary
Debate on the Health and Social Care Committee Report—'Waiting well? The impact of the waiting times backlog on people in Wales'
Thank you, Deputy Llywydd, for the chance to contribute to this debate today. As a member of the Health and Social Care Committee, I've been moved by the contributions and testimonies of those affected by waiting times crises here in Wales. The frustration…
28 June 2022 , Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Summer of Fun 2022
Thank you for your statement on the Summer of Fun 2022 this afternoon, Deputy Minister. I welcome measures that support the well-being of our children and young people here in Wales, in particular encouraging increased participation in recreational and…
28 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
I appreciate that answer, First Minister. I recently visited the Blue Lion pub situated in Cwm, near Dyserth in Denbighshire, which has been taken on by new owners earlier this month. The pub, reportedly being the second oldest free house in Wales, has been…
28 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
6. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to support and encourage young entrepreneurs in Denbighshire? OQ58275
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
Could you elaborate on that a bit more, because I don't understand what you said?
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
I was wondering if you could clarify those comments that you just made there about Senedd Members not being aware of funding for Wales.
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
What would be your assessment, then, of the working people that the rail strikes affect? So, people trying to get to work, students, nurses, doctors, people who make a difference to people's lives on a daily basis who can't get to work. And during a…
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
Will the Member take an intervention?
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
Well, I’m glad you manged to finally—[Interruption.] I'm glad you finally managed to correct yourself there, but I’m a Senedd Member, and my job is to deal with what’s devolved to the Welsh Government, and what’s devolved to the Welsh Government is public…
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
Yes. Of course, yes.
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The transport network
Hopefully, I can add a bit of sense to the debate after the previous contribution. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to speak on this debate this afternoon. As highlighted in my question to the Minister for Climate Change earlier this afternoon, this…
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
I appreciate your response, Minister. My inbox has been flooded with correspondence from gravely concerned constituents regarding local transport matters. Transport-related problems now total the second highest category of my casework. The problems that my…
22 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
3. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve public transport in the Vale of Clwyd? OQ58226
15 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you for that answer, Deputy Minister. During this Men's Health Week, I wanted to raise an issue directly impacting the mental well-being of my constituents, which is the Denbigh Men's Shed. We're all aware of the fantastic work undertaken by Men's Sheds…
15 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
7. Will the Minister outline the actions the Welsh Government is taking to improve mental wellbeing across the Vale of Clwyd? OQ58179
15 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Thank you for that answer, Deputy Minister. I think the aspiration is what we need. Of course we want to protect 100 per cent of children in Wales, but going to 70 per cent and adopting a policy that's accepted in other UK nations would be step in the right…
15 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Well, I'm disappointed by that answer, Deputy Minister, and we'll have to agree to disagree on the need for that review. And we have a duty, an obligation, to protect our children from harm, to protect them from adverse experiences. There are still far too…
15 June 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Llywydd, and good afternoon, Deputy Minister. Last week, the First Minister told this Chamber that there was no need for an independent inquiry into children’s social services in Wales, despite similar inquiries taking place in the other…
14 June 2022 , Plenary
Debate: Broadcasting
Currently the Welsh football games are only available to Welsh language channels that are free to air, such as S4C, and in the English language it's on Sky Sports, which is obviously pay per view. So, do you know how much it would cost, then, to bring English…
