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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: National Hate Crime Awareness Week
The theme of this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week is faith hate crime and antisemitism. With the most horrific events unfolding in the middle east, it is more important than ever that we remain committed to tackling all forms of religious-based hate crime…
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Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. National Hate Crime Awareness Week encourages people from all walks of life and communities to work together to tackle hate crime. It's an opportunity to highlight the help that is available and to show how important it is to report…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
We recognise the role that, like you say, post offices play in communities, particularly when banks are closing, and we've all faced it in our own communities and the areas that we represent, and actually say, 'You can do those services within the Post…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you, Mabon ap Gwynfor. The Member makes an important point on banks and post offices, and I agree with him.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
We recognise that local post offices can provide a lifeline to people and small businesses across Wales, particularly in rural areas. Post offices provide access to cash and banking services where bank branches have closed, and they are often seen and serve…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I thank Russell George for his question. It's a really important area, and one where we know there have been many challenges. Many of the recommendations we had, before we legislated in Wales in the Social Partnership and Public Procurement (Wales) Act 2023…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
The socially responsible procurement duty within the Act forms a key part of wider reform of procurement law in Wales. Alongside this duty, the UK Procurement Bill requires contracting authorities to proactively consider how to reduce or remove the specific…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I thank Joel James for his interest in this area, and I know support for our veterans in Wales is one of those areas where we can find common ground right across the Senedd Chamber and across communities as well. I very much value the commissioner’s input…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
The Veterans’ Commissioner for Wales is an independent appointment made by the UK Government and reporting to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and the Secretary of State for Wales. His advocacy across Wales provides an important voice, including on…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I thank Jack Sargeant for his question and for his interest in this area, and I know that you too have met with the Fire Brigades Union, not just on this matter, but more broadly on some of those challenges facing both the service and those that provide the…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I thank the Member for his question and interest in this. I know it's been something of, as I would expect, immense local interest over the past few weeks and couple of months, and I was pleased that the North Wales Fire and Rescue Authority responded to…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I thank Vikki Howells for her question. I'll say, first of all, I'm aware of the fire that occurred in Abercynon last year, and, whilst this is an operational matter for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, my thoughts are very much with the family involved…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
There is a clear need and challenge for the fire and rescue service to adapt, to broaden its role and to renew its focus on firefighter safety in order to sustain services and serve communities into the future. Our chief fire and rescue adviser has made…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I imagine you'd have had some of the best conversations and ideas and input and challenges, actually, which I find I get as a Member of the Senedd from young people in schools and constituencies right across our country and long may they continue to have…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you for your question, Heledd Fychan, and a warm welcome to pupils from ysgol Plasmawr.
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
The Member raises a really important point in terms of actually how we support people in Wales who may suffer from incontinence and maintain their dignity and enable them to live a fulfilling and healthy life. The Welsh Government has established an all-Wales…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I thank Jenny Rathbone for her question. I know you're a very active campaigner and a passionate advocate in this area, and you're absolutely right around the need, more than ever, to make sure people have access to period products, particularly as…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Our Period Proud Wales plan is a cross-Government plan to achieve period dignity and eliminate period poverty. The plan was published back in February this year, and, since then, progress has been made against all 10 actions, and we are committed to…
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Topical Questions
Diolch. Thank you, Jane Dodds, and thank you too for recognising the role the organisation has played for some, I think, 30 years now in the Welsh landscape, not only supporting women in organisations and across communities, supporting and helping Members of…
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Topical Questions
Can I thank Sioned Williams for her question? I know this is an area you feel passionate about as well. You, like me and many others in this place, have taken part in the LeadHerShip programme provided by Chwarae Teg, and you list all the other support and…
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Topical Questions
Can I thank Altaf Hussain for his question and his interest in this area? You're absolutely right, it is regrettable. For 30 years, Chwarae Teg has provided useful insight, support and advice to Government around issues of gender equality, and their departure…
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Topical Questions
We are disappointed to hear of the closure of Chwarae Teg. I would like to pay tribute to its work over many years. The charity has touched and made a difference to the lives of women across Wales and provided the Welsh Government with the insights to…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Dirprwy Lywydd, can I thank Rhianon Passmore for bringing this to the attention of the Senedd on behalf of her constituents? I know they will be concerns reflected in communities right across Wales. The Member hits the nail on the head as to how we've seen…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Whilst Royal Mail matters are not devolved to Wales, Welsh Government regularly meets with both representatives of Royal Mail and the workforce. We recognise the crucial role that services provided by Royal Mail makes to communities across Wales and the need…
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Questions to the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
In terms of digital inclusion, we have a strategy right across Government, working with those communities most likely to be excluded, so making sure that they have the support available and perhaps the training to access digital services, whether that's at…
