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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth
When we talk about growth, and I think I’ve said this in this place before, growth for whom? I think growth needs to be equitable in the way that it’s both generated and governed, and as part of an approach that empowers people rather than exploits them. I…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Economic Growth
Thank you for the statement on economic growth today.
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Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: Mental Health and Well-being
—ahead of World Mental Health Day, with a focus on workplace mental health. I think we all need to be more mindful, whether that's in our own workplaces or within this place as well. I recently hosted with my colleague sat next to you there my annual…
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Statement by the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being: Mental Health and Well-being
Thank you for the updates—
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Short Debate: It’s the economy stupid!: How can devolution make it work for workers and Wales?
It is understandable to want to attract inward investment to Wales, but it's best done in a way that is anchored in our communities. Too many times we have witnessed major names coming here in receipt of public money, only to up sticks, sometimes within the…
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Short Debate: It’s the economy stupid!: How can devolution make it work for workers and Wales?
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and can I say at the outset that I'd like to give a minute of my time to Mike Hedges and to Luke Fletcher? I'm bringing forward this short debate at a time when we know that the economy right across the UK faces many challenges—a…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: A new partnership to transform our railways
The announcement over improved services on the north Wales coast main line is welcome and well warranted. I think for too long many people in north Wales have had to put with too poor services, particularly to and from north Wales to London. And I look…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales: A new partnership to transform our railways
Thank you for today's statement.
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Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Thanks, Chair. It links to what Siân Gwenllian said earlier around ways in which we potentially can accelerate the development of public land assets. Along with, Cabinet Secretary, the rapid reading that no doubt you've been doing as you come into a new post…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
Social housing supply: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
I think Stuart actually part answered the question I was going to ask before I asked it with regard to the role that—. I know, particularly in my locality, the lack of one-bedroomed properties is a real issue for the local authority, and, obviously…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you for that comprehensive update. I think we recognise that policies are important, but, ultimately, it's about action and outcomes as well. I know we're all agreed in here that there can be no place for sexual harassment in any workplace. I want to…
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Questions to the Senedd Commission
4. What is the Commission doing to actively tackle sexual harassment in the workplace? OQ61527
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Like my colleagues who have spoken before me, Janet Finch-Saunders and Carolyn Thomas, I was keen to champion the tourism offer in north Wales, whether that’s in my role as a Senedd Member or personally. Those who know me well will know that I’ve spent most…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
I welcome the Welsh Government's commitment to using the levers that we have in Wales to ensure that we do have a just transition and whilst—. I see that the economy Secretary has just come in and whilst I tabled this to the economy Secretary, I recognise…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
1. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure a just transition for workers in north Wales? OQ61526
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Nominations for Committee Chairs
I nominate Rhianon Passmore.
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Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Eluned Morgan.
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Motion to note the annual report on the Senedd Commission's Official Languages Scheme for 2023-24
I’m delighted to speak on this issue, or to try to do so at least. I’d like to say 'thank you very much' to my Welsh language tutor, Jordan. He is an excellent and enthusiastic tutor and he’s helped me a great deal with my Welsh language skills. I usually…
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Personal Statement—Hannah Blythyn
I may not have been in a position to respond to them all, but they meant a lot and they made a difference. This is not a statement that is easy for me to make, nor one that I take lightly. Indeed, there have been times in the not too recent past when I was…
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Personal Statement—Hannah Blythyn
Thank you, Llywydd. I'd like to start by thanking everyone who sent messages to me. Thank you very much.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
I should start by declaring an interest. I'm a proud trade unionist and have spent the best part of my working life advocating for a better deal at work. It's right and fitting, on International Workers Day, that we reflect and recognise the role that trade…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
Thank you for raising those important points.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language
This Government remains committed to using all the levers we have to embed fair work in Wales. We published our latest progress report on 16 April. The report shows that all priority recommendations have been implemented and the vast majority of the remaining…
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Nomination of the First Minister under Standing Order 8
Vaughan Gething.
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Topical Questions
Can I thank Luke Fletcher for his interest? And can I apologise for not being able to make it to your event at lunchtime with the FBU around DECON, but hopefully somebody from my office was there as well. And it's actually something we've discussed, as part…