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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Qatar 2022
In my view, I don't think that Qatar should be hosting the world cup at all; I think it's an appalling reflection on the values of FIFA that a country with human rights records such as theirs, and not just in the treatment of LGBTQ+ people—but also the…
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Topical Questions
That's a helpful initial answer. I was informed on Monday 12 September by Caerphilly council about Bearmach. They've manufactured and supplied spare parts for older Land Rover vehicles, based, as I said, at Pantglas industrial estate. The council had been…
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Topical Questions
1. Will the Minister make a statement on the recent news that Bearmach Ltd at Pantglas Industrial Estate, Bedwas, has gone into administration? TQ659
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you for that answer. The issue I'm about to raise was raised at spokespersons' questions. It's always good to see party spokespeople involving themselves in the work, however fleetingly, of directly elected Members. Over the summer, residents of…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
8. What Welsh Government policies and legislation are in place to protect ancient woodlands? OQ58392
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Questions to the First Minister
The Prif Weinidog will be aware of the Plaid Cymru councillor who was pictured holding a gun, threatening to prevent English people from entering Wales, which was reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service. [Interruption.] The councillor has been…
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Questions to the First Minister
3. Will the First Minister make a statement on support for the broadcasting sector in Wales? OQ58389
, Plenary
Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
The issue about being called at this point in the debate is finding something original to say, but I will do what others have done and reflect on my own personal reflections and memories of Her Majesty. Particularly, in this Chamber in 2016, I was sitting…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Okay. That's all right, Chair, thank you.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
And why are the governance arrangements varying from chapter to chapter with regards to dispute settlement?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
I'd just like to wrap up on the panel's views and request the panel's views on the non-regression provisions included in the agreement's animal welfare chapter, and whether they believe the provisions are an important factor in the UK-Australia TA and if the…
, Plenary
The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022
I think that's a—. I'm sorry, I'm sure you want to get on with things, but I think that's a really important—[Laughter.] It was the way she was looking at me then. I think that's a really important point that residents are listened to, and I give these…
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The Restricted Roads (20 mph Speed Limit) (Wales) Order 2022
Will you take an intervention?
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Questions to the First Minister
I appreciate that answer, First Minister. On 24 June, I visited the Aber Hotel in Abertridwr in my constituency, and they are a family-run local business that has given up three of its rooms to provide a foodbank for the community of Abertridwr. They are a…
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Questions to the First Minister
3. What support is the Welsh Government providing to businesses to absorb increased energy costs? OQ58368
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Questions to the First Minister
Yes. [Laughter.] And quite deliberately so, NoContextSenedd.
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Questions to the First Minister
What support is the Welsh—[Laughter.] I'm sorry. Alun Davies was being very silly there; he made me laugh.
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Rejoining the single market
I appreciate my friend offering me that intervention; that's very kind of him. He knows I've got respect for him, so this question is genuinely meant. I don't understand Plaid Cymru's position on wanting to rejoin the European single market, but wanting to…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry on Welsh in Education Strategic Plans
Just to throw this out there, is there an argument for pay differentials and higher pay for that expertise?
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry on Welsh in Education Strategic Plans
Diolch. The Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol does a fantastic job, but what I've witnessed is that academics are spread far and thin because of the amount of subject expertise they've got to have. But that is the root, I think, of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry on Welsh in Education Strategic Plans
I was just going to go on to the additional learning needs question, and also subject specialisms.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry on Welsh in Education Strategic Plans
I'm happy to move on now.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry on Welsh in Education Strategic Plans
Chair, do you mind if I—? Clive wanted to come in. Okay.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry on Welsh in Education Strategic Plans
I just wonder if there is sufficient capacity within the existing number of Welsh language speakers who are able to deliver that level of workforce at the training level. That's the key problem, isn't it? It's a vicious cycle.
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Inquiry on Welsh in Education Strategic Plans
Can I just say there—? Just a question that follows on from that: are there enough trainers to train? Are there enough academics proficient in the Welsh language to deliver this? I know from my experience as an academic, where you've got shortages in certain…
