15 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
'It's also one hell of a reflection on the Welsh Govt and how it supports and sustains our arts and culture.'
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Thank you, Llywydd. Last week, the First Minister told this Chamber, and I quote, that the culture and arts sector in Wales is ‘alive and well’. In the same week, we saw an announcement from Michael Sheen that he is personally going to fund a new national…
8 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Thank you very much. I'm very pleased to hear that that work is under way. I'm sure that all of us see the value of these visits, delight in taking part in them and welcoming schools here, and know about the excellent work that the team does in welcoming…
8 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
2. What assessment has the Commission made of the effect of the increase in coach hire costs on the number of schools visiting the Senedd? OQ62047
8 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
It’s very welcome to hear that, but it’s about how we make that a reality. Through Guide Dogs Cymru, constituents with a visual impairment living in Cardiff have been in touch with me stating that they do not feel safe using bus stops in Cardiff where…
8 January 2025 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
8. How is the Welsh Government ensuring that public transport is accessible to all in South Wales Central? OQ62046
7 January 2025 , Plenary
Statement by the First Minister: Delivering for Wales
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. In your statement, you said that the culture sector is alive and well. May I ask on what basis you are making that statement and who you have been listening to, because looking at the summary of the responses to the consultation on…
7 January 2025 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, I note that yesterday the summary of responses to the consultation on draft priorities for culture was published. I welcome that. It notes in the written statement that there will be a Government response published in the spring, including the final…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
Thank you very much for agreeing with every word I've said, Cefin Campbell—I'm pleased to have your support from a distance. [Laughter.] In terms of those priorities, I think we need to ensure that we don't lose sight of those priorities. One of the things…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
I will. Of course I will.
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The First Minister's first 100 days
In her tour over the summer, the First Minister visited Pontypridd, which is part of my region, and I know that she had many interesting conversations, which I'm sure helped to steer the priorities that we heard outlined by Rhun ap Iorwerth earlier. I, too…
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?'
It is an honour to take part in this debate; it was an honour to be part of the committee whilst this inquiry was taking place. I'd like to pay tribute to the clerking team. I'd also like to pay tribute to all my fellow members of the committee, as well as…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Topical Questions
I'd like to ask you a specific question about my region, please, Cabinet Secretary. You may be aware that there is consultation in Rhondda Cynon Taf council at the moment about the potential closure of two care homes, Ferndale House and Cae Glas. I've had…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Thank you for your response, Deputy First Minister. You will be aware from our recent visits to Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl of the devastating impact of the 2020 floods. Luckily, no lives were lost, but we know that, in 2020, areas such as South Wales Central…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
8. What measures is the Welsh Government taking to reduce the risk of floods in South Wales Central, considering the impacts of climate change and recent devastating floods across Europe? OQ61845
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you for that response. Clearly, the concern is that perhaps this decision by the Chancellor didn't take into account the broader implications of this increase, because clearly, it's in the face of cuts to budgets, too. So, I know you're talking about a…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you. It will be very beneficial, and I hope that you can put that case forward, because you too, I'm sure, will have received a whole host of communications from third sector organisations who are extremely concerned about the situation. Last week, I…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you, Llywydd. Cabinet Secretary, if I may return to some points that you made a little earlier in your response to Andrew R.T. Davies, just in terms of national insurance specifically, you mentioned the ONS definition, and that there was a possibility…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. It's good to know that you do meet so regularly, and, clearly, I'm sure that local authority leaders will have emphasised to you the fact that they are hugely concerned about their ability to provide social care services…
13 November 2024 , Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language
1. What discussions has the Cabinet Secretary had with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government about ensuring that Welsh local authorities receive sufficient funding to continue to deliver services? OQ61844
13 November 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Paper(s) to note
Thank you.
13 November 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Paper(s) to note
Yes, apologies. Also, can we—? In terms of the correspondence from Swim Wales, we referred to a number of the points raised in that correspondence in this session, but I do think it would be good if the Cabinet Secretary with responsibility for education were…
13 November 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Paper(s) to note
Happy to note. I think that the number of pieces of correspondence we've received from the publishing industry, and also the publicity given to this issue—. I note that we have a letter from Y Lolfa in particular, and perhaps you've seen items on the news…
13 November 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership (10)
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13 November 2024 , Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Impact of funding reductions for culture and sport: Evidence session with the Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership (10)
Thank you. I'm sure you appreciate that there are some things we haven't been able to reach today. I wonder if you'd be content that we do write further to you. I just wanted to, finally, ask in terms of the publishing industry—we've received a number of…
