, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
—not things that we can address overnight either. And that's why—. Clearly, we have a four-year term as a Government this time; there's only so much we'll be able to achieve there. And that's why looking at a longer term strategy, with those goals and…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Definitely, because I think some of the things have been as well—. I've heard of projects mentioned in terms of 'shovel-ready projects' because money has suddenly become available. And that might not be an organisation's priority in terms of what it needs…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Currently, it is going from year to year. There are huge challenges for some of our arm's-length bodies in the way that pay settlements aren't automatically awarded to them either. So, that's a constant dialogue with Government, so it creates a lot of…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Well, one of the things I've asked my officials to work on with institutions that receive funding is understanding what is the true investment needed by our institutions—not what they can do with the money that they have, but what they actually do need, and…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Yes, that is a point that is central to all of this. We're also looking at the research that already exists. A number of our national bodies have already done quite a bit of research work on this. A number of universities have done research in terms of the…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
There is a draft timetable and, obviously, the first element of that will be reporting back, with some draft documents in the next spring. I want to make that happen faster in the future because what I'm hearing from sectors on the ground and on a national…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Well, I would like to see that happening as soon as possible, and I am pushing my officials on that now, in terms of that timetable. I haven't—
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Well, we are looking at the next steps now in thar regard. The call for evidence is happening at the same time as we're looking at the framework and the mechanisms that are needed. So, that work does align with that and, hopefully, this will be an ongoing…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Well, hopefully, this will be the strategy that will be owned by communities across Wales. They will see why we believe that culture, sports and the creative industries are important, because that hasn't always been the message coming from Governments in the…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
I think it's very clear that we need long-term investment and long-term certainty for a number of our institutions. One of the things that I've heard from local bodies on the ground, and national bodies, is how challenging it is not knowing what the financial…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
It is very early days in that regard. The only thing that I am very certain of is that I know we need to get a strategy in place as soon as possible, that those measures are the rights ones, and that we can then work together on this. Because some of these…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Well, I want to hear the view of this committee as well, because the view of this committee previously was that there was no certainty that we did need it, so I would hope that this would be one of the elements of the work that perhaps we could work together…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
In the manifesto, it said that we would look into such a Bill, and I am very open-minded in terms of whether we need to introduce a Bill or not. One of the things that has been fed back to me, and it's one of the things that this committee reflected on in…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Well, I hope that this committee will have a part to play in helping me to develop those. Work has commenced. Clearly, we've started consultation on the new strategy now. We're asking those who work in the sector to express their views too. What was…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Thank you very much, Chair. And first of all, congratulations to you all on being elected to this committee. I have to say, it's a very different experience being on this side of the table as compared to being a member of this committee, and I was reflecting…
, Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee
Ministerial scrutiny session
Thank you very much. I'm delighted to be here. I'm Heledd Fychan, Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport. If I could ask officials to introduce themselves, starting with Elin.
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising this important issue. Clearly, in terms of empowering communities, that's something that this Government has committed to. We certainly believe that we need to look again at processes in terms of planning and community…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising that issue. As you heard, I think, in my response to a Member earlier, that's exactly why we are now seeking to understand what has been lost and what investment is required, so that we can either reopen swimming pools or ensure…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Well, thank you to the Member for raising that extremely important issue, and given that the hot weather is expected to be extended as well, I would ask the Member to urgently write to Dŵr Cymru, with the fact that you've raised it on the floor of the Chamber…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for that. Evidently, the First Minister was asked about this issue earlier today. We've also had the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution. What I can state very clearly to every Member here is that we, as…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for raising an issue of real importance, something I know that many in this Senedd are concerned about and are passionate about. Certainly, there was a clear commitment in the Plaid Cymru manifesto—and that strong commitment remains within…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for advocating on behalf of the residents so robustly there. We are aware as a Government of this issue and we also recognise the impact on residents. I know that the Deputy Minister for Transport is also aware of this issue. I would…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I thank the Member for raising this very important issue. I'm sure that we've all been shocked to see the pictures on the television. For those residents, it's difficult to imagine the severe damage. I share the comments made by the Member, in terms of paying…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
The Member will be aware that there is an offer on the table, and a subsequent offer made since the unions made contact, that is more than what was on the table had Labour been re-elected to lead this Welsh Government. So, very clearly, there is now a pathway…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you to the Member for raising such an important issue. Obviously, the Deputy First Minister is here as well, and, in terms of our commitment as a Government to eradicating any violence, that is paramount. I will ensure that I flag to the Cabinet…
