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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch yn fawr, Heledd Fychan. Thank you for that question about 'A vision for rail across Wales and Borders'. The Government wanted to make sure that the Senedd was aware of the written document published by Transport for Wales last week, and, indeed, that…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for that question, Paul Davies. Of course, as you know, local health boards are responsible for the planning and delivery of health services for their local populations, and, of course, that includes Hywel Dda University Health Board, who…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, Llywydd. There is one change to this week’s Plenary business. The legislative consent debate on the Crime and Policing Bill has been postponed until 10 March. Business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, and thank you for asking this question, which is obviously currently of great concern and interest. Of course, we recognise the passion and dedication of players, volunteers and supporters within the sport, and we want to see sports…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, thank you for your question, Russell George. You know that the Welsh Government remains committed to reducing waiting times, ensuring everyone in Wales, including those in Powys, has equitable and timely access to treatment, and this has been supported…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Of course, we've been focused on working with the NHS to improve cancer services with earlier access to diagnosis and treatment. There is more to be done in terms of prevention, treatment and research, but we've invested tens of millions of pounds in new…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you for that question. As you know, progress has been made since special measures, in terms of Betsi Cadwaladr health board: improved financial governance, a stable board in place, and also in terms of progress on access to planned care over the last…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I have already responded robustly to Laura Anne Jones. I'm just very worried what this is leading to in terms of that threat to our universities, which, as I say, are operating independently. Also, can I say how proud I am of our higher education institutions…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Siân Gwenllian, for your very important question.
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, it is very concerning to hear from you about the tone of this and the implications of the question that you raise, Laura Anne Jones. Obviously, it's based on the Reform agenda, isn't it? Obviously, universities and their student societies operate…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, Mark Isherwood. I'm obviously not aware of this particular letter, but I think it's important that you've drawn it to our attention today, and also that those organisations that have such expertise and support, the National Autistic…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Luke Fletcher, for that question. Of course, it's not devolved, but, again, it's a matter of liaison and representation, so I'm glad you've brought that to my attention today. We're aware of the changes that have taken place, in terms of the…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch yn fawr, Mike Hedges. You draw attention, which has been in the press as well, to that particular course, and, of course, there are others that are affected in terms of the issues arising in Swansea University. I understand that the Minister for…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch yn fawr, Jane Dodds. Thank you for feeding back on that important meeting that was held in the community. It is important, again, that you've brought this today, in terms of local concerns about health service provision at the Amman Tawe Partnership GP…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Joel James, and you raise an important question. And, as you know, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, and Welsh Government officials, are regularly holding meetings with the health board to hold them to account, including the public…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Well, thank you very much. Diolch yn fawr, Peredur Owen Griffiths. This is a new programme, the equality and inclusion grants programme. It is in my portfolio, so you've asked the right person to follow this up and respond. I know that there have been a large…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you for that question, Jenny Rathbone, and also for making that link to the Hywel Thomas report and the impact implications for the grid. Heat networks have the potential to be a reliable and efficient provider of low-carbon affordable heat across…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much for both of those questions, and I obviously will raise this with the Minister for Mental Health and Well-being in relation to where we are in terms of addressing gambling harms through the services that we already provide, and I would say…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Diolch yn fawr, Heledd Fychan. Isn't it great that we have such an enthusiastic young person who wants to represent Wales and has shown his great talent and skill as well? As you know, of course, these matters are not devolved, in terms of his status in terms…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you, Llywydd. There is one change to this week’s Plenary business; questions to the Senedd Commission tomorrow have been reduced to 10 minutes. Business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to Members…
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Business Statement and Announcement
I'm sure you will agree with me that we should be proud of the fact that Wales is the second most successful recycling nation in the world. We should be proud of that, and I hope you are proud too. We've got a comprehensive programme of support to support…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Can I also agree that it was an excellent Armenian exhibition today, encouraging unity and cohesion? I do encourage everyone to go and visit the exhibition. Just in terms of your question regarding assessments and the fact that non-examination assessments…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Russell George, I am concerned about your language today in terms of what you're alleging. A statement was made last week by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, and, of course, statistically, this is formally and officially on record. Your point…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Thank you very much, Delyth Jewell. I was very pleased to meet with my constituents, including Kay Clarke, after your question to the Counsel General. This was the day before this announcement was made. Of course, decisions, as we are completely aware, about…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Janet Finch-Saunders, you are clear—not only have you heard from the First Minister in terms of that dramatic decrease in waiting times, but also you've seen it on the statistical record and, indeed, of course, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care…
