, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Scrutiny of the Minister and Deputy Minister for Climate Change - session 1
Diolch. Good morning, Minister and Deputy Minister and officials. Marine planning stakeholders have informed the Welsh Government that the Welsh national marine plan—we all know it as WNMP—is not currently fit for purpose, but have explained it would be an…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Gwent Levels / Nature Recovery Exemplar Areas
Thank you, Deputy Llywydd, and thank you, Minister, for the statement. I think there's one thing we can agree on and that is the need to protect 30 per cent of our land and sea by 2030. Now, however, as you know, I've been asking, since October, what is the…
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Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, could I have a statement, please, from the Deputy Minister for transport regarding the shocking state of the rail service in Wales? It's not that long ago since I was stood here, Llywydd, after we'd had a horrendous journey down from north to…
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Questions to the First Minister
Between now and 2028, Wales will need to recruit, on average, an additional 2,000 full-time equivalent workers to carry out the highly technical challenge of decarbonising homes in Wales. Now, during a recent Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure…
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Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Well, I wish they'd come and see me in my office.
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Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
I will get to it. But it's a fact, and it's been raised by Plaid Cymru, the current model simply doesn't work. I asked you two weeks ago, Minister, whether we could have a meeting of north Wales Members, yourself, the chairman and the chief executive, and…
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Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Yes, I know. I've got to be honest, things are so bad, Deputy Llywydd—
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Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Thank you. Whilst I thank you for the statement, Minister, I would like to thank my colleagues Darren Millar and Rhun ap Iorwerth more for actually calling you out on this statement, because it's far too inadequate. I've been here 11 years, and, prior to…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
—when we talked about electrifying vehicles and then we know the barriers there.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
To be honest, Chair, the question has actually been asked—
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Okay. Cities such as Brussels have demonstrated how key European cities with small populations can continue to prioritise affordability. They have annual travel passes for 18 to 24-year-olds costing only €12 a year, and €499 for adults until the age of 65…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Thank you. What systems are being adopted to make transport in Wales more affordable for all its citizens, especially when research suggests that 25 per cent of bus users are disabled or have a long-term illness?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 2
I'm in committee.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 2
Thank you. At the end of last year, my Welsh Conservative colleague Darren Millar identified that while south Wales metro was due to receive £1 billion of earmarked funding, the north Wales metro would only receive 5 per cent of this funding, at £50 million…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 2
[Inaudible.]—behind me; I don't know what it is. Sorry. With the climate emergency declared by the Senedd, addressing climate change is now at the top of all of our political agendas. It's vital that public transportation is safe, clean, reliable and that it…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 2
Okay, and—
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 2
Thank you. With passenger numbers down 30 per cent to 35 per cent from peak pre-pandemic levels, is this shift due to just the pandemic, or is it due to concerns relating to the use of public transport, or is it down to changing consumer behaviours? Has any…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 1
We know from the Welsh Government buying the airport—. Let's be honest, it was bought for £52 million and £100 million was spent on it to have it valued at £15 million. Then there are problems with the air link from Anglesey to Cardiff. There are problems…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 1
Since Transport for Wales took over the rail franchise, the organisation has been fined in excess of £3 million due to poor performance, and between 2018 and 2019, the numbers of trains that were cancelled were the highest since 2010. Given this track record…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 1
In what ways could we see the Welsh Government work more closely with our private sector transportation companies to support the decarbonisation of the industry, whilst also ensuring that it provides an affordable and reliable service to consumers?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 1
Thank you. It is clear that our public transportation needs to decarbonise. However, as has been said, passenger levels in Wales are currently at an all-time low, with the Confederation of Passenger Transport stating that bus patronage is about 30 to 35 per…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales
I can never say that word. Yes—global food price rises. In fact, prices are rising at the fastest rate in 30 years. I don't think that the Governor is entirely right that we are helpless in the face of surging inflation. There are steps that we can take here…
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales
Thank you, Minister. Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, has warned of—I can never say this—
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Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales
8. What consideration has the Welsh Government given to providing incentives to boost agricultural productivity in Wales in light of increasing inflation? OQ58091
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Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Thank you, Minister. I was quite shocked very recently to find out that Care Forum Wales have revealed that fees paid by local authorities in north Wales are up to £11,000 a year less per person than those on offer from their counterparts in south Wales. The…
