, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Can I ask a supplementary, because, obviously, this nearly £1 million for the food partnerships is an important sum of money? How much of these food partnerships are going to be tackling the lack of availability of fresh food in some communities? That's not a…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Okay, thank you very much. Jane Dodds.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Let's pursue this matter further tomorrow. You mentioned the EMA and school essentials a moment ago, and I just wondered if you could clarify whether either of these are going to have their floor or their eligibility criteria increased given inflation. It was…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Excellent. We look forward to that discussion. Sioned Williams.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
So, no targets. Is that correct, at the moment?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Rod Hick is going to be coming, as well. Jane.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Yes.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
I'll just take Jane Dodds first and then come back to you, Sioned.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Jane, sorry, I apologise if I didn't see you indicate.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Very good. Thank you very much. Sioned Williams.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Thank you. Back to you, Julie.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Could I just ask: in your remit letter, how much emphasis is put on the importance of prevention in whatever role the voluntary sector organisation is going to be delivering on?
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
Very good. Well, I'll resist the temptation to pursue you on food justice; we can come back to that in a moment. Let's just move on and discuss things by individual themes, so, Julie Morgan.
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
As you said in your written statement, in March it'll be 10 years since the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, but, last year, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales said about last year's budget that the process of embedding prevention…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Budget 2025-26
So, we'll move straight into our main item for debate today, which is the scrutiny of the Welsh Government budget for next year. And I'm very pleased to welcome Jane Hutt, the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Trefnydd and Chef Whip. In the room, your…
, Equality and Social Justice Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Prynhawn da. Welcome to the first session of the Equality and Social Justice Committee of 2025. Blwyddyn newydd dda. And I'd like to welcome Altaf Hussain back to the committee—you're very welcome—and I'd like to thank your colleague Joel James for all the…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. I absolutely agree with you that there is fantastic work going on with organisations like Kidical, who do fantastic work, particularly in west Cardiff, to help and encourage families to cycle their kids to school. I’ve certainly…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
1. What funding is the Welsh Government targeting at community groups wanting to develop active travel routes to school? OQ62054
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
We talked about the planning issues here; what is the role of the Infrastructure (Wales) Act 2024 in ensuring that these planning decisions are going to be made in a timely fashion, given that if you don't make a decision within six months, you'll have to…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning: Offshore Wind Task and Finish Group
I agree with previous speakers that this is an incredibly important development and a once-in-a-generation opportunity, but we absolutely need to get it right. As Luke Fletcher said, we need to keep our eye on the ball here. In your statement, you talked…
, Plenary
Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Well, my office, my home and those of most of my constituents will be underwater unless we all change our ways. So, I wanted to ask you about the Greener Grangetown project, because here we've got a really good example of sustainable urban drainage, which has…
, Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Anti-bullying Week: The mental health and well-being of learners
Thank you very much, and thank you very much, Cabinet Secretary, for your really long commitment to this issue. I think that’s really appreciated, and the investment you’re making in trying to get to the heart of the matter. I want to also pay tribute to all…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Just following on from your remarks to Llyr Gruffydd about the Wampís Nation delegation that was received by various people, I just wanted to celebrate the Creative for Climate Justice exhibition, which has been supported by CAFOD, Christian Aid, Oxfam and…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Okay. It's interesting that you include Ynni Cymru, and that's great. But we have to recognise that the public is very wary of renewable energy, even though it's much cheaper than gas. So, in my view, the public sector needs to lead the way on demonstrating…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. What relationship does the First Minister envisage between Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru and GB Energy? OQ61834
