16 January 2025 , Health and Social Care Committee
Welsh Government draft budget 2025-26
Okay, thank you for that. Moving on to NHS workforce issues, we touched on pay earlier. Could you say a little bit about the UK Government pay settlement proposals for the forthcoming financial year, and how Welsh Government will juggle that balance between…
16 January 2025 , Health and Social Care Committee
Welsh Government draft budget 2025-26
Diolch, Cadeirydd. This is on urgent and emergency care, Cabinet Secretary. How much has been invested in the national programme, and could you say something about the specific metrics and timelines to achieving the six goals?
16 January 2025 , Health and Social Care Committee
Welsh Government draft budget 2025-26
Just as a practical example of where there's real pressure on social care in the way that it works with the NHS, delayed transfers of care are a real issue, aren't they, in terms of the pressure on accident and emergency and the ambulance services. In terms…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: New UK Government's first six months
Be sensible and realistic, Sam. We've already heard from our Cabinet Secretaries here: there's been a sea change in relationships between the Welsh Government and the UK Government, and that is very welcome. You really shouldn't try and dismiss that lightly…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: New UK Government's first six months
It's very early days, Sam, isn't it—[Interruption.] We are talking about six months—[Interruption.]
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: New UK Government's first six months
Darren, you haven't got a single MP in Wales. You know, wake up and smell the coffee. You need a radically different approach to the one that you've been pursuing here in Wales, let alone what your UK colleagues did over those long years of austerity. We…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: New UK Government's first six months
I will.
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: New UK Government's first six months
I think we've had the usual la-la land, if I may put it politely, contribution from the Welsh Conservatives to launch this. I think their real problem, Dirprwy Lywydd, is that people's memories are not as short as they think they are. When they talk about all…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Private rented sector'
You have indeed been generous. Can I just say, in closing, that we're very mindful of the need to strike the appropriate balance in terms of tenure, and, as a committee, we would like to see many more properties available for affordable social rent? We…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Private rented sector'
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I thank all Members, and particularly the Cabinet Secretary, for their responses and contributions in this debate today. May I thank Peter Fox for his contribution in trying to emphasise the need to strike that appropriate balance in…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Private rented sector'
Another theme in evidence was the right of tenants to have a pet. We were very concerned to hear that high numbers of properties are advertised as not allowing pets. Dogs Trust told us that more than half of households in Wales have a pet, but less than 8 per…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Private rented sector'
Having a safe place to call home, whether that home is rented or owned, is an important part of ensuring that people can live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Home ownership isn’t an option for many, and with social housing in such high demand, the…
15 January 2025 , Plenary
Debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee Report, 'Private rented sector'
I'm pleased to open today's debate on the Local Government and Housing Committee's report on the private rented sector. I would like to start by thanking all of those who contributed to our inquiry, particularly those who shared their personal experiences…
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42(ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of this meeting and for the meetings on 30 January and 5 February
Item 5 is a motion under Standing Order 17.42 to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting and for the meetings on 30 January and 5 February. Is committee content so to do? I see that you are and we will move to private session. Thank…
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Papers to note
Our next item is item 4, papers to note. We have a letter from Cymorth Cymru, a letter from Llamau and a letter from the Chair of the Climate Change, Environment and Infrastructure Committee, all relating to the Welsh Government's draft budget for the…
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
Diolch yn fawr.
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
Okay, diolch yn fawr, Cabinet Secretary. Diolch yn fawr to your officials as well. Thank you all very much for coming in to give evidence to committee this morning. It is still just about this morning, and thanks for remaining with us beyond the allotted…
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
Siân.
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
Okay, thank you very much. And finally, Peter, although we may have covered some—
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
If we move on to Lee Waters, Cabinet Secretary. I think we have some questions in terms of that joint working and longer and medium-term planning.
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
Okay, thanks very much. We haven't got a great deal of time left, Carolyn. Is there anything else you wanted to raise?
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
Perhaps if you want to add anything, including it in a note to the committee would be good.
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
We have got limited time, I'm afraid, Cabinet Secretary.
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
So, we will see what transpires in due course, Peter.
15 January 2025 , Local Government and Housing Committee
Scrutiny of the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government (Local Government)
Diolch. Cabinet Secretary.
