, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of vaping across Wales
Here in Wales and the UK, the debate on vaping is intensifying, as experience grows and evidence of impacts continues to emerge. Back in 2016, the then Assembly opposition parties voted against the Labour administration’s legislation to put vaping on the same…
, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of vaping across Wales
Diolch, Llywydd. The impact of vaping across Wales, Llywydd—and we will have contributions from Jayne Bryant and Joel James. Vaping has become a familiar and growing feature of our lives. Indeed, across the world, clouds of vapour and a variety of smells…
, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of vaping across Wales
Diolch, Llywydd.
, Plenary
Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill to promote responsible dog ownership
I very much welcome this timely debate, and it is shocking, isn't it, to hear of these dog attacks and their consequences and fatalities here in Wales. And we know that this is a picture across the UK and much further afield. We've had dog attacks in Newport…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
Diolch yn fawr. Yesterday, I was pleased to organise a well-being run and walk for Members of the Senedd. James, who's in the Chamber, was one who took part, as well as the health Minister, the education Minister, Jane Dodds, and others. It's always best not…
, Plenary
Questions to the Senedd Commission
4. How is the Commission encouraging staff to lead healthy and more active lifestyles? OQ60072
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Ending homelessness in Wales
Minister, as you've mentioned many a time, Llamau is one of the organisations in Wales that has a great deal of experience and knowledge to bring to the table, and recently they've been, as ever, looking at the current trends and situation of young people in…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, we will go into private session.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay. Well, Minister, thank you very much for your evidence before committee today and that of your officials, and thanks for bearing with us. I know we've run on a little bit in terms of the allocated time. For the remainder of our committee meeting, amongst…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, thank you very much. And finally, then, Vikki Howells. Vikki.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Just a very quick follow-up on those issues, Minister. In terms of the advocacy and advice service, it's not to be recommissioned, is it, until March of next year—is that still the position?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, Jayne?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you for that, Minister. Jayne Bryant.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I take your point, Minister, that you want to work with local authorities, and it's much better to have that collaborative approach, but I guess there's interest in the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma community as to what is a tipping point, as it were, in terms of…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you, Altaf. Joel James.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Diolch yn fawr. Altaf, the Minister's touched on some of these issues. Did you want to explore these matters any further?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, Sioned?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay, Sam. Okay, Minister. Thank you very much. Sioned Williams. Sioned.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Okay. Thank you, Minister. Sam.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Minister, before we move on to other committee Members, could I just raise two points on private sites? Because, when we met with Gypsy and Traveller families, there was quite a lot of emphasis on private sites, and how valuable they are and how much more…
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Yes. Sioned Williams. Sioned.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thank you, Minister. Okay, Jane.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
Thanks very much. Jane Dodds.
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
In terms of staffing, Minister, to what extent does that extend to local authorities as well as the issues within the Welsh Government? Do you have a picture of that?
, Local Government and Housing Committee
The provision of sites for Gypsy, Roma and Travellers - Evidence from the Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip
I think clearly one of the issues is staffing levels, isn't it, and staffing shortages, which you mentioned in your update. Could you say a little more about how those staffing issues have impacted on the disbursement of the Gypsy and Traveller capital grant?
