, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Environment Bill: Evidence session
Thank you very much, Rhys. Diolch yn fawr. Very careful scrutiny, in fact. We've been really keen to make sure that this is a Bill that is an example of Governments working together effectively to reach agreement that needs cross-border controls and protects…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Environment Bill: Evidence session
We've obviously carefully considered that, Huw, in putting the legislative programme together for the Senedd, but this Bill is going to its Third Reading Lords Report Stage very shortly, so, with the best will in the world, we would not get something in…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Environment Bill: Evidence session
Thank you, Huw. This Bill has had a bit of a long history. I, obviously, wasn't the Minister responsible for it in the first Senedd either, so I've also had to do a bit of historical reading. My understanding is that we originally introduced it just before—…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Environment Bill: Evidence session
No, that's correct, Huw.
, Plenary
Topical Questions
Well, thank you very much, Heledd, for those remarks. I certainly agree with the remarks in which you praised the action of the many staff in NRW who worked above and beyond the call of duty during the flooding. And I want to add my thanks to those staff…
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Topical Questions
Thank you, Buffy, for those comments and remarks. I've certainly already welcomed Rhondda Cynon Taf's section 19 report in relation to the 2020 flooding in Pentre, and my sympathies go to all of the residents, including yourself, who suffered from the…
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Topical Questions
Thank you for that, Janet Finch-Saunders. I'm not sure which of your very many questions you wanted me to focus on, so I will just focus on the ones that I think are the most important. First of all, I've already had a meeting with NRW's leadership team, in…
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Topical Questions
I welcome feedback from the Welsh Local Government Association. We certainly need to ensure our bodies, including NRW, are best placed to achieve our significant environmental ambitions. We're starting with the review of the delivery of flood risk management…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Thank you very much, Carolyn, and, yes, of course, we'll explore doing a pilot in your region—I'm very happy to do so. But you've just encapsulated the problem, haven't you? Because, for most ordinary people, the only big investment they make in their lives…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Yes. Thank you, Mark. I understand the point that you're making about homes built as holiday homes. However, there is a real issue with houses that are vacant in communities across Wales that have a direct impact on the viability of other local services. And…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Yes. Thank you very much, Buffy, and that just demonstrates nicely, doesn't it, that the issue is an issue right across Wales for a different set of reasons. So, we have issues with areas surrounding our big cities that become commuter towns, so to speak; we…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
So, taking those in reverse order then, Siân, absolutely, we will be coming back to the Senedd in the autumn term to feed back on the stuff that we’ve done over the summer—the consultation and so on—and to involve Senedd Members. We’ll also be carrying on…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Thank you very much for that series of questions and for the support that you indicated at the beginning. In terms of the Welsh language communities housing scheme, that's in the portfolio of my friend and colleague Jeremy Miles, who's sitting opposite me…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Thank you very much, Mike. Your long commitment to pushing Governments to build more council and social housing is well known and recognised. And you're absolutely right: one of the biggest problems we've got in the housing crisis across Wales is the number…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Diolch, Mabon. I understand the passion that you bring to this and the frustration of people who aren't in Government about the reason that we have to pilot and consult on things, but the reason is because we must consult on changes to the rules; otherwise we…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Thank you very much, Janet. On the media points, I take your point; I want to make very certain that Members of the Senedd have the information first, so we've taken some pains to make sure that Members of the Senedd have the copy of the letter going back to…
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Affordability, Second Homes and the Welsh Language
Diolch, Llywydd. There has been considerable coverage and debate over recent months about second homes and, beyond that, affordable housing for young people in Wales. We are keenly aware of the challenges being faced and have already made clear strides…
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& 8. The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 and The Plant Health (Fees) (Forestry) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
I move the motions. The Plant Health etc. (Fees) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 amend the Plant Health etc. (Fees) (Wales) Regulations 2018 in consequence of the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. The 2018 regulations specify fees…
, Plenary
Short Debate: The impact of climate change on mental health
But we have it demonstrated in front of us that active travel, the ability to use our streets as more than just a place to put your car, really does improve physical and mental health. Increasing woodlands, biodiversity and access to the natural environment…
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Short Debate: The impact of climate change on mental health
The biggest thing they said to us was that they wanted decision makers to listen to them, and so I'm really pleased to say that one of the first things we are doing here in Wales is listening, with a determination to act. So, the First Minister has been…
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Short Debate: The impact of climate change on mental health
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I’d like to thank Delyth Jewell for highlighting such an important issue so early on in the Senedd term. I'm obviously really delighted; it's the first time I've spoken in this Senedd, and certainly the first time I've spoken as the…
