Welsh Labour

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

759 speeches and questions

4 March 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
Thank you for that answer, and I know you have visited the part of the scheme that I'm going to mention today around the Transforming Towns programme: the beautiful grade 2 listed Old Carnegie Library in the centre of Wrexham, which I very much enjoyed…
4 March 2026Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government
2. How is the Welsh Government supporting town-centre regeneration in Wrexham? OQ63906
26 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thank you, Chair.
26 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thank you. And just finally, public confidence in our health service is really important. Would you see it as part of your role as chair to get out there, to engage with the public and to try and instil that confidence in them?
26 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thanks. Collaboration between health boards is becoming even more important, I think, particularly when we're seeing the very specialised services—you mentioned earlier, particularly, Velindre. So, I was just wondering how you would support the chief…
26 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
Pre-appointment hearing for the role of Chair of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board: evidence session with the Welsh Government's preferred candidate
Thanks, Chair. Good morning, Andrew. I just wanted to look a bit at how you'll develop your working relationships with key people within the health board. You've said a little bit about your experiences in a variety of leadership roles, but perhaps you could…
26 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Yes, I know Andrew through, obviously, being a member of the Labour Party, but also as a friend.
24 February 2026Plenary
Legislative Consent Motion: The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
As others have said, it is very clear from much of the correspondence we've all received from our constituents, and also from some media reports, that this LCM is not well understood, or what it is exactly about. This LCM is not about the principle of the…
24 February 2026Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Children and Social Care: Supporting the Social Care Workforce
I very much welcome today's statement regarding how we support the social care workforce. We cannot underestimate the commitment, the dedication and also the incredible care that people who work in residential, nursing, children's respite and care homes right…
24 February 2026Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Trefnydd, can I request a statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales regarding the default 20 mph speed limit? I was really pleased to read, over the recess, of the significant reduction in the number of fatalities and serious injuries…
10 February 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that answer. The Wrexham Gateway project really has the potential to deliver something truly special for our city. It's something I've long supported, and the partnership is determined to deliver this game-changing redevelopment. The…
10 February 2026Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
2. How is the Welsh Government supporting the Wrexham Gateway project? OQ63815
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
That's really good to hear, because, for me, I think the NHS should be 24/7. I'm not saying that there should be out-patient clinics overnight, but you know what I'm trying to say. And certainly constituents I think have been very pleased to attend…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
The current waiting list initiatives, if you like, are consultant-led, aren't they? Whereas previously it was very much outsourcing, bringing in independent sector provision. Are you able to tell us, or perhaps you can provide a note, how much it has cost to…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Thanks very much, Chair. Just looking at productivity in this particular area, would you say you've seen the improvement that you would want to see? Do you think there have been any barriers, if it's not the case? And particularly focusing on digital, if you…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Thank you.
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
You just mentioned a lack of data, so, you'll know from your time on the committee that there was a core data set promise, which hasn't happened. So, as a Minister, how do you feel that that data set, when it becomes available—? Do you have any idea when it…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
So, just going back to what you were saying about that you don't want people reaching crisis, I suppose the new strategy that you launched last year was to try and get that focus, wasn't it, on prevention and early intervention. So, do you think that has been…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Yes, thank you. If we can look at mental health, please, obviously, this committee did an inquiry earlier in the term around mental health services, and it showed that there were several groups—and it won’t be any surprise to you which groups they are—that…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Thank you.
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
My final question—. I'm not sure if Albert is still with us, but I was interested to know how you feel the integration of health and social care staff has gone particularly during your time as Cabinet Secretary. Albert referred to the social care workforce…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
So, we did take evidence from HEIW—probably last year—and there were some concerns that there were newly qualified—. I'm going to use doctors as an example, because, certainly, in my own constituency, I've got GPs who can't get any placements having…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Where are your major concerns around recruitment at the moment—as in, across Wales—and which specialties?
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
So, just on your point that you made about technology, for instance, how do you ensure that there is an alignment of workforce planning for staff on future service demands? Technology is changing all the time, so how do you plan for that so far ahead, I…
4 February 2026Health and Social Care Committee
General scrutiny session with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Children and Social Care and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Good morning. I want to look at workforce planning. Obviously, when you've got something as large as NHS Wales, robust workforce planning is vitally important, particularly in areas where there have been issues with recruitment and retainment. I wonder how…