, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Yes, absolutely. They were, obviously, both commitments that were in place before I came into portfolio. But, obviously, I'm the Member for Wrexham, so I know that the football museum is progressing well. I'm hoping to visit Theatr Clwyd over the summer…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Yes, absolutely. The commitment for the National Slate Museum is still there. When I came into portfolio—and, of course, I've been north Wales Minister as well—like you, I was never very clear what we meant by the national museum for north Wales. So, for me…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
It is capital funding; it's not revenue funding. The jobs aspect is a separate thing, and I'll come to that in a moment. It's not just about the roof, but that is the immediate concern. I've never seen so many buckets as I saw catching water in the national…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Obviously, I inherited a very reduced budget. I was part of that collective decision, as a Member of the Government, so, when I came into the portfolio, I knew the significant cuts that had been right across the portfolio, but particularly in the culture…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. I think it’s a very good marriage, if you like, between culture and social justice, and I really want to embrace the possibilities. I have to say I’ve been very impressed, with the visits I’ve been to, in this sector, how they’re already embracing…
, Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee
Ministerial scrutiny: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. I'm Lesley Griffiths. I'm the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice. I'll let officials introduce themselves.
, Plenary
Debate on Petition P-06-1437, 'Increase, don’t cut, funding for the National Library, Amgueddfa Cymru and the Royal Commission'
I have to say, the meetings I had, particularly at the National Museum Cardiff, they've got some incredible ideas around fundraising and ensuring that they make the most of all opportunities, and I don't think they do see that as a barrier; I think they've…
, Plenary
Debate on Petition P-06-1437, 'Increase, don’t cut, funding for the National Library, Amgueddfa Cymru and the Royal Commission'
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I'm very pleased to be responding on behalf of the Welsh Government. I think this petition really reflects how important these institutions are to our nation. However, we are facing the most significant financial…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. You raise a very important point. It is absolutely vital that people with a vision impairment can travel independently, that they can do so with confidence, and certainly the transport working group that came up with recommendations for Welsh…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
The Welsh Government is committed to developing accessible, high-quality, responsive and citizen-centred services that meet the needs of all disabled people in Wales, including those who are blind or visually impaired. The work of the disability rights…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Well, it would be inappropriate for me, Deputy Presiding Officer, to comment on specific proposals. As you know, Welsh Ministers determine whether applications should be approved or not. But I think what is really important, as I say, is we have…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
When the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2023 comes into force later this year, Wales will have the most progressive legislation for the management and protection of the historic environment in the UK. This is supplemented by planning policies that protect…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Well, I think you've given us an excellent illustration of how our national heritage bodies can work proactively with communities and local museums so that they can investigate and also tell their stories to the wider community, and what's really…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
The Welsh Government promotes access to history and heritage of the south Wales Valleys through its localised and international marketing campaigns and work in educating future generations of the importance of our historic and cultural environment.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
No member of the Welsh Government is happy with the levels of child poverty that we have at the current time, but we do have to face facts that many of the levers do sit with the UK Government and that, up until 2010, when the Tories came in, we did have a…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. I think you raise a very important point. I met with the Bevan Foundation very early after coming into this portfolio to talk about a range of issues and, certainly, many of the reports they've brought forward are very helpful in helping us to…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Well, they're certainly not my bosses. I don't disagree with you about the impact I think the removal of that two-child benefit cap could have. Certainly, everything I have read since I came into portfolio makes me believe that. I mean, one of the reasons we…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Our child poverty strategy sets out how the Welsh Government will tackle child poverty in Wales through initiatives to reduce costs, maximise incomes and develop pathways out of poverty so every child can enjoy their rights and have every…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. I think you raised a really important point about funding. For me, it's really important that, when we seek devolution of any further powers, we know why we want those powers. We know they will benefit the people of Wales, but it's really important…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Well, as Siân Gwenllian knows, the Welsh benefits charter was absolutely a central part of our preparations, as it sets out the commitment that we think is necessary for that compassionate and person-centred design and delivery of benefits I…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Diolch. Through the implementation of the Welsh benefits charter, we are putting in place the infrastructure for a compassionate, person-centred Welsh benefits system. Any future administration of welfare powers would be delivered in line with the charter’s…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
So, I haven't had any specific discussions with the Cabinet Secretary for housing, but I absolutely agree with you, there are very good reasons for improving energy efficiency of historic buildings. We want them to lower their carbon emissions. They need to…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
As I said at the start of my answer to Julie Morgan, it's inappropriate for me to comment on specific cases. But the local planning authority is responsible for regulating changes to listed buildings, for instance, through the requirement for listed building…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Deputy Presiding Officer, before I respond to the specific question, I need to note how it would be inappropriate for me to comment on specific cases as I must not prejudice the role of Welsh Ministers in the listed building consent process. So…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Cadw has published a significant amount of best-practice guidance for owners of listed buildings, which is available on its website. The advice covers subjects including understanding listing, managing change to listed buildings, converting chapels and…
