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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Well, I think we have to all recognise, unfortunately, that not everything is going to be put right, even if we have a Labour Government, and, of course, that's absolutely what I hope. But we have to recognise that public finances are going to be very, very…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Well, we certainly are seeing far too many of our children living in poverty and I think the First Minister said yesterday in First Minister's questions that we were making progress under the previous UK Labour Government in the early 2000s, but…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Well, I certainly haven't done that assessment. You will have heard me say in the Chamber, I think it was last week, that I do think taking away that two-child benefit limit is a powerful lever in the endeavours to reduce child poverty. So, it's certainly a…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Well, I'm not aware of the issue you raise, but I'd be very happy to look into it. If you have any further information, perhaps you could write to me.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
I'm a bit unclear as to whether you were saying that Post Office and Royal Mail should be devolved to Wales or shouldn't be devolved to Wales. But as I say, it is a reserved matter, and I hadn't had the opportunity to speak to the relevant Minister before the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Well, as you know, both Post Office and Royal Mail matters are non-devolved. I am aware of the bid that to you refer to, and I will certainly be endeavouring to have a meeting with the relevant Minister, once the new UK Government has been formed.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. I'm not sure if paddling pools are in my portfolio, but I guess, as a sport facility—and I know the paddling pool very well, as a fellow north Walian. But I'll be very happy to write to the leader of the council, because, as you say, particularly…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Through the funding we provide to Sport Wales, national governing bodies and other national partners are creating, promoting and supporting opportunities for people of all ages to be active in community sport all across Wales, including Aberconwy.
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
I do recognise those discussions between the WNO and the trade unions—and, obviously, the artists to whom you referred—are ongoing. Obviously, matters relating to employment, and that includes the terms and conditions, and issues around remuneration are an…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Yes, absolutely. I've had discussions with my colleague the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, because the WNO are doing some really valuable work as a trusted partner, and that includes in the health sphere. And I know, since 2021, health boards…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you. Well, I'll certainly be very happy to meet with you. I think I've met with Rhianon on about three occasions now, who keeps me very updated because of her close links with the WNO. And as I said, I have met with them myself. I absolutely recognise…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Welsh Government funding for the arts is channelled through the Arts Council of Wales. Under the arm's-length principle, the Welsh Government does not intervene in ACW’s funding decisions. I met with the WNO on 21 May and assured them I will do all I can to…
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The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (Public Bodies) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
I would like to thank the Chair of the LJC Committee and Sioned Williams for their contributions today. I'll just pick up on a couple of the points. As the Chair said, I have responded to and we carefully considered all the points raised. We accepted one…
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The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 (Public Bodies) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Diolch, Llywydd, and I move the motion. The regulations before you today add a further eight named public bodies to section 6 of the Well-being of Future Generations Act, bringing the number of public bodies subject to the well-being duty in Part 2 of the Act…
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Motion under Standing Order 26.91 seeking the Senedd's agreement to introduce a Member Bill—British Sign Language (BSL) (Wales) Bill
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. And thank you to Mark Isherwood for bringing forward this Member debate—I know it's something that you've long taken an interest in. I am very aware of how important this issue is and the importance of ensuring full and…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Refugee Week: Our home
Yes, absolutely. I would be very happy to speak to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care. I think the point you make around no woman being on their own when they give birth is really important, and I mentioned, to come to this country and land in a…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Refugee Week: Our home
Thank you. I just mentioned to John Griffiths that sanctuary seekers are almost always escaping persecution. They're often trying to be reunited with their family members. I think what is really important, and, for me, this is the most important message of…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Refugee Week: Our home
Thank you. Yes, I would actually absolutely recognise those specific cases of, as you say, best practice. I visited Newport Live with you; it was a different scheme that we were looking at, but I could see the amazing work that they do, and that integration…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Refugee Week: Our home
Thank you. I'm going to start—. First of all, I'd like to say, and I mentioned it in my original part of the statement, that we were really pleased to support the Nation of Sanctuary Awards last night. I too would like to congratulate all the winners and…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Refugee Week: Our home
Thank you very much for that series of questions. I'm going to start with transport, because I agree with you that transport is really important. We're very proud of what the welcome ticket scheme did contribute for over two years. I remember travelling back…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice: Refugee Week: Our home
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. This week marks Refugee Week, a celebration of the contributions sanctuary seekers make to Wales. Refugee Week brings together people from all backgrounds to create better understanding within our communities, and promotes…
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General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Thank you.
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General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
I'll certainly be having conversations with whatever colour Government is at the other end of the M4. I think this is a really important piece of work and, as I say, prisons are of particular interest to me. So, I will certainly be having discussions.
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General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
Well, I appreciate it's a matter for health boards, how they employ them.
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General scrutiny of the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice
I know my predecessor did arrange a summit back in—I think it was January, the beginning of the year. I haven't got an update on that. I've certainly had—. I know for a fact that we need to recruit more speech and language therapists right across Wales. I…
