, Finance Committee
Group 1: Scope of the power in section 1 (Amendments 7, 8, 9, 10, 20, 21, 13)
Thank you, Chair, and thank you to everyone who's commented on my proposed amendments. The Minister is right—my amendments are speaking to the broader principle issue that I have with the Bill, rather than the exact individual purposes listed in that…
, Finance Committee
Group 1: Scope of the power in section 1 (Amendments 7, 8, 9, 10, 20, 21, 13)
Diolch yn fawr, Gadeirydd. Thank you. You will all be aware, of course, that I was opposed to this Bill at Stage 1, and that's because, primarily, of the strong evidence that both this committee and the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee…
, Plenary
Debate on the Report of the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform—Reforming our Senedd: A stronger voice for the people of Wales
Now, I'm not supporting additional Members because I want to see more politicians, but we all have to accept that we need greater capacity to deal with the increased powers and responsibilities that we have. It stands to reason that additional devolved powers…
, Plenary
Debate on the Report of the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform—Reforming our Senedd: A stronger voice for the people of Wales
I just want to expand on the point that the Llywydd made on lack of capacity within the Senedd. You will know that I chair a committee in the Senedd, the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee. The remit of that committee is very broad…
, Plenary
Debate on the Report of the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform—Reforming our Senedd: A stronger voice for the people of Wales
No, I won't, sorry, because people have had their opportunity to contribute. They're unelected and, of course, many of them are appointed against the recommendation and advice of the appointments commissioner. Well, who was on about jobs for the boys five…
, Plenary
Debate on the Report of the Special Purpose Committee on Senedd Reform—Reforming our Senedd: A stronger voice for the people of Wales
I wasn't going to start with this, but I have to say that I'm saddened and quite sickened by some of the fake anger that I'm hearing from some contributors to this debate, where they berate increasing the size of the Senedd and the cost that comes with that…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
How many times have we been here before on Betsi Cadwaladr, Minister? How many times do we have to come here, and, quite frankly, listen to your cut-and-paste statements about more targeted interventions, more new directors, more tripartite meetings? You're…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services: Update on Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Well, if we need any proof, this statement, in my view, shows that the Welsh Government is going round and round in circles on Betsi Cadwaladr. You're tinkering with the symptoms rather than fundamentally tackling the illness that is stifling services in…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.42 (vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of today's meeting
We'll move on to a motion under Standing Order 17.42(vi) and (ix) to resolve to exclude the public from the remainder of the meeting, if Members are content. Are you content with that? There we are. Thank you very much. We'll wait a second until the broadcast…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Papers to note
As you leave, we'll be carrying on with our committee items, and we'll move to item 5, namely the papers to note. If Members are happy to note the papers, there are a number of them, from 5.1 to 5.10, to note together. Are you happy to do that? Yes. Thank you…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Okay. With that, could I thank you all for your evidence? As I said earlier, we've had a very rich seam of evidence in this session and the previous session. So, thank you all for that. As I tell everybody, you will have a copy of the draft transcript to…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Okay. Bev, and then we'll come to Jane and Gemma then to conclude.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Thank you so much. Crikey, there's a lot of stuff coming through today, I have to say. There is one other area of questioning that I think we should cover. I know we're out of time slightly, but, Jenny, if you want to just take us on to this final one. It is…
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Excellent. Okay, thank you very much. Huw.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
I was going to say, you're talking yourself out of a job. [Laughter.] Yes, but you make the point very well.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Okay. Gemma.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Jane and then Gemma, and then we will have to move on, I'm afraid.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Excellent. Okay. Thank you so much for those comments. Jenny.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Thank you. Jane.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Okay. Thank you, Bev. I've got half an eye on the clock now—we've got to that stage. Both Jane and Josh have indicated that they'd like to come in, so very, very briefly, if you would, and then we'll move on to Jenny.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Thank you, Bev. Huw wants to come in.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
There's a lot to unpackage in that. But, you're right, it's a good starter for 10, absolutely, because it helps us identify those key areas. Bev.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
We could indeed, yes.
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Josh, do you want to go first?
, Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee
Bus and rail transport in Wales - evidence session 3
Thank you very much. Okay, we'll move on to Delyth.
