, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
I was going to ask a couple of questions around the community food strategy. The timeline for developing and publishing the strategy is still a bit unclear. I was wondering if you would provide any clarity for us this morning on that timeline.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Welsh Government Draft Budget - Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Good morning, all.
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Topical Questions
Diolch, Dirprwy Weinidog. It's a new year, but it's the same old story when it comes to Cardiff Airport. This time, it's Wizz Air; a few months ago, Qatar Airways pulled out, that after investment from Welsh Government; perhaps the Deputy Minister could…
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Topical Questions
2. Will the Minister make a statement on the future of Cardiff Airport in light of Wizz Air's announcement that it is ceasing operations in and out of Wales? TQ705
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Topical Questions
Today, I had the pleasure of co-sponsoring, with Carolyn Thomas, a drop-in event with Communication Workers Union members. As those who attended will know, what they had to say about Royal Mail's disregard for its employees was shocking: casualisation, pay…
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Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Of course I welcome the developments in terms of Porthcawl and Ysgol Bro Ogwr—my former primary school. It was a great pleasure for me to return to Bro Ogwr to see how they were providing free school meals. The classrooms felt a lot smaller than when I was a…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Developing Technological Clusters in Wales—Medical radioisotope production and nuclear medicine expertise
We agree that harnessing science research and innovation to address societal challenges is important, as is improving investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and research and development, which will have huge benefits for the Welsh…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Developing Technological Clusters in Wales—Medical radioisotope production and nuclear medicine expertise
I thank the Minister for his statement.
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Business Statement and Announcement
This morning, the weather was atrocious. In the downpour, I walked to the train station. Luckily, it's only five minutes away from my house. But, in other parts of Bridgend county, too many kids had to walk over an hour to get to school, no doubt arriving…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Just a fun fact for you, Chair: this is the second time we've been in Dogs Today.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I think we considered a similar petition in December—I think that was more relating to reducing the number of days to 108, I believe. At the time we closed that petition due to the fact that Welsh Government were aware of issues relating to…
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New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I'm conscious that we are unclear at this moment in time whether a development of national significance application has been submitted. Of course, that gives an opportunity for stakeholders and members of the public to be consulted on any…
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New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I take on board that the number and the electoral system weren't in the manifesto, but the expansion of the Senedd was. The majority of parties elected to this Senedd had it in their manifesto. We've had a number of committee reports as…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Child Poverty
Let's be clear: the fact that poverty exists is a complete and utter failure of the Government—Governments on both sides of the M4. It's a failure of both Parliaments, and it's a failure of an economic system, a system that benefits from and encourages…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
The UK Government recently announced a package of measures to support UK R&D amidst the continuing uncertainty over association with Horizon Europe. Within the package, as you've mentioned, is a pledge of £100 million quality-related funding for English…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for for that response, Minister.
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
4. How does the Minister intend to support Welsh research and development in light of ongoing uncertainties with Horizon Europe? OQ58889
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that answer, Minister. Of course, one of the things that they mentioned was that smaller businesses would miss out on that support. So, isn't it the case that we need that targeted support? There is a recognition that support is needed…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, the announcement in the draft budget relating to business rates relief has been broadly welcomed by businesses across Wales, especially so in the hospitality, retail and leisure sector. The Federation of Small Businesses said, for…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Young Person’s Guarantee
Of course, the young person's guarantee is an important programme for Wales; I think it's fair to say that we all want to see this succeed. After all, we won't reach our targets around net zero, for example, unless we ensure that young people have the skills…
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Statement by the Minister for Economy: Young Person’s Guarantee
Thank you to the Minister for his statement.
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Questions to the First Minister
Dioch, Prif Weinidog. It hasn't been that long since homelessness services were confronted by a nightmare scenario during the pandemic, and here they are again confronting another one. I'd like to highlight the case of Keith, a constituent in Maesteg, who…
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Questions to the First Minister
1. How is the Welsh Government working with local authorities to tackle the pressure on homelessness prevention services over the Christmas period? OQ58891
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Debate on the Petitions Committee Report—'Mark Allen’s Law: Water safety and drowning prevention'
Leeanne's campaign was actually one of the first campaigns to get in touch with me as a newly elected Member; when I literally just scrolled back through Messenger, it was actually David who got in touch with me. Now, that was in 2021, and I'm very glad that…
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Debate on the Petitions Committee Report—'Mark Allen’s Law: Water safety and drowning prevention'
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd, and thank you to the committee Chair and also, mainly, to the clerking team for all of their work.
