, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. In terms of what Rhys has laid out with the renting homes Act, I think it's actually an issue within the tenant sector anyway in terms of tenants knowing their rights when dealing with their landlords. I have no doubt that Acorn, the…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I think the difficulty with this one—. I fully support the idea, but I think the difficulty is, though, in terms of the powers to designate national holidays; that still remains with UK Government. I believe the Welsh Government are…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Apologies for coming in at the last minute there. I'm just wondering, in terms of some of the questions the petitioners raised in relation to Powys's response, while we're waiting for the Welsh Government's response, is there anything we…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Much like you, I don't remember those debates in the 1970s, but, of course, I agree with much of what Rhys has said. For me, it does boil down to that element of fairness here, where residents are paying that service fee but also their…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. In terms of where we're at in the Senedd, the majority of parties represented within the Senedd had Senedd reform in their manifestos. And I think with the Bill being introduced into the Senedd, there'll be multiple opportunities for us as…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
Of course, I'm more than happy to join you in congratulating them. Members will also be glad to hear that I still go to the Sandwich Co, another fine business in Pencoed, and, yes, I still order the Arnie sarnie. I'm a creature of habit after all. But for…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
Llywydd, no contribution to a debate on small businesses in the run-up to Small Business Saturday would be complete without me taking the opportunity to highlight some of the fantastic local businesses in my region. Last year, I told Members about where I get…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Small businesses
As we approach Small Business Saturday, we have to recognise that we're in the middle of the worst cost-of-living crisis for 40 years. The impact on our small businesses will be severe. This is one of the main economic concerns facing small businesses at…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
Diolch am yr ymateb, Gweinidog. I'm sure the Minister is expecting a question around greyhounds here, but not on this occasion. I would like to highlight and express that I share the concerns of RSPCA Cymru who have called on the UK Government to prioritise…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales, and Trefnydd
5. What progress has the Minister made regarding collaboration with the UK Government on the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill? OQ58791
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Could I associate myself with the comments of Jack Sargeant around prepayment meters? They're wrong, they're immoral, and action needs to be taken on them as soon as possible. But I would be interested to know what conversations have also happened with energy…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
At 07:30 on Thursday morning, parents and local representatives walked from Maesteg park down to Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd, to highlight how long and unsafe the route to school is to walk. It took them roughly 45 minutes to an hour to make the journey…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
Could we have an oral or written statement on school transport, please?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of living pressures and the Young Person’s Guarantee
Great. Does anyone else want to add anything?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of living pressures and the Young Person’s Guarantee
Great. Thank you for that. I'd be interested to know if there's anything you think that Welsh Government could be doing better, essentially, to tackle some of those structural inequalities we've identified today, through its skills and employability…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of living pressures and the Young Person’s Guarantee
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think we've covered quite extensively which groups are particularly vulnerable and how that affects their ability to access skills and employability programmes—for example, we've talked about low-income households and young carers. But…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of living pressures and the Young Person’s Guarantee
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Vikki picked up on one of my points in terms of access for people, particularly those in low-income households not having the kit or connectivity. But if I come back to Bridgend College for a moment—you might be able to guess where I'm…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of living pressures and the Young Person’s Guarantee
Okay. Thank you.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of living pressures and the Young Person’s Guarantee
Since 2004. It was the same in 2004 as it is now. It was the same when I was receiving it as it is now.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of living pressures and the Young Person’s Guarantee
Diolch, Gadeirydd. In fact, a lot of what I was going to ask around was just literally addressed by Barry. I've been doing some work with Bridgend College around the educational maintenance allowance, and some of the stories that we were getting from…
, Plenary
Short Debate: Together stronger: Social enterprise and community-owned businesses in Wales
Thank you to Cefin for bringing this short debate forward. Cefin has made an important point already: businesses that aren't located in our communities mean that the wealth created bleeds out of those communities. Building community wealth tries to…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Nurses' pay
How many of us have been grateful for the care that a relative has received when they are ill? I'm certainly grateful for the care that two of my grandparents received during COVID. That care that we rely on wouldn't be possible, and the quality of the care…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Fire Service training and capacity to broaden the role
Carry on? No worries. Of course, our fire services are facing increased pressures. Staff shortages are one of them, climate-change-induced weather extremes occurring more and more often, and challenges that will come as we head into winter in the midst of an…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Fire Service training and capacity to broaden the role
Thankfully, we are seeing fewer and fewer domestic fires. I think that's a positive thing going forward, and, of course, I know that there are many people in the fire service who wish now to see what else they can do in order for the service to remain…
, Plenary
Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership: Fire Service training and capacity to broaden the role
Thank you, Deputy Minister, for the statement today.
