, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Minister. Of course, you are right in saying that there's been great success in the breweries sector within Wales, especially the small independent ones. We're at risk right now of losing all of that great progress in a very short space of time…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Llywydd. Yesterday, I raised with the First Minister the crisis facing the energy-intensive industries. I asked about whether the Welsh Government are planning on introducing further support, specifically around helping to reduce energy bills, through…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
I receive frequent correspondence from constituents about the daily hindrances they face due to the mileage thresholds. It cannot be that in 2022 there are still these fundamental barriers being placed on some of the most disadvantaged communities in…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Thank you for that response, Minister.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
9. Will the Deputy Minister provide an update on any work being done to address the inconsistency across local authorities in the mileage thresholds being used in the provision of free school transport, following the publication of the Learner Travel Measure…
, Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I'm sure the Trefnydd will be aware at this point of the despicable actions of Royal Mail bosses, who have sunk so low in threatening job losses in an attempt to break strikers. I can tell you that posties at the Bridgend delivery office are holding fast, and…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Hospitality and those small, independent breweries and restaurants that operate within that industry are facing some of the most challenging circumstances. Many are not expecting to make it much further beyond winter. For example, the owner of Ristorante…
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
Thank you for that response, First Minister.
, Plenary
Questions to the First Minister
7. What is the Welsh Government doing to provide extra support to energy-intensive industries? OQ58595
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I think it's important to note at the outset the importance of people having their own independence when they're facing the challenges that some of the individuals who are affected by this petition face. I think I noticed that the Deputy…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Thinking about the whole debate about this particular point, it's well debated in the Chamber already. There have been numerous public consultations on this as well, where people have been able to air their views on the increase. The issue…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Yes, I'll let Joel take the lead on that.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Looking at the issue of veterinary practices, there is a lot that's wrong in Wales at the moment. I'm aware, in my own region, how difficult it is for people to get their pet even registered with some veterinary practices. I'm going through…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Great. Diolch.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Thank you, Hazel. Did Dylan or Huw want to add anything?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
On that point of discretion, I know the FUW has raised concerns, as well as the NFU, around how different Governments within the UK could think of different reasons as to why they should be intervening in the market—that those criteria might be different with…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Great. Thank you, Hazel. If I could move to intervention in the agricultural markets now, there are a number of circumstances that could lead to a declaration of exceptional market conditions. In your views, are the circumstances listed within the Bill…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Great. Thank you, Dylan. Did Libby or Hazel want to come in before I move on?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
On that multi-annual financial assistance plan, has that been raised directly with the Government? Have they been quite open to exploring that further?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
A final question around agricultural support, before I move on to Chapter 3 of Part 2. Do you believe the reporting requirements for Welsh Ministers relating to support are appropriate, and do you find that they usefully integrate with the sustainable land…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
I imagine the NFU is in a similar position on that.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Thank you for that. I suppose it will be important to get that clarity from the Welsh Government as soon as possible. I'd also be interested in your views on the regulation-making powers for checking eligibility for support as well. Shall I come back to you…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Did Huw want to come in on this?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence Session 2
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I want to round out some of the questions around support. I'm thinking specifically around third-party schemes here now, but I'd be interested in your views on some of the powers the Welsh Ministers have to support those schemes. I'm…
, Plenary
Short Debate: Education maintenance allowance: A lifeline in the current crisis
Secondly, the eligibility criteria must be addressed and expanded. Too many young people are being locked out of support that they desperately need. The thresholds have largely remained unchanged since 2011, meaning that inflation hasn't been taken into…
