, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Yes. Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think this is a particularly important issue in rural areas in Wales. I would say, though, that it falls into the same category as the last three petitions because, again, we know that there's a bus reform Bill coming through—or…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. The work around public transport, around home-to-school provision as well in schools has been a long time coming. Some of the first questions I asked when I was elected in 2021 were around this, on examples in my region, in places like…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Yes, of course. Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think this is one of the petitions where we've tried every avenue here and it's come to—. Well, I wouldn't say it's come to nothing because we've had some responses that have been of value, but I'm finding it hard to see…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
It's the specific subject committee, isn't it? And I'm pretty sure they're already looking at this in their general scrutiny anyway.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. It is very clear that there is an issue in this particular area. I think for me, though, considering the complexity of it, is this something that our committee can look at in detail? I don’t think so. I think there’s value potentially in us…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
No, I'm happy with what's been said.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Really grateful, actually, for this petition, because I think it brings a different angle to the Crown Estate debate. I think, largely, the debate on the Crown Estate has focused on energy, renewable energy in particular and offshore wind…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Sorry, yes, because I think it's two things really, isn't it? Giving teachers the tool to firstly recognise that they might be dealing with a child who has hearing issues, and then of course having that training to know how to deal with that and then to…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
And, of course, welcome to the petitioners as well in the gallery, and I was really grateful for the opportunity to listen to them just before this meeting, actually, and to hear some of the concerns that they had around how things operate in Wales. I was…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Yes, of course. Thank you, Chair.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
It doesn't address the issue for me of what happens if we're not happy with the discussions around how it operates. Again, I think there is a risk that we go into the policy discussion here, but I think it is important that we understand these things when…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I did indicate, but I was going to go along the same points as Alun, because I share those concerns. I mean, we're looking at this particular LCM now, where it establishes Great British Energy as an operating body, and I do find it deeply…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Great. Diolch, Cadeirydd.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Because one of the things I picked up on in the Bill is that there's a provision within that Bill to make it easier for those EU products to enter the UK market. So, the whole point of that is, essentially, to make things easier, clarity for businesses and to…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
So, it would be a potential positive impact on Wales-EU trade, then, especially when you consider all the combined EU provisions involved.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Diolch, Gadeirydd. We touched earlier in the session on the interaction of these Bills with the internal market of the UK. Looking at this Bill specifically, though, what assessment has the Welsh Government made of its interaction with the United Kingdom…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Okay.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
The only reason I ask is I think it's important to think through what steps would happen if different scenarios play out, and that surely would be the case for you guys as well.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
So, if that word 'consult' is still there when we get to that point, after the discussions have happened, would it be fair to assume then the Welsh Government might not recommend consent to that Bill?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
So, if we were to find ourselves in a position where that 'consult' word is still there in the Bill, would the Welsh Government then be looking to make an amendment to that Bill, to change the wording to 'consent'?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
So, particularly on that wording of 'consent' and 'consult', where is the Welsh Government on that particular point? Because, as things currently stand within the Bill, the Secretary of State is only required to consult rather than actually seek the consent…
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
The same question as Mike, then, but in this respect with the regulation and metrology Bill. What engagement has happened with the UK Government on that front?
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Thank you.
, Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee
Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Great British Energy Bill: Evidence session with the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning
Diolch, Cadeirydd. It was actually around the point, Jennifer, that you just made around what happens now with Ynni Cymru and Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, because I'm really interested in how they will interact with GB Energy. So, does that mean now, as we're waiting…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: UK Government Budget
Well, I think that's a question more for the Scottish Government than what we would be doing in terms of the Welsh Government. The Welsh Government could make its own decisions, separate to what the Scottish Government has done, so I really think that's a…
