, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Yes, I'm in agreement with Altaf. I'll take his lead on this, given he's a former doctor. I think it would be worth getting in touch with Welsh Government to see what they're doing on this issue.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I was wondering if we could write to the Minister on this one, asking about how the Government will know that the public sector has reached its net-zero target, because in the briefing papers there seems to be no clarity on the public…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Yes, I'd agree with much of what Altaf has said there. I think that there is scope for us, as a committee, given that this will be quite specialised, to write to the Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee to highlight this petition and the issues…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
I think, unfortunately, it's one of those occasions where we might have to close this petition, but, of course, thank the petitioner for raising this issue.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think this is a bit of a tricky one for us as a committee, given that a lot has already been discussed in the Chamber. We know that the legislation is already in force. There was a motion presented to the Senedd to annul the legislation…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
No, I haven't. I'm in agreement.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. When I was reading the briefing for this, I noticed it was quite a complex issue in itself. I think it's worth us acknowledging that. There is a need, I think, for clear guidance as well. I think, as a Petitions Committee, it's worth while…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Major events
Diolch, Llywydd, and I move the amendment tabled by Siân Gwenllian. We have a unique opportunity this year to learn from Wales's participation in the world cup and to build on Wales's growing presence on the global stage, as well as honing our ability to…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Good. Diolch, Cadeirydd.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
I was just thinking in terms of the element if things end up being more costly, where there might be some shared goals, it would be useful for that sort of cross-portfolio work.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Diolch, Cadeirydd. If I can just come back to Sam’s questions on costs and budget, and, of course, I recognise that Welsh Government’s budget only goes so far. I’m just wondering now—. You talk a lot about silo working and the need to get out of that habit of…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Okay. And is there any reason why the data protection provisions in the Agriculture Act 2020 are not reflected in the Bill?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Just to follow on from Sarah's line of questioning there, I'm wondering what co-ordination with other UK administrations there would be in exercising some of these powers.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Thank you.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Should that be baked into the Bill itself, then? So, should the provisions for co-ordination—?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
I suppose that leads me on nicely to my next question, in terms of what exact mechanisms are in place to co-ordinate with other UK Governments. The FUW, for example, expressed concerns that different Governments might have different views on what would…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Diolch, Cadeirydd. If I can just come to the intervention element in agricultural markets, I'm wondering in which circumstances you would consider exercising the powers to declare exceptional market conditions. So, for example, what would constitute a severe…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Good. Diolch.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Okay. And on to the second question I was going to ask: the Farmers Union of Wales have been pushing for a fifth objective, which is around the economic impact of farming. Is that something that you’ve had a chance to consider, or is it something you would…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Agriculture (Wales) Bill: Evidence session 1
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I just wanted to—. There are two particular points on the objectives, or questions. Looking at the first one—to produce food and other goods in a sustainable manner—I was just wondering if there was a specific definition for ‘sustainable…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Regional Economic Development
In response to the Minister's last statement on regional economic development in January this year, I brought up my concerns about a lack of energy projects being identified in some of the frameworks, especially in light of the cost-of-living crisis and the…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Regional Economic Development
Thank you, Minister, for the statement.
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government
Plaid Cymru has long argued the case that council tax is in need of reform. It's outdated, it's regressive, and the IFS recognises this. The proposals jointly agreed by Plaid Cymru and Welsh Government are the first step in changing the council tax system to…
, Plenary
Short Debate: Delivering on universal free school meals: The challenges and opportunities
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I’ve said it several times already: the introduction of free school meals is a massive step in the right direction, particularly given the challenges people are now facing. Of course, I’d like to see it rolled out to comprehensive and…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Cost of living
Da iawn, Mike. Just one more to add to the list of demands that Plaid Cymru are asking for. I'll finish on this. Jokingly, in a seminar I had in uni with Richard Wyn Jones, he said that perhaps there should be a statue of Thatcher outside the Senedd—I will…
