, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Cost of Living - Workforce
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I want to touch on—moving on from Vikki's set of questions—the actual ability of households to access the cost-of-living support. We have touched on this, and the key thing is, of course, to get that support to those who need it as soon as…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: Post-Brexit funding
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I move the motion tabled in the name of Siân Gwenllian. Why have we called for this debate today? I could launch straight into detail about different pots of funding and rehash well-worn Brexit arguments, but I'd like to start in more…
, Plenary
Debate on petition P-06-1249: Provide a clinical pathway, medical care, and specialists for people with Tourette’s syndrome in Wales
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd, and firstly I'd like to thank Helen for submitting this petition. What it calls for is exactly right—Tourette's is overlooked by many and is viewed by most as a condition that means that you just swear uncontrollably, and I like many…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Rural Affairs and North Wales
There are a number of dog welfare issues that are concerning in Wales, such as illegal breeding and the issues shelters are having with capacity. In fairness, I know the Minister is across these issues and I know she takes a keen interest in the welfare of…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Yes, diolch, Cadeirydd. I just wanted to thank Buffy for giving the personal account there and I wanted to highlight as well, just as a male Member, that I think there's a lot of work that needs to be done by us as men to understand that there is a massive…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think it's fair to recognise that this is a challenge for coastal local authorities, and when you think about Wales as well, with the large coastal area that we have as a country. I do think there's a need for this, though. We have…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd, and can I just echo what you said in terms of Dŵr-y-Felin's engagement with us as a committee? It's always good to see young people getting involved in politics at any level, and they're definitely a bit more switched on than I was when I…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Yes. I don't disagree with Joel's suggestion there. I was just wondering if there's scope for us to potentially open up the debate to address accessible healthcare provision, so that it allows other Members from different areas in Wales, perhaps, to…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. In fairness to the Minister, he has been clear that the Welsh Government is committed now to this path they're taking in terms of not building any new roads. I do think that the petitioner raises some valid questions—for example, why local…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Apologies. I think Joel had indicated there.
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Having read through our papers, I did note that the First Minister said that the Welsh Government is unable to grant bank holidays; that power resides with Westminster. I would be minded to go back to the Government on this, mind. There are…
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
Okay.
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
Would you be able to tell us how much per dog that donation is from GBGB, out of interest?
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
Yes. Diolch, Cadeirydd. Obviously, these are significant costs that you are highlighting here. I'm wondering if there's any sort of financial support coming from the industry—so, whether that's from the tracks, whether that's from GBGB, whether that's from…
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
Thank you for that explanation. I was just wondering if Alex wanted to come in.
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
The thing I'm keen to get out here is what does it take for a rescue to become a registered rescue.
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
Thank you for that, Vanessa. If I can just come back to something you just mentioned—it was very comprehensive; a number of the supplementaries that I thought of you'd answered—I wondered if you could explain a bit more about the GBGB-registered rescues. You…
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Looking at it from a dog welfare perspective—and if I could start with Vanessa, if that's okay—what impact would a ban on greyhound racing in Wales have?
, Petitions Committee
Evidence session: P-06-1253 Ban greyhound racing in Wales
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I was just wondering if you'd be able to tell us of any other organisations that are currently consulting on their position on greyhound racing. We know that Dogs Trust and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals are…
, Petitions Committee
Introduction, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I just want to declare an interest in relation to one of the items today in the session. I'm a member of Greyhound Rescue Wales and I've also worked on a number of campaigns and sponsored events for Hope Rescue in the Senedd.
, Plenary
Debate on the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee report: Report on the Welsh Government’s marine policies
I welcome the report from the committee and thank them for all their work, and important work it is, as we move forward, because due to Wales's predominantly coastal geography, the marine sector is a huge contributor to the Welsh economy. Marine policy has a…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Offshore Marine Energy
As we already know, Wales is well positioned to play a global leading role in marine energy, with 1,200 km of coastline and up to 6 GW of generating capacity through the potential for wave and tidal stream. If we are to reach net zero by 2050, or perhaps…
, Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Offshore Marine Energy
Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I thank the Minister for his statement today.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
Of course, we know that there is an issue with capacity of storing slurry, and, of course, with the price of fertiliser at the moment, there's a reason why farmers will be looking to spread that slurry. Wouldn't you accept that?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of the Agricultural Pollution Regulations
Thank you for that, Minister and Vicky. That's, if I might say, quite positive. I'm looking forward to seeing where the Government goes with this. And actually, if I could make a request, Chair, that we as a committee perhaps go and visit Gelli Aur. I think…
