28 April 2022 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bovine TB panel—Academics
No worries. Should I go to Gareth, then?
28 April 2022 , Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Bovine TB panel—Academics
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I'm going to ask a couple of questions around the compensation payment schemes. The farming unions have rejected the Welsh Government's proposals to have a tabular valuation system. Of course, they use this system in England already. So, I…
27 April 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Tourism
Thanks for your intervention, Tom, and, again, you are right to point out that Venice is using it to dissuade tourism, but that is the whole point of tax: it's a lever to encourage people to either do something that is going to be positive for the community…
27 April 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Tourism
—but the point is this: the UK is the outlier here. Yes, go on.
27 April 2022 , Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: Tourism
I think we can all agree that there is an issue that needs to be addressed when it comes to tourism, and that is its impact on local communities. The importance of the tourism industry to Wales is undisputed, but we must avoid the type of extractive tourism…
26 April 2022 , Plenary
Business Statement and Announcement
I would like to request a written statement from the Minister for Finance and Local Government on support for school transport providers. I've recently been contacted by Pencoed Travel and Cresta Coaches, who have raised concerns regarding the rise in fuel…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. First of all, I want just to note that there are plans in development of a service, in progress now, and I think that's something that a number of Members across the Chamber have really helped push along—some during this Senedd, some before…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I can see the Welsh Government have clarified that there is an exemption or exception process available for local authorities to pursue if 20 mph isn't considered appropriate for a particular road in their area. I note the concerns that a…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I just wanted to echo a lot of what Buffy said there. I think we sometimes underestimate the work that goes into maintaining some of these community assets. I would be very interested to know where the Minister's looking to take this, and…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think it's fair for me to say that I think all of us as Members have had, potentially, similar stories coming into our inboxes. I know that I've had quite a few. From what I gather now, from the questions I've been asking in the Chamber…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. It's a sorry state of affairs, really, some of these situations that parents and children are finding themselves in when it comes to transport to school. I haven't had the opportunity to speak with the petitioner on this, but I have spoken…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Sorry. Thank you, Buffy. I think it cut out a bit for me on this side, so I had to double check. Thank you.
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Just to double check—it might be that I missed a portion of what Buffy was saying—are we looking at getting more detailed information for Wales, in all the areas, or specifically this school?
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. Looking at the documents relating to this petition, I can see that the Minister has said in her letter to us that they're awaiting a demand and capacity review of neurodevelopment services. I don't propose that we wait for that to be…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement
Thanks, Debbie. Francesca, do you have anything to add there before I pass back to the Chair?
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement
You've answered the question. Did you want to add anything at all?
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I'm sorry I can't be in the room with you today. Thank you for sharing some of your own lived experiences with us as well. I think it's always important to recognise where we have those experiences, and that we use them, in a way, to…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement
Thank you for those contributions. I was wondering if you could tell us about some of the main types of support that local authorities provide to care-experienced parents to prevent them from being separated from the children in the first place. Are those…
25 April 2022 , Petitions Committee
Evidence session - P-06-1161 Routine collection and publication of data of how many babies/children return to their care experienced parents care at the end of a Parent and Child Placement
Diolch, Gadeirydd, and apologies that I can't be in the room today. I suppose this is the opposite of what Jack was asking in terms of the challenges now facing care-experienced parents. I'd be interested to know what are the biggest challenges you face as…
23 March 2022 , Plenary
Debate on the Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee Report: 'A new direction for HGV Drivers—Addressing HGV drivers shortages and related supply chain Issues'
In the first instance, as a member of the committee, I wanted to thank those who gave evidence and, of course, the clerks, et cetera, for their work on this and putting this report together. And, of course, thank you to our committee Chair for his work on…
23 March 2022 , Plenary
Topical Questions
Diolch, Weinidog. I'm sure you'll be glad to know that this is my last question to you today. Jonathan Ridd, a director in the energy park, has said that small firms at the park will now have to foot the cost of diesel generators in order to continue…
23 March 2022 , Plenary
Topical Questions
What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact the High Court decision relating to Baglan energy park will have on businesses? TQ611
23 March 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you for that answer. The COVID pandemic has led to a dramatic change in the way we work. Whilst many will now be returning to the office, some workers will still be working from home and getting used to new, more flexible work practices. Whilst the…
23 March 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
6. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Health and Social Services regarding encouraging businesses to prioritise health and well-being in the workplace? OQ57836
23 March 2022 , Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
—reflects the ongoing trend where wages in Wales have stagnated for far too long under successive Labour Governments. But I do hope that the Minister in his time in this portfolio will buck that trend, and I sincerely mean that. But how does he propose we…
