Plaid Cymru

Speeches and questions

Speeches and questions in Plenary and in committees, newest first. The Llywydd's and deputies' chairing of Plenary is left out.

2,123 speeches and questions

23 March 2022Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
I have to say I find it difficult to accept that the Cardiff capital region isn't promoting low wages, and of course the explanation given by yourself as well yesterday in response to Paul Davies that the way this has been reported has been miscast, I hope…
23 March 2022Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Minister, I listened with great interest to your response to Paul Davies, both yesterday and today, on the Cardiff capital region's absolutely shocking boast about relatively lower graduate pay in Cardiff compared to counterparts…
22 March 2022Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Progressing the Economic Resilience and Reconstruction Mission
If I could start on the role of co-operatives, Wales was hit hard by the pandemic due to its relative income poverty compared to other UK countries. We know that the poorest communities have been affected most, with those in low-paid and precarious employment…
22 March 2022Plenary
Statement by the Minister for Economy: Progressing the Economic Resilience and Reconstruction Mission
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd, and thank you, Minister, for your statement. There is no doubt that the past two years have been challenging for the economy, and therefore it's important that we do look to the future in order to strengthen our economy and…
21 March 2022Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I think, from the offset, really, it's important that we note some of the difficulties that people with long COVID are facing. Some of them are actually close friends of mine who are still dealing with the after effects of COVID. Even…
21 March 2022Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I seem to be not just the Member for South Wales West but quickly becoming the Member for dogs and dog-related matters. But, no, I understand the concerns raised by the petitioner. I think it is, unfortunately, not as straightforward as we…
21 March 2022Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I hope you don't mind, but I wanted to take the opportunity just to reiterate, hopefully, this committee's support and solidarity for the Ukrainian people at this time, and as well to acknowledge the flurry or the tidal wave of support that…
21 March 2022Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I was wondering if the committee could agree to write back to Welsh Government in the first instance, to seek a response to the concerns and questions that have been raised by the petitioner regarding the quality and breadth of services and…
21 March 2022Petitions 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
—which, from our previous session, it seems is somewhat lacking. But, no, thank you very much for your comments. Unless anyone has anything they wish to add, I'll hand back to you, Cadeirydd.
21 March 2022Petitions 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
I hope you don't mind me saying, but I feel it's an opportunity to add a bit of humanity to this—
21 March 2022Petitions 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. Sharon.
21 March 2022Petitions 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 that. I'd be interested to know how you see a review like this—how should it be carried out and who else should be involved as well. Perhaps Liz would like to pick up that point.
21 March 2022Petitions 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. Thanks, Sharon, and same question to Barnardo's.
21 March 2022Petitions 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
Yes. Diolch, Cadeirydd—. Sorry, I was just waiting for the mic to come back on then. In its programme for government, Welsh Government has said it is going to explore radical reform of current services for children who are looked after and care leavers. Is…
21 March 2022Petitions 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. In its programme for government, the Welsh Government has said it is going to 'Explore radical reform of current services for children looked after and care leavers.' Is this something that you have been asked to be involved with? I'll…
21 March 2022Petitions 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 very much for that. Back to you, Chair.
21 March 2022Petitions 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
Do you have anything to add, Louise?
21 March 2022Petitions 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
Yes. I suppose, again, you've answered one of my questions as if you're reading my mind at the moment, so I've got an idea of how you might be able to answer this one, but I think it's key that actually we ask you directly in terms of what sort of advocacy…
21 March 2022Petitions 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 that. I've got a couple more questions, but I'm conscious my colleagues might be touching on some of the stuff you've already talked about. So, I'll move on for a second. The Welsh Government says it will be funding advocacy services for parents…
21 March 2022Petitions 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. Did you want to add something, sorry, Louise?
21 March 2022Petitions 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
I suppose you've answered one of my follow-up questions. I was interested in knowing what sort of additional support was available to you, but it sounds like it was fairly patchy and, actually, that there are some barriers as well, even when that support is…
21 March 2022Petitions 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. Thank you for that presentation. You do seem very busy, Jen, so thank you for coming here today. I suppose I'm really interested to know a bit more about what it's like to be a care-experienced parent, so I was wondering if you could tell…
17 March 2022Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Economy
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I would be interested to know from you, Minister, what role you can see Welsh Government playing in pushing the sector—specifically hospitality now—to improve workplace conditions. Sarah's touched on it there with the imbalance of power. I…
17 March 2022Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Economy
Thank you for that. So, there's surely a ballpark figure, at least, that you could give us as an indication as to what that funding would be, surely, or is it a case of just having no idea?
17 March 2022Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
General Ministerial Scrutiny - Minister for Economy
Thank you for that. The Welsh Retail Consortium, moving on, has called for additional funding to accompany the forthcoming retail strategy with an action plan to follow it. Do you intend to develop an action plan and how will using existing funding streams…