, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
I just wanted to come in and say that once you've been for a visit, we will need to think about what actions we can take as a committee, and I think that would be ideal. One of the things we can consider is what Joel has said, but perhaps there'd be scope for…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 2
I'd also be interested—. We talked about silo working there, briefly. I'd be interested to know what sort of engagement your organisations have with the hospitality and retail sector, in terms of consultation with workers on the coal face. So, when I say 'the…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 2
Thank you for those answers, and I hear what you're saying in terms of hospitality and retail being a place to have a career. I myself know a number of people who, like you say, Sara, started at 16 and became managers at an early age, and that's something…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 2
Diolch, Gadeirydd. I'd be interested for you to outline the causes and effects of the skill shortage being seen in the workforce at present, particularly in the hospitality and retail sector.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
Diolch.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
Thank you for that. I'm sure, as you've probably already guessed, when it comes to the Fair Work Commission, I'll be looking in particular at what is on offer for the hospitality sector. If we come back to some of the remarks you made in terms of your links…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
Would Paul like to come in before I ask one final question? I thank the Chair for his patience here; I know I've taken up a lot of time.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
Yes, of course, no problem. I was just wondering if there'd been any consultation with workers in the sector—if I talk specifically about hospitality, again—with those who are at the coalface. And, again, when I say 'coalface', I don't mean management and…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
I think you're right in saying that there is a balance there, because, of course, there is a power imbalance between the employer and the employee, where an employee could be forced to go onto a zero-hours contract. When we talk about zero-hours contracts…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
No, that's fine; it's nice to know that we're on the same page. In terms of the use of zero-hours contracts, which is very prevalent in that sector, I think one way of professionalising the sector is by scrapping zero-hours contracts altogether and providing…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
I wonder if you've seen my notes, Paul, because that's what I was about to come on to.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
I can see that Ben wanted to come in.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
Thank you for that, and I have to say I agree with one of the comments that Ben made in terms of the skills audit of the sector—I think that will give us a clearer picture in terms of where the skills are and where we need to improve. We see a lot of…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
And did you have any comments you wanted to add to that, Paul?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Issues facing Welsh Businesses - Focus on Hospitality, Tourism and Retail: Evidence session 1
Diolch, Cadeirydd. I was just wondering if both of you could outline what role you think the Welsh and UK Governments can take in addressing some of the skills shortages in both hospitality and retail?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Brilliant. Diolch.
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Would I be safe to assume that that's something that NRW would potentially recommend to Welsh Government in the future?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
And therefore, in terms of the closed period, would you say that it would be better, then, for us to have that flexibility year-round rather than just restricting ourselves to that closed period of time to spread slurry?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Diolch, Gadeirydd. We've touched on this already in terms of the use of technology to create flexibility for farmers. I'm aware that there's some work being done in England at the moment relating to this, and I was wondering how much engagement NRW is having…
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
In terms of the monitoring, as well, of a whole-Wales NVZ, do you think that's feasible?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Okay. Thank you for that answer. And how confident are you in the methodology used for identifying waters for designation?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Diolch, Gadeirydd. Just a follow on, really, from Vikki's question there in terms of the four-year review period. Would you say that the frequency of every four years is appropriate?
, Economy, Trade, and Rural Affairs Committee
Review of The Water Resources (Control of Agricultural Pollution) (Wales) Regulations 2021
Yes. Thank you, Chair. Very, very briefly, just in terms of the 8 per cent figure, of course, back in 2016, a report produced set out that the NVZ designation should increase from 2.4 per cent to 8 per cent, as we've heard already. Is that still NRW's…
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
As we all get older and live longer, cases of dementia will only increase, so this is an issue that we need to get to grips with sooner rather than later. We have a long way to go before dementia services are where they need to be, but I hope that my motion…
, Plenary
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Dementia
As I've already mentioned, care needs vary significantly from one condition to the next. They can be physical or mental. Therefore, a correct diagnosis means that those living with dementia, their families and their carers can provide the care that they need…
