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Debate on petition P-06-1337 'Sycharth, the home of Owain Glyndŵr, should be bought to safeguard the site for future generations'
As a child, my father often took us to visit Welsh castles. And, as Heledd Fychan has said, unlike the majestic Norman castles, these were often just a mound with a few scattered stones, and very often we had to trespass on private land to get to them. It's…
, Plenary
Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
Thank you, Counsel General. I often refer constituents to these incredible legal advice centres that we have in Cardiff, but recently I've seen an increasing number returning saying that there is no capacity at these centres to support them. Now, following on…
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Questions to the Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution
3. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to support legal advice centres? OQ59877
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Statement by the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language: Education Update on RAAC
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Wales will not forget the tragic consequences of ignoring safety concerns involving schools. Yet, despite this, it appears to me that the UK Government's response appears to be driven largely by ideology. We are in this situation—let…
, Petitions Committee
Updates to previous petitions
Diolch yn fawr, Cadeirydd. It appears we're at an impasse with this petition. The Minister believes that the relevant regulations with regard to controlled burning are satisfactory, whilst the petitioner and others, such as RSPB, are of a different view…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch yn fawr, Cadeirydd. This is another topic that has been widely discussed and debated. The North Wales Transport Commission are considering Menai at the moment, and they're due to report to the Minister later this term. My suggestion is that we await…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Diolch, Cadeirydd, and I'd like to thank the petitioner for this very important petition. We all know the huge reliance that young people have on public transport to go to school, to go to social events, et cetera, and we know that they are disproportionately…
, Petitions Committee
New Petitions
Can I reiterate the thanks by you, Chair, to the petitioner for this very important petition? It's certainly something that has been discussed probably since before Seren was born, the lack of diversity within the then National Assembly and now the Senedd…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The Crown Estate
The example of Scotland, which has leapt ahead of the rest of the United Kingdom in the field of renewable energy, shows what is possible when a government is willing and able to take action. Delyth Jewell's speech reminded me of the black dust I saw coming…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: The Crown Estate
This isn't just a concern for politicians. This isn't just an interesting constitutional issue for the anoraks, Janet Finch-Saunders. In visiting the port of Cardiff back in 2021 with Heledd Fychan and Luke Fletcher, the managers of the port told us that…
, Plenary
Plaid Cymru Debate: The Crown Estate
Llywydd, you might be able to correct me, but I am told that in his first Privy Council meeting, King Charles made the following declaration: 'I take this opportunity to confirm my willingness and intention to continue the tradition of surrendering the…
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Petitions Committee and Children, Young People, and Education Committee Joint Debate—Services for care-experienced children and young people
If the Government wants to have a truly radical programme of reform, these reports are the perfect place to start. Diolch yn fawr.
, Plenary
Petitions Committee and Children, Young People, and Education Committee Joint Debate—Services for care-experienced children and young people
'Disappointing' is the word, as Sioned Williams said.
, Plenary
Petitions Committee and Children, Young People, and Education Committee Joint Debate—Services for care-experienced children and young people
While care experience is traumatic and disruptive to the well-being of many, these reports clearly show that that doesn't have to be the case. As James Evans said quite powerfully, we need to address the stigma. We need to fix the unworkable and dehumanising…
, Plenary
Debate on the Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee Report—Common Frameworks
While the common frameworks are supposed to encourage co-operation between the different Governments of the UK and the different legislatures of the UK, it remains unclear to me how they will impact the powers of the Senedd and the Welsh Government. The…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: National Health Service
While I am glad to see that the Government has committed to meeting a real living wage for social care workers, we can see, for many in this cost-of-living crisis, that this pay is simply insufficient. As the First Minister has said before, it's a good first…
, Plenary
Welsh Conservatives Debate: National Health Service
The care sector is the forgotten sector—underfunded, undervalued, and its workers underpaid. As members of the Senedd, we have to send a clear message today to families, to carers, to residents of care homes and to everyone who lives with illnesses and…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: National Health Service
I thank the Conservatives for tabling this very important debate. As Aneurin Bevan did 75 years ago, we must address the issues of our age. As Rhianon Passmore highlighted so powerfully, we don't need to go back many generations to see the tragedy that…
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Thank you, Minister. I’m sure that everyone would agree that research and innovation is crucial for the prosperous future of any nation. But, in his recent article in Barn, Professor Richard Wyn Jones is very critical of the Welsh Government’s strategy…
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Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
3. What discussions has the Minister held with the higher education sector regarding the role of universities in the Welsh Government's strategy published this year, 'Wales innovates: creating a stronger, fairer, greener Wales'? OQ59796
, Plenary
Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
Diolch yn fawr, Gweinidog. Planners in Madrid are attempting to encircle the city with an urban forest to mitigate the climate emergency and to improve biodiversity. There's a similar ambitious idea being put forward by campaigners here in Cardiff, especially…
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Questions to the Minister for Climate Change
6. What discussions has the Minister had with Cardiff Council and other partners regarding the expansion of community green spaces in Cardiff? OQ59795
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Statement by the Minister for Climate Change: Update on Building Safety
Gweinidog, I'm pleased that Mabon ap Gwynfor asked for clarification on what was meant by 'due course'. I don't think I heard an answer to that, so, when will the guidance to valuers be published? It's so important that leaseholders are able to access…
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Questions to the First Minister
Diolch yn fawr, Trefnydd. At the end of June a BBC Panorama programme investigated antidepressants. The programme highlighted the relative lack of evidence regarding efficiency of antidepressants, and that people are not properly warned about side effects and…
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Questions to the First Minister
3. What discussions has the First Minister had with Government colleagues and other partners regarding the overuse of prescription medication? OQ59809
