, Constitution, Justice and External Affairs Committee
Introductions, apologies, substitutions and declarations of interest
I know that future generations will be raised, and in my previous work at Oxfam Cymru, I worked very closely with the commissioner.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The defence sector
No, I won't. Rather than to communities in which they operate. When we talk about wealth leaking from Wales, this is exactly what we mean. Wealth created by Welsh workers and Welsh communities flowing out of Wales, rather than being reinvested in the places…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: The defence sector
Diolch. Here in Cymru, we had a proud tradition of peace activism. Many of us can trace our family history back to a woman who signed the Welsh women's peace petition. St Fagans held a powerful exhibition tracing that journey from the women who organised for…
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Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice
It's encouraging that the Plaid Cymru Welsh Government is on track to deliver 12.5 hours of funded childcare per week across all 22 local authorities by the end of the financial year, a commitment that Welsh Labour promised but failed to deliver in its last…
, Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice Committee
Papers to note
Grand, thank you.
, Equality, Human Rights and Social Justice Committee
Papers to note
I just had a question on the letter on the budget. In the other committee that I sit on, there was a conversation about people having some training on scrutiny of the budget and—you know, there's no point doing it twice if you're on two committees—how that…
, Constitution, Justice and External Affairs Committee
Papers to note
I just wanted to mention the report on the 2026 Senedd elections. There were a couple of things, and firstly it was about voter registration. It was quite interesting as, during the election campaign, I visited a youth centre in Bridgend, an ACT centre, and…
, Constitution, Justice and External Affairs Committee
Papers to note
Yes, I agree. I think it's also the wider risk—when a woman goes into a custodial situation, it's the family that bear the impact, and children. And if they don't have anywhere to be near their parents, then the longer term risk to children is huge and that…
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Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy: Welsh Defence Ethical Framework
Whilst foreign affairs and arms export licences are reserved to Westminster, decisions about how Welsh public money is spent are made here in Cymru. Plaid Cymru demonstrated leadership, acting on a long legacy of peace, leading the Senedd's endorsement for…
, Constitution, Justice and External Affairs Committee
Papers to note
I have a number of question on this, starting with: what is the definition of 'good growth'? I think that's setting out quite a statement of intent without being clear on what that is. So, yes, there were a number of other points. A lot of it is really around…
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Reform UK Debate: Grooming gangs
I wanted to address those who truly matter at the centre of this: the women and children who have survived group-based sexual exploitation. I want to speak to everyone who has been in a vulnerable position and let down by those in power who were meant to be…
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Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Like Nigel and many parents across Wales, I spend much of my weekends on sidelines across my constituency, and I want to give a heartfelt thanks to all of our dedicated coaches across Wales, because grass-roots sport wouldn't exist without those hard-working…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, over the summer, I met with the Open University, who do brilliant work in ensuring education is accessible to everyone, if that's the path that they wish to pursue. Their fees remain below the maximum borrowing amount, simply because if fee…
, Plenary
Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Minister, the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 gives unpaid carers the same legal rights as the people they care for. It promises a carer's needs assessment and clear information and advice to help them in their caring role. But the reality is…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
9. How will the Cabinet Minister work with public services boards to ensure that existing legislation is implemented more efficiently across public services? OQ64381
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution
Minister, as a sea dipper, I know the health and well-being benefits of being able to swim safely in our waters. Ending pollution in our waterways and seas is a priority for many residents in Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg, especially after Natural Resources Wales…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, from your previous answer I can tell that you agree with me that, when we talk about equality in Cymru, it's more than a buzz word. We’re talking about people's lives, where families working multiple jobs are struggling to get by, mums have…
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Member’s Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): A Bill on corporate parenting
Thank you, Sarah. Hopefully, we can all agree that corporate parenting is one of the most important responsibilities that we hold for every child in our care. This does include unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, and, sadly, many Members in this Chamber…
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Member’s Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): A Bill on corporate parenting
Will you accept an intervention?
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Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice
Minister, the focus in this Chamber thus far has been on the cost of childcare plans, rather than on recognising childcare as a critical lever for reducing both poverty and inequality. Childcare is a complicated issue—just ask any parent attempting to fill…
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Statement by the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy: New Development Agency for Wales
Minister, for decades, we've measured our economy by gross domestic product—a number that goes up when people buy more stuff, but doesn't tell us if people are happier, healthier or financially secure. In fact, GDP often rises whilst communities fall apart…
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Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Stillbirth and neonatal mortality
During the COVID pandemic, I led the Welsh part of the But Not Maternity campaign. We exposed the profound unfairness of families being separated at the most vulnerable moments of pregnancy, birth and loss. It was a time when you could still sit in the pub in…
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Topical Questions
Over the coming days, schools across Wales are closing their doors because of the extreme heat, forcing parents and carers to make childcare arrangements at short notice. I've just had my own watch ping with the same notice for tomorrow. But this…
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Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Finance
I welcome the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability's announcement yesterday of a new climate and nature plan to deliver net zero by 2040, in line with Plaid Cymru's manifesto commitments. Given that individuals, small business, and local…
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Reform UK Debate: Childcare offer
Let us not forget that Reform UK's entire Senedd manifesto contained nothing on childcare at all—not a single proposal. At a time when families across Wales are struggling, this omission speaks volumes about their priorities. Of course, it's mainly women who…
