10 July 2024 , Plenary
Topical Questions
Diolch, Llywydd. We were frequently told by Labour politicians that a change in Westminster of Government would, in your words, change 'completely the context for steel production in the UK.' You said that the view of the Welsh Government is that 'a better…
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Thank you very much. Thank you, Chair.
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Wonderful. Thank you for your very brief response. One more thing, just to return to your previous experience, you were—and this is how I know about you—a national adviser for VAWDASV, and as you mentioned, you were the first in that role. Looking at your…
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Yes. I have two very brief questions, and if you could give me quite a brief answer also. First of all, we're discussing a lot of the priorities there. We know, of course, that the funding for the commissioner's office has been cut, so how do you think you…
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
No problem. Time is running short, so—
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Thank you. And in terms of priorities, then, the priorities of the commissioners have varied, reflecting the changing needs and concerns of older people that have emerged over time. What initiatives would you prioritise or build upon in your role when you…
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Thank you very much. You mentioned monitoring there, could you share your understanding and experience, perhaps, of utilising data and research to inform evidence-based advocacy and policy recommendations that benefit older people? We know, of course, that…
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
So, is there anything that you would consider doing, for example, in that area?
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Well, for example, we could think about carers' rights. We know that the majority of carers in Wales are older people. We know that they have rights ostensibly, but many reports have shown us that their rights are not being upheld.
8 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Pre-appointment scrutiny—preferred candidate for the role of Older People's Commissioner for Wales
Thank you, Chair, and good afternoon. I wanted to ask about how sufficient and effective the laws are that affect older people in Wales. As a commissioner, you will need to review this and use strategies to influence the legislative changes that will benefit…
3 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: Safer skin: The role of schools in preventing skin cancer
Some foodbanks have even started to include sunscreen as an item that they provide, but only a small number of foodbanks do this at the moment. The Government has, quite rightly, invested in improving access to menstrual products in schools, so I'd like to…
3 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: Safer skin: The role of schools in preventing skin cancer
Although skin cancer is treatable and the survival rate is very high and improving, over 2,000 people will still die each year across the UK; that’s more than six people every day. It’s essential, therefore, that people try to reduce their risk in the first…
3 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: Safer skin: The role of schools in preventing skin cancer
Exposure to UV from the sun as well as the use of sunbeds is the primary cause of skin cancer. In 2019, skin cancers accounted for almost half of all cancers in Wales—half. And it is by far the most common cancer affecting Welsh people and, sadly, rates are…
3 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: Safer skin: The role of schools in preventing skin cancer
And I will be giving a minute of my time to Mabon ap Gwynfor and Siân Gwenllian. The warmer weather is finally here—well, I think so, anyway—so more people will have put away their heavy clothes and will be spending more time outdoors, whether relaxing in the…
3 July 2024 , Plenary
Short Debate: Safer skin: The role of schools in preventing skin cancer
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. My debate will be on safer skin, the importance of education in preventing skin cancer.
2 July 2024 , Plenary
Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Welsh Language: Tata Steel
You said in your statement that the tensions over the last days have highlighted the high stakes that are at play. What it highlighted for me was a shocking attitude to the legitimate and hard-won rights of workers. I suppose we shouldn't be surprised, given…
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
Motion under Standing Order 17.22 to elect a temporary Chair for items 1 to 5 of the committee's meeting on 8 July 2024 and any other business relating to pre-appointment scrutiny under consideration at the committee's meetings on 8 and 15 July 2024
I second Julie, Chair.
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 2
Diolch. Diolch, Cadeirydd.
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 2
Thank you. You've mentioned the research that has been done and that big survey you've done, Mihnea, in terms of the impact of the changes and the situation of people. Is there anything that you haven't mentioned so far, anything that you've found out from…
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 2
Thank you very much. And Fiona, would you like to give your opinion on the effect of the changes?
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 2
Thank you very much. Could you give us your opinion on the changes that have been made to the EUSS?
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 1
Thank you. Kezia, do you want to make a contribution on that question?
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 1
Is there anything in terms of that relationship or the funding that you receive that you would like to see improving? Are there any weaknesses that you've identified in that relationship, or in terms of the funding?
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 1
Thank you. Obviously, Settled does receive significant funding from the Welsh Government. Could I ask you how you are working with the Welsh Government and the UK Government beyond that specific tendering for running specific projects? How do you work with…
1 July 2024 , Equality and Social Justice Committee
The EU settlement scheme and citizens' rights after Brexit: evidence session 1
Yes, of course. Kezia, do you want to talk about your funding?
