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Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
And can I just ask one general question to end, in terms of the public? Because as someone who represents the public, we know that there's an increasing awareness of the Act, and specifically as we look at climate change and the period of austerity, we can…
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Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you. One final question: 'Cymru Can' states that you will increase the number of targeted reviews to assess implementation of the Act. Will these be section 20 reviews, and if so, what will their specific focus be?
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Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you. And in terms of that work with the Welsh Government, were there any areas where you felt there was not significant progress?
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Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Thank you, Chair. I want to speak specifically about section 20 reviews. If we go back to a piece of work that was done by your predecessor, the review into procurement, what changes have you seen as a result of that review?
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Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Because it's just that we have received a letter from the Minister for social justice saying that she reports that you say that you're content that it's possible to meet the demands within the budget that you currently have. So, do you think that's a correct…
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Annual scrutiny of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
I just wanted to come back quickly to these additional bodies, and I appreciate what you're saying in terms of the need and that you were saying that you wanted responsibility for these public bodies. I just wanted to be absolutely clear, because there are…
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
It's all good stuff, and I mentioned a lot of the things that I said I was praising in the curriculum and The Politics Project, although perhaps I can write to you or the Counsel General about getting an evaluation on some of that, because I know there's been…
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
I agree with you entirely on that. And to the Minister, I would say this:
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
Thanks, Heledd. I agree entirely in terms of the engagement sessions. They're inspirational. I was with Cwmfelin Primary School year 6, this morning, from Maesteg. The questions I received from them were excellent, but I agree entirely with you we do tend to…
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
I'll start with Tom. 'Politics is best left to the politicians.' Oh, Tom. I completely agree with you that teaching staff need better support. We need to empower them to feel confident, and I pointed that out in my initial contribution. But as Delyth rightly…
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd, and thank you to everyone who has contributed.
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
If people can be better equipped to understand how they can have an influence—not just in terms of how laws are made, but how to change them—it could be transformational for our society and our nation. We must ensure that future generations can fully…
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
'If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when all persons alike share in government to the utmost.'
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Debate on a Member's Legislative Proposal: A Bill for political education
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. Well, it's a time of electoral reform. We've recently passed a historic piece of legislation that will ensure that the Senedd is, at last, fit for purpose and better serves the people of Wales. Wales has shown that it can lead the…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
Diolch, Cabinet Secretary. I was pleased to see proposals for a slight increase in service provision along some railway stations across South Wales West. However, concerns have been raised with me that, for some stations, the level of service being proposed…
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Questions to the Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport
5. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on plans to improve public transport in South Wales West? OQ61128
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Statement by the Minister for Social Care: The Health and Social Care (Wales) Bill
I very much welcome this move to remove profit from the care system. As you mentioned, it's one piece of work alone that needs to be done to ensure the radical reform of the care sector that we very much need in Wales. And as Jane Dodds mentioned, we have to…
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Statement by the First Minister: Tata Steel
I'm disappointed to hear that the First Minister hasn't returned with any tangible good news for the workers and residents of Port Talbot, and I know many of the people I represent are going to be devastated. Workers are already being forced to leave their…
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Statement by the Minister for Social Care: Our vision for foster care in Wales
Thank you for your statement, Minister. I'm pleased to note on behalf of Plaid Cymru the importance of Foster Care Fortnight and, of course, the invaluable contribution made by foster carers. Plaid Cymru is also proud of the progress that has been made…
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Our national mission—delivering on Wales’s education priorities
You can afford to replace those things.
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Statement by the Cabinet Secretary for Education: Our national mission—delivering on Wales’s education priorities
Child poverty exists in every part of Wales, causing serious and lifelong harm to our nation's future. We know poverty has a huge impact on learning. Children in poverty are more likely to underachieve, miss out on extracurricular activities and experience…
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Questions to the First Minister
Prif Weinidog, you've recognised this afternoon the importance of swimming and swimming lessons for all ages, but you will be aware that a number of pools in communities across Wales have closed, either due to revenue costs or because of their physical…
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Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
One final question. In looking ahead, the Bevan Foundation and Oxfam Cymru have found that a clear majority of parents believe that childcare is completely unaffordable. So, what are your initial thoughts, Minister, about how childcare could be made more…
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Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
And of course, problems have arisen with the geographical approach, because there's always a boundary for people in those areas; you'll have people who are living in poverty that don't necessarily live within those borders. Has there been any consideration of…
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Childcare follow up inquiry: Ministerial evidence session
Okay. I'll move on, because we don't have much time. Obviously, there are differences in terms of the Flying Start core programme and the expansion. The expansion phase only relates to the childcare element. Do you think that all the stakeholders and parents…
