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Statement by the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: Supporting the Education Workforce
Can I thank the Minister for his statement today? I think much of it is to be welcomed. But I think it would be remiss of me not to say that, at the beginning of your statement, you mention that workforce well-being must be at the forefront of all that we do…
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Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language
Minister, we're only too aware of the pressures facing our schools, thanks to the crisis in the cost of living at the moment, and a recent survey by NASUWT found that teachers are providing money, food and clothing to help children and families with…
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Statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government: Visitor Levy Consultation
Can I thank the Minister for her statement? I must admit, I did have to check who the Minister was with responsibility for tourism today, because it's the finance Minister, yet again, who is making another announcement from the frontbench on the Welsh…
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Questions to the First Minister
First Minister, public service broadcasters are at the heart of the creative economy in Wales, boosting the television production sector, creating jobs and nurturing talent all across Wales and the rest of the UK. Aside from their economic contribution, they…
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Motion of condolence and tributes to Her Majesty The Queen
This week, we sadly lost who, I think, is our greatest ever Briton. She was a leader of our nation, but also a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother—a badge that she wore very proudly until her very last day with us. She was someone who spanned…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Thank you, Deputy Minister. And as this is my last question to you before our summer recess, can I wish you and your officials a very happy, and, hopefully, peaceful recess as well? And it's also the last number of questions to you before two key events…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
I recently met with John Jackson, who runs Esports Wales, who mentioned the esports Wales team will soon be competing in the Commonwealth Esports Championships, which, like the Commonwealth Games, are in Birmingham next month. I'm sure you'll be aware, Deputy…
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Okay. I'm grateful to you, Deputy Minister. Moving to a completely different arena, this time, a virtual one, I want to ask you about esports.
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Questions to the Minister for Economy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i chi, Dirprwy Lywydd, and good afternoon to you, Deputy Minister. With the World Wrestling Entertainment Clash at the Castle event at the Principality Stadium just a few months away, I wanted to ask you about the state of professional…
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Plaid Cymru Debate: Rejoining the single market
Well, where on earth do we start with this one? Let’s make no mistake at all about what today’s Plaid debate is about: it has nothing to do with keeping us in the single market; it has everything to do with Plaid Cymru trying to keep us in the European Union…
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
Not one single Labour backbencher got up to defend your plans today, Minister. I think that is a notable point to make as well. And so I would urge Members to vote to annul this Bill today—vote to save Welsh tourism before this triple whammy of announcements…
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
I think what you fail to recognise is that these people are based in these communities. They run and operate businesses in places like Carmarthenshire. They absolutely are part of those communities and help them run. To penalise them in this way by your party…
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
Yes.
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
Oh, happily from the deputy First Minister.
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
Yes. I think this policy has been rushed, quite frankly, to satisfy the demands and the needs of Plaid Cymru and the co-operation agreement. So, to conclude—. Well, the one thing I will say in addition to that to Russell, it was notable—
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
Can I just talk very quickly about Mabon ap Gwynfor's contribution as well, when he talked about over-tourism? I think the tourism industry wants to help solve the problems of over-tourism—it has said that it does—in those areas where the numbers of second…
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Can I thank Members for their valuable contributions to my annulment motion today? We've heard from a range of Members across the Chamber, and I'll just cap off very quickly some of their remarks. Sam Rowlands kicked off by talking…
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Motion to annul the Non-Domestic Rating (Amendment of Definition of Domestic Property) (Wales) Order 2022
Diolch yn fawr iawn ichi, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'd like to formally move this motion by emphasising my party's continued opposition to this arbitrary increase to the non-domestic rating of self-catering businesses across Wales. And we do side with the industry on…
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Questions to the First Minister
I'm grateful to the First Minister for his answer, but I can't exactly say I share his optimism about the dental industry here in Wales. The most obvious example that we're facing a crisis in dentistry is the sheer number of questions that you and the health…
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Questions to the First Minister
1. Will the First Minister provide an update on access to dental services in South Wales West? OQ58287
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Short Debate: Our Cymru: Creating a leading football nation
But, also, it teaches us important lessons and qualities for our lives, both for young people and for us older ones who perhaps need to be reminded sometimes—lessons like a team ethic, one for all, the team over individuals, and patience, sticking with the…
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Short Debate: Our Cymru: Creating a leading football nation
Thank you, Jack Sargeant, for tabling this debate today. When I saw the name of the debate, 'creating a leading football nation', I knew I wanted to speak on it because it made me think, 'Well, what does make up a nation?' And Wales, I think, is a nation of…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
Well, we’ve got a wonderful debate coming up next—I’m sure you’ll stay behind—on Welsh football. But Plaid Cymru’s short-sighted suggestion may be one of the Conchita Wurst suggestions I’ve heard in this Chamber. No, that one didn’t land. Okay. [Laughter.] I…
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
Absolutely.
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
Diolch. [Interruption.] I won't be singing, I'm afraid. Can I thank Members, first of all, from across the Chamber for their contributions in the Welsh Conservative debate today? I'm delighted to be closing this debate as well as opening. As Members who take…
