Peredur Owen Griffiths: Diolch yn fawr. During Plaid Cymru's debate last month on the energy sector and the climate emergency, there was a response from your Government that hinted at a positive change when it comes to ensuring that the wealth generated by renewable energy is retained in Welsh communities. There was a reference to, and I quote, 'a deep dive' the following day, to see what barriers can be overcome to...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: 6. What is the Government doing to support the green economy in South Wales East? OQ57088
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Trefnydd, this time of year is an exciting one for children and adults alike. While the sight and sound of fireworks in November is not exactly a new phenomenon, the period in which fireworks are set off has become elongated in recent years. What used to be one night of anxiety for people and animals who are afraid of loud noises has become considerably longer. With public displays also being...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Diolch, Gweinidog. Coverage of the Royal College of Physicians's report on the experiences of staff within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board made for some disturbing reading. It is unacceptable that trainee doctors and consultants are, and I quote, 'scared to come to work'. Andrew Goddard, the RCP president went as far as saying, 'During our virtual visit some trainees told us that they...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Thank you, and thank you for taking that forward. Recently, I brought forward a debate on substance misuse. During that debate, the Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Well-being noted that the Government approach to substance misuse problems is firmly rooted in a health and harm reduction approach. Given this, how does the Welsh Government work with and engage with the police and crime...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Diolch yn fawr. Moving on to something that I've got an interest in: in recent months, Wales has welcomed refugees, following the sudden fall of the Afghanistan Government. It's hard to imagine the terror that they felt when fleeing their homes, and it's only right that Wales has played its part in proving to be a safe haven for some of these families. Over the last 20 years, WARD or the...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, following on from the previous question, you may remember that I wrote to you earlier this summer when the news first emerged of the rises in fuel tariffs. I warned then of the impacts this would have on household budgets, especially in light of the Tory Government's decision to plough ahead with the removal of the universal credit uplift, despite knowing the harm...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: 2. How is the Government addressing staff concerns and morale within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board following the publication of a critical Royal College of Physicians report? TQ573
Peredur Owen Griffiths: What is the Government doing to ensure elections are run fairly in Wales?
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Thank you very much for the intervention. I think it's the lack of frameworks and help to encourage them to get involved in that side of things. The sector has asked for access to necessary support, resources and finance. Furthermore, they've asked for further abilities for generators to sell their energy locally, whether this is through procurement requirements on public bodies or improved...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: To wrap up, I'd like to outline some of the steps the sector has been asking Welsh Government to take, and I'd certainly appreciate a response from the Minister—[Interruption.] Yes, certainly.
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Our communities are important to all Members of Plaid Cymru across Wales, but they're particularly important to me because they're part of my portfolio. So, I'd like to focus my contribution to this debate on the generation of community energy, and we've heard about that in the previous debate. It's possible these projects could only be a small part of the energy system in future, but they...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Diolch, Minister. We have some incredible sanctuaries here in Wales doing vital work to rescue animals that have been abandoned or injured. The vast majority of sanctuaries and rescue centres are models of good practice. However, there is no regulation of them. Anyone can establish one, whether or not they have the experience and the know-how. It is the view of the RSPCA, one of the leading...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: 7. How is the Government ensuring that animal sanctuaries are taking sufficient steps to meet welfare standards? OQ57014
Peredur Owen Griffiths: When I raised the issue of reduced day-care centre provision in Caerphilly County Borough Council for disabled adults and the implications this has for clients, their families and staff, you referred the matter to Caerphilly County Borough Council. Well, it may be a coincidence, but the Labour administration there decided to take a step back and consult properly on the matter. The old Welsh...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: How is the Government improving public transport for communities in South Wales East?
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Thank you, Llywydd. Luke Fletcher and Jenny Rathbone have asked for a minute of my time, and I've agreed to that. Thank you very much.
Peredur Owen Griffiths: It's been more than 40 years since the United States declared their war on drugs. Since then, various administrations across the world have copied this superpower and pursued a policy that has taken a tough approach to tackling drugs, but with little evidence that it tackles addiction, or tackles the hold that criminal gangs have on areas in which they operate. The fact that this so-called...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: One aspect of health that is more likely to affect older people, but can also strike at any age, is cancer services. There's room for improvement in these services if we are to achieve the best outcome for patients. It would be useful to have an update on the next steps for the quality statement for cancer. We need to see strong leadership for cancer in Wales, and clear plans should include...
Peredur Owen Griffiths: Older people are a large and important part of my portfolio for Plaid Cymru. During the past week, I've had an opportunity to have a webinar with the older people's commissioner. It was an online session that launched the state of the nation report produced by the commissioner. One of the main points made during the webinar was the significant decline in the physical and mental health of...
