Paul Davies: 4. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline how the Welsh Government monitors the effectiveness of spend across its budget? (OAQ51058)
Paul Davies: Cabinet Secretary, in your statement today you’ve made it clear that the Welsh Government has invested around €100 million of EU structural funds in marine energy, which I very much welcome. However, recently, it’s been brought to my attention that the Welsh Government has invested in certain marine projects off the coast of Pembrokeshire, one of which will be in the ownership of a...
Paul Davies: First Minister, according to the Hywel Dda health board, they have faced more recruitment problems at Withybush hospital over the past few years because of the location of the hospital. That’s why the board has said that they’ve had to change the opening hours for paediatric services, for example. The constituents that I represent want to see full-time paediatric services reintroduced in...
Paul Davies: Well, Cabinet Secretary, I have asked you, obviously, two specific questions now, and it seems to me that the Welsh Government is dithering on both. There is a perception, therefore, that the Welsh Government talks big on animal welfare issues but delivers very little. For example, when do you intend to review the effectiveness of the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations...
Paul Davies: Well, I think it’s a real shame that, whilst Wales is advocating a ‘let’s wait for Westminster’ approach, the Scottish Government, for example, have got on with the job and already introduced a Bill, which is working its way through their legislative process. Now, another priority highlighted in the implementation plan is in relation to welfare of animals at the time of slaughter....
Paul Davies: Diolch, Llywydd. Cabinet Secretary, over the summer, the third annual implementation plan was published under the Wales animal health and welfare framework, and in your foreword, you state that the year ahead promises to be a challenging one, and I think that’s something that we can all certainly agree on. Now, that report highlighted that there is now scope to consider the option of...
Paul Davies: Cabinet Secretary, as you know, I’m also a supporter of introducing an animal abuse register, and I look forward to hearing more about its development as it happens. Of course, one of the biggest obstacles facing the register will be determining whether youth offenders will be registered, and perhaps you could tell us what the Welsh Government’s initial position is on this issue. As I’m...
Paul Davies: What steps will the Welsh Government take in the next 12 months to support farmers in Pembrokeshire?
Paul Davies: I move the amendment tabled in my name. The decision by the people of Britain to leave the European Union last year will have a significant impact on rural communities across Wales, as well as the industries that are based on rural communities. As we all know, rural Wales is home to 33 per cent of the Welsh population and the vitality and future of those communities must be placed firmly on...
Paul Davies: First Minister, your Government has recently decided, once again, not to prioritise any train stations in Pembrokeshire, despite the fact that certain stations, such as Milford Haven station, do need significant improvements. Now, I appreciate that when you as a Government invest money in rail projects, you will do this with stakeholders such as Network Rail, Arriva Trains and so on, but...
Paul Davies: 3. Will the First Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to improve public transport in Pembrokeshire? OAQ(5)0729(FM)
Paul Davies: Formally.
Paul Davies: Can I thank the Cabinet Secretary for his statement this afternoon? As today’s statement makes clear, the greater part of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016 has now been brought into force, and, following the commencement of the relevant provision at the end of May, Wales now has statutory historic environment records for each local authority area. Of course, these records should...
Paul Davies: What is the Welsh Government's priority for health services in Pembrokeshire over the next twelve months?
Paul Davies: I’m pleased to take part in this debate and to reflect on some of the themes highlighted in this report by the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee. A significant number of the recommendations included in the report refer to agricultural trade relationships following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, and I am pleased to note the positive response of the...
Paul Davies: Cabinet Secretary, in your written statement regarding your meeting at the recent EU fisheries council to discuss European fishing opportunities for 2017, you referred to securing a modest increase to allow catches of 250 kg per month for netters in relation to commercial sea bass fishing. Can you provide an assessment of the impact this action has had in the first part of this year, and can...
Paul Davies: First Minister, it’s important that the Welsh Government does create the right conditions in order to develop an education workforce that is able to provide for a broad range of additional learning needs, including those suffering from hearing loss, and I’m sure you’ll be aware of the demands to add British Sign Language to the national curriculum. So, can you give us an update on the...
Paul Davies: Can I thank the Cabinet Secretary for her statement this afternoon and for giving me an opportunity to meet with officials earlier on today? I’d like to state, for the record, that my parents-in-law’s farm has been affected by bovine TB over the last 15 years, and I know from personal experience just how devastating this particular disease is. We, on this side of the Chamber, welcome...
Paul Davies: Diolch, Llywydd. If this motion is passed without due regard for the entire political balance, then it has become clear that two thirds of the Assembly no longer support a balanced Assembly that reflects the political balance of its Members. Therefore, in closing, Llywydd, I believe that this is a very sad day indeed for the National Assembly and its operations. I sincerely hope that future...
Paul Davies: Diolch, Llywydd. I want to put on record this afternoon my extreme disappointment at the changes that are taking place in relation to the reallocation of committee Chairs following Mark Reckless’s decision to leave the UKIP group and join the Welsh Conservative group. Now, the Presiding Officer—[Interruption.] Now, the Presiding Officer made it quite clear—[Interruption.] The Presiding...
