Darren Millar: No-one can say that 'no deal' is not an option because it requires the agreement of all parties. So, the Prime Minister is not in a position to say what other people's opinion is. [Interruption.] What the Prime Minister is doing and has consistently been doing has been fighting hard to get the best possible deal so that we're not in the 'no deal' situation. That's why she has produced a deal,...
Darren Millar: Well, look, we've seen the tribalism in this Chamber, and it's very evident for everybody to see. [Interruption.] Not only have there been meetings between political leaders, but, of course, the Welsh Government itself has been involved, through the many meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee, which have included many, many conversations and discussions on Brexit. Now, in point 2 of the...
Darren Millar: —and it is the Labour Party's leader, Jeremy Corbyn, who has, thus far, failed to engage.
Darren Millar: I'll take one in a moment, Llywydd. It is a disgrace, frankly, that he's been happy to meet with terrorists without conditions in the past, yet he has not been prepared to meet with the Prime Minister until last night when he finally caved in under pressure. I'll take the intervention that came first.
Darren Millar: Following yesterday's debate in the House of Commons, it's very evident that we need to prepare for Brexit. Many people watching the debate this day will find it very ironic, actually, that the joint Labour, Plaid, Lib Dem motion before us—because that's what it is, an unholy alliance of three parties in this National Assembly who are wishing to seek to frustrate Brexit—[Interruption.]...
Darren Millar: Thank you for that answer, Minister. Last year, the North Wales Economic Ambition Board launched a document called 'The Welsh Language in North Wales'. It was a document that was aimed at promoting and increasing bilingualism across the region. The findings in that report identified the fact that employers in both the public and private sector are wanting to have more employees who have the...
Darren Millar: I welcome the work that's being done to improve the availability of data on problem gambling. It is an issue that we need to take more concerted action on to address. I wonder, in terms of some of the other action that you could take, whether you can tell us whether any consideration has been given to the use of business rates as an opportunity to reduce the impact, if you like, of the...
Darren Millar: 6. Will the Minister make a statement on progress towards its target of one million Welsh speakers by 2050? OAQ53284
Darren Millar: Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's proposed programme for international engagement in 2019?
Darren Millar: I just want to put on record we do welcome the publication of this statement. We want to engage positively with you to address what is a problem in Wales, and you have our full support with the consultation that is under way.
Darren Millar: Can I thank the Minister for his statement today and for giving us an advance copy of it? Obesity, as we know, is a major public health challenge in Wales, and you've referred to a number of important statistics today and the impact that obesity can have on people's health, including, very importantly, their mental health and well-being. We know that, back in 2017, Minister, the Welsh obesity...
Darren Millar: Can I call for two statement today, please? It may not have escaped Members' notice that today is Safer Internet Day, and, as we all know, there are dangers lurking online, particularly for our young people. I'd be grateful if we can have an update on the work that's been done by the Minister for Education and any other Ministers in Government regarding internet safety for young people, and...
Darren Millar: I'm very grateful for that answer, First Minister. One of the priorities that I think your Government should adopt is to protect the existing transport infrastructure. We had some very stormy weather over the weekend and this was particularly visible on the Old Colwyn sea defences and the promenade in my own constituency, which were further undermined by those storms this weekend and indeed...
Darren Millar: 6. Will the First Minister make a statement on his priorities for transport in 2019? OAQ53282
Darren Millar: Will you take an intervention?
Darren Millar: I was just thinking, perhaps your salary might be a good place to start.
Darren Millar: I've already given a commitment to engage with the Government on that agenda. I'm a member of the cross-party group on human rights. I'm committed to human rights, and I want to further their cause all the way. I think that my concern about the approach being taken by the Government is that it's in its very early stages—it's embryonic. There's absolutely no hope whatsoever of us getting...
Darren Millar: Yes, very briefly.
Darren Millar: It's absolutely right. Any discrimination on the grounds of age is something that shouldn't be tolerated, but, unfortunately, too many people are getting away with it. I think there will be a perception that there may be some political tribalism going on here. I can't guarantee that that's what the perception will be, but I think some people will perceive it as that. It's certainly been...
Darren Millar: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I've listened very carefully to what people have been saying, and I'm very grateful for the support that I've had, certainly on the opposition benches, to the proposal that I want to take forward. I'm obviously very disappointed that the Government doesn't see eye to eye with me in this regard, about this being an appropriate way to take forward the...
