Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that answer, First Minister. You will know that the Tories came to Alyn and Deeside and they promised 62 new police officers, specifically in Deeside. They have delivered none, specifically in Deeside. Welsh Labour have funded police community support officers across Alyn and Deeside and the Welsh Tories have now committed to cutting them as well. First Minister, my community...
Jack Sargeant: 2. What plans does the Welsh Government have to assist people suffering with anxiety post lockdown? OQ56488
Jack Sargeant: Minister, a medical school for north Wales is something that I have long called for and is something that is particularly important for the north Wales region. Do you agree with me that it's a Mark Drakeford-led Government that is committed to delivering this and that the only way that this is affordable and deliverable is with him as First Minister?
Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. I'm sure we have all spoken to people who are experiencing anxiety for the very first time, unsure about what is happening to them, and certainly unsure about what support is available to them. Many residents in Alyn and Deeside, and across Wales, have barely been out since this time last year. They are not only anxious about coronavirus, but they are...
Jack Sargeant: First Minister, it is good to be back, and since we were talking about the Cymru Premier league, I will take this opportunity now, as the proudest club ambassador in Wales, to put on the record my congratulations to the Nomads for keeping the title in Wales. First Minister, I would be grateful if you could update the Chamber on the test-and-trace pilots being carried out in the five parts of...
Jack Sargeant: Minister, the economy of north-east Wales is driven by manufacturing. On Friday, I had the pleasure and the opportunity to meet with eXcent UK and hear about their plans for growth based on employing well-paid, highly skilled, local engineers. Their message was clear: given the right support, the advanced manufacturing sector in north Wales can compete for work globally and provide jobs for...
Jack Sargeant: Can I take this opportunity to put on record the Senedd's best wishes to our national team ahead of tomorrow's game, and also to offer our thoughts and prayers on behalf of Senedd Members to Denmark's Christian Eriksen, to his family and team mates, after the tragic scenes over the weekend? Trefnydd, I'd like to request a written statement on access to funding via student finance for people...
Jack Sargeant: I was very pleased to see the Minister continue with the responsibility for planning in her new, very important portfolio now, and along with the Deputy Minister; I was pleased to see the establishment of that important ministry. Minister, for a variety of reasons, it's taking councils longer than they'd hoped to finalise an LDP. This often leaves communities and residents without the...
Jack Sargeant: I'm particularly enjoying this debate. As our good friend Sam Rowlands said, I am a passionate sports fan. He reminded me of my days supporting Newcastle United FC, which I still do. I still have fond memories of the late Gary Speed doing magical things for my club. The Llywydd knows I'm one to promote sporting excellence at every opportunity, whether that is our national football team or...
Jack Sargeant: Deputy Minister, you will know that the content of this statement will have a big impact on residents in my constituency, particularly children, who are significantly impacted by the air pollution that this investment was supposed to address. Can I ask you, Minister, how confident are you that this will be addressed by the outcome of the review and that any future measures will have a...
Jack Sargeant: 1. What resources have been allocated in the Welsh Government's 2021-22 budget to help people with adverse childhood experiences in Wales? OQ56620
Jack Sargeant: Can I thank the Minister for that answer and the support to date? This has been an extremely difficult 18 months for children across Wales. However, the difference in how children have experienced the pandemic will be stark. It's obvious to me that children who have experienced multiple adverse childhood experiences will have faced further challenges not seen by many of their peers. There is...
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, Llywydd. Can I start by declaring an interest as an immensely proud member of both Unite and Community unions? I have agreed, Llywydd, to give my co-chair of the Senedd Unite group, the Member for Bridgend, Sarah Murphy, a minute of my time and also colleagues Carolyn Thomas and Mike Hedges.
Jack Sargeant: Over the last year, we have seen our communities and working people pull together to help each other and keep each other safe, workers in so many spheres making huge sacrifices: in our hospitals and care homes, in our vaccination centres, delivering food and essential items, keeping our communities clean and our homes safe and so much more besides. Deputy Llywydd, in the Labour movement, we...
Jack Sargeant: 2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's target to fund additional police community support officers? OQ56683
Jack Sargeant: I'll second Mike Hedges.
Jack Sargeant: Thank you, First Minister, for that answer. I recently met with north Wales's newly elected police and crime commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin, and we both welcomed the Welsh Government's additional PCSOs, on top of those already funded by your Government, but we were both extremely concerned about the UK Government's failure to deliver the 62 police officers that the Prime Minister promised for...
Jack Sargeant: 8. Will the Minister make statement on the progress being made to open a community bank in Wales? OQ56671
Jack Sargeant: 1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the legal sector on ways in which social justice could be promoted through legislation? OQ56672
Jack Sargeant: 4. What is the Commission doing to support the white ribbon campaign? OQ56673
