Jayne Bryant: 1. What measures is the Welsh Government taking to support further education during the pandemic in Wales? OQ56895
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, First Minister. The impact of the pandemic on learners in Wales has been unprecedented. Pupils have faced huge upheavals and many have seen their best laid plans and career paths disrupted through no fault of their own. In a recent study on the further education sector, the International Public Policy Observatory found that vocational and apprenticeship courses have...
Jayne Bryant: 1. How is the Welsh Government supporting veterans in Wales? OQ56885
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, Deputy Minister. We owe a debt of gratitude and our support to the men and women in our armed forces. Recent events in Afghanistan will have brought back difficult feelings for those who have served there and their families. There are groups in my constituency, such as the Newport armed forces and veterans breakfast club and the Newport Veterans Hub, who provide...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. Trefnydd, children's hospices in Wales provide an absolutely invaluable service to the children they care for and their families. The vast majority of the funding that children's hospices rely on comes through donations. In the spring, the Welsh Government gave encouraging news that they were working with the end-of-life care board to review funding for hospices. Please can...
Jayne Bryant: The Newport and Gwent Literary Club will begin their jubilee seventy-fifth season when they meet this evening. The club has been meeting monthly for dinner and a talk on a literary theme from September to May, almost without break, since just after the second world war. Although disrupted somewhat through the pandemic, there have been many meetings on Zoom. Hosting its inaugural meeting at...
Jayne Bryant: 1. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that pupils are protected from harassment in schools? OQ56975
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that, Minister. The Everyone’s Invited website, where pupils are able to anonymously report abuse and harassment, has shone a light on a significant problem. More than 90 schools in Wales have been named in the online campaign, but the reality is likely to include far more. The Everyone’s Invited testimonies are deeply upsetting, with some pupils saying girls as young as 11...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. I'm pleased to speak in this Plenary debate for the first time in my capacity as Chair of the Children, Young People, and Education Committee. I hope to build on the work of the predecessor committee and Chair, who, throughout their five-year term, demonstrated the value of effective committee scrutiny in driving through important changes to improve the lives of...
Jayne Bryant: 2. Will the Minister outline the Welsh Government’s priorities for the UK Government spending review 2021? OQ57021
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. As you know, over £150 million risks being lost annually to Wales as a result of the HS2 project, which will increase the attractiveness of the north and north-west of England. It's essential that Wales gets its fair share and is not left behind. Minister, would you agree with me that the UK Government have the perfect opportunity to do this in the...
Jayne Bryant: How is the Welsh Government protecting residents from fuel poverty this winter?
Jayne Bryant: 1. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Local Places for Nature scheme? OQ57125
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Prif Weinidog. I recently visited the Rabbit Hill Community Woodland in my constituency and the wonderful volunteers working on the project. The wood sits adjacent to the Duffryn estate and had sadly slipped into disuse following years of neglect. However, in 2017 it received funding from the Create your Space campaign, which was backed by both the Welsh Government and the National...
Jayne Bryant: What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of the UK Government's budget on Wales's economy?
Jayne Bryant: How is the Welsh Government communicating the latest COVID-19 guidance to care homes?
Jayne Bryant: This week, Childline is marking its 35th birthday. Since being founded in 1986, Childline has provided counselling to some 5.5 million children in the UK. Today, a child contacts Childline on average every 25 seconds. This means that, during this 90-second statement, four children are likely to have been in touch with Childline in some way. During the first year of COVID, Childline delivered...
Jayne Bryant: 1. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve the teaching of black, Asian and minority ethnic histories and experiences in the curriculum? OQ57154
Jayne Bryant: How is the Welsh Government working with partners to create new natural spaces?
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister. The history we teach must capture the many experiences and perspectives of those who have called Wales their home. Large and significant events cannot be ignored just because they're uncomfortable or difficult. The 1919 south Wales race riots have largely been forgotten. The George Street riots started in Newport and involved 5,000 people before spreading to Cardiff and...
