Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much for raising that and your argument was well made. I know that the Deputy Minister, sitting next to you, heard those arguments. As I say, I will have some further discussion with the Deputy Minister on the issues that both Members have raised this afternoon in terms of ensuring that the Banksy artwork is preserved in a way that is sustainable but also in a way that...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much. On the first issue of the Newtown bypass letter, I'll ensure that a response is forthcoming to you as soon as possible. On the issue of broadband, I know that the Chamber is frequently updated in terms of oral statements on progress with broadband, and it is worth remembering of course that, before the Welsh Government took action on this agenda, just 45 per cent of...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much for the question. Of course, we would expect health boards to be very open and transparent in terms of the way in which they go about putting in place plans for service change. We would expect consultation to take place and so on. I hear what you say about the experiences that you've had with potential changes within your constituency. I'll certainly ask the health...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much for raising both of those issues. With regard to the first issue that you raised about support for women who are going through the menopause, Welsh Government obviously takes this issue very seriously, and I'm pleased to inform you that officials are already working with Public Health Wales as they develop the sexual health service specification for 2018. That will set out...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much for raising both of those issues. With regard to the first issue that you raised, about the flight that lost contact yesterday evening, clearly, as you say, all of our thoughts are very much with everybody who is concerned with, and affected by, that. I can confirm that Cardiff Airport is in close contact with the air accident investigation branch, and will continue to...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for those questions. I should be very clear that the First Minister has not seen the inspector's report, so no decision has been made as yet. We expect the Orders to be presented to the First Minister for his consideration shortly. Welsh Government, clearly, as you know, is making a great deal of investment in our road surfaces, and you'll have been aware of the announcements that...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you. I'd like to thank all Members who have brought forward this important issue to the floor of the Assembly today, and for giving that opportunity to give voice to the concerns of ASW pensioners. I will say from the outset that ASW pensioners have been subject to what is a really grave injustice. People have worked hard, they've paid in, they've planned for their futures, they did the...
Rebecca Evans: No, you're absolutely right, and you pre-empted my final paragraph of my speech this afternoon. But, before I do get to that point, I would like to recognise the cross-party support that there has been for this issue across the years, and recognise, for example, the letter that was signed by leaders of all four parties within the Assembly at the time in 2012, to mark what was 10 years after...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much, and I do welcome today's debate, which I think has been very interesting. The devolution of tax powers provides the Welsh Government with a range of opportunities to develop a progressive approach to taxation that is tailored to Wales's needs. The tax policy framework, published in 2017 by the then Cabinet Secretary for Finance, and the tax work plans published since,...
Rebecca Evans: Diolch, Llywydd. There are two changes to this week's business. Tomorrow, the Government seeks to schedule a debate on the prospects for a Brexit deal following the House of Commons vote. To enable this to happen, I will propose a motion to suspend the necessary Standing Orders as the final item of business this evening. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising both of these important issues this afternoon. Certainly, on the issue of internet safety, I know the Minister for Education would be pleased to provide a statement, and I would certainly put on record the Government's thanks to organisations such as Childnet and the Internet Watch Foundation for the important work that they do in this area, and of course we have the...
Rebecca Evans: This issue is very much tied up with the doctors contract negotiations that are currently under way, and I know that the health Minister is meeting with the British Medical Association in the next few weeks and would certainly expect this issue to be discussed at that meeting.
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising these issues and, certainly, it is exciting now that we're being able to see the fruits of the landfill disposal tax benefiting community schemes in the areas that are eligible. The first window, as you know, has been announced this last week, but the application now for the second round of funding has just closed, so we will be looking to make some announcements on that...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising both of these issues. With regard to the first, on Cwm Taf maternity services, I know that we're now currently awaiting the full recommendations within the full report, which are due in the spring, and the health Minister has committed to updating Members with more information on receipt of that report and those recommendations. On the second issue, of universal...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising this issue. Changes to permitted development rights, as you recognised in your question, certainly does require an evidence-based approach, which is why we published 'Planning for Mobile Telecommunications: An Assessment of Permitted Development Rights In Wales' in January of last year, to inform work on revising permitted development rights for telecommunications....
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much. I hear the former leader of UKIP shouting 'pathetic' from his seat in the Chamber, which I think doesn't come as a surprise, but I completely condemn what was written in that leaflet. Leanne Wood is entirely correct to remind us all of the tragedy that happened not very long ago. And the language of 'traitors' and the language that is threatening and inflammatory just...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising this important issue, and I have already had some discussions with the education Minister on this issue, and officials will investigate with the WLGA and the local association for catering in education just how widespread this issue is and consider whether we need to be providing additional advice and guidance to local authorities and schools on how to work with...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much for raising this issue, and we would certainly share that aspiration that, in the eightieth year of the British Polio Fellowship, we could see the endgame being in reach, as you described it. I know that you will do sterling work in terms of raising this issue amongst Assembly Members right across the Chamber, as you are doing this afternoon. With regard to the cluster of...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much, and obviously the news that the Schaeffler plant in Llanelli will now, it seems, definitely close is extremely upsetting for the workforce and their families and, indeed, the wider communities in the area, and our thoughts, of course, are very much with those who have been affected by what is a really big blow to the area and to individuals. As a Welsh Government, we are...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much for raising both of these issues and, certainly, grass-roots music venues are a crucial part of our talent pipeline here in Wales in terms of the music industry. I think Le Public Space is a perfect example of how these businesses can not only adapt but also thrive as well in quite challenging circumstances. But also, it really contributes to the cultural life of our urban...
