Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Brif Weinidog. Just over two years ago, I raised in this Chamber the terrible state of the infamous road to nowhere in my constituency—a piece of land that's been blighted by fly-tipping on an industrial scale, with 100 tonnes of rubbish stretching as far as they eye could see. I'm so glad to say that we've moved on since then, following some great work by Newport City Council and...
Jayne Bryant: 2. Will the Minister provide an update on the news that the group that owns the Rutherford Cancer Centre in Newport is to go into liquidation? TQ633
Jayne Bryant: Will the Minister give an update on the support available to Ukrainian refugees and their sponsors?
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. The Rutherford cancer centre in Newport was the first in the UK to offer high-energy, proton-beam therapy, a state-of-the-art private facility that also treats NHS patients. The company has cited a number of reasons for appointing a liquidator, however it will be an enormous shame to lose this facility here in Wales. The facility provides cancer diagnostic...
Jayne Bryant: Firstly, I would like to put on record my thanks to Huw Irranca-Davies, as Chair of this committee, and all other committee colleagues. Our discussions in the committee were positive and constructive, and I'm grateful to the range of organisations and experts that came and gave evidence to us, and for the work of the expert panel and the Committee on Senedd Electoral Reform in the previous...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. Thank you for that important statement, Minister. I'd like to pay tribute to the group chaired by my good friend John Griffiths, because it's done some incredible work over the time that it's been formed. The Gwent levels are a fantastic resource that needs to be treasured and protected. It formed around 8,000 years ago, and the man-made landscape dates back to the...
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister, for that important update. The experiences of those surviving and fighting within the worst-hit regions in Ukraine are really harrowing and traumatising. I just want to raise the issue around mental health, because, with so many of their relatives now residing here in Wales, it's sadly inevitable that the brutal realities of war are going to impact those who are now safe...
Jayne Bryant: It's a pleasure to take part in this debate, and I'd like to congratulate my colleague and friend Rhianon Passmore on her dedication and continued excellent work in this field. Access to culture and music is so crucial for any child's development, and it should never be a luxury available only to those who can afford it. Wales prides itself as a country of poets and singers, where to be...
Jayne Bryant: 4. What is the Welsh Government doing to increase the number of community allotments in south-east Wales? OQ58237
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. The pandemic has shone a light on many inequalities in society, and access to green space was, for me, one of the greatest lessons we need to learn and address. For many in the most densely populated areas, stepping into the garden is not possible, and in city centre wards, such as those in my constituency, green spaces are often limited. Therefore,...
Jayne Bryant: 3. How will the Welsh Government's future farming policy help to reduce agricultural waste? OQ58278
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. I fully recognise that the agricultural sector is improving all the time when it comes to reducing their waste, but one stubborn factor that seems to be harder to solve is the plastic produced by the sector for things such as silage, piping, irrigation, mulching, packaging and greenhouse covers. These activities create massive amounts of plastic waste that...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. I didn't hear you call me. As the chair of the cross-party group on diabetes, I'd like to thank Darren Millar for bringing forward this important debate. As we've heard, diabetes directly affects hundreds of thousands of people in Wales, and that number is multiplied several times when you consider the families of those who are diagnosed. Despite the huge number of...
Jayne Bryant: Yes, of course.
Jayne Bryant: Absolutely, Sam, and I think that's a key point. And there are more than three types of diabetes as well. I think that that is something that many people need to understand, that there are other types. And the more that we can do to raise awareness of those and the symptoms, the better, I think. So, in terms of type 1, parents are urged to look out for the four t's: thirsty, tired, toilet...
Jayne Bryant: Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Llywydd. I'm pleased that Welsh Government have already committed to giving all people living in Wales with diabetes the best possible care and support, but actions need to follow words, and I hope that the latest review will include a greater commitment to psychological care, whilst also continuing the good work already being done on increasing awareness of this...
Jayne Bryant: Eighty-five years ago, following the bombing of Guernica during the Spanish civil war, 4,000 Basque children and accompanying adult staff were evacuated to Britain. It was a remarkable display of community grass-roots organisation. Over 200 children came to Wales, where homes known as 'colonies' were set up for refugees, one of which was in Cambria House in Caerleon, where 56 children arrived...
Jayne Bryant: I'll begin by reiterating the calls of the Chair of the Finance Committee for proper time for Senedd committees to consider and report on the 2023-24 draft budget. I do very much appreciate the impact on the Welsh Government of events beyond its control, such as the timing of the UK Government's autumn budget, and welcome the Minister's engagement with the Finance Committee about this year's...
Jayne Bryant: 1. What is the Welsh Government doing to tackle anti-social behaviour? OQ58463
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. Anti-social behaviour is unfortunately a blight on many communities across Wales and across the rest of the UK. It can range from small-scale issues, which can really grind people down, to daily occurrences that can make people's lives an absolute misery. Residents are understandably frustrated and worried when these occurrences often lead to blatant...
