Rhianon Passmore: The Welsh Labour Government has long been in the vanguard of transforming public transport in Islwyn. In 2008, the Welsh Labour Government reopened the Ebbw Vale to Cardiff passenger railway service that services the communities of Islwyn at Crosskeys, Newbridge. and Risca and Pontymister. It has proven to be one of the great transport success stories of devolution in Wales, so I am glad to...
Rhianon Passmore: The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, has already alerted us, as Members of the Senedd, on 1 December, that scientific and medical experts have clearly stated—and I'll repeat—that, by 12 January, the total number of people with COVID in hospital could rise to 2,200 unless we respond now. The First Minister added that there could be between 1,000 and 1,700 preventable deaths over...
Rhianon Passmore: What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the factors that could hinder the relationship between Wales and Europe in 2021?
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you for the statement, Counsel General. A hearing of the Welsh Affairs Select Committee earlier this month was told that 61 per cent of exports from Wales go to the EU, compared with 43 per cent of all UK exports. Wales also has a high proportion of industries that are expected to face high tariffs if no deal is reached, and to name a few: automotive, dairy, meat and aerospace. The...
Rhianon Passmore: 8. What action is the Welsh Government undertaking to address fly-tipping in remote rural locations in Islwyn? OQ56061
Rhianon Passmore: What is the Welsh Government doing to increase the supply of social and affordable housing throughout the communities of Islwyn?
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you, Minister, for that answer. Fly-tipping costs Caerphilly County Borough Council hundreds of thousands of pounds, with the majority of rubbish being dumped in areas of open land, such as the historic Twmbarlwm in my constituency of Islwyn. Not only is there a financial cost to pay, but there is untold cost to the beautiful natural landscapes of Islwyn. Minister, earlier this year the...
Rhianon Passmore: Firstly, I want to thank Plaid Cymru for bringing this debate to the Senedd today on this critically important subject. I wish to start, if I may, by thanking the leadership and the determined efforts of Welsh Government, and, in my own area, Caerphilly council, in providing an innovative local free-school-meal provision. Free school meals have never been more desperately needed by so many...
Rhianon Passmore: The internal market legislation, as it stands, runs roughshod over the democratic institutions of the United Kingdom and the very mandate of this place. What Boris and his cronies have done so far has made even Tory ex-Ministers and Tory Prime Ministers object in the strongest possible terms because it will disenfranchise Welsh citizens and encourage the break-up of the UK they purport to...
Rhianon Passmore: Sorry, I don't have a question, Ann Jones.
Rhianon Passmore: As you will appreciate, Newport, as Gwent's only city, forms a real focal point for the Gwent Valleys communities of Islwyn that I represent, and I very much welcome the Welsh Government's positive response to the recommendations of the South East Wales Transport Commission and the much welcomed Newport line is now eagerly anticipated. So, it's totally imperative today that the UK does come...
Rhianon Passmore: Across Islwyn, the Welsh national health service in its entirety is rising to the challenge of this pandemic, but there is still much concern about a misinformation campaign in circulation, namely that the vaccination programme is way off target and off track, and any such deliberate fear-mongering is exacerbating the anxiety and fear already present in our communities. The truth is, every...
Rhianon Passmore: Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Health Minister, I do welcome greatly your statement today that the vaccination programme across Islwyn, administered by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, is doing well, and is further innovating. I also want to put on record my sincerest thanks to all those risking their lives across the front line, and also those in leadership roles during this war on COVID-19....
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you very much. I do welcome your statement and the difficult decision made by the Welsh Government to cancel examinations in summer 2021 in order to allow more space and time for teaching and learning. This decision affords learners, their families and teachers the certainty that is required at a very uncertain time. Every day, children and their teachers are continuing their education...
Rhianon Passmore: 1. What priority has the Welsh Government given to the mental health of children and young people in Islwyn during COVID-19? OQ56295
Rhianon Passmore: Diolch. First Minister, last week was Children's Mental Health Week. I was pleased that the Government marked it by pledging to support young people's mental health week, and I was pleased that the Welsh Labour Government marked it by pledging to support young people's mental health services. This funding could be a real lifeline for so many young people who have been struggling throughout...
Rhianon Passmore: What steps is the Minister taking to promote the Welsh language in Islwyn through online language technology?
Rhianon Passmore: 8. What representations has the Welsh Government made to the UK Government concerning the operation of the shared prosperity fund? OQ56370
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you for that response. There is growing concern about the attitude being shown by the Tory UK Government Minister on the issue of the £4.8 billion to drive regeneration across the UK that will be administered by Whitehall. Minister, will the Welsh Labour Government continue to forcefully stand up for Welsh devolution, the importance of the democratic body that is Senedd Cymru, Welsh...
Rhianon Passmore: What is the Welsh Government doing to further the rights of LGBT+ communities in Islwyn?
