Hefin David: With regard to face masks, I note the answer that the First Minister gave earlier was that face covering is not of itself a magic bullet, and I suspect there are a number of concerns the Government has behind that. But I've been contacted by a Caerphilly resident who is concerned to not send her child back to school until she sees face masks more widely available, and particularly in a school...
Hefin David: With that in mind, I've been contacted by a resident who had questions about the 30 free hours—she's already eligible as one of the people who are already eligible—through the school holidays, which they're entitled to. Can you confirm and put it on the record that that will continue for those people already eligible? And, with regard to September, she's working from home and her partner...
Hefin David: Diolch, Llywydd. Much has been made by the bad cop, Russell George—no, the good cop, Russell George—75 per cent of his speech was bad cop—making reference to the Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee evidence. Well, point 2, I think, of the motion says that the Conservatives regret the failure of the Welsh Government to provide adequate support for Welsh bus operators. But the...
Hefin David: 1. Will the First Minister make a statement on the gradual reopening of the small business sector in Wales following the COVID-19 lockdown? OQ55478
Hefin David: As you can imagine, First Minister, Friday is a very busy day both on my Facebook page and by e-mail, where I've got questions about specific circumstances. I've had many questions, but I've picked two of the most frequently asked. The first of those is regarding the ability for driving instructors to offer lessons: when will driving instructors be able to offer lessons, and by extension,...
Hefin David: I've not been able to contribute to this report as I normally would, as I've been unable to attend the meetings of the Children, Young People and Education Committee because I've been looking after my children, which is something of an irony. I have a 13-year-old stepdaughter who is currently struggling with schoolwork, and a four-year-old autistic daughter, and a three-year-old very...
Hefin David: As a resident of the Caerphilly constituency, I've seen at first hand the sacrifices that people are making in complying with the restrictions in which we're living under, which were very clear in the outset, but have led to some questions from residents with specific scenarios. One I've been dealing with are people who've been required to cancel holidays, pre-booked holidays, and I have to...
Hefin David: 2. What discussions has the Minister had with major supermarkets regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the food sector in Wales? OQ55504
Hefin David: 7. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government's response to its call for evidence on estate charges on housing developments? OQ55506
Hefin David: I'd like to read the Minister a comment on my Facebook page, which I've had, which is reflective of many comments I've had. This is from a constituent: 'Can anyone answer this question for me please? Just 10 minutes ago I went to Morrison's Caerphilly. Whilst shopping I saw four people all not wearing masks except around their necks. I drew this matter to the attention of the store...
Hefin David: Can I emphasise the importance of publishing those responses? Throughout lockdown it's been very difficult for residents in Cwm Calon estate in Ystrad Mynach to get any progress with particularly the estate management company Meadfleet, who have effectively cut off residents. They still take their money, they do a bit of work, but they don't want to engage with residents in any meaningful...
Hefin David: Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government discussions with the travel industry regarding the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on tourism in Wales?
Hefin David: What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of local coronavirus restrictions on people's mental health and well-being?
Hefin David: 5. Will the First Minister provide an update on the local coronavirus restrictions as they currently apply to Caerphilly County Borough? OQ55660
Hefin David: Over the last few weeks here in Caerphilly, we've done our very best to get the community spread of COVID-19 under control, and, as the First Minister recognises, we've achieved that, and I welcome the fact that he recognises that. I also offer him the opportunity, again, to offer congratulations to the people of Caerphilly on achieving that. Could he provide us with an outline of how the...
Hefin David: 1. Will the Minister provide an update on the actions expected of schools to limit the risk of spreading COVID-19 infections? OQ55750
Hefin David: Two things related to that. First of all, I've had questions from parents asking for justification for the fact that year 9 onwards won't be in school during the lockdown the week after half term. Can you just reiterate the reasons for that and why that's taking place? And associated with it, the advice to schools is to keep classrooms ventilated. A number of parents—and in fact,...
Hefin David: 3. What plans does the Welsh Government have to deal with a potential future increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in Caerphilly? OQ55803
Hefin David: And I recognise as well, with the First Minister, that the people of Caerphilly have made enormous efforts over the past two months to get the rate under control, but he will be aware—as aware as anyone else—that Caerphilly has been under restrictions of some kind for longer than anyone else in Wales, since 8 September. With that in mind, we've learned some lessons in Caerphilly, and the...
Hefin David: 8. Will the Minister provide an update on the provision of services for people in Wales who are suffering from the effects of long COVID? OQ55801
