Hefin David: I note the Conservatives have said that this isn't devolved, but the workforce of the Welsh Government, the civil service, is certainly within the Welsh Government's gift. Has the Welsh Government given any thought to piloting this kind of scheme within the civil service?
Hefin David: I've been contacted by a constituent who lives with ME, a condition otherwise known as chronic fatigue syndrome, and she's concerned about the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's decision to delay the publication of its new revised guidelines for the treatment of ME. And campaign groups for people living with ME believe this delay has been caused by a small number of...
Hefin David: Anyone who looked at the wording of the motion today would be wondering what all the fuss was about, because there doesn't seem to be much between the amendment and the Government's motion, but, if you listen to the words of the Minister, what she's talking about is a Government that needs to live within its means, and the Welsh Government does need to live within its means on this....
Hefin David: I recall the statement during the debate on the social partnership Bill that Joel James made, and it was quite a strong statement. The words he used, I’ve got them on the screen here: ‘this Government is chiefly concerned with looking after their trade union paymasters.' And, 'Surely the Deputy Minister can see that there is a clear issue in how trade unions will now have undue influence...
Hefin David: Well, I would've had four and a half minutes if I'd known I'd be allowed it.
Hefin David: Will the First Minister make a statement on care navigation services in the Caerphilly constituency?
Hefin David: Will the Minister provide an update on the vaccination of 12 to 15-year-olds against COVID-19?
Hefin David: Diolch, Llywydd. And I think, in response to the question, 'When should this be done, why now?', well, Professor Ellen Hazelkorn's report was published in March 2016. So, if not now, then why not yesterday, previous to that? But, of course, there has been a global pandemic in the meantime, and I think this might have been done earlier. I was listening to your response to Sioned Williams,...
Hefin David: 1. Will the First Minister provide an update on Welsh Government measures to tackle COVID-19 in the Caerphilly county borough area? OQ57168
Hefin David: Before I move to my supplementary, Llywydd, with your permission, I'm sure Members are aware of the tragic events that took place yesterday in Penyrheol in my constituency, where a young 10-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a domestic dog. The boy's been named as Jack Lis, and I'm sure that everyone in this Chamber would wish to send their condolences and best thoughts to the family...
Hefin David: 8. Will the Minister make a statement on the establishment of corporate joint committees in Welsh local government? OQ57203
Hefin David: And for the third time today—
Hefin David: I feel the need to speak up for corporate joint committees given some of the issues that have raised in the Chamber this afternoon. I've been involved in working with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Stagecoach and Transport for Wales in order to try and secure improved bus links to the new Grange University Hospital near Cwmbran, and the route that is...
Hefin David: Will the First Minister provide an update on the delivery of the education reform commitments contained in the Programme for Government?
Hefin David: Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's current guidance for home working?
Hefin David: 3. How does the Welsh Government support communities to tackle the consequences of erosion caused by flooding? OQ57318
Hefin David: I wrote to you, Minister, on 7 October asking for a meeting to discuss a problem faced by residents in Caerphilly who face potential damage to their homes due to the problem of river erosion. Notwithstanding your answer, I'd just like to go through the scenario with you and ask for a response. One group of residents at Celyn Avenue in Caerphilly have experienced an increase in incidents of...
Hefin David: —to pay for it. So, I'd really welcome a meeting with you, Minister, to discuss this issue, particularly that of long-term erosion and consequences for properties. It's an issue we didn't have some time ago.
Hefin David: I wanted to speak in this debate as a Member from south Wales who doesn't have a detailed knowledge of the workings of the Betsi Cadwaladr health board, but has had constituents contacting me with mental health problems in my constituency who are looking for support from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and associated health boards in my community. So, I take at face value some of...
Hefin David: That said, the First Minister did respond yesterday—I was listening to First Minister's questions—about mental health services, and he said care navigation is really important in reducing the pressure on mental health services. The problem with care navigation is that it creates a bottleneck, and the bottleneck happens at the point you approach primary care. And when you approach primary...
