Jack Sargeant: Can I also begin by saying that I'm very pleased to support today's motion? And thank you to David Rees, my colleague, for bringing forward this debate but not only bringing forward today's debate, but your continuous commitment towards the Welsh steel industry through your work both in the Chamber and the cross-party group. I'm very pleased to speak in this debate today and to stand up for...
Jack Sargeant: 3. Will the Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government’s new economic contract for businesses? OAQ53407
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, Minister. Earlier this month, I was very pleased to lead a short debate with cross-party support on a contract for better mental health first aid in the workplace. I know that the Minister is very passionate about this issue, just like I am and many others in this Chamber are. I'm sure he believes that it makes sense, both from a human and financial perspective, to ensure that we...
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. Sport has a massive part to play in inspiring generations and communities as well as having huge positive impacts on improving mental health. They are just some of the reasons why I want to wish local football team Connah's Quay Nomads from my own constituency all the best for their semi-final match against Edinburgh City in the Irn Bru Cup. The communities of Alyn and...
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on the implementation of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015?
Jack Sargeant: Trefnydd, I had hoped to raise with the First Minister earlier the progress of the Well-Being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 and how the Welsh Government has embedded it in its various departments. In terms of legislation, I believe the Act to be one of Welsh Government's proudest achievements, because it challenges you to think and do differently. We are now reaching three years...
Jack Sargeant: 1. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Economy and Transport on the impact of environmentally friendly transport on pollution levels? OAQ53454
Jack Sargeant: Thank you, Minister, for that, and I welcome this opportunity to ask my first question to you in this Chamber. I'm sure the Minister will agree with me that plastic pollution levels are an issue globally, but Wales has an opportunity to lead from the front. Sometimes, we also need to look elsewhere as to how we think differently about transport. In Surabaya, Indonesia's second largest city,...
Jack Sargeant: I want to begin today by welcoming this report and the hard work the committee has done on this issue, and I also echo the comments made by Members from across the Chamber this afternoon. It's about time that we are debating this extremely important issue within this Senedd Chamber, and in preparation for my contribution today, I thought I'd go back to something that myself and mum stumbled...
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, Deputy Deputy Llywydd. I'll keep this very short, but I'm very pleased to hear throughout this statement today references made to the violence against women Bill, the well-being of future generations Act, and also the statement and announcement today by the health Minister with regard to period poverty and free sanitary products. I know that Jenny Rathbone worked closely with dad...
Jack Sargeant: What is the Welsh Government doing to promote north-east Wales as a location for international business?
Jack Sargeant: Thank you, Deputy Minister, for bringing forward this statement to the Chamber today. Apprenticeships are crucial, and I'm a big believer that today's apprentices are the leaders of tomorrow. We heard earlier that last week was National Apprenticeship Week. To mark that, I had the great opportunity to go back to my roots as an apprentice engineer. I was shown around DRB Group on Deeside...
Jack Sargeant: Can I begin by thanking Mike Hedges for bringing forward this short debate today? I think it follows on nicely from the Deputy Minister's statement yesterday and National Apprenticeship Week the week before. As a former apprentice, I am very proud to have the opportunity to discuss my experiences and contribute today. Deputy Llywydd, I'd like to focus on two things in particular. Firstly,...
Jack Sargeant: May I start by joining the leaders from across the Chamber and the First Minister in congratulating the Welsh rugby team on their fantastic win this weekend? They should be incredibly proud of what they've achieved over the last weeks, and I'm looking forward to seeing them coming back from Japan at the end of November with the World Cup and bringing the tourism trade with them, as the...
Jack Sargeant: As a member of the economy committee, I'm of course very pleased to speak in this debate today on the mobile action plan. It's something that I know, Deputy Minister, impacts businesses in my constituency, and something I'm really passionate about. So, I am pleased that the Welsh Government has accepted all recommendations from the committee's report, which some Members have alluded to before...
Jack Sargeant: As the First Minister's aware, before entering the Assembly, I actually worked as a research and development engineer. First Minister, would you not agree with me that industry links are crucial in this area and we need to secure more investment in north Wales, similar to the advanced manufacturing and research institute that we've successfully seen on the Airbus site?
Jack Sargeant: 7. Will the Minister make a statement on efforts to improve digital inclusion? OAQ53671
Jack Sargeant: Will the Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to tackle homelessness in north Wales?
Jack Sargeant: Thank you, Minister, for that answer. I'm sure you will agree with me that access to digital connectivity is a great way of ensuring that people across the country can access various social media platforms, including a range of online apps. Would the Minister agree with me that the roll-out is also important in ensuring that people can access online mental health services? We know the...
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on what the Welsh Government is doing to deal with adverse childhood experiences?
