Julie James: Yes, I'm very keen to do that. I've already met with the company's roll-out leader in this regard and we've been working very closely together to make sure, alongside the city deal people, that we are completely in that space. David Melding is absolutely right—5G-enabled technologies will completely transform the way in which Wales's future industries grow. If you think of the difference...
Julie James: Yes, I'm very happy to. There has been good progress on digital transformation across Pembrokeshire’s public sector. Alongside our investment in broadband through the Superfast Cymru programme—. I was going to say very recently, but I believe it was actually August, I met with Councillor Paul Miller, who's the cabinet member for economic and community development, I believe; he has...
Julie James: Yes, I'm very, very well aware of the school there; it's in a very beautiful part of Pembrokeshire, and it has a very interesting little pub with a bar in its front room just around the corner. But it is very isolated, I think it's fair to say, and part of its beauty is its isolation. We are very well aware of it; we are working very closely with the school to see what can be developed in...
Julie James: Yes, indeed. We know that studies show that incidents of domestic violence spike following sporting events, so I look to the sports sector to promote the firm message that violence against women is completely unacceptable and to take action within their own ranks. We should promote the positive effects and outcomes of sport and make sure that the negative aspects are well known.
Julie James: I absolutely congratulate many of the sporting clubs across Wales, and especially the male versions of the sporting clubs who've been very active in the White Ribbon campaign. Many of the clubs around—the Ospreys in particular, for example, and their community programme and Swansea Whites and a number of others across—. It's invidious to name them, actually, because there are large...
Julie James: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. There were several changes to this week's business. The planned oral statements on update on care for the critically ill and reforming dental services will be issued as written statements. The Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services will make an oral statement on 'Towards a distinct approach to the penal system in Wales', as we've...
Julie James: Yes, on the consultation, I'm not aware of what the delay was, I'm afraid. I'm certainly happy to look, to see, to recommend that the new Government expedites its response. I don't know how practical that is, but I'm happy to make that recommendation. On the minimum price for alcohol Bill, I know that the current health Secretary will be recommending to whoever his successor is, whether it's...
Julie James: I think that the Cabinet Secretary intends to keep the Senedd informed, Deputy Presiding Officer, once the taskforce has completed its work, which—. Dai Lloyd is actually slightly ahead of me, so I think it is early 2019, and I believe that the programme has an update at that point in it.
Julie James: I know the Cabinet Secretary is in discussion with Newport council about the rationale for their withdrawal from the service, and I'm sure that she will report back to the Senedd once those discussions are complete.
Julie James: I share the Member's outrage and concern about the sharing of a platform over the weekend of an Assembly Member. It's appalling to think that somebody amongst our midst thinks that sharing a platform with, effectively, a far-right extremist is a perfectly reasonable thing to do. I think most of us in this Chamber share the outrage that somebody could be seen on a platform of that sort, and I...
Julie James: I’m not aware of the circumstances surrounding that. I wonder if Helen Mary Jones would be good enough to write a letter in, and then it will be sure to be on the top of the inbox of whoever the incoming Member is that has environment in their portfolio.
Julie James: On that one, I think the Cabinet Secretary answered that quite comprehensively in his questions last week. I'm sure that when the new Government has settled, whoever the new Minister with responsibility for business rate relief is will want to outline it. We're putting it into our final budget. On the assumption the final budget passes, I'm sure the new Minister will want to outline their...
Julie James: Mark Drakeford.
Julie James: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Human rights are relevant to every one of us every day. Monday 10 December, International Human Rights Day, marks 70 years since the United Nations general assembly adopted the universal declaration of human rights. This was a vital milestone document to safeguard against a repeat of the atrocities committed in world war two. It proclaimed inalienable...
Julie James: Of course.
Julie James: Well, indeed—a point well made. We must be resilient in the face of extremists. Together, we must continue to build a strong and diverse society, where people of every race, faith and colour are valued for their character and their actions. We all want to help create a peaceful and harmonious country, where our children and future generations can thrive. 'Prosperity for All' sets out...
Julie James: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I'm very grateful to all Members for their reflections and insights on this important anniversary day. Turning to the amendments, we will be supporting amendment 1. The Welsh Government is strongly opposed to all forms of extremism, including far-right extremism. In 'Prosperity for All: the national strategy', we set out our ambition to work with...
Julie James: Formally.
Julie James: Formally.
Julie James: Diolch, Llywydd. I very much welcome this debate and the opportunity to speak for the first time in my new portfolio because housing a key priority for the Welsh Government and because the First Minister has seen fit to draw together a number of related issues in my portfolio with the aim of being able to simplify and accelerate the housing supply. And as David Melding acknowledged, we...
