Jack Sargeant: First Minister, we know how health and well-being are shaped by more than just clinical intervention. Social, cultural, political, economic and environmental factors have a huge impact to play on health outcomes. Wales's future generations commissioner talks about the need for a national approach for wellness and the need to encompass all these factors when talking about a healthy nation....
Jack Sargeant: 1. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is helping young people who experience violence in relationships? 369
Jack Sargeant: Diolch yn fawr, Deputy Minister. Violence in children and young people's relationships is a serious public health issue. Cardiff University recently undertook extensive research into this matter, and they found that there are gaps in support. Deputy Minister, if we do not address this issue, our future generations could fall between the gap of domestic violence support and child social...
Jack Sargeant: 4. Will the First Minister make a statement on support for rough sleepers in Flintshire? OAQ54805
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, First Minister. You mentioned in your response there the impact of austerity, and this is happening on every single high street now. This is not just a big-city issue anymore. Towns like Connah's Quay and Shotton have, for the first time in my memory, experienced people sleeping rough on the streets. Now, councils like Flintshire could well be overwhelmed this winter, so I have...
Jack Sargeant: Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting the economy of north-east Wales?
Jack Sargeant: Minister, you'll be aware, following a recent question I asked the First Minister, that we are now seeing rough-sleepers in all our communities, like Connah's Quay and Shotton in my constituency. Now, I must say, Minister, nine years of Tory austerity, deliberately targeted at the poorest and most vulnerable, has brought us to this point. Without a roof over their heads, it is impossible for...
Jack Sargeant: Thank you, Presiding Officer. I appreciate you allowing me to speak this afternoon, and I won't take too long of your time, because I think Members have rightly said the comments raised, but in particular I will focus on recommendations 13 and 14 about community banks. The Minister will know, as does the First Minister, that I've been working hard to try and bring a community bank to Buckley...
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of funding to Flintshire County Council?
Jack Sargeant: 9. What additional allocations will be made available to the Housing and Local Government portfolio during the current budget round to support the Welsh Government's Housing Support Grant? OAQ54868
Jack Sargeant: 1. Will the Commission make a statement on participation in the White Ribbon accreditation scheme? OAQ54867
Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. The housing support grant is one of the best lines of defence we have against the continued chaos caused by Tory austerity. The result of years of indifference from our UK Government about the impact of their welfare policies can be seen on our streets: shameful levels of rough-sleeping across the UK, not just in our cities, but in all of our communities....
Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that response, and I commend you for your hard work over the many years, since 2007—it really has been instrumental in raising the profile of the campaign here in Wales, and I was privileged to speak at your event you helped manage at the Senedd just last year. As you will know, as Members will know, following Dad's tragic passing, I have been committed to continuing his hard...
Jack Sargeant: Minister, the futures of the sites in Port Talbot and Shotton are linked through the production chain, and I stand solidly by my colleague David Rees in supporting the workforce at Port Talbot and the steelworkers right across Wales. This Welsh Labour Government has always supported the steel industry, and once again we have to show how important it is to Wales. Now, key to that demonstration...
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting smoking cessation services?
Jack Sargeant: Minister, I very much welcome your statement. Your ambition and determination to raise Wales's international profile is inspiring and much needed. You've mentioned in your statement how important sport can be to promoting the Welsh brand. As you know, I'm a big fan, as is the Llywydd, of the Cymru Premier League, in particular Connah's Quay Nomads for myself and Aberystwyth for the Llywydd. ...
Jack Sargeant: 1. Will the Minister make a statement on the announcement by Mondi of job losses at the Deeside Industrial Park in Flintshire? 380
Jack Sargeant: Will the Minister make a statement on the use of artificial intelligence in the Welsh health service?
Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. This is, of course, a very, very difficult time for the individuals, their families and the whole community in Deeside, and it is important now that we do all we can to support the workforce. Minister, you mentioned that you were in communication with Mondi. Can you confirm you are also in communication with the relevant trade unions? Secondly, what...
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is working to tackle adverse childhood experiences?
