Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I think it might be helpful just to outline a few points here. As stated in the motion, the commissioner has indicated that he's unable to act in the matter relating to the complaint made by Joyce Watson, and any related complaints, and he has asked for an acting commissioner to be appointed. The provision for an acting commissioner has been included in the Measure, and...
Jayne Bryant: It certainly was the decision of the commissioner to do this, so, yes. Thank you, and that was—. I was coming to—you've intervened right at the end of my speech, so thank you.
Jayne Bryant: 7. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to improve health and social care services in south-east Wales? OAQ52968
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister, and as you've mentioned, you and the Cabinet Secretary made the recent announcement of the £13.4 million investment in health and social care services in Gwent during your visit to the Serennu children's centre in Rogerstone. The centre and its dedicated staff have been providing an invaluable service to children with complex needs from across Newport and the wider...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. The National Assembly for Wales must lead the way in ensuring it's clear that inappropriate behaviour has no place in our society. The committee’s report marks an important step towards creating the kind of environment in which we all want to work. As a committee, we were keen to highlight that it can sometimes be simple things that break down barriers and bring...
Jayne Bryant: The committee is pleased that the Assembly Commission has responded positively to our recommendations and that it shares our vision of an inclusive Assembly, free from harassment. The committee looks forward to the Commission's updates on how these recommendations are progressing. The committee is grateful to the Assembly Commission for the recent updates that highlighted the work of the...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I'm very grateful for the contributions of members past and present of the Standards of Conduct Committee. I'm not quite sure what it says when I'm the only original member left of this committee, but I'm still here for now anyway. Thank you, all. Paul mentioned in particular the work that has been done, but recognising that we must not take a step back, and I can assure you...
Jayne Bryant: 7. What is the Welsh Government doing to alleviate congestion in and around Newport? OAQ52994
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, leader of the house. Newport's road network is undeniably under strain. Any incident or heavy congestion on the M4 has a significant effect, not just on the main artery for Wales, but a severe knock-on effect on local roads. It also causes traffic that's passing through the city on the M4, like heavy goods vehicles and others, to spill out onto Newport's roads. Next week, the...
Jayne Bryant: What is the Welsh Government doing to promote mental health and wellbeing for children and young people?
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. As Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, I formally move the motion. The committee considered the report from the commissioner for standards in relation to a complaint made against Gareth Bennett AM. The complaint regarded his failure to comply with the rules and guidance on the use of Assembly resources and bringing the Assembly into disrepute, which is a breach of...
Jayne Bryant: Mark Drakeford.
Jayne Bryant: I'd like to welcome the Minister to her post and ask for two statements, please. Firstly, could we have a statement on reducing drug use in Welsh prisons? We know that no prison in Britain is drug free and that this situation is getting worse. Drug use in prison fuels violence, suicide, self-harm and has a serious detrimental impact on mental health. This undermines rehabilitation as often...
Jayne Bryant: 3. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government on offender rates in Wales? OAQ53276
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, First Minister. As Leanne Wood said earlier, the recent report on custodial numbers in Wales is especially shocking, given that the crime rate here is lower than in England. The National Association of Probation Officers in Wales has highlighted that appropriate sentencing and effective rehabilitation is fundamental to resolving the issue. The UK Government's...
Jayne Bryant: Minister, I'd like to ask for two statements. Last year, one of my constituents started a petition calling for women in Wales to have access to an improved service for women going through the menopause. This is in conjunction with the national Make Menopause Matter campaign, which focuses on many of the difficulties women with often severe symptoms face in the workplace and socially, and the...
Jayne Bryant: What discussions has the Welsh Government held with the UK Government in relation to welfare reform?
Jayne Bryant: I'd like to ask for two statements, Minister. Firstly, I was glad to sponsor the launch of Usdaw's Time For Better Pay campaign at lunchtime to end in-work poverty. Usdaw surveyed over 10,500 members to understand the issues that they face as a result of low pay, shorter hour contracts and insecure work. Some of the results in this report are quite shocking. For example, two thirds of...
Jayne Bryant: Newport County AFC travelled to Middlesbrough for their fourth round FA Cup tie last weekend. Not only were their two managers from Pillgwenlly and went to the same school, but we also share a landmark. Newport's transporter bridge is one of only six such bridges still operating in the world today. Middlesbrough is home to one of the others. To celebrate this FA Cup clash, the chairman of the...
Jayne Bryant: 4. What discussions has the First Minister had about alleviating traffic congestion in south-east Wales? OAQ53372
