Heledd Fychan: So, First Minister, how is the Welsh Government going to help parents and carers who can't afford public transport?
Heledd Fychan: Thank you, Minister, for the statement. I think there are two things that parents like to hear about children in school: one is that they are developing to their utmost and are supported in doing that; and, secondly, that they are happy at school. And I very warmly welcome the one emphasis in this change, that we are not just looking at academic progress, but also at well-being and the pupil...
Heledd Fychan: I too would very much like to welcome this. I don't think we talk about fun enough in this Senedd sometimes, and it is good to see that emphasis on children and young people needing to be able to enjoy, as well as learn, and be supported. My concern is very similar to Gareth Davies's in terms of, yes, there will be something for everyone, but can everyone access? I accept that last year had...
Heledd Fychan: 1. What consideration has the Welsh Government given to providing regular public awareness campaigns on responsible pet ownership to counteract the risk of a rise in animal abandonment as a result of the cost-of-living crisis? OQ58257
Heledd Fychan: Thank you, Minister. I realise that the #PawsPreventProtect social media campaign mainly runs over the festive period and that it is quite seasonal and limited, focused on responsible pet purchasing. It is obviously a successful campaign, but quite limited. By contrast, in England, they have Petfished, a long-running pet buying awareness campaign, while in Scotland, the Scottish Government...
Heledd Fychan: May I begin by thanking the committee for their work on this important report? I think that it's very difficult to read, but it reflects the casework that we all receive, and I think it's very important that we remind ourselves very often that there are people behind every statistic, and, although we see that there is a plan in operation, that doesn't make it easier for those people who are...
Heledd Fychan: Thank you, Llywydd, and I thank the Conservatives for bringing this debate forward today and state our support for it. I would also like to echo the comments of Tom Giffard in saying that we agree, that we also regret that this competition cannot be held in Ukraine because of the illegal ongoing attacks by Russia. We don’t want to take advantage of the fact that Ukraine is going through...
Heledd Fychan: Well, it was possible with Junior Eurovision, and such rules can be changed, because why shouldn’t we celebrate the diversity? There is a call to begin looking at that, because we should be able to compete, and there are ways and means of ensuring that that is possible. If it’s possible with Junior Eurovision, it’s possible to change the rules for us to be at Eurovision too, and I am...
Heledd Fychan: Minister, I would like to thank you for the statement today. As you know, we are excited but supportive of a new curriculum and, as was highlighted by the fifth Senedd's committee report, with Lynne Neagle as Chair, it is very much an opportunity for it to be the biggest change since the dawn of devolution in terms of our education system, and there's much to welcome. I think some of the...
Heledd Fychan: Thank you to Jane Dodds for tabling this very important question. Like you, I was very moved and disturbed by the documentary. I think Niall's comments really stuck with me saying, 'Prison would have been better for me.' Prison better than somewhere that they were supposed to be safe. I would also like to echo the calls for an independent review of children's social work. I think this is...
Heledd Fychan: Trefnydd, I've been contacted this morning by a family living in Pontypridd who are hosting a newly arrived family from Ukraine. Whilst all is going well, they have been told that it will be a number of weeks before their guests will receive any of the financial support they are entitled to beyond the initial £200. Whilst the host family have offered to buy what they need, the guests are...
Heledd Fychan: Thank you, Minister, for your statement this afternoon. I welcome two things specifically, namely your honesty in this statement—your honesty about the political challenges that you faced in terms of ensuring that every local authority does fully commit to these plans, and also your honesty in terms of the ongoing challenges, the very real challenge that we're not just trying to meet demand...
Heledd Fychan: Thank you, Minister, for this afternoon's statement.
Heledd Fychan: I would like to welcome this change very much. Yes, I have too received countless e-mails regarding this, and I have to say the majority supported this move. I understand the concerns that were raised, and I'm pleased to see that there will be dialogue between local authorities and so on where it does make sense to opt out. But the truth about it now is that people are contacting us concerned...
Heledd Fychan: Thank you, Minister. I welcome the opportunity to contribute on the standards here today. After all, this is the first complete set of standards regulations to be brought before Plenary since 20 March 2018, over four years ago. There are several reasons for the delay, including the decision by the previous Government to put the standards programme on hold during the debate on proposals to...
Heledd Fychan: What steps is the Welsh Government taking to capitalise on the Cymru men’s football team’s qualification for the 2022 World Cup as part of its international strategy for Wales?
Heledd Fychan: 3. Will the Minister provide an update on the Welsh Government’s work to promote Welsh trade and investment globally following the Cymru men’s football team's qualification for the 2022 World Cup? OQ58345
Heledd Fychan: At last week's Wales international cross-party group, concerns were raised that progress has been slow in putting together the much-needed team Cymru to maximise the opportunities presented by Cymru being part of the world cup. It was stated by many attendees that it was unclear who is leading and how organisations and businesses will be involved and supported to be involved, that no key and...
Heledd Fychan: 5. How is the Minister working with the Minister for Economy to ensure the Welsh Government capitalises on the Cymru men's football team's qualification for the 2022 world cup to improve public health through grass-roots sports participation? OQ58346
Heledd Fychan: Thank you, Deputy Minister. That's a very encouraging response, because the Football Association of Wales recently shared with the Culture, Welsh Language, Communications, Sport and International Relations Committee—there's no way of saying that quickly, sorry—their submission to the Welsh Government regarding how we can grow football in Wales to improve the health of the nation. Their...
