Lynne Neagle: First Minister, the size of the Tory defeat last night was such that it's now plain that the only choices left are a Brexit the two major parties support, the disaster of a 'no deal' or a people's vote. Given that any Brexit deal would leave Wales worse off, would deepen the poverty trap and entrench austerity, would you agree with me that the only serious option now for those who want to put...
Lynne Neagle: Will the First Minister provide an update on his discussions with the UK Government on Brexit?
Lynne Neagle: I just wanted to thank Bethan for tabling this very important subject. In the Children, Young People and Education Committee's inquiry into the emotional and mental health of young people last year, social media was a constant theme that arose, and, as you've already highlighted, we are more connected than ever before. But actually, I think we are more isolated in many ways than ever before....
Lynne Neagle: 7. What assessment has the First Minister made of the impact of a 'no deal' Brexit on the automotive sector in Wales? OAQ53378
Lynne Neagle: Thank you, First Minister. Would you agree with me that the lesson from the weekend, and the very bad news from Nissan, is that while no deal would be the very worst outcome of all for the automotive industry, the reality is that any Brexit will see arguments and uncertainty continue for years, and every day of uncertainty is a day when investors stay away and jobs are under threat,...
Lynne Neagle: 1. Will the Minister provide an update on Welsh Government discussions with local authorities in Gwent about the provision of the SenCom service? OAQ53347
Lynne Neagle: Minister, I continue to be dismayed at the apparent willingness of Newport City Council—a Labour council—to jeopardise services for a very vulnerable group of children and young people by their withdrawal from the effective and highly specialised regional SenCom service. Newport are now, belatedly, undertaking some consultation with families, but parents have complained about letters...
Lynne Neagle: Will the Minister make a statement on the use of high dose-rate brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer?
Lynne Neagle: 8. What assessment has the First Minister made of the cost to the economy in Wales of ending freedom of movement? OAQ53422
Lynne Neagle: Thank you, First Minister. Would you agree with me that it would be a very serious mistake to leave the EU without any clear idea of the destination? And, will you make it clear to any Ministers from the UK Government, or, indeed, anyone with significant influence over Brexit, such as the leader of the opposition in Westminster, that supporting a blindfold Brexit would be an unacceptably...
Lynne Neagle: Minister. I can well understand why the UKIP and Conservative Members want to bury their heads in the sand about the devastation that Brexit is causing on a daily basis to our manufacturing jobs. I am desperately worried about my automotive plants in Torfaen. We have hundreds of well-paid workers working in automotive supply chains whose jobs are all now at risk, not just from a 'no deal'...
Lynne Neagle: I really do believe that suicide prevention is everybody's business and everybody's opportunity. I'd love to speak about every recommendation but, given the time constraints, I will focus on two areas. The first is particularly close to my heart—young suicide and the overlap between this report and the Children, Young People and Education Committee's 'Mind over matter' report, because the...
Lynne Neagle: Suzy, I know that you're aware that the committee that you're a member of is undertaking a major inquiry into school funding, but I am a bit puzzled by this long catalogue of difficulties that you're referring to, because I'm wondering where you think the funding pressures that are inflicted on schools are actually coming from, when it is actually your Westminster Government that cut our grant.
Lynne Neagle: What discussions has the Minister had with registered social landlords in Wales about meeting the needs of communities?
Lynne Neagle: 7. Will the First Minister provide an update on his consideration of the need for a people’s vote on the EU withdrawal agreement? OAQ53529
Lynne Neagle: Thank you. Minister, do you agree with me that it is both essential to rule out the disaster of a 'no deal' and to ensure that the logjam in Westminster is broken? So, does she therefore agree with me that the Prime Minister's deal, which, whatever its gross inadequacies, is the only one on offer, must be put to the people with the option of accepting that deal and proceeding with Brexit, or...
Lynne Neagle: I hadn't planned to speak today as I think I've made my views on Brexit very clear on numerous occasions in this Chamber, including earlier in First Minister's questions, but I have now decided to make a brief contribution. I very much welcome the motion that's tabled by my party and by Plaid Cymru today, and which is being debated in tandem with the Scottish Parliament. It is absolutely...
Lynne Neagle: 3. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Housing and Local Government about funding pressures in local government? OAQ53523
Lynne Neagle: Thank you, Minister. Because of Tory austerity, Torfaen council yesterday were forced to put up council tax by 5.9 per cent in order to protect vital public services, especially schools and social care. I'm very proud to represent a Labour council that is fighting so hard to protect local services, and although I welcome the additional funding the Welsh Government announced for local...
Lynne Neagle: Can I ask what discussions the Minister will have with both the Minister for Education and the Minister for Housing and Local Government, and what assurances you can give that ensuring sufficient funding for our schools will be a priority for you?
