Jayne Bryant: The issue around the Brynglas tunnels is a Welsh problem, not a Newport one, as it's often portrayed. However, I think, today, it's important for me to concentrate my remarks on what it means for Newport. I know that I'm in a privileged position. I've been put in this Chamber by the people of Newport West to represent my home city—the place where I was born, brought up and live. For the...
Jayne Bryant: Will the Minister make a statement on preparation for the 2021 census?
Jayne Bryant: Will the First Minister provide an update on resilient communities programmes in south-east Wales?
Jayne Bryant: 'Newport Carers Forum saved my life. It's like having a second supportive family.' These are the words of Chris Kemp-Philp, one of my constituents. They demonstrate the vital importance of providing support to carers and what that support means. I'm delighted to see Chris, Janet Morgan and other familiar faces from the forum in the public gallery this evening. Newport Carers Forum was formed...
Jayne Bryant: More must be done to support carers in work. Carers UK have found that about 600 people a day across the UK are giving up their jobs to look after an elderly or sick relative, and there's a hidden exodus from working life we don't discuss enough. Better workplace support for people juggling paid work with caring for a loved one is becoming an increasingly important issue, and I'd like to hear...
Jayne Bryant: 5. What is the Welsh Government doing to support carers? OAQ54291
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, First Minister. Carers groups are invaluable to many, and one of my constituents, Chris Kemp-Philp, told a recent event here in the Senedd that Newport Carers Forum saved her life, and it’s like having a second supportive family. Last week, Chris and other members of the Newport Carers Forum came to the public gallery to watch my short debate on caring for our carers. The forum...
Jayne Bryant: 1. What discussions has the Minister had with Royal Mail following the launch of its five year strategy? OAQ54279
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Deputy Minister. Since the privatisation of Royal Mail, there's been a pressure on the company to find profits. The Communication Workers Union, of which I'm a member, has raised concerns that the universal service obligation, which guarantees an equal six-day service to all in the UK, might be reviewed. To many who are isolated and lonely, postal workers can be one of the only few...
Jayne Bryant: Last week was Seafarers Awareness Week. The city of Newport has a very proud maritime heritage. On Sunday, a special service was held to remember the sacrifice of Newport seafarers who took part in D-day landings 75 years ago. The service was held alongside the unveiling of a commemorative anchor at the Mission To Seafarers near Alexandra Dock. This year also marks the twentieth anniversary...
Jayne Bryant: 3. Will the Minister make a statement on the affordability of school uniforms in Wales? OAQ54392
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for your answer, Minister. The affordability of school uniforms is a big issue for many parents across Wales, and I know the Welsh Government's pupil development grant supports families on low incomes to buy new school uniforms. I'm sure you've seen some of the fantastic examples of parents in parts of Wales creating successful donation systems, enabling parents to donate and...
Jayne Bryant: 5. Will the Minister make a statement on drug and alcohol dependency rates in Wales? OAQ54393
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister, for all of that answer. [Laughter.] I visited, along with my colleague John Griffiths, last week, the Kaleidoscope project and the Gwent drug and alcohol service in Newport. GDAS is a single integrated service providing substance misuse services in Gwent. Sadly, they've seen a big spike in referrals and an increase in older people with alcohol dependency. While every...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I've agreed to give a minute in this debate to Mark Isherwood, Jack Sargeant, Hefin David and John Griffiths. The emotional and mental well-being of young people is a challenge, and that has come to the forefront in recent times. It has been recognised by politicians, parents, teachers and by young people themselves. It was telling that so many of the young people who stood...
Jayne Bryant: I'm very pleased to say that, in my constituency of Newport West, you do not have to look too far to find examples of schools that are trying to embrace these very principles—schools that are doing excellent work on nurturing our children and young people, and trying innovative ways to put student well-being at the heart of everything they do. Millbrook Primary School in Bettws is a school...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. As Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, I formally move the motion. The committee considered the report from the National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards in relation to a complaint made against Leanne Wood AM regarding the use of unparliamentary language. The Standards of Conduct Committee gave the commissioner's report careful consideration, and our...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I'd first like to start by thanking all Members who've contributed to this debate today, and I'd particularly like to thank Leanne for saying her words as well. I think some of the complexities around implementing a standards regime are apparent from some of the views that we've heard today. So, I think it might be worth setting out a few facts on the system to start with. An...
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 Hefin David AM, regarding use of unparliamentary language. The Standards of Conduct Committee gave the commissioner's report careful consideration, and our report sets out the committee's...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I'd just like to thank the Member for his contribution and for the words that he's said today and his apology to you, Llywydd. He's accepted the standards committee's report. So, thank you, Llywydd.
