Jayne Bryant: In favour.
Jayne Bryant: Against.
Jayne Bryant: In favour.
Jayne Bryant: Members of the cross-party group on preventing child sexual abuse are concerned about children subject to sexual abuse during lockdown—two particular concerns about where a child is locked down and with the perpetrator, as well as an increase in online abuse as children spend more time online and abusers exploit this opportunity. All of this is compounded by the fact that children on child...
Jayne Bryant: It's with sadness that I speak today following the news of the death of Mohammad Asghar. My sincere condolences and love go to his beloved wife and daughter, to whom he was devoted, and his extended family and friends. Oscar was very proud to represent south-east Wales in the Senedd, and was keen to work across political divides with others for the benefit of the communities that he...
Jayne Bryant: 6. What discussions is the Welsh Government having with Welsh businesses regarding the future trade relations of the UK? OQ55381
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister. With the uncertainty surrounding UK trade, it's vital that businesses in Wales have strong voices championing them. Companies such as Tiny Rebel Brewery, in my constituency, have done a fantastic job in expanding the Welsh brand globally, with beers such as Cwtch and Clwb Tropica being sold around the world. With the added economic uncertainty because of COVID-19, we...
Jayne Bryant: While many people across Wales and Westminster have their view on the Brynglas tunnels, it's my constituents who live with the pollution and congestion. Local traffic is not the main cause of this, but it's the people of Newport who are the ones who bear the brunt. Can the Minister ensure that when the south-east Wales transport commission produces its much-anticipated final report later this...
Jayne Bryant: Last week's news of the potential 450 redundancies at the Celtic Collection, which owns the Celtic Manor Resort and the international convention centre in my constituency, was a blow to Newport and the surrounding area. I understand that 610 jobs out of the 995 have been put in the at-risk category. The Celtic Manor has been a success story for Newport and Wales, and the new international...
Jayne Bryant: 2. Will the Minister make a statement on the safe delivery of post-16 education during the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55616
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister. Ensuring our young people are able to physically attend school or college is very welcome, and I know that the Minister and teachers across Wales have worked incredibly hard to ensure this has happened, and continues to happen, even in the difficult and changing circumstances we see. However, one concern that I've received from teachers and pupils is around post-16...
Jayne Bryant: 1. Will the Minister provide an update for those who were previously shielding in light of the latest COVID-19 restrictions for Wales? OQ55615
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister. I know that the measures put in place by Welsh Government to support the most vulnerable were greatly received. However, I'm now receiving correspondence from those who were shielding asking for further guidance. So, I'm pleased to hear that there will be some correspondence. Those contacting me are not asking to go back into shielding, but that, when announcements are...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, acting Presiding Officer. Can I just—is it possible to clarify something first of all, acting Presiding Officer?
Jayne Bryant: Sorry—the first point is to move the motion to delegate authority for making arrangements for recruiting a new standards commissioner.
Jayne Bryant: Yes.
Jayne Bryant: Thank you. I formally move the motion to delegate authority for making the arrangements for recruiting a new commissioner for standards to the Clerk of the Senedd. The National Assembly for Wales Commissioner for Standards Measure 2009 sets out that the arrangements for recruiting a new commissioner be delegated to either in whole or in part to the Commission, to the Committee on Standards of...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, acting Llywydd. I move the motion to approve the report and recommendation. The committee's report sets out a proposal to amend the acting commissioner's pay. As the length of appointment for the acting commissioner has become clearer, the committee considered it appropriate to pay the acting commissioner in line with that of the former commissioner. This report sets out the approach...
Jayne Bryant: 4. What support is the Welsh Government giving to NHS workers during this COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55797
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, First Minister. Over the last few months, we've seen front-line NHS staff speak out about the reality of fighting this pandemic. Respected consultants in the Aneurin Bevan health board area, such as David Hepburn, Tim Rogerson and Ami Jones, have all voiced their experiences and described the pressure they and their colleagues are facing day in, day out. Staff have...
