Mandy Jones: First I would like thank the Chair of the committee, the Assembly Member for Pontypridd, for his work on this report. I’d also like to thank all of the team that supports the committee for all their efforts in this regard and, finally, my fellow committee members whom, I know, have put a lot of time, effort and thought into this report. My contribution today is going to be relatively...
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the First Minister make a statement on further devolution to Wales in light of powers that will be transferred back from Brussels following Brexit? OAQ51879
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. First Minister, you and I both agree that the powers currently resting with the European Union should come to Wales in their entirety. For this to happen, the UK and Wales must be out of the EU single market. Will you now, finally, outline your Government's position: single market membership or full control over devolved areas?
Mandy Jones: Yesterday, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance addressed the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee about this Bill. I would like to thank him for his very open and constructive engagement with the committee. I, too, have very strong concerns about section 11 and I do hope the Cabinet Secretary will clarify why primary legislation cannot be used to deliver regulatory alignment on a...
Mandy Jones: I will keep my contribution short because most points have already been made. Alcohol addiction is a serious illness that has devastating effects not just on the individual but on the wider family and friends. I welcome the fact that the Government is looking to try and address the problems in society caused by this illness, but I do find the idea of legislation on the price of alcohol...
Mandy Jones: First Minister, with the new tax-raising powers just days away, and the additional powers this place is set to gain post Brexit, surely it's time to bring in lobbying reform to ensure that our democracy is as open and transparent as possible. Do you agree that this Assembly must act on lobbying reform now to help strengthen public trust in us and how we operate?
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the Leader of the House report on the progress of the Welsh Government's digital action plan? OAQ51970
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that reply. Leader of the house, I attended the cross-party group on hospices and palliative care at the end of last term. There, a barrier to more effective working and communications across disciplines was identified, and that is the inability of the various information technology systems to talk to each other, although I do understand improvements are under way. Only...
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the Commissioner make a statement on the methods of communication employed by the Assembly to reach out to the Welsh public? OAQ51973
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. With all due respect to the other Members who have tabled questions today, the type of questions we ask of the Commission are quite limited and, it seems to me, very inwardly focused about internal Commission matters, which will, no doubt, leave many members of the public cold. I note the consultation on creating a Parliament for Wales has recently closed, and that...
Mandy Jones: Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on bowel cancer outcomes in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of social care in North Wales? OAQ52081
Mandy Jones: Will the standing First Minister make a statement on the provision of social care in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. Hampshire County Council is aiming to leverage voice-activated home-speaker Amazon Echo skills to assist with adult social care. The technology can help people not only suffering with physical illness, but also help those who are suffering from loneliness and depression. According to the council, over 9,000 people are currently benefiting from assistive technology...
Mandy Jones: Will the First Minister make a statement on the use of pesticides in Wales?
Mandy Jones: I would first like to thank the other Members who have co-tabled this motion today, and thanks also to Hefin David and Andrew R.T. Davies, who were co-sponsors of the Spotlight on Bowel Cancer event in the Senedd on 6 February. That event was part of a promise made to Sam Gould by Bowel Cancer UK when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. On this day last year, Sam was still with us. He was our...
Mandy Jones: Will the Leader of the House provide an update on broadband infrastructure in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: 7. Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's policy on nuclear power? OAQ52226
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. First Minister, I understand that the UK Government is currently talking to Hitachi about the funding package for Wylfa Newydd, and that the outcomes are currently hanging in the balance. You will know that the people of north Wales are waiting patiently for the jobs in construction at the power station and in the supply chain that will be generated by this scheme....
Mandy Jones: Will the Cabinet Secretary outline how the Welsh Government identifies best practice in education to improve standards?