Mabon ap Gwynfor: I thank the Minister for that response. I'm sure it was concerning for you, like me, to read that there were 24 members of staff, not just police officers, having inquiries into them because of cases of domestic violence, sexual misconduct or violence against women in North Wales Police. We're expecting reports from other police forces relatively soon too. Of course, the report was...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: 2. What legal advice has the Counsel General provided to the Minister for Rural Affairs, North Wales, and Trefnydd regarding the Trade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment and Legislative Functions) and Animal Health (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Wales) (EU Exit) Regulations 2022? OQ59181
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Thank you for that response. You will recall what appeared to me, at least, before Christmas, as being a farce in this Chamber as we were forced to vote on legislation that was entirely inappropriate. It was said at that point that it would be corrected at the first possible opportunity. We’ve just heard that it hasn’t been corrected and we are over two months into the new year. Are you...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: 8. What discussions has the Welsh Government had with the UK Government regarding devolving powers on income tax bands to Wales? OQ59182
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Thank you for that succinct response. The Government here has refused to accept the need to increase taxes in Wales, which will certainly lead to seeing our public services being squeezed and creaking, and some services disappearing. Of course, politics is about making difficult decisions. That is a decision that you as a Government have taken, and each and every one of us will have to live...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Will the Member take an intervention?
Mabon ap Gwynfor: You say that you want us to follow the French and Italian models, and the legislative framework around employment laws are different there. Not only do they have different laws around strikes, but they've got better representation of workers on their boards. So, if you want us to have the same rules around employment as they do in France, why don't we have the same rules with getting workers...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Will the Minister take an intervention?
Mabon ap Gwynfor: I'm glad to hear that you're saying that you're opposing what's going on in Westminster at the moment, and very strong words being said, but do you share my disappointment that your Labour colleagues aren't here today? Can you tell us where they are? Because if we're really feeling so angry about this and we want to make our voices heard, we need your colleagues here to share their voices as...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: 7. Will the First Minister provide an update on the impact of phosphate regulations on Dwyfor Meirionnydd? OQ59235
Mabon ap Gwynfor: I thank the First Minister for that response. The impact of the phosphate regulations is having a significant impact on people across Wales. You will be aware of the impact of the regulations on housing developers, particularly social housing, with some 700 social homes being held up because of these regulations. But I want to look specifically at the development of the Llyn Tegid railway in...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Thank you for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate this afternoon. I do acknowledge at the outset that drawing up a budget is a difficult task, and I do sympathise with the Minister. A budget does outline political priorities. This budget, therefore, has to be drawn up in the face of austerity 2.0. Once again, the Conservatives are looking to cut back on state support and...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Thank you very much to James for tabling this question. We know that, in providing public funds to any organisation, the attention is to secure public good. We know that Gilesstone itself is a collection of holiday accommodation with the potential of developing far more holiday units. Now, I'm not entirely confident that the response that you gave answered James's question, so if we could...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: 'Buying and selling of own real estate',
Mabon ap Gwynfor: and further,
Mabon ap Gwynfor: 'Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate.'
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Now, does the Minister therefore believe that it's an unfortunate coincidence in terms of the timing of this purchase, or does the Minister, or his department, know of any further plans for the use of Gilestone, which does relate to real estate and Cwningar?
Mabon ap Gwynfor: Thank you to Russell George for asking this important question. In the response and the campaign on the ground, it's demonstrated clearly the importance of this charity and the place it holds in people's hearts. I attended a number of public meetings in Tywyn, Porthmadog, Pwllheli and Caernarfon, with hundreds of people turning out in the middle of winter to listen and to share their...
Mabon ap Gwynfor: 6. Will the Minister provide an update on the number of GPs in Wales? OQ59223
Mabon ap Gwynfor: I thank the Minister for that response. I held a public meeting in Tywyn a month ago to discuss the significant problems that people in that area are having because of the shortage of health services there. Pendre hall was full to overflowing, which is testament to the strong feelings in the area. The area did have excellent health provision up until around four years ago. Now they've gone...
