David Rees: What discussions has the Leader of the House had with the Counsel General regarding the action that the Welsh Government needs to take to ensure that the rights identified in the European charter of fundamental rights are incorporated into Welsh law following the UK's departure from the EU?
David Rees: Will the First Minister provide an update on the progress being made on the boundary changes between Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board and Cwm Taf University Health Board?
David Rees: Counsel General, the questions have been focused very much upon EU citizens. On Monday, members of the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee actually went to the Norwegian embassy, and we were reminded that it's also European Economic Area citizens that we need to reflect upon. So, can I ask you that, when you have the discussions with your colleagues in Westminster, it's...
David Rees: 2. What assessment has the Counsel General made of the implications for Wales of the Wightman case in the Scottish courts regarding Article 50? OAQ52826
David Rees: Thank you for that answer, Counsel General. Clearly, the chaotic scenes that we have seen in Westminster over the failure of the UK Government to actually get anywhere near a deal at this point in time raises this much more to the like of: what can we do to extend or even revoke article 50? And I know that this case puts it back in the ECJ situation, but it's not likely to actually report...
David Rees: What plans does the Welsh Government have to improve the transport system in South Wales West?
David Rees: 2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to support people who are facing difficulties following cavity wall insulation under Welsh Government schemes? OAQ52882
David Rees: Thank you for that answer, Cabinet Secretary, and I'm sure the small number that you refer to are probably all in my constituency, because I've got large numbers of people who have faced problems as a consequence of cavity wall insulation failing, and, therefore, they are now facing large bills because of the work that has to be done. Now, as you said in your answer, they went back to the...
David Rees: 4. What support is the Welsh Government giving to local authorities in South Wales West who are facing challenges as a result of austerity? OAQ52876
David Rees: Thank you for that answer, Cabinet Secretary. It seems that austerity is still the ideology of the Tory party in Westminster, and it continues to affect and impact upon our public services here in Wales. Now, since I've been a Member of the Assembly, the Welsh Labour Government's successfully been attempting to ensure that the impact is minimised as much as possible on local government. If...
David Rees: Diolch, Llywydd. Ninety-three years ago, on 10 November 1925, Richard Walter Jenkins Jnr was born in the family home in the Afan Valley. We know him as Richard Burton. Now, today, I'm not highlighting his life, as I hope to be here on the centenary of his birth to do that, but rather celebrating the thirty-sixth running of the Richard Burton 10K. The inaugural road race took place in 1982,...
David Rees: Diolch, Llywydd. Can I thank Members for their contribution to today's debate? I think it's perhaps the first time we've got a joint report coming before the Assembly of committees in this Assembly. It also shows, perhaps, the way in which we're working is evolving as we move on. Can I also put on record both committee's thanks to their staff, the committee clerks and their teams, and the...
David Rees: February. Thank you. That's good, because at least we've got a—. We now have an indication it's actually before we leave the EU. That's very important for us. Jane also highlighted that it's important that rights come to the fore, and particularly that we note the rights that come to the fore during the transition period, if there is one, because we'll be operating under those until we...
David Rees: First Minister, one of the biggest challenges for children with additional learning needs in education is actually getting the additional learning needs recognised. I've had many families who are facing tireless fights just to get that recognition for their child so that they can go through the processes. Now, I appreciate that the additional learning needs Act will actually give them...
David Rees: Leader of the house, earlier this year, I raised the issue of pollution emanating from Tata with you and, basically, the pollution being a nuisance—'dust' as it's known. It does cause great problems for many of my constituents. Following the issue that I raised, I was informed that the Minister for Environment might be meeting with Tata, and I know that she's attended the air quality unit...
David Rees: Can I thank the Cabinet Secretary for his statement this afternoon? It's important that we look at the issues facing us. One of the disadvantages of going after other speakers is that most of the questions get asked, while the advantage is that I don't spend so much of your time. But there are a couple of points I want to highlight and perhaps ask you questions on. In the summer, ABMU, my...
David Rees: Cabinet Secretary, the high street, so-called, in many of our isolated communities in our Valleys or our rural areas may only consist of a single retail premises. That single shop, actually, is the lifeline for many communities, especially if public transport disappears after 5 o'clock in the evening. Will you consider looking at the opportunities you can provide for relief for those types of...
David Rees: 8. What analysis has the Welsh Government undertaken of the impact upon Wales of moving to World Trade Organization rules after Brexit? OAQ52917
David Rees: Thank you for that answer, Cabinet Secretary. On Monday the External Affairs and Additional Legislation Committee had a briefing session on the World Trade Organization and the rules and, clearly, the complexities that exist within those rules shoot down the arguments many had in the referendum of how easy it was to simply transfer over if we needed to. I understand the UK Government actually...
David Rees: Thank you for taking the intervention. Do you therefore agree that, actually, what we need is knowledge, because how can the Government actually put mechanisms in place to hit the ground running when they don't even know what it is they're going to be hitting the ground running with? The problem is we don't know. We don't know anything.
