Mandy Jones: Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government's plans for the foundation phase curriculum?
Mandy Jones: What are the Welsh Government's plans for the economic development of North Wales?
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government's plans to harness tidal power in North Wales? OAQ52315
Mandy Jones: Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. Last week, the First Minister offered £200 million to enhance the prospects of the Swansea tidal bay lagoon. As usual, the whole focus has been on south Wales when the north Wales coast is ripe for consideration for this type of project. I'm sure that even a small percentage of that £200 million would really help to kick-start the concept being worked up by...
Mandy Jones: Yes, I object.
Mandy Jones: Yes, I will speak.
Mandy Jones: Thank you. Sorry. I object on the motion to call Neil Hamilton for the Commission. The role of a Commissioner goes to the core of this place—how it is run, how it plans for the future, and how it is perceived by the public. The Commission—and I quote from our website— 'has responsibility for the provision of property, staff and services to support the Assembly Members'. One of the key...
Mandy Jones: Will the First Minister make a statement on renewable energy in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: 4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on council tax levels in North Wales? OAQ52356
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. I welcome the fact that eight local authorities have given an exemption to care leavers in their areas from paying council tax until they reach the age of 25, including one from my region, Anglesey. This gives care leavers the opportunity to better transition to independent living without the fear of a disproportionate response by councils if they are unable to...
Mandy Jones: 1. Will the Commissioner make a statement on progress against the ambition set out in the current Assembly Commission strategy to engage all the people of Wales and champion the Assembly? OAQ52370
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. I know that the Senedd is in my region in Delyn next week and welcome very much the opportunity for people in all corners of Wales to see and hear about what happens in this place. I'm particularly interested today in the ambitions stated in the strategy to focus on reaching the disengaged face to face and through improved targeting. What is the Commission doing to...
Mandy Jones: Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the National Procurement Service?
Mandy Jones: Will the First Minister make a statement on local authority funding in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: 4. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on teaching digital skills in schools in North Wales? OAQ52416
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer, Cabinet Secretary. I read recently that in China they are pushing the boundaries with regard to coding skills, and even children of preschool age are learning the basics, often using online apps and lessons. It is now just about one year since your statement on 'Cracking the code' that you would be encouraging coding clubs across Wales. Cabinet Secretary, one year...
Mandy Jones: Will the First Minister make a statement on cancer survival rates in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: Cabinet Secretary, last month I welcomed your statement on the investment in rolling stock in north Wales to help improve transport across the region. However, it's disappointing that parts of north Wales will have to make do with 30-year-old former district line trains, in contrast with south Wales, which will be having brand new. Cabinet Secretary, would you say that this is a fair deal for...
Mandy Jones: First Minister, one of my constituents reported seeing 15 ambulances queuing outside a north Wales emergency department not long ago. This is the health board still under special measures, still under your Government's watch. That is 15 ambulances not available to help those desperately needing help elsewhere. This now seems to be the norm. What is your Government doing to address this...
Mandy Jones: Diolch, Llywydd. First Minister, the winter is fast approaching and forecasts suggest that this is going to be a bad one. You never seem to answer questions, and always blame it on Tory austerity. What assistance is your Government planning to give to local authorities and the agencies who are on the front line dealing with the rough-sleeping epidemic in Wales?