Caroline Jones: I'm moving on, yes. So, we must show the electorate that we are here to carry out their wishes, that they are our masters and not the other way around. And we have to act like grown-ups, as I've just said. The hate and vitriol that exists far too often in political discourse serves no purpose other than to further disillusionment in politics. If politicians can't act like responsible,...
Caroline Jones: First Minister, while I commend your Government's commitment to the armed forces covenant, Wales still continues to let down its veterans. One of my constituents has been refused access to a rehabilitation centre in England specifically designed to deal with his losing a limb, along with his post-traumatic stress disorder, during active service. So, First Minister, will you ensure that our...
Caroline Jones: Thank you for your statement, Minister, and for providing us with a copy of the task and finish group's final report. I would also like to thank members of the task and finish group for their work in helping us transform health services for the critically ill in Wales. The conclusions of the report are welcome, with the objectives being clear and concise, along with excellent recommendations....
Caroline Jones: 4. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of automation on education in Wales? OAQ54171
Caroline Jones: Thank you, Minister. According to research by Oxford Economics, by 2030, robots will replace the majority of jobs in manufacturing. However, the analysis suggests that automation can boost jobs and increase economic growth if we adapt the workforce beforehand. Minister, what plans does your Government have to adapt the curriculum to ensure Wales is ready for the fourth industrial revolution?
Caroline Jones: Diolch, Llywydd. Minister, the outgoing chair of the Swansea Bay University Health Board has said that the LHB's officials are forced to take part in three or four conference calls a day with Welsh Government. He accuses you of micromanaging the health board and getting in the way of sorting out the problems facing the health board. Minister, do you agree with this analysis that your...
Caroline Jones: Thank you, Minister. Until April of this year, residents of Bridgend fell under that health board. They're now covered by Cwm Taf, which, while still under joint escalation and intervention arrangements, aren't as bad as the former ABMULHB. However, that's not helping patients in Bridgend. Last week, one of my elderly constituents, also a friend, had a stroke and was injured as a result. He...
Caroline Jones: I welcome Helen Mary's proposals for NHS management and I support her Bill proposal wholeheartedly. As I've said many times in this Chamber, we must ensure health service managers abide by the same obligations as clinical staff. Clinicians are covered by duties of care placed upon them by their royal colleges and the various professional bodies. Managers are an essential part of our modern...
Caroline Jones: I thank the Welsh Conservatives for tabling this debate, but I am disappointed that it's a 30-minute debate as opposed to one hour, because I think it's such a valuable subject. The fact that people have gone blind whilst waiting for treatment—
Caroline Jones: Yes.
Caroline Jones: Let me just say, Darren, I think it's such a valuable subject, so I was actually complimenting you on that, you know? But, there we are, you don't know a compliment when you hear it, so—. The fact that people have gone blind whilst waiting for treatment should be a matter of great shame for our nation. I therefore welcome the fact that the Welsh Government is getting its act together and...
Caroline Jones: First Minister, last month, over 10,000 people waited more than 30 minutes for an ambulance response to an amber call. Two weeks ago, a friend of mine, a constituent, waited almost three hours for an emergency response following a suspected stroke. I'm sure you'll agree with me that this is unacceptable. First Minister, when can the people of Wales expect to see an end to waits of more than...
Caroline Jones: Thank you for your statement, Minister, and for providing us with advanced copy of the Bill and explanatory memorandum. Putting an end to the exploitation of wild animals for the pleasure of the viewing public is well overdue and I thank the Minister for introducing legislation to achieve this in relation to travelling circuses. Wales will soon be joining a growing list of countries that ban...
Caroline Jones: Thank you for your statement, Minister. We welcome the independent review also. The lack of quality affordable housing is resulting in families living in overcrowded homes or in bed-and-breakfast accommodation, and individuals in hostels or on the street. I've seen first hand people placed in prison for vagrancy telling me they were not looking forward to being released because they had a bed...
Caroline Jones: I would like to thank the Chair and members of the Culture, Welsh Language and Communications Committee for their report. I had the pleasure of serving on the committee during some of the inquiry and would like to add my thanks to the clerks and all those who took part in the inquiry. It provided us with much valuable insight. The film and tv sector is a vital part of our economy and Wales...
Caroline Jones: First Minister, there was an alarming number of deaths and a large number of patients suffering severe harm due to patient safety breaches in our NHS over the past 12 months. Two thirds of the deaths and 58 per cent of the severe harm occurred in Betsi Cadwaladr. I'm sure that you will agree with me that this is unacceptable. So, First Minister, what is wrong with the culture at this health...
Caroline Jones: Minister, now that the UK Government have shelved the Swansea tidal lagoon, what consideration has your Government given to looking at alternative, smaller-scale proof-of-concept schemes? A tidal lagoon could assist with the decarbonisation of the Port Talbot steelworks. Has your Government discussed this possibility with Tata?
Caroline Jones: Diolch, Llywydd, but I think my question has just been answered, because it was on heating and cooling. So, thank you.
Caroline Jones: I'd like to thank the Welsh Conservatives for tabling this debate. The Welsh Government rejected Paul’s autism Bill, telling us that we didn't need an autism Act because the Welsh Government is delivering real change in services for those on the autism spectrum. But that's not always so, is it? Because Welsh Government assertions do not match delivery on the front line. We are failing on...
Caroline Jones: I must declare an interest at this point, as I am a landlord of a couple of rented properties in the private rented sector. Tenants have always had a secured tenancy agreement with myself, and rent charged has always been charged under what the property is valued at. If they have an issue, they ring the agent in charge, and the work is done immediately. So, I too believe that we should ensure...
