Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising those issues. With regard to the Augar review, obviously, at the moment, we are exploring that particular report and formulating our own response, and understanding, really, what it would mean for us in a Welsh context. I would encourage you and any other Members with an interest to make representations to the education Minister to assist in formulating the response and...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much, Nick Ramsay. On the first issue, as I said to Suzy Davies, I'll certainly explore the issues regarding the publication of the consultation document and make sure that those people who will have an interest and would like and need to respond to it do have the opportunity to do so. On the second issue of plastic waste and innovative ways to reduce the amount of plastic...
Rebecca Evans: I thank you for raising this issue. May I ask that you write directly to the Minister for Education and she'll provide a response?
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising this. It's not something that I am familiar with, but it certainly sounds like a deeply stressful and worrying time for the family concerned. I'll ask the Minister with responsibility for international relations to explore this with you further.
Rebecca Evans: I thank Darren Millar for raising this, and I'll certainly explore precisely that with the Minister for transport.
Rebecca Evans: I thank Helen Mary Jones for raising both of those issues. On the first, I will make sure that the Minister with responsibility for the economy is aware of the request for a statement in terms of what can be done to support the public and community groups in terms of the protection of community assets and the use of community assets in a way that is very much in keeping with the well-being of...
Rebecca Evans: Yes, formally.
Rebecca Evans: Yes, formally.
Rebecca Evans: Diolch, Llywydd. There is one change to this week's business. Business Committee has agreed that a motion to suspend Standing Orders will be moved to allow a change in the Member leading tomorrow's short debate. Draft business for the next three weeks is set in the business statement and announcement, which can be found amongst the papers available to Members electronically.
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising these issues. You'll recall that the health Minister provided a statement on the 'Train. Work. Live.' campaign very recently, in which he outlined the number of doctors that are being recruited to the NHS and made comments on recruitment more widely. And, of course, we've had the good news just last week in terms of the Welsh Government keeping the bursary for nursing...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising this issue, and I can confirm that it is the intention of Ken Skates to make an announcement on this very shortly.
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising both of those requests. As you say, I will be making a statement on the future outlook for public spending in Wales on 16 July. As Members will be aware, we don't have a budget yet for the next year, but that doesn't mean that we don't start in earnest with our discussions in terms of identifying our budget priorities for next year, which is why I've already had my...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you very much for raising those various issues. For anybody who is confused about the Welsh Government's approach to the economy, the Minister Ken Skates will be making a statement on the issue of the economic action plan and our economic development measures, and he will be doing that on 2 July. In terms of the climate change emergency, of course we have the statement next this...
Rebecca Evans: I thank Leanne Wood very much for raising this, and I completely agree with all that she has said this afternoon. As you say, Welsh Government has a campaign supported by Welsh Women's Aid, 'Don't be a Bystander', and I think this is what this is very much about in terms of us all being good neighbours, good friends and good colleagues and being there to support people who we believe may be...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for those questions. On the issue of Virgin Media, which, as you say, is due to finally close in Swansea, I was able to provide, a couple of weeks ago, an update on the number of staff who, at that point, had found further employment, but I'll certainly ensure that you get that final figure. And also, I know that Virgin Media was due to appoint an agent in terms of future use of the...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising both of those issues. In terms of the Jistcourt job losses, obviously this is going to be devastating news for the 66 employees and their families, and our focus now will be on supporting those employees to find alternative local employment. The workforce there is particularly talented, and our ReAct programme has a strong record of supporting individuals who have been...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising those two issues. I think the Minister for the environment did provide some of the information that you're requesting in a statement on clean air last week. So, I would refer you to that, but if the answers that you're seeking aren't in that, then I'm sure that she would be able to liaise with Ken Skates to provide that information to you. And on the matter of Jistcourt,...
Rebecca Evans: As Huw Irranca-Davies said, those employees did accept the package in good faith at a time when they were reassured that there were no imminent plans for closure of the plant. Thank you for raising that matter directly with the economy Minister. As a result, he is writing today to ask Ford to consider its position on this matter and to investigate the possibility of enhancing the separation...
Rebecca Evans: On the first issue, which was seeking a statement on the financial stability of the education sector, as you say, universities are independent and autonomous bodies, and Welsh Government doesn't get involved in their administrative affairs. However, I can confirm that the education Minister did have a meeting with the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales in the last week, where I'm sure...
Rebecca Evans: Since 2009, the invest-to-save scheme has invested £180 million in over 190 projects across the whole of Wales. It continues to provide financial assistance to Welsh public services and third sector organisations to help them improve their services and provide better outcomes for the people they serve.
