Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. The issue of modern working practices and wider questions about how we structure our labour market are hugely important. Chwarae Teg have noticed that the Taylor review, and the creation of the Fair Work Commission, help to change the nature of the debate around work and our ever-changing labour market. It’s crucial that we don’t miss the opportunity to...
Jayne Bryant: 3. What discussions has the Counsel General held regarding the implementation timetable for the Wales Act 2017? (OAQ51144)
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Counsel General. On 1 April, powers in respect of fixed-odds betting terminals will be devolved to the Assembly. Members here will be aware of the growing concerns over problem gambling. Can the Counsel General comment on how these powers might help tackle this growing social issue?
Jayne Bryant: 2. What assessment has the Cabinet Secretary made of the impact of the UK Government’s welfare reforms on south-east Wales? (OAQ51201)
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. Earlier this year, research commissioned by Cardiff Metropolitan University found the average rent arrears for tenants claiming universal credit was £449.97. The six-week waiting period for the first payments will mean that the first payment of universal credit for those in Newport will be 27 December. Will the Cabinet Secretary once again urge the UK Government...
Jayne Bryant: Leader of the house, I’d like to ask for a statement on the use of pelvic mesh within the Welsh NHS. I’ve been contacted by one of my constituents regarding her heartbreaking experience following her surgical pelvic mesh implants. My constituent has told me how the surgery impacted on her whole family and feels it’s destroyed her life at the age of 46 years old. She’s been unable to...
Jayne Bryant: A visit to the Senedd can also be a valuable part of political education, yet a visit from a deaf constituent of mine a few weeks ago showed me that we still must strive to improve the experience of visiting here for those who are deaf. Unfortunately, although all efforts were made to get a British Sign Language interpreter here, nobody was available. I was grateful to staff in the Commission...
Jayne Bryant: 3. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on Welsh Government road improvement schemes in south-east Wales? OAQ51329
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. The work around junction 28 and Forge Lane roundabouts in my constituency has seen residents from Rogerstone, Bassaleg and Rhiwderin face a huge amount of disruption to their daily commute for many months. In that time, residents and commuters have been incredibly patient and understanding. However, with work on the Forge Lane roundabout coming to a close, the...
Jayne Bryant: 10. Will the First Minister provide an update on the recruitment and retention of staff in the social care sector? OAQ51387
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, First Minister. Social care workers do an outstanding job. With an ageing population living longer, many with complex needs, we know that it’s crucial to ensure that we have a workforce ready for now and in the future. Recently, one of my constituents who has worked in care homes for many years has decided to take a job in a fast-food chain. The long hours, poor pay and difficult...
Jayne Bryant: In the case of an investigation relating to a potential breach of the ministerial code, having a robust independent process is crucial, and I believe that it's right that any complaints against the First Minister relating to the ministerial code must be examined by an external independent adviser. This ensures an effective, rigorous and fair investigation. As the leader of Plaid Cymru...
Jayne Bryant: I’m very pleased to see this motion being debated in the Chamber today, and I’d like to thank the Members for bringing this forward. As Mick Antoniw says, we must pay tribute to everyone who has come forward today. My constituent, Pauline Saunders, who is in the public gallery today, is a tenacious campaigner and, I think, recognised by many of us around this Chamber. I'd like to commend...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I've agreed to allow Mick Antoniw and Jane Hutt to have a minute each in this debate. Gambling has a long history. Most of us have gambled in one form or another at some point in our lives. Last year, over half the UK population aged 16 and over gambled—from a game of bingo and a flutter at the bookmakers to the National Lottery and betting online, it's now easier than ever...
Jayne Bryant: Worryingly, the Children's Society have estimated that 43 per cent of families in Wales are expected to borrow more money to pay for Christmas—the highest proportion of all regions in the UK. Gambling can present an attractive escape route for those desperately seeking to pay off debt accrued during the Christmas period. For many, the painful financial effect of Christmas won't be felt...
Jayne Bryant: Earlier this month, Mick Antoniw and I launched a report entitled 'An investigation of the social impact of problem gambling in Wales' here in the Senedd with the University of South Wales. The academics involved came from a variety of disciplines, which gave the report extra depth, and I'd like to put on record my thanks to the University of South Wales and all those who worked on it. I'd...
Jayne Bryant: Cabinet Secretary, I've raised the issue of pelvic mesh within the Welsh NHS in this Chamber previously. The issue was brought to my attention by a constituent of mine, who spoke to me about her heartbreaking experience. And my constituent is among thousands of other women, across the UK, who face the same life-changing circumstances. Now, this issue is receiving increasing publicity, and...
Jayne Bryant: The simple act of planting trees can have many spin-off benefits, from tourism to a nascent woodland economy, from flood management to thriving wildlife, from improved health and well-being to house building and jobs. Many of us do not realise the positive impact that forests and woodlands in Wales can have on our lives. As a member of the Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs...
Jayne Bryant: Will the First Minister make a statement on stillbirth rates in Wales?
Jayne Bryant: 2. Will the Leader of the House provide an update on the Welsh Government’s position on establishing a domestic violence offender register? OAQ51618
