Delyth Jewell: —and that everyone in a position of power implicated in that scandal should resign. In terms—
Delyth Jewell: Okay. In terms of your duties as Brexit Minister, I'd like to ask you how Alun Cairns's resignation will affect your Government's workings with the UK Government? Do you expect them to appoint a replacement as Secretary of State for Wales ahead of the election, in terms of the duties that he had on the JMC(EN)? And does this leave inter-governmental workings, in terms of Brexit preparations,...
Delyth Jewell: Will the First Minister make a statement on the terms of reference of the South East Wales Transport Commission that was recently published in the Our Approach document?
Delyth Jewell: A statement by the economy Minister last night confirmed that the Welsh Government has been meeting the Community union and the consultants Syndex to try to find a way forward for the Orb steel plant in Newport. Now, obviously, that's very welcome news. I wonder whether the Minister can share some information with us in terms of what has been proposed. Firstly, could he tell us how advanced...
Delyth Jewell: The Valleys lines face serious problems on a daily basis, as do lines throughout the south-east of Wales. I know this from my own experience and from the complaints I see from constituents. Just this morning, a two-carriage train was used at peak time between Ebbw Vale and Cardiff, with people complaining on social media of being packed in like sardines and feeling unsafe. My own train in...
Delyth Jewell: Will the Minister provide a statement on the steps being taken by the Welsh Government to alleviate the taxation burden on young people at the beginning of their careers?
Delyth Jewell: Will the First Minister make a statement on ophthalmology services provided by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board?
Delyth Jewell: 8. What actions are the Welsh Government taking to reverse the decline in the number of pupils studying modern foreign languages for GCSEs and A-level? OAQ54763
Delyth Jewell: I thank the Minister for her answer. The British Council's latest 'Language Trends Wales' survey makes for stark reading for those of us who believe that learning modern foreign languages is important not just to increase the skills base of our young people, but to increase their empathy and to widen their understanding of other cultures. The research shows that the decline in pupils taking...
Delyth Jewell: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. It is a disease that too few people are aware of in any detail, but, if it's something that's touched your family, you will be acutely aware of how devastating it is. I know that many of us contributing to this debate will be indebted to organisations like Pancreatic Cancer UK for sending us statistics, and I'd also like to put my thanks on...
Delyth Jewell: 6. Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's priorities for the NHS in south-east Wales? OAQ54811
Delyth Jewell: Thank you, First Minister. A constituent of mine recently contacted me with serious concerns about the way that Cwm Taf health board has been dealing with his case. Now, he was given an operation around a decade ago to remove a malignant melanoma, which was, thankfully, successful, but he was told he would need yearly check-ups for the rest of his life to monitor the situation. He's since...
Delyth Jewell: Minister, passengers on the Rhymney line have been promised the 769s and increased capacity since May 2018, and they're still waiting. Now, I take your point about what you've said to Hefin David—that, when the 769s are introduced, there will be an increase in capacity. But you said that TfW are going to be acting flexibly about looking at the capacity of the new trains when they are...
Delyth Jewell: Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. The Tory mantra for this election is 'Get Brexit done'. We know that's a lie, and what's more, it's now clear that the threat of 'no deal' at the end of 2020 is even greater. Minister, did Boris Johnson or Michael Gove consult with the Welsh Government before telling the press that they have no intention of extending the transition period?
Delyth Jewell: Yes, a very dismaying situation indeed. Minister, you'll know that this afternoon, our Senedd will debate a Plaid Cymru motion on NHS privatisation. In your Government amendments to the motion, you have not deleted clauses that point out that a future post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the US could well be a disaster for the Welsh NHS. So, I take it that the Government agrees on that...
Delyth Jewell: Thank you for that explanation, Minister. I'm not surprised that you share our concern about the situation, and I would urge you, please, to reconsider supporting our solution as well to this in the debate this afternoon. But, you've mentioned already that another part of the proposals that we put forward in our motion relates to us having a veto on trade deals, and you've also referred to...
Delyth Jewell: Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Our NHS is in dire peril. We are now a week away from the election. The election that's meant to get Brexit done, according to Boris Johnson. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is visiting the UK to assure us that he has no plans to gain market access to our NHS. Both these viewpoints are lies. The Conservatives' Brexit plans will not get Brexit done. Passing the withdrawal...
Delyth Jewell: Yes, I will.
Delyth Jewell: US pharma would want to deregulate the whole market, so that US drugs could compete. And we've all read the stories, Mark, about how pharmacies in the UK at the moment—for example for any kind of paracetamol, the price is a lot lower than what it would be for an equivalent drug in the US. So, if you have evidence to the contrary, in your contribution, which I'm sure you'll make later, I'd...
Delyth Jewell: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and thank you to everyone who contributed to this debate this evening. Thank you to David Rees for his contribution, in which he agreed with a part of our motion at least. I agree with what David says about the threat to the NHS. Clearly we in Plaid Cymru wouldn't only want a veto, and that’s why it’s only one of the things that we propose in our...
