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: 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: 2. Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government's plans to harness tidal power in North Wales? OAQ52315
Mandy Jones: What are the Welsh Government's plans for the economic development of North Wales?
Mandy Jones: Will the Cabinet Secretary outline how the Welsh Government identifies best practice in education to improve standards?
Mandy Jones: Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government's plans for the foundation phase curriculum?
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. First Minister, I understand that the UK Government is currently talking to Hitachi about the funding package for Wylfa Newydd, and that the outcomes are currently hanging in the balance. You will know that the people of north Wales are waiting patiently for the jobs in construction at the power station and in the supply chain that will be generated by this scheme....
Mandy Jones: 7. Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government's policy on nuclear power? OAQ52226
Mandy Jones: I would first like to thank the other Members who have co-tabled this motion today, and thanks also to Hefin David and Andrew R.T. Davies, who were co-sponsors of the Spotlight on Bowel Cancer event in the Senedd on 6 February. That event was part of a promise made to Sam Gould by Bowel Cancer UK when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. On this day last year, Sam was still with us. He was our...
Mandy Jones: Will the Leader of the House provide an update on broadband infrastructure in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: Will the First Minister make a statement on the use of pesticides in Wales?
Mandy Jones: Will the standing First Minister make a statement on the provision of social care in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. Hampshire County Council is aiming to leverage voice-activated home-speaker Amazon Echo skills to assist with adult social care. The technology can help people not only suffering with physical illness, but also help those who are suffering from loneliness and depression. According to the council, over 9,000 people are currently benefiting from assistive technology...
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of social care in North Wales? OAQ52081
Mandy Jones: Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on bowel cancer outcomes in North Wales?
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that answer. With all due respect to the other Members who have tabled questions today, the type of questions we ask of the Commission are quite limited and, it seems to me, very inwardly focused about internal Commission matters, which will, no doubt, leave many members of the public cold. I note the consultation on creating a Parliament for Wales has recently closed, and that...
Mandy Jones: Thank you for that reply. Leader of the house, I attended the cross-party group on hospices and palliative care at the end of last term. There, a barrier to more effective working and communications across disciplines was identified, and that is the inability of the various information technology systems to talk to each other, although I do understand improvements are under way. Only...
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the Leader of the House report on the progress of the Welsh Government's digital action plan? OAQ51970
Mandy Jones: 2. Will the Commissioner make a statement on the methods of communication employed by the Assembly to reach out to the Welsh public? OAQ51973