Carolyn Thomas: In the last Government, I delivered a petition to the Petitions Committee with approximately 3,700 signatures on it, with a covering note explaining that it is a social healthcare issue as well as a transport and economy issue. As a previous local authority cabinet member for transport, I addressed packed meetings of distressed residents concerned about the loss of a service, some of them in...
Carolyn Thomas: Thank you for that answer, Minister. The in-principle agreement of a new free trade deal with Australia, announced by the UK Government, fails British farmers in the same way it has failed the British fishing industry. It would allow Australia to increase its beef export to the UK by more than 60 times the 2020 levels in the first year, before any tariffs would kick in. This sets a very...
Carolyn Thomas: 2. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the impact of the recent outline trade agreement between the UK Government and Australia on North Wales beef and lamb farmers? OQ56634
Carolyn Thomas: Minister, I am as pleased as anyone else that Welsh Government is putting climate change at the centre of its programme for government. Decisions made today must take into consideration the impact they will have on generations tomorrow. However, I am also keen to ensure that all aspects and implications are taken into account when deciding whether road building projects will go ahead, as my...
Carolyn Thomas: I'd like to congratulate the Minister and the Deputy Minister. You've got a huge portfolio there, and very interesting, too. Can I start by commending the Welsh Government and the work it has done to put climate change at the centre of its agenda for this Senedd term? As the WWF pointed out, and Delyth earlier, one of the devastating impacts of climate change is biodiversity loss, with...
Carolyn Thomas: Can I thank the Minister for bringing such an important debate to the Senedd? There are two key issues I would like to discuss. Firstly, the pressure that the levelling-up fund places on local authorities is of real concern, with local authorities given short periods of time to submit projects for funding consideration. The competitive nature of the bidding process, alongside the...
Carolyn Thomas: I know the housing situation is difficult for residents in Ynys Môn. It has been clear to me through e-mails that residents need more affordable housing—so, in a similar vein. First Minister, I commend the Welsh Government for reaching its ambitious 20,000 affordable homes target—that was just last term—and committing to building a further 20,000 low-carbon homes this term. The Welsh...