Jack Sargeant: 5. Will the Minister make a statement on access to GP services in Alyn and Deeside? OQ56720
Jack Sargeant: Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd, and I'm honoured to be the vice-chair of the cross-party group on steel. It's an extremely important sector for Wales and across the United Kingdom and I do thank the Minister for bringing this statement forward today. The Minister will know we have a proud tradition of steel production in my constituency of Alyn and Deeside and we celebrate 125 years of steel...
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, Llywydd, and Llywydd, you will know I'm a very proud White Ribbon ambassador, and I am passionate about spreading the message that all men should make, and importantly, mean the White Ribbon promise. I know that you yourself, and other members of the Commission, both past and present, are powerful champions for this cause, and, as you've said, you often support the cause and have done...
Jack Sargeant: I thank the Counsel General for that answer, and I'm very grateful for your obvious commitment—and long-standing commitment—to social justice. In your conversations with the legal profession in Wales, what references have been made to the legal aid cuts, and do you agree with me that the UK Government cuts mean it is far harder for most people, particularly working class people, to get...
Jack Sargeant: Diolch yn fawr, Llywydd. Could I just start by thanking the Member for Clwyd South for his kind words—Ken Skates—and also for his work as a Minister to date on the community bank, and the Minister who is responsible now, Jane Hutt, for her commitment to date? Minister, as you have know, I've long championed for a community bank in Buckley in my constituency. Can you update the Chamber on...
Jack Sargeant: 8. Will the Minister make statement on the progress being made to open a community bank in Wales? OQ56671
Jack Sargeant: 1. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the legal sector on ways in which social justice could be promoted through legislation? OQ56672
Jack Sargeant: 4. What is the Commission doing to support the white ribbon campaign? OQ56673
Jack Sargeant: Thank you, First Minister, for that answer. I recently met with north Wales's newly elected police and crime commissioner, Andy Dunbobbin, and we both welcomed the Welsh Government's additional PCSOs, on top of those already funded by your Government, but we were both extremely concerned about the UK Government's failure to deliver the 62 police officers that the Prime Minister promised for...
Jack Sargeant: I'll second Mike Hedges.
Jack Sargeant: 2. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's target to fund additional police community support officers? OQ56683
Jack Sargeant: Over the last year, we have seen our communities and working people pull together to help each other and keep each other safe, workers in so many spheres making huge sacrifices: in our hospitals and care homes, in our vaccination centres, delivering food and essential items, keeping our communities clean and our homes safe and so much more besides. Deputy Llywydd, in the Labour movement, we...
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, Llywydd. Can I start by declaring an interest as an immensely proud member of both Unite and Community unions? I have agreed, Llywydd, to give my co-chair of the Senedd Unite group, the Member for Bridgend, Sarah Murphy, a minute of my time and also colleagues Carolyn Thomas and Mike Hedges.
Jack Sargeant: Can I thank the Minister for that answer and the support to date? This has been an extremely difficult 18 months for children across Wales. However, the difference in how children have experienced the pandemic will be stark. It's obvious to me that children who have experienced multiple adverse childhood experiences will have faced further challenges not seen by many of their peers. There is...
Jack Sargeant: 1. What resources have been allocated in the Welsh Government's 2021-22 budget to help people with adverse childhood experiences in Wales? OQ56620
Jack Sargeant: Deputy Minister, you will know that the content of this statement will have a big impact on residents in my constituency, particularly children, who are significantly impacted by the air pollution that this investment was supposed to address. Can I ask you, Minister, how confident are you that this will be addressed by the outcome of the review and that any future measures will have a...
Jack Sargeant: I'm particularly enjoying this debate. As our good friend Sam Rowlands said, I am a passionate sports fan. He reminded me of my days supporting Newcastle United FC, which I still do. I still have fond memories of the late Gary Speed doing magical things for my club. The Llywydd knows I'm one to promote sporting excellence at every opportunity, whether that is our national football team or...
Jack Sargeant: I was very pleased to see the Minister continue with the responsibility for planning in her new, very important portfolio now, and along with the Deputy Minister; I was pleased to see the establishment of that important ministry. Minister, for a variety of reasons, it's taking councils longer than they'd hoped to finalise an LDP. This often leaves communities and residents without the...
Jack Sargeant: Can I take this opportunity to put on record the Senedd's best wishes to our national team ahead of tomorrow's game, and also to offer our thoughts and prayers on behalf of Senedd Members to Denmark's Christian Eriksen, to his family and team mates, after the tragic scenes over the weekend? Trefnydd, I'd like to request a written statement on access to funding via student finance for people...
Jack Sargeant: Minister, the economy of north-east Wales is driven by manufacturing. On Friday, I had the pleasure and the opportunity to meet with eXcent UK and hear about their plans for growth based on employing well-paid, highly skilled, local engineers. Their message was clear: given the right support, the advanced manufacturing sector in north Wales can compete for work globally and provide jobs for...
