Dawn Bowden: Thank you, Counsel General. And as a former trade union official, I know only too well the value of the tribunal service in securing justice in the workplace for so many people. And I'm very proud that it was actually my union, Unison, that took that case to the Supreme Court and overturned the very unjust tribunal fee system that had denied access to so many workers in their place of work....
Dawn Bowden: 4. What discussions has the Counsel General had regarding the capacity of the tribunal system in Wales? OAQ52827
Dawn Bowden: What consideration has the Cabinet Secretary given to the independent inspector's report into the A465 Dowlais Top to Hirwaun road improvements?
Dawn Bowden: Thank you, Cabinet Secretary, for your statement. A lot of this has now been covered, so can I just bring you down to—it's a very simple point, actually, that I wanted to make? I've been doing a lot of work in my constituency around health and social care over the summer and into the autumn, and there is a clear suggestion that people don't always receive, certainly, the social care support...
Dawn Bowden: What assessment has the Welsh Government made of the implications for Wales of the meeting between the UK Government and EU leaders in Brussels on 17 October 2018?
Dawn Bowden: Well, of course, Llywydd, it is only the Conservatives that still believe that lie, but there we go. So, as the debate—[Interruption.] So, as we debate the issues here, and quite rightly focus on the responsibilities of our Welsh Government, I for one am not forgetting the responsibilities of the UK Government in funding Wales correctly. And if you don't like it, let me ask the former...
Dawn Bowden: I'm not taking another intervention. To turn to NHS capacity—[Interruption.]
Dawn Bowden: To turn to NHS capacity, the response that we need to make, as recognised by the new national plan for health and social care, is a whole-system response. And that recognition is entirely missing from the Conservative motion. It's worth remembering that, here in Wales, we already treat the health and social care services together, and that 'A Healthier Wales'—the Welsh Government's...
Dawn Bowden: In my opening remarks and in direct response to the Conservative Members opposite, and particularly the remarks in Mark Isherwood's contribution, I ask whether they feel that the £4 billion extra that Welsh Government could have had if the block grant had kept pace with the growth in the economy since 2010 might have been one useful way for Wales and our health and social care service system...
Dawn Bowden: I too have had discussions with Vertex, and I've made representations to you about a particular constituent of mine, who I know is very concerned that her daughter, who's only about seven years old, can have access to this drug. But, in my discussions with Vertex, I've been, like you, hugely frustrated—they seem to understand what the process is, but, for whatever reason, are not engaging...
Dawn Bowden: Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on services available for women going through the menopause?
Dawn Bowden: Can I say, before I even start, that I think—in terms of the historical nature of our constituencies and the heritage—can I just say that the tunnel goes from Merthyr to Abernant, not the other way around? [Laughter.] Richard Trevithick discovered the steam locomotive in 1803 and he went from Penydarren in Merthyr to Aberdare. Okay. Can I just say—can I thank you first of all—?...
Dawn Bowden: Thank you for that reply, Cabinet Secretary, and, indeed, the chief economist actually did state our fiscal position, and I quote. He said we will: 'depend in part on the approach taken by the UK Government to funding the recently-announced increase in spending for the NHS in England.' It's therefore obvious to me that the consequential increase in NHS spending must be fully funded when it...
Dawn Bowden: 6. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the fiscal prospects that underpin the draft budget? OAQ52722
Dawn Bowden: Can I thank you, Cabinet Secretary, for your statement, and can I also place on record my deepest sympathy and concern to anyone who's been affected by the situation in Cwm Taf health board? As you would expect, I've had long and detailed conversations with Cwm Taf health board about the situation there and how this came about. I was given no indication or impression that they were in any...
Dawn Bowden: Thank you for that answer, Minister. Sadly, there are parts of my constituency that continue to suffer from extensive problems of fly-tipping. It's quite difficult to understand the mindset of people who will drive a truck up a hill and dump rubbish, causing visual blights on areas of natural beauty like the Gelligaer common. I believe that many of these issues do come from unlicensed...
Dawn Bowden: 5. Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on progress in relation to the Welsh Government's strategy against fly-tipping? OAQ52672
Dawn Bowden: In the continuing difficult financial landscape, Cabinet Secretary, can I welcome your statement, which I think is certainly as good as we could expect in the current circumstances? There's certainly lots to absorb and comment on, but I want to just briefly focus on three areas, if I may. And forgive me if I am repeating some of the points that have already been covered, but I guess that...
Dawn Bowden: Thank you for that answer, First Minister. During my recent work with health services in Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney, I was very struck by the high incidences of mental health problems amongst people in parts of our criminal justice system, and I took particular interest in the amount of police time being taken up by the duty of care that they hold towards such vulnerable people. I know we...
Dawn Bowden: 6. Will the First Minister make a statement on NHS support for mental health services in the criminal justice system? OAQ52678
