Jack Sargeant: 2. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government budget for 2020-21 supports the funding of public services in Flintshire? OAQ55032
Jack Sargeant: 5. Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is promoting Alyn and Deeside to the world? OAQ55031
Jack Sargeant: Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. I will start by thanking Caroline Jones for mentioning Connah's Quay. It's not often Members from south Wales mention towns in north Wales, so I do very much welcome that. [Laughter.] Minister, the high street is changing, and if high streets like Buckley in my own constituency are to thrive, then we must ensure that the infrastructure allows them to do so. Firstly,...
Jack Sargeant: And I'd like to just start by thanking Lynne Neagle and others for tabling this debate this afternoon. However, it is extremely sad that we have to have this and debate this subject today, not just because suicide bereavement support is limited and, frankly, not good enough, but because suicide is still occurring on an enormous scale and is a public health crisis. Last year, I spoke during...
Jack Sargeant: Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting the economy of north-east Wales?
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is working to tackle adverse childhood experiences?
Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. This is, of course, a very, very difficult time for the individuals, their families and the whole community in Deeside, and it is important now that we do all we can to support the workforce. Minister, you mentioned that you were in communication with Mondi. Can you confirm you are also in communication with the relevant trade unions? Secondly, what...
Jack Sargeant: 1. Will the Minister make a statement on the announcement by Mondi of job losses at the Deeside Industrial Park in Flintshire? 380
Jack Sargeant: Will the Minister make a statement on the use of artificial intelligence in the Welsh health service?
Jack Sargeant: Minister, I very much welcome your statement. Your ambition and determination to raise Wales's international profile is inspiring and much needed. You've mentioned in your statement how important sport can be to promoting the Welsh brand. As you know, I'm a big fan, as is the Llywydd, of the Cymru Premier League, in particular Connah's Quay Nomads for myself and Aberystwyth for the Llywydd. ...
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting smoking cessation services?
Jack Sargeant: Minister, the futures of the sites in Port Talbot and Shotton are linked through the production chain, and I stand solidly by my colleague David Rees in supporting the workforce at Port Talbot and the steelworkers right across Wales. This Welsh Labour Government has always supported the steel industry, and once again we have to show how important it is to Wales. Now, key to that demonstration...
Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that response, and I commend you for your hard work over the many years, since 2007—it really has been instrumental in raising the profile of the campaign here in Wales, and I was privileged to speak at your event you helped manage at the Senedd just last year. As you will know, as Members will know, following Dad's tragic passing, I have been committed to continuing his hard...
Jack Sargeant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. The housing support grant is one of the best lines of defence we have against the continued chaos caused by Tory austerity. The result of years of indifference from our UK Government about the impact of their welfare policies can be seen on our streets: shameful levels of rough-sleeping across the UK, not just in our cities, but in all of our communities....
Jack Sargeant: 9. What additional allocations will be made available to the Housing and Local Government portfolio during the current budget round to support the Welsh Government's Housing Support Grant? OAQ54868
Jack Sargeant: 1. Will the Commission make a statement on participation in the White Ribbon accreditation scheme? OAQ54867
Jack Sargeant: Will the First Minister make a statement on the provision of funding to Flintshire County Council?
Jack Sargeant: Thank you, Presiding Officer. I appreciate you allowing me to speak this afternoon, and I won't take too long of your time, because I think Members have rightly said the comments raised, but in particular I will focus on recommendations 13 and 14 about community banks. The Minister will know, as does the First Minister, that I've been working hard to try and bring a community bank to Buckley...
Jack Sargeant: Minister, you'll be aware, following a recent question I asked the First Minister, that we are now seeing rough-sleepers in all our communities, like Connah's Quay and Shotton in my constituency. Now, I must say, Minister, nine years of Tory austerity, deliberately targeted at the poorest and most vulnerable, has brought us to this point. Without a roof over their heads, it is impossible for...
Jack Sargeant: Will the Minister make a statement on how the Welsh Government is supporting the economy of north-east Wales?
