Vikki Howells: Will the Cabinet Secretary provide an update on the Welsh Government's priorities for improving support for people with dementia in Wales?
Vikki Howells: Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the Welsh Government's priorities for improving access to public transport in the Cynon Valley?
Vikki Howells: First Minister, a number of constituents have recently contacted me about the inadequacy of public transport links between the Cynon valley and Cardiff on Sundays, with, for example, infrequent services making it difficult for them to access employment opportunities, both within the capital and simply further down the Cynon valley itself. Under the south Wales metro, or any future revised...
Vikki Howells: 8. Will the First Minister make a statement on Welsh Government priorities for increasing public transport services in the Cynon Valley? OAQ(5)0675(FM)
Vikki Howells: How does the Welsh Government ensure teachers can effectively support pupils' learning during the transition from primary to secondary schooling?
Vikki Howells: Leader of the house, this week is Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Week, and it seems an appropriate point during which to pay tribute to the work of my constituent Amy Walker. Her son was born with an extremely rare genetic condition, and Amy is campaigning for a greater understanding of the daily struggles children and families like hers face. Could we have a statement from the Welsh...
Vikki Howells: Thank you, First Minister. I know you have written previously to the then Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, calling for a review of the miners’ pension scheme. I recently met with campaigners from the UK miners pension scheme association, who highlighted to me how the current workings of the scheme badly affect miners’ widows, in particular, with some, for example,...
Vikki Howells: 9. What action is the Welsh Government taking to promote equality for older women in the Cynon Valley? OAQ(5)0652(FM)
Vikki Howells: Thank you, Cabinet Secretary. I know we’ve already discussed this issue here today—I just want to highlight the achievements of RCT council, where 43 per cent of councillors are women, as are four out of nine cabinet members, and, in fact, in my own constituency more female councillors were elected than male. Clearly, however, from the comments that we’ve heard here today, there is need...
Vikki Howells: 5. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on efforts to improve diversity levels in Welsh local government in light of the council elections? OAQ(5)0143(FLG)
Vikki Howells: I welcome the opportunity to speak in favour of the general principles of the Welsh Government’s Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Bill. It’s good that the Welsh Government is seizing this chance to make sure the legislative framework within which we approach this issue is fit for purpose. As was noted in the Bill’s explanatory memorandum, the current framework we...
Vikki Howells: 28 May marks the seventh World Hunger Day. Run by the Hunger Project, this aims to raise awareness of the nearly 800 million people across the world who do not have access to enough food, and to promote sustainable solutions to hunger and poverty. Globally, hunger kills more people than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. This year’s World Hunger Day takes as its theme the causes of...
Vikki Howells: Leader of the house, I am recently dealing with a number of cases whereby people who’ve previously held blue badges for many years have had their application for renewal refused. When I’ve raised this with the local authority I’ve been told it’s because my constituents no longer meet the criteria for eligibility, although in all cases the constituents affected do have a range of...
Vikki Howells: Thank you for your statement, Cabinet Secretary. From my own experience in secondary schools, I know the importance of leadership in ensuring that our schools thrive, that the staff feel engaged and supported, and that pupils achieve the success that we want from them. I have three short questions on your statement today. We all know about the pressures on school budgets. It’s not just...
Vikki Howells: First Minister, it was welcome news that the finance Secretary stated a £1 billion mutual investment model will be used to fund infrastructure projects in Wales. This includes social infrastructure, like Velindre cancer care centre, and also the twenty-first century schools programme, but also the final phase of the A465 dualling, which is so vital for my own constituency. How does the Welsh...
Vikki Howells: 5. Will the First Minister outline the Welsh Government’s approach to investing in capital infrastructure projects across Wales? OAQ(5)0600(FM)
Vikki Howells: In order for pupils to make the best use of digital technologies, we need to ensure that teachers are adequately trained in this area. Indeed, staff at Cwmdare primary school in my constituency recently made use of BT’s free Barefoot Computing training to do just this. How can the Welsh Government ensure that all staff in Welsh primary schools gain the right skills to help pupils prepare...
Vikki Howells: Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. I’m proud to speak today in support of the Welsh Government’s Trade Union (Wales) Bill. I applaud the prompt way that the Cabinet Secretary has brought forward this legislation to protect the rights of workers in Wales. In stark contrast to the approach of the UK Government, it is the Welsh Government that has shown the strong and stable leadership that Wales...
Vikki Howells: Thank you. Two weeks ago I was proud to speak alongside the health Secretary at the first-year celebrations of Valleys Steps, a community projects that seeks to improve emotional well-being through mindfulness and stress control courses. Now, Valleys Steps has helped nearly 2,000 people during their first year, and Mental Health Awareness Week seems an appropriate time to celebrate their...
Vikki Howells: 5. Will the First Minister outline the actions the Welsh Government is taking to improve the mental health of people in Wales? OAQ(5)0579(FM)
