Rhianon Passmore: Will you take an intervention?
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you so much. In regard to the UN poverty rapporteur who absolutely criticised the then dysfunctional welfare system, how do you feel that a lack of a functioning welfare system impacts on poverty in Wales?
Rhianon Passmore: Will you take an intervention?
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you. With regard to the £1 billion less that we've received, or not received, in Wales, is it not up to you to represent the needs of Wales to your Government in the UK, so that we get what we need?
Rhianon Passmore: I do apologise, Joel. With regard to the comment that you've just made, that we should have more money in Wales, can you articulate to me why we're not receiving the money that we should have had to Wales, so that we can do more with what we should have?
Rhianon Passmore: Whilst the majority of changes identified in the supplementary budget are technical in nature, I do want to focus my contribution on the revised expenditure in response, majoritively, to the war in Ukraine. The supplementary budget identifies also £20 million for the Welsh Government's response to the war. It is a bold statement by the Welsh Government, both supporting the wishes of the...
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you. Whilst I totally understand, comprehend and recognise the context that you've set out, would you explain how you would approach the fact that, like it or lump it, the referendum has been held?
Rhianon Passmore: Will you take an intervention?
Rhianon Passmore: What is the Welsh Government doing in Islwyn to promote prosperity and tackle poverty during the cost-of-living crisis?
Rhianon Passmore: Diolch, Deputy Presiding Officer. Minister, I very much welcome this statement today, the enthusiasm across the Chamber for the new curriculum, the innovation behind the areas of learning, and the honest recognition that change means challenge within our schools. My question very simply, really, is, within your statement, pertaining to the role of the education regional consortia in...
Rhianon Passmore: I'm very pleased to be able to briefly participate in this debate. I wasn’t down to speak. I would like to actually agree with the opening sentiments of the Members opposite, who started this discussion and this motion today. I absolutely applaud the fact that we have a consensus, I believe—a majority across this Chamber today—in this regard. I think that it’s an absolutely fantastic...
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you, Minister. The Welsh Government have been correct to identify the continued delays to the introduction of European Union import checks, which are a risk to our collective biosecurity. The risk is intensified with the lack of access to European Union traceability, disease notification and the emergency response systems. The protection of biosecurity is a devolved matter, but...
Rhianon Passmore: 8. What representations has the Welsh Government made to the UK Government about the impact on Welsh farming of the delayed introduction of European Union import checks? OQ58277
Rhianon Passmore: Will you take an intervention?
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you, that's very kind of you. Obviously, you're entitled to say what you wish. Could you point out—[Interruption.]
Rhianon Passmore: Briefly, can you point out what it is both Carolyn and I don't understand?
Rhianon Passmore: Indeed.
Rhianon Passmore: Thank you. I think the very simple response to that is, firstly, you sit around the table together. The second response to that is that the Government has a duty of care to its people on safety and on transport, and they need to get their act together. That same workforce also kept our economy and hospitals alive during COVID. There is a disregard for them. Point 2 of the amendment tabled...
Rhianon Passmore: I rise to support amendment 1, tabled by Lesley Griffiths, Member of the Senedd. Yesterday, I was proud to stand with the rail workers from the RMT trade union on the picket line at Cardiff Central station, alongside my colleague. They are taking a stand for the future of our railway because safety must never be compromised at the altar of profit for private rail companies who also gorge on...
Rhianon Passmore: Will you take an intervention?
