Results 61–80 of 300 for speaker:Tom Giffard

1. Questions to the Minister for Economy: The SA1 Development in Swansea (14 Dec 2022)

Tom Giffard: Can I thank Mike Hedges for tabling the question? Although I'm not too sure where his supplementary came from. But the Minister will no doubt be aware of the importance of the SA1 site and the investment and high-value jobs that come with the development. The last time this was raised, Minister, and in answer to my colleague Altaf Hussain, you mentioned that, quote: 'There is still some...

6. Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report — 'Levelling the playing field: A report on participation in sport and physical activity in disadvantaged areas' (30 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Yes, absolutely, and it's not just—I can't remember the exact quote, but one of our witnesses came to the committee and said that sport was not just for people who are really good at sport; sport should be for everybody as well. We heard, though, from many giving evidence during this inquiry, that some schools, even though they benefited from twenty-first century schools project money, and...

6. Debate on the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee Report — 'Levelling the playing field: A report on participation in sport and physical activity in disadvantaged areas' (30 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: As a member of the committee, can I pay tribute to and thank all those that gave evidence to us on the committee during the inquiry, and, as Delyth has done, thank the clerks and the research team for ensuring that the inquiry was held in a timely and positive manner? Some of us needed their help more than others. It's surely no coincidence that this report is debated during what's been a...

5. Debate on the Finance Committee Report — 'Post-EU funding arrangements' (30 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: I'm grateful to you for that. You'll be aware that the Penprysg railway bridge is something that benefits from the UK Government's levelling-up fund, and your MP colleague Chris Elmore has put his name to that. Are you saying that's the wrong decision?

1. Questions to the Minister for Finance and Local Government: The UK Government's Autumn Statement (30 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Minister, in your prepared answer there, you called on the Chancellor to invest in people and public services. Well, I think we can call on you to do the same. You've had £1.2 billion extra from the UK Government, on top of a record settlement that existed already. So, how much can local government expect? We know that investment in social care leads to better health outcomes, to savings in...

4. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: Public Commemoration in Wales: Guidance for Public Bodies (29 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Can I also say that it was wonderful to hear you speaking Welsh at the start? It was very nice to hear.

4. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, and Chief Whip: Public Commemoration in Wales: Guidance for Public Bodies (29 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: The guidance that was released earlier today is to be welcomed, where I'm sure the Deputy Minister sought to provide clarity for public bodies, such as local authorities, to understand better the issues of public commemorations. Can I also associate myself with your remarks in particular about who is missing, because I think that is an entirely valid and fair point? I think non-white people...

3. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: The publication of the Child Practice Review into the death of Logan Mwangi (29 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: I found Thursday one of the most difficult days I've had as a Senedd Member. I sat and read every page of the report, and it made me incredibly sad, but it also made me quite angry, if I'm honest with you, reading about the failings and the lack of information sharing. We hear very often about a multi-agency approach—well, I think that multi-agency approach simply didn't work in this...

1. Questions to the First Minister: Access to GPs (29 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: I'm grateful to you, First Minister, for your answer. I've been getting increasing correspondence from constituents in Porthcawl concerned about the availability of an appointment with their local GP. And whilst I understand Porthcawl medical practice is working as hard it can to meet patient demand, they've said, and I quote: 'Diagnostic and monitoring work historically performed at...

1. Questions to the First Minister (29 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Diolch, Llywydd, and you look as youthful as ever. [Laughter.]

1. Questions to the First Minister: Access to GPs (29 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: 1. Will the First Minister provide an update on patients' access to their GP? OQ58800

2. Questions to the Minister for Education and Welsh Language: The Effect of Deprivation on Education (23 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: We know that there's a clear correlation between poor academic performance and persistent deprivation. The Education Policy Institute said, and I quote: 'Persistently disadvantaged pupils experienced still larger disadvantage gaps, with those in England suffering a persistent disadvantage gap of 23 months and those in Wales experiencing 29 months. With little sign of these persistent...

1. Questions to the Minister for Climate Change: Inner Urban Environments (23 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Swansea city centre has seen welcome investment from the local council, Welsh Government and UK Government in recent years, mostly as a consequence of the Swansea bay city deal. The investment, worth around £1.3 billion, has helped deliver things like the new digital arena in Swansea and other projects, with the aim of making the city a more attractive place for workers and employers. But...

QNR: Questions to the Minister for Education and the Welsh Language (23 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Will the Minister provide an update on school absence rates?

1. Questions to the First Minister: Flooding Support (22 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Trefnydd, in your initial answer, you mentioned the importance of reducing the risk of floods in the first place, so I wanted to draw your attention to the flood defences at Newton beach in Porthcawl. Residents living on Beach Road there have contacted me, worried about Natural Resources Wales's shoreline management plan, which says, and I quote: 'the short term policy is to hold the line,...

2. Questions to the Minister for Health and Social Services: Faecal Calprotectin Tests (16 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Faecal calprotectin tests are a really effective way of diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome, or the need for further examination for things such as Crohn's and colitis, which I know you've just been discussing. IBS is common, affecting up to 25 per cent of the UK population and, in general, it can be managed in primary care. However, as the symptoms can be difficult to differentiate from...

1. Questions to the Minister for Economy: Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople (16 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Thank you. You mentioned that the scheme isn't that different, but, as I've already demonstrated, I think the results are quite stark between New Zealand and Wales. It's interesting you mentioned as well foreign trips. We haven't heard from the Deputy Minister since the Welsh Government decided not to send you to attend Wales's game against Iran next week in the world cup in Qatar. First we...

1. Questions to the Minister for Economy: Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople (16 Nov 2022)

Tom Giffard: Diolch yn fawr iawn, Llywydd. Good afternoon, Deputy Minister. Last week, the climate change Minister told the Senedd that Welsh Government officials wouldn't make the 2,500-mile journey to Sharm el-Sheikh for the COP27 conference in an effort to limit their air miles. Can you confirm how many air miles you accumulated on your recent trip to New Zealand?


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