David Lloyd: I’m pleased to take part in this very important debate on social prescribing. Now, as young doctors over the decades, we’re all taught that there are four aspects to the health of a patient: yes, physical, psychological, but also not forgetting social and spiritual aspects. Remembering all of those influences on the health of people directs us to think about what makes people ill in the...
David Lloyd: Can I thank the Cabinet Secretary for his very extensive statement on the consultation on the proposed reforms of taxi and private vehicle hire licensing? Obviously, it’s a moot point today because we rarely talk about taxis in this forum, and after the turmoil and carnage of Manchester last night there were several reports of individual taxi drivers, several taxi drivers in fact, just...
David Lloyd: I also rise as a member of the class of 1999, and also the chair of the Plaid Cymru group here at the Assembly. I met Rhodri Morgan for the first time in 1996. We were both on a panel discussing the health service back in 1996, and I remember him being surprised that a young doctor wanted to venture into this world of politics. I was rather surprised myself, to be honest, and perhaps I’m...
David Lloyd: In terms of the new three-stage process for assessing proposals for new railway stations in Wales, you are no doubt aware that some campaigners calling for the reopening of certain stations that failed to make the second stage feel aggrieved, and these include members of the Carno station action group. Now, in light of that, and in the interests of transparency, will your Government be...
David Lloyd: I’m pleased to take part in this debate on the NHS in Wales, and pleased also to celebrate the achievements of the NHS in Wales. This is, obviously, from the vantage point of having been a doctor in Wales since 1980. Working in the NHS has been exhilarating, challenging, and fulfilling—sometimes all at once—despite all the governmental and managerial upheavals and reorganisations that...
David Lloyd: Thank you for that response. It’s true to say that many people are concerned about the teaching of Welsh history in our schools. Following on from critical reports in the area, we need to mention Aneirin and Taliesin, Gwenllian in 1136, ‘Llywelyn Ein Llyw Olaf’, Owain Glyndŵr, Bishop William Morgan, Williams Pantycelyn, the Merthyr rising, the Rebecca riots, the treachery of the blue...
David Lloyd: 9. Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on the teaching of history in Welsh schools? OAQ(5)0116(EDU)
David Lloyd: I’m very pleased to rise to support these amendments on the need to tackle obesity. As we’ve already heard, this has seen quite a journey in our discussions with regard to the public health Bill, and we’re very grateful to the Minister for agreeing to this fundamental change, having heard all of the evidence that has come before the health committee. As we’ve heard, 59 per cent of...
David Lloyd: Prif Weinidog, will you distance yourself from comments made by Diane Abbot MP, Labour’s shadow Home Secretary, who told BBC Radio Wales last week that the Labour Party did not think it was, quote, ‘right at this time’ to devolve policing to Wales? Have you asked Diane Abbott why she feels that the Welsh Government, uniquely, is less capable than the Scottish and Northern Ireland...
David Lloyd: Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's efforts to promote alternative fuels in Wales?
David Lloyd: Mi fuaswn i’n cytuno efo hynny, ond hefyd, wrth gwrs, mae ein siroedd ni hefyd yn gallu comisiynu gofal o’r elusennau ac ati ac nid oes yna byth—fel yr ydym ni wedi’i glywed eisoes yng nghyfraniad bendigedig Sian Gwenllian, nid oes yna byth digon o arian ar gael i wneud yn siŵr ein bod ni’n gallu cael y cytundebau iawn i bobl sy’n gofalu. Rydw i’n gwybod bod yna bwysau ar...
David Lloyd: It’s a pleasure to participate in this debate. I might as well say also that, when I was younger, I too was a county councillor in Swansea, and it was a pleasant experience, I have to say, over a number of years. I learnt a lot and, specifically, I learnt the importance of social services. Because, at heart, without social care and services, the health service would fail. So, I’m going to...
David Lloyd: Thank you for that response and further to that, may I ask what measures are in place, led by the Welsh Government, in order to secure an adequate supply of homecare services for our older people and those with disabilities, bearing in mind the increasing demand for these services and the shortage of funds to provide them to meet the increasing needs in this area?
David Lloyd: 1. Will the First Minister make a statement on the Welsh Government's plans for social services? OAQ(5)0573(FM)
David Lloyd: Thank you very much, Presiding Officer. It’s a pleasure to summarise this debate and try and bring all these suggestions that we’ve heard from the different speakers together. Could I thank Mohammad Asghar for his contribution, which was polished as usual? We will be supporting the Conservatives’ amendment, even though it more or less supports the same objectives as us, but in the...
David Lloyd: Thank you very much, Deputy Presiding Officer. The purpose of this debate this afternoon is to highlight the need for a better system of planning for skills and training, as well as improving procurement practices in the construction sector in Wales. There are a number of infrastructure projects on the horizon over the next few years, which offer a golden opportunity for construction...
David Lloyd: I’m pleased to support the motion that has been put forward today. As has been mentioned, the wheels of the fourth industrial revolution are already in motion. Technological developments such as artificial intelligence and driverless cars have the potential to displace traditional jobs, which has considerable significance for jobs in important sectors here in Wales, such as manufacturing...
David Lloyd: Just as species champion for the grey seals, all 43 of my new friends now in Worm’s Head would surely back such a proposal.
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David Lloyd: Thank you very much for that answer. The high street in Swansea is clearly a key gateway to the city for visitors as they arrive by train at Swansea’s high street station—the clue’s in the title. It’s benefited from Vibrant and Viable Places funding, over recent years, however not every building in the high street is in pristine condition. The Palace Theatre is a grade II listed...
