Paul Davies: 4. What is the Welsh Government doing to support the economy of Pembrokeshire? OAQ51834
Paul Davies: 7. What is the Welsh Government doing to improve transport infrastructure in Pembrokeshire? OAQ51833
Paul Davies: What is the Welsh Government doing to support the wellbeing of children in schools in Wales?
Paul Davies: Diolch, Llywydd. I raise this point of order under Plenary business. In light of the fact that this place has just voted in favour of today's joint debate between the Welsh Conservatives and Plaid Cymru, calling on the Permanent Secretary to publish her recent report into the leaking of Welsh Government information, I'd like to seek clarification from you, Llywydd, on the status of today's...
Paul Davies: Will the Cabinet Secretary make a statement on Welsh Government priorities for public services in Pembrokeshire in the next 12 months?
Paul Davies: I am pleased to have the opportunity to take part in this afternoon's debate. Yesterday, I had the privilege of holding a joint briefing session on mental health services in rural areas with Simon Thomas. This event highlighted some of the serious issues regarding mental health provision in our rural communities. As Angela Burns said, one in four people suffer from mental health issues at...
Paul Davies: Formally.
Paul Davies: We already know that local authorities in Wales are struggling to enforce regulations on pet shops and dog breeders, and so perhaps there's an opportunity for Wales to lead the way by developing a bespoke registration licensing system for anyone breeding or selling animals, which would include all vendors, from pet shops to online breeders. Therefore, when you bring this statement forward...
Paul Davies: Well, I'm glad to hear that you'll be bringing forward a statement on this particular issue, Cabinet Secretary. Now, one of the more difficult issues that needs tackling is in relation to the scale of unlicensed activity and the rise in the online sale of pets in Wales. The invisibility of this trading system has resulted in many online sellers being able to avoid pet breeding and vending...
Paul Davies: Diolch, Llywydd. Cabinet Secretary, in May last year, I highlighted the Blue Cross's 'Unpicking the Knots' report, which showed that the last time Government brought in a specific law to regulate the sale of pets was in 1951. Given that times have changed significantly since the Pet Animals Act 1951, can you tell us what the Welsh Government is doing to strengthen existing legislation and...
Paul Davies: Cabinet Secretary, one way to promote entrepreneurship more widely across Wales is to ensure that enterprise skills are taught as part of the curriculum here in Wales, to encourage children and young people to look at ways in which they can develop and manage their own projects. Therefore, can you tell us what steps the Welsh Government is taking to develop youth entrepreneurship across all...
Paul Davies: Will the Cabinet Secretary outline the Welsh Government's economic priorities for Preseli Pembrokeshire for the next 12 months?
Paul Davies: Cabinet Secretary, as I'm sure you're aware, the auditor general published a follow-up report on this specific issue in 2015 that indicated that some health boards have not demonstrated that they are able to deal in a timely way with the claims they are responsible for, and that some claimants are being dealt with unreasonably. Are you now in a position to provide an update on this...
Paul Davies: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. It'll come as no surprise to the leader of the house that I, too, continue to receive representations from constituents regarding the lack of delivery when it comes to broadband services. I have whole villages in my constituency, like Mynachlog-ddu, for example, where some infrastructure has been upgraded, but not completed. I know that other Members have...
Paul Davies: First Minister, if we could return to the issue, five of the nine options being considered by the Hywel Dda University Health Board would lead to the closure of Withybush hospital. Naturally, this is entirely unacceptable to the people of Pembrokeshire. So, in those circumstances, when it comes to any consultation, what assurance can you give the people I represent that any consultation will...
Paul Davies: Members in this Chamber are well aware of my views on this matter. I find it completely unacceptable that any options that could result in the closure of Withybush hospital are even being remotely considered by Hywel Dda university health board. The people of Pembrokeshire have seen a constant reduction of services in recent years, and this latest news sends another statement that health...
Paul Davies: Will the Leader of the House provide an update on the roll-out of broadband in Pembrokeshire?
Paul Davies: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and can I thank the Cabinet Secretary for her statement this afternoon? This statement is particularly timely as this morning I hosted the annual Farmers Union of Wales farmhouse breakfast in the Pierhead, which gave Members a great opportunity to sample a hearty Welsh breakfast and to discuss some of the opportunities and challenges facing the Welsh food...
Paul Davies: Leader of the house, I'd be grateful if you could please ask the Cabinet Secretary for health to bring forward two statements, please. The first statement is in relation to Hywel Dda health board's new service change proposals, which have already been raised in this Chamber this afternoon. Now, some of these proposals could result in services being further centralised away from Pembrokeshire,...
Paul Davies: First Minister, I’ve received comments from a local bus operator in Pembrokeshire who has expanded his business following the closure of another bus company in the county, but unfortunately the operator is having difficulty in upgrading his infrastructure. Of course, I accept that local authority budgets are tight, but given the important service that more and more bus companies are...
