Rebecca Evans: I'm grateful to Laura Anne Jones for raising both of those issues. On the first, which relates to phase 3 of the economic resilience fund, I know that if there are any changes to the eligibility criteria, then, obviously, Business Wales would be the first place for constituents to go in terms of understanding any particular changes. But, of course, I will ensure that, as I say, if there are...
Rebecca Evans: Diolch, Llywydd. There are two changes to this week's agenda. The statement by the Minister for Health and Social Services on Cwm Taf has been moved to item 6 on the agenda, with the other business renumbered accordingly. And, secondly, the Business Committee has agreed that last week's postponed short debate will take place tomorrow. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the...
Rebecca Evans: I thank Alun Davies for raising both of these issues, and I think the real issue with the fiscal framework is less the framework itself and more the statement of funding policy that sits underneath it. That is the area in which we have the greatest level of concern, really, in terms of the way in which the UK Government is applying it. Colleagues will have heard me talk in the Chamber before...
Rebecca Evans: I thank Mark Reckless for his comments. He never enjoys my statements, so I'm not surprised that, today, there was no change in that. But I will say on the matter of land transaction tax, because I know we had the opportunity to rehearse these points in Minister's questions just a couple of weeks ago, it's essentially our understanding, and I think that we are correct in this, that the level...
Rebecca Evans: Shall I, Presiding Officer?
Rebecca Evans: Apologies, acting Presiding Officer, I didn't hear you. Thank you very much to Rhun for those questions, and, as always, for Plaid Cymru's support for the Welsh Government's calls for additional flexibilities. That support is also recognised by the Institute for Fiscal Studies, the Wales Governance Centre and even, of course, our own Finance Committee, which is a cross-party committee here in...
Rebecca Evans: I'm grateful to the Conservative spokesperson for those comments this afternoon. I do reassure him that we are absolutely using all of the levers at our disposal in terms of our response to the coronavirus pandemic, and also, then, the work that Jeremy Miles has outlined this afternoon in terms of our efforts to focus on the reconstruction. I think we can demonstrate that particularly in the...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you, acting Presiding Officer. Today, I am providing Members with an update on the fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and our future budget prospects. Our efforts are focused on responding to the impacts of the pandemic and setting the foundations for reconstruction with new support for jobs, young people, communities and our environment. The Chancellor’s decision to cancel the...
Rebecca Evans: Well, we've had this discussion previously in the business statement, not very long ago, and at that point I did advise that the Petitions Committee was looking at a similar issue and that that would be an opportunity to hear from the Minister. And you'll see now, in the business statement, that that Petitions Committee debate has been tabled, so there will be an opportunity to discuss this...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising those issues. I will ask the Minister for economy and transport to provide you with an update on the Stadco closure, in terms of what support might be available for the workers and their families, and any potential future uses for the site. So, I'll ask that he provides you with that information directly. And, obviously, the health Minister would have been listening to...
Rebecca Evans: I'm grateful to Andrew R.T. Davies for raising those issues. On the issue of Velindre Cancer Centre, I'm aware that the health Minister did receive a letter from clinicians about the clinical model for the proposed new cancer centre, which I think is what Andrew R.T. Davies is referring to. I know that advice is due from officials shortly on the proposed development, so it would be difficult...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you to Caroline Jones for raising both of those important issues. We have, of course, been working very closely with the health boards and trusts from the start of the pandemic to ensure that as much cancer care can continue as possible. I do want to reassure you that cervical screening in Wales restarted sending invitations in June to women who had been delayed an early repeat...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you for raising that. Of course, I will ask the Deputy Minister to also review your particular comments about the national football league, when he considers the comments made by Darren Millar also this afternoon, in terms of whether any additional guidance is necessary. You'll be aware that Welsh Government has already announced significant support for the sport sector. Much of that is...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you to Mick Antoniw for allowing us this opportunity to reflect again on the Prime Minister's words in the House of Commons, when he did say that funding would be passported directly to the Welsh Government, in order to fund those repairs to the flooding damage. We've yet to see a penny of that funding, but we are still in dialogue with the UK Government. In the meantime, we've been at...
Rebecca Evans: I'll certainly endeavour to speak to the health Minister to get that information for you so that you're able to provide your constituents with the information that they're seeking with regard to the testing centre in Bangor. I'll get that to you as soon as I can.
Rebecca Evans: Thank you to Alun Davies for both of those issues. He'll be pleased to note that there is a debate on the arts and culture and heritage sectors tomorrow in the Senedd. So that would be a great opportunity for him to showcase the fantastic musical communities that he has in Blaenau Gwent, which I know he's a great supporter of. On the first issue of the impact of local restrictions on people's...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you to Leanne Wood for raising both of those issues. On the first, of course, we have recently announced the third phase of the economic resilience fund. The Minister will confirm later on today that the eligibility criteria for phase 3 will be available on the website of Business Wales later on today. So, I would certainly encourage businesses within the Rhondda, and beyond, to look to...
Rebecca Evans: Thank you to Darren Millar for raising those issues. Of course, next week in Plenary we will be debating the specific regulations to which Darren refers, so that might be an opportune moment to raise those concerns about the individuals involved in sport and training within the area that he represents. But of course, the Minister with responsibility for sport will have been hearing your...
Rebecca Evans: Diolch, Llywydd. There are no changes to this week's business. The draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business statement and announcement, which is available in the papers made available to Members electronically.
Rebecca Evans: Llywydd, delivering value for money is a constant priority for the Welsh Government. It was the case prior to the pandemic and our targeted response to the COVID-19 crisis has been driven by that same commitment. Our objectives as a Government are focused on bringing about a more prosperous, more equal and greener Wales. In order to achieve that aim, we're taking a long-term approach,...
