Janet Finch-Saunders: Will the First Minister make a statement on flood alleviation in the Conwy Valley?
Janet Finch-Saunders: Twenty years into devolved governance, you would expect that Wales and its population should be receiving high-quality essential services. Well, I can tell you that there is no greater example of mismanagement of the devolution process than those of failing health services. It is not devolution that is failing the hard-working medical professionals in our communities, but the Welsh...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Almost most of us here today will be aware that e-sports do generate a similar level of interest and excitement as does the World Cup. To date, the Welsh Government, however, has not taken full advantage of the immense economic benefits that are to be gained from promoting this industry by facilitating collaboration with stakeholders. E-sports and the...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Diolch, Llywydd. Our health staff are the cornerstone of our NHS, many of these originating from the European Union. In Wales, 4 per cent of GPs and 15 per cent of dentists gain their primary medical qualification in the European Economic Area. According to the report entitled, 'The Public Health Implications of Brexit in Wales: A Health Impact Assessment Approach', Brexit creates a positive...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you. In February, the auditor general issued a report about preparations in Wales for a 'no deal' Brexit, and this highlighted the fact that structures, processes and the amount of preparation varied greatly across the local government sector in Wales. Whilst I do appreciate the work undertaken by the WLGA, will you state what action you are taking as the Brexit Minister to ensure that...
Janet Finch-Saunders: 5. What steps is the Counsel General taking to work with all local authorities across Wales in preparation for a 'no deal' Brexit? OAQ53812
Janet Finch-Saunders: Will the Minister make a statement on recent damage to the Conwy Valley railway line?
Janet Finch-Saunders: First Minister, hospitals at all levels, to include our community hospitals, rely on teams of hard-working staff, who, as you know, are facing an additional increase in pressures. I am really sad to stand here today, though, noting that staff are facing a further challenge. Shockingly, Wales Online has discovered that assaults on hospital staff have reached record high levels in Wales, with...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Many carers are unable to access appropriate breaks from their caring responsibilities in order for themselves to live healthy and fulfilling lives and to reach their own potential in terms of education and employment. What urgent steps are you taking to ensure that all carers receive the adequate breaks they require and that the full cost of replacement of respite care in order for them to...
Janet Finch-Saunders: A very, very weak response from a Government Minister. You have just actually admitted to this Chamber that despite you having the levers, despite you having the resources financially, and despite you having the powers, you're actually waiting for a Green Paper from the United Kingdom Government. What happened to devolution? What happened to you taking the lead as a Government Minister and as...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you. Just for the reference, £1.20 is spent on public services in Wales—provided by the UK Government—for every £1 in England. So, there's an obvious fault there, isn't there, when, clearly, there's less money being spent in England, and—[Inaudible.]—delivery? But, anyway, on with my question. This would encourage a greater voluntary contribution of the around £163 billion in...
Janet Finch-Saunders: I thought we were in for a kinder politics, actually. I haven't insulted you personally. Now, one recent idea as to how to fund social care is the proposal this week that has been outlined by the Rt Hon Damian Green MP in his paper on fixing the care crisis. It's fair to say that the UK Government realise that it's a ticking time bomb where social care pressures are and they are prepared to...
Janet Finch-Saunders: It is widely known among stakeholders, users, politicians in Wales that social care funding across Wales is considered to be very serious. Alongside the 2019-20 local government settlement, providing councils with nothing but real-terms cuts once again, leaving them with little choice but to cut vital services, Wales is likely to have a 35 per cent increase in population over the age of 65 by...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Welfare reform—let's have that debate another day. But I'm more concerned about my constituents who cannot access treatment and support when they need it, Leanne. Furthermore, turning to the delivery of healthcare, I wish to draw particular attention to the disparate and unequal provision of crisis care and out-of-hours services. This regional discrepancy is epitomised by Swansea, which...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Yes, sure.
Janet Finch-Saunders: What I would say, with respect, to the Member is that there is a plethora of reasons why mental health issues—
Janet Finch-Saunders: And, to be honest, let's—. We are talking about mental health problems and how we, across this Chamber, can work towards—
Janet Finch-Saunders: I think it's fairly evident that, here today, many of our Members, cross party, recognise the urgency for continued improvement in our provision for mental healthcare support. We are all too aware that mental health problems do not discriminate; they effect mothers, children, fathers, expectant mothers, young people, adults, the middle age, the elderly generation and those with other ailments...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I would like to thank the Member for bringing this motion to debate and reminding us all of the need to work towards the protection and safeguarding of our children and young people that are victims of the most horrific sexual abuse and exploitation. I am terribly concerned by the statistics on current sexual abuse, and the serious and often long-term...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you, Presiding Officer. I'm really pleased to endorse the work they do. I know they work exceptionally hard. Of course, here, we have the honour of drafting, debating and passing legislation that does impact on our own constituents across the length and breadth of Wales. I do have some minor concerns, and I thought I'd raise them here, as to how we, as Members, can be kept better...
