Janet Finch-Saunders: Despite all authorities seeing increased financial demands, it's widely known across Wales now that, as regards social care, we have a ticking time bomb. Local authorities just cannot manage their social care budgets. We now know, as of a protest in north Wales this weekend, and through speaking with unions and people, teachers and leaders within our educational area, that we have an...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Hear, hear.
Janet Finch-Saunders: 1. What discussions has the Minister had with the Minister for Education on the role of schools in achieving the target of one million Welsh speakers by 2050? OAQ53496
Janet Finch-Saunders: What steps has the Welsh Government taken to help Welsh businesses trade with nations which are not members of the European Union?
Janet Finch-Saunders: I'm sorry, I have to disagree on that one, and I think there are probably about 1,500 objectors, many residents and locally elected councillors in Aberconwy who would disagree with that, simply for the fact that I, along with many democratically elected members, have spent a lot of time and have worked to oppose controversial housing developments in Aberconwy. These were where applications...
Janet Finch-Saunders: You may have answered my question there. But, in this Chamber, we have the honour of creating legislation that impacts significantly on the everyday lives of people across Wales. Sadly, however, whilst Acts can be easily accessed online, it is true that many of the constituents that I meet are unaware of all that we do here in terms of the laws that we pass. Last term, of course, there were...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Llywydd, the Minister appears to be in denial. I hope this Minister responding isn't. What steps are you taking to address the funding cash crisis that we have in our educational system in Wales, and will there be any consideration of an emergency pot of money that will see schools in Aberconwy be able to continue to function?
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you. As a member of the Welsh Government Cabinet, then, you'll be fully aware that it's widely acknowledged that there is a classroom cash shortage and funding crisis in our educational system across Wales. For example, in Conwy the education budget is to be cut by 3.6 per cent as a result of such a poor Welsh Government settlement on funding. Now, this is leading to more serious money...
Janet Finch-Saunders: 6. Will the First Minister make a statement on educational funding? OAQ53499
Janet Finch-Saunders: 2. Will the Counsel General make a statement on the accessibility of devolved legislation to the public? OAQ53497
Janet Finch-Saunders: 4. What discussions has the Counsel General had with the Minister for Housing and Local Government on steps the Welsh Government could take to ensure a fair and equitable hearing at planning inquiries? OAQ53498
Janet Finch-Saunders: Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Now, this debate actually today, Minister, is indeed very timely. Many of our schools now are having to take drastic decisions. I don't think she's listening, but there we go. This is particularly true in Conwy County Borough Council, where this year alone schools are on a real terms cut of over 7.6 per cent, equating to over £400,000 at some secondary schools. Now, I...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you, First Minister. And, of course, it was during your tenure as the local government Cabinet Secretary that you did set up that panel. The independent review panel, having presented its final report on the future roles of these councils, did think it very important that councils are to be held accountable for the public money they spend, and that they are managed well in terms of...
Janet Finch-Saunders: 3. Will the First Minister provide an update on the current undertakings of the community council review panel? OAQ53452
Janet Finch-Saunders: What measures has the Counsel General taken to ensure that Wales makes the most of future post-Brexit trade agreements?
Janet Finch-Saunders: I have two questions. One is, firstly, in relation to Superfast Cymru and the previous roll-out scheme. I've been made aware of a very concerning issue relating to this. The delivery of superfast broadband, as part of the Superfast Cymru scheme, has been achieved, of course, through the handing of the contract to Openreach. However, I'm given to believe that Openreach then sub-contracted to...
Janet Finch-Saunders: What steps is the First Minister taking to improve school performance across Wales?
Janet Finch-Saunders: Can I ask a question?
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you for taking my question. My question is—. My team and I have been able to acquire the training in BSL through here, the National Assembly for Wales, and our staff development team, who I would like to put on record my thanks to. Would you agree with me that, really, it's incumbent on all of us as Members to, perhaps, look into learning BSL? The staff development team here are more...
Janet Finch-Saunders: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer, and I will sign. [Signs in BSL.] That's the trouble with having a long name. [Signs in BSL.] That said: I am Janet Finch-Saunders and I am a BSL student. Over the last year, my team and I have enjoyed the pleasure of learning BSL. We've already passed the first level and are now studying for the next. The reason for this is because I acknowledge the fact...
