Results 161–180 of 4000 for speaker:Lesley Griffiths

1. Questions to the First Minister: The Cost-of-living crisis and the NHS (14 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: We certainly know that patients suffering from cancer often have many additional costs. They may have to give up work, for instance, and they aren't able to access their salary in the way that they would normally do. Clearly, these are all things that health teams would consider, and I'm sure the Minister for Health and Social Services would. But, again, I go back to a previous answer that,...

1. Questions to the First Minister: The Cost-of-living crisis and the NHS (14 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: NHS Wales does help people who have dialysis at home to pay their bills. The Welsh renal network pays home dialysis patients' out-of-pocket expenses, i.e. the additional amounts of electricity and water that you use for the purpose of carrying out your dialysis treatment in your own home, as prescribed by their renal team. There are a number of renal charities as well in Wales that also...

1. Questions to the First Minister: The Cost-of-living crisis and the NHS (14 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: We recognise that there may be a link between the cost-of-living crisis and potential negative impacts on the NHS. We expect the health and care sector to identify those at most risk and signpost people to appropriate support as a way of averting demand on health services.

1. Questions to the First Minister: The Impact of the Cost-of-living Crisis (14 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Thank you. Well, as I said in my earlier answer to Gareth Davies, fair fares is one of our programme for government commitments, so the Deputy Minister for Climate Change is exploring that. You outlined the benefits of having free public transport for our under-25s very eloquently. Certainly, I know my own daughters, when they were under 25, really thought it was something that could be done....

1. Questions to the First Minister: The Impact of the Cost-of-living Crisis (14 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: I'm really not sure where you think we will get the money from for that very extensive wish list. But just on your specific point around free transport for under-25s, as you'll be aware, it is a programme for government commitment, and the Deputy Minister for Climate Change is currently exploring that, but, given our very poor settlement from the UK Government, it's going to be very difficult...

1. Questions to the First Minister: The Impact of the Cost-of-living Crisis (14 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Yes, I would absolutely agree with you. We know that no child should go hungry, and local authorities and schools should work in partnership with families who are experiencing difficulties with payment of school meals to try and find a solution to ensure that no child goes without a meal at lunch time. There should be a system in place where parents are reminded in a timely fashion if the...

1. Questions to the First Minister: The Impact of the Cost-of-living Crisis (14 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Analysis shows that families with children are more likely to be impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, particularly children from a household that has protected characteristics. We are supporting young people and their families through initiatives, including our childcare offer, help with school costs, free school meals, and our young person’s guarantee.

5. & 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: I note what you say and defining sustainable land management by reference to the objectives and the duty does provide certainty I think in shaping possible action to the specific context of land management within Wales. Huw also mentioned around it being a broad, framework Bill, and, again, we can point to the affirmative procedure for the scrutiny of the Senedd when regulations are made in...

5. & 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Diolch, Llywydd. I very much welcome all of the comments that have been made by Members today and the spirit in which they've been made. I've set out today why I believe this Bill is an important step in agricultural reform here in Wales and I've listened really carefully to the views and the recommendations of the three committees and, of course, to other Members as well.  The Bill does...

5. & 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Turning to the recommendations from the committees, given the detailed nature of the committee reports and the number of recommendations made—84 in total—it is not possible to respond to each one of them individually in the time available today. I have already provided a written response to the Finance Committee report prior to today’s debate, and I will be writing to the Economy, Trade...

5. & 6. The general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and the financial resolution in respect of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I'm very pleased to open this debate on the general principles of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and to move the motion and the financial resolution. The Bill represents an important first step in our plans for agricultural reform. It is the first of its kind for Wales, and is a made-in-Wales policy designed to support Welsh priorities. Welsh farmers hold an...

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Thank you. I don't think the Deputy Minister for Social Services was aware of the specific issue that you raise, and I think it would be really good if you could write to her, and she will certainly look into what was, obviously, a very worrying situation that you outlined.  In relation to bus services, you'll be aware that, across Wales, we've had some issues with being able to provide some...

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Public Health Wales have been fully engaged with Caerphilly council and are content with the measures currently being employed to minimise any human health risks. I know NRW are also working with the local authority and their contractors to provide some technical assistance and advice regarding further works that may be required to minimise off-site impacts caused by site drainage during peak...

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: With regard to your latter question, an LDP is a matter for the local authority, so I don't see any need for a Government statement. It was really good to hear about the first initiative you were discussing. As you know, one of our programme for government commitments is for a national forest right across Wales, and we're certainly doing all we can to make sure people are planting trees....

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Thank you. You'll be aware that the majority of dentists are independent self-employed practitioners. They can choose how they spend their time. I don't think there's any shortage of dentists, but I think there is a shortage of dentists who are prepared to treat more NHS patients. As you know, we have a new dental contract, and the Minister already did a written statement in relation to that,...

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Thank you. In relation to your second question, you're absolutely right; it is vital that the learning needs of a deaf child are absolutely met. I will ask the Minister for Education and Welsh Language to write to you on the issue. With regard to your first request—they wouldn't be able to be done together, because it would be two different Ministers—I know the Minister for Social...

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Thank you. I know the report made for very harrowing reading. It identified substantive gaps in care and a real lack of support for some very distressed and vulnerable women. It's really important that women involved with the criminal justice system are held in safe and secure facilities that are absolutely fit for purpose. I know the Minister for Social Justice visited there recently with...

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Thank you. Following the committee appearance by both the chair and acting chief executive of the WRU, and obviously the Deputy Minister for culture and arts and her officials, I think the next step, and that's the most appropriate step, is for the Minister to write to the committee.

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: The questions you ask are very fair and do need a thorough answer. I don't have the answers now. I think it's probably a little bit too early at the moment, but I think at the most appropriate time the Minister for Health and Social Services will do a statement.

2. Business Statement and Announcement ( 7 Feb 2023)

Lesley Griffiths: Diolch. There are no changes to this week's business. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business statement and announcement, which can be found amongst the meeting papers available to Members electronically.


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