Jayne Bryant: It's nearly 11 months since the first COVID patient was identified here in Wales. Since then, in a year like no other, our NHS and social care workforce have strived to do all they can to keep us safe. They have faced unimaginable challenges and pressures, and for many, those stresses have been taking their toll on them personally and on their families. I wanted to use my time today to bring...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I've agreed to give a minute of my time today to Jack Sargeant.
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, Minister. It's really encouraging to hear that the roll-out rate is increasing at pace in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area. I know from anecdotal evidence and constituents getting in touch with me that this is indeed the case in Newport. What has been concerning my constituents is the communications and the suggestion that the Welsh Government's not...
Jayne Bryant: 1. Will the Minister provide an update on the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine in south-east Wales? OQ56151
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, First Minister. Over the Christmas period, Dragons Rugby winger Ashton Hewitt was subjected to racial abuse on social media. Sadly, this is not an isolated event, and it was only one in a long line of posts that Ashton has received because he's a black player. It's not just confined to one person or sport. Last year, Ashton used his platform to call out racial abuse and raise...
Jayne Bryant: 5. What steps is the Welsh Government taking to tackle racism in sport? OQ56119
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister. Newport Veterans Hub is a social support group that aims to bring veterans out of isolation and give them a place to socialise and make new friends. As well as offering support and activities for veterans and their families, including a free meal delivery service for those suffering with ill health, they link up with other local and national organisations to ensure their...
Jayne Bryant: 2. Will the Minister make a statement on support for veterans in Wales? OQ56055
Jayne Bryant: What support is the Welsh Government providing to the voluntary sector in Wales over the Christmas period?
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I'd like to thank all Members for taking part in the debate. I'd like to put on record that, as a committee, we don't take these decisions in any way lightly, and we do take our role incredibly seriously. It is a unanimous cross-party committee report. I'd also like to put on record the fact that the committee is clear that inappropriate behaviour has no place in the Senedd....
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. As the Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, I formally move the motion. The committee considered this report from the former commissioner for standards in October 2019. The report was in relation to a complaint made against Neil McEvoy MS, alleging that he'd breached the code of conduct for Members by being physically and verbally aggressive towards another Member....
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for your statement today, Minister. The Burns commission report outlines the situation in Newport as one of congestion and pollution. It's recognisable to those of us that live here and experience the impact of the M4 running through our city. For too long, Newport and the surrounding area have been poorly served by public transport options. The plans outlined by Burns are...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. I'd just like to thank both the Members who've taken part in the debate today and put on record their points, and I think that will be clear for everybody to see, and just thank the Members for taking part today.
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Lywydd. As the Chair of the Standards of Conduct Committee, I formally move the motion. The committee considered the report from the Acting Commissioner for Standards in relation to a complaint made against Dai Lloyd MS, regarding the improper use of the Senedd estate. The Standards of Conduct Committee gave the commissioner's report careful consideration, and our report sets out the...
Jayne Bryant: Thank you, Minister. I fully appreciate the measures that have been taken to suppress the spread of COVID in schools and how difficult it is for headteachers and staff to keep bubbles even as small as whole year groups. However, in the last few weeks, we are starting to see this problem across larger secondary schools in particular, and in my constituency there have been a number of schools...
Jayne Bryant: Online engagement is proving to be an effective way to ensure people remain connected to each other and still engage in creative activity. Examples include Ballet Cymru, based in Newport. There's a lot of exciting work on their social media channels, video tutorials for students, interviews, pointe classes, stretching and relaxation, strength exercises and a weekly showing of past...
Jayne Bryant: Whilst these expressions have been positive, it is undeniable that this sudden change of our usual way of life can be very worrying and has taken a profound toll on our mental health. Arts have been used to depict this too. We've seen groups like the Newport Youth Council tackle these problems through art, with a powerful video about how lockdown restrictions impacted them. Many studies have...
Jayne Bryant: Diolch, Llywydd. As we move through one of the most challenging global pandemics for generations, it's easy to see why some people might overlook the arts. They may not play an obvious role in addressing the problems we're facing, but it's so important to recognise how the arts have been integral to the mental and physical well-being of people of all ages and abilities, as well as bringing...
Jayne Bryant: Thank you for that answer, First Minister. The dedication and flexibility that the education sector has shown throughout this pandemic has been remarkable. Online learning, extensive health and safety protocols, bubbling, and the whole arrangement of school buildings has seen teachers and staff do everything in their power to ensure that pupils have as little disruption as possible. Despite...
Jayne Bryant: 8. How is the Welsh Government supporting schools throughout the COVID-19 pandemic? OQ55846
