Hefin David described next year’s spending plans for the commission, which is responsible for support services and the Senedd estate, as a step change.
Author: Chris Haines - ICNN Senedd Reporter
Senedd debates crisis in eye care as demand expected to rise in Wales
Senedd members narrowly rejected Conservative calls for action on eye care amid warnings of a “tidal wave of blindness” about to hit Wales.
Women’s suffering ‘should not be treated as normal’
Women are too often put off seeking health care treatment due to the normalisation of their physical and emotional pain, Delyth Jewell MS warned.
Concern over 210% rise in ex-offenders rough sleeping
The chair of the Senedd’s housing committee warned of a 210% annual increase in the number of former prisoners sleeping on the streets of Wales.
Trust in politics ‘perilously low’ after Gething donations scandal
Campaigners called for greater openness, warning trust in politics is perilously low following controversy surrounding donations to the former First Minister’s leadership bid.
Fears as flood risk alerts surge 16% in a year
Almost a quarter of a million Welsh households are at risk of flooding, with the number of flood risk alerts surging by 16% last year, the Senedd heard.
Alarm over ‘housing emergency’ in Wales
Almost 140,000 people are on social housing waiting lists and more than 11,000 are trapped in temporary homes, the Senedd heard.
‘Serious problems’ with Wales’ justice system, warns chief legal adviser
Julie James, who was appointed counsel general in September, pledged to pursue more powers from Westminster, beginning with the devolution of probation and youth justice.
Claims Labour ‘gave up fight’ to save Welsh steel
Labour faced accusations of giving up the fight and making false promises after more than 100 years of traditional steel production came to an end in Port Talbot.
Concern over Wales’ disability employment gap
Disabled people’s experiences of “horrific” employment practices are leaving them too scared to re-enter the Labour market, a committee heard.