Tory MS James Evans called for change to processes for backbench bills, which are proposed by Senedd Members who are not part of the Welsh Government.
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Alarm over ‘light-touch’ response after £750k museum row
Senedd Members criticised the Welsh Government’s new “light-touch” approach to oversight after a feud involving senior museum managers cost taxpayers more than £750,000.
Ambulance target under review after being missed for four years
The target of responding to 65% of immediately life-threatening “red” calls within eight minutes has not been met since July 2020, with latest performance standing at 50%.
‘Anger and fear’ over delayed flood warnings
Senedd Members warned Wales failed to learn lessons from devastating floods in 2020, with serious shortcomings repeated as Storm Bert wrought havoc over the weekend.
Welsh tourism tax plan ‘ill thought out’, Tories warn
Peter Fox raised concerns about visitors being priced out after the Welsh Government unveiled a tourism bill.
Disqualifying dishonest politicians ‘disproportionate and dangerous’
Drawing the courts into determining whether to disqualify dishonest politicians from the Senedd would be disproportionate and potentially dangerous, a committee heard.
Concerns over cancer centre procurement process
A consortium was selected to build a cancer centre amid concerns about the involvement of construction companies caught colluding on bids for other projects, a committee heard.
‘Grave concerns’ over national insurance hike
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth warned the rise in employer national insurance contributions in April will have a disproportionate impact in Wales.
Senedd agrees 16% budget increase ahead of expansion
The Senedd signed off on a 16% budget increase, with the Welsh Parliament set to expand to accommodate an additional 36 politicians from 2026.
Welsh secretary pressed on ‘unfunded’ £80m steel claim
Jo Stevens appeared before the Senedd’s economy committee to give evidence on Welsh steelmaking following the closure of Port Talbot’s last blast furnace.