In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly MS Hefin David encourages everyone eligible for a flu vaccination to take up the offer.
Tag: Senedd
Drakeford criticises ‘Mystic Meg’ motion on UK budget
Wales’ finance secretary responded to a Plaid Cymru debate in the Senedd ahead of the new UK Government’s first budget announcement.
Discrimination concerns over move to cashless society
Senedd members criticised a “half-hearted, illogical and disappointing” response to calls to ensure vulnerable adults without bank cards can continue to pay in cash.
Senedd votes against assisted dying
Senedd members voted against a non-binding motion calling on the Welsh Government to back the principle of assisted dying.
Counsel general sets out plan to declutter Welsh law
The counsel general outlined plans to declutter and simplify Welsh law, with the aim of making legislation accessible at the touch of a button.
Plans to restrict profit in children’s social care move forward
Plans to restrict profit making in the care of looked-after children cleared the first hurdle in the Senedd amid concerns about unintended consequences.
Laura Anne Jones MS: ‘I hope my story will help play a small part in raising awareness’
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones recalls her “horrendous” menopause experience in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Welsh publishers ‘facing existential crisis’
Helgard Krause, chief executive of the Books Council of Wales, said cuts in the past year have made it difficult to operate after years of standstill funding.
Performing arts sector warns of ‘critical’ cuts
Huge cuts to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee heard.
Senedd member faces ‘trivial’ probe over eBay review
A Senedd member was investigated after leaving a negative review about a pair of crystal sherry glasses bought on eBay for £9.99.