Mabon ap Gwynfor led a debate on the charitable hospice sector in Wales, raising concerns about its short- and medium-term sustainability after years of underinvestment.
Tag: Senedd
Calls for council tax votes rejected by Senedd
The Welsh Parliament has rejected calls to force local authorities to hold a referendum on any council tax rise more than 5%.
Tory leader cleared of breaking rules over 20mph ‘blanket’ description
The Senedd’s standards commissioner said the “blanket” description was “imprecise and inaccurate” – but not untruthful.
Aneurin Bevan Health Board ‘made insufficient progress on tackling its growing financial deficit’
ABUHB is one of three Welsh health boards facing increased Welsh Government scrutiny amid concerns about planning, finances and emergency care.
Abortion clinic protestor guidance proves why Wales needs powers over policing and justice — MS
Labour MS Jenny Rathbone raised concerns about the UK Government issuing watered down draft guidance on safe zones around abortion clinics.
“Ending child poverty must be an absolute priority for governments at all levels”
MSs quizzed Jane Hutt as the social justice minister gave a statement about this week’s publication of the Welsh Government’s child poverty strategy.
WRU bosses quizzed after bullying, sexism and sexual harassment allegations
Abi Tierney, who has only been in post as chief executive for 13 days, told MSs that staff are optimistic that the review will allow the WRU to draw a line under the scandal.
Coffi Vista closure raised in Senedd as MS calls for Welsh Government support
The First Minister faced questions about the future of Caerphilly’s under-threat Coffi Vista.
Independent demands assurances “one-man bands” won’t lose out under Senedd reform plans
Kevin Etheridge, from Blackwood, said independents like himself were “one-man bands” taking on major political parties in the polls.
Senedd: Calls for rethink on plans to introduce ‘closed-list’ system in future elections
Concerns have been raised about the proposed closed-list system, which would see the electorate vote for parties rather than people.