Jane Hutt told the equality committee that inequality during the pandemic led to a clearer commitment on tackling systemic, institutional racism in Wales.
Tag: Senedd
Calls for Wales to strengthen its relationship with Ireland
Wales and Ireland should strive for greater ties at a crucial juncture in the countries’ shared history, the Senedd heard.
£620k settlement following museum bullying row “least-worst outcome”
The Welsh Government’s director-general for economy described the costs as reasonable in terms of trying to get the least-worst outcome for taxpayers.
Grassroots clubs are “the lifeblood of Welsh rugby”
Grassroots rugby was debated in the Senedd amid concerns that community clubs could close due to increasing energy costs.
MS calls for outdoor education activities to be more accessible
A Conservative MS has introduced a backbench bill calling for residential outdoor education opportunities to be more accessible.
Fuel poverty warning if Welsh Government’s Warm Homes programme is delayed
Thousands of households could be plunged into fuel poverty this winter after a Welsh Government scheme was plagued by delays, the Senedd heard.
Steps made towards creation of national care service
Wales’ social services minister told the Senedd that the building blocks are being put in place towards establishing a national care service.
Stretched school budgets leading to inadequate ALN support, Senedd hears
MSs told the chamber their post bags are filled with constituents’ concerns about Wales’ new additional learning needs system.
New laws on clean air, workplace recycling, and single-use plastics passed by Senedd
New rules and regulations on clean air, workplace recycling, and single-use plastics have been passed by the Welsh Parliament.
New Welsh economy ‘masterplan’ outlined, but opposition brand it “wafer-thin”
Vaughan Gething, Wales’ economy minister, gave a statement to the Senedd on his priorities for a stronger economy.