Siambr · Member of the Senedd · Register of record
Heledd Fychan
Tenures
- Sixth Senedd Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr Plaid Cymru
- Seventh Senedd Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr Plaid Cymru
Ministerial roles
- Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport Trefnydd, Prif Chwip a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon
Contributions, by sitting day
310 contributions on record, newest first. Official verbatim record.
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3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Nid oes unrhyw newidiadau i fusnes yr wythnos hon. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes sydd ar gael fel arfer i'r Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. There are no changes to this week's business, and draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to Members electronically, as usual.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am godi mater fydd o bwys i nifer fawr ohonom ni, os nad pob Aelod yma. Mi fyddaf i'n sicr o wneud y Gweinidog Cabinet yn ymwneud eich bod chi wedi codi hyn, sef Siân Gwenllian, a gweld pa ddiweddariadau sydd ar gael i'r holl Aelodau.
Official English translation
Thank you for raising a matter that will be of great importance to a number of us, if not every Member here. I will certainly make the Cabinet Minister aware that you have raised this issue, namely Siân Gwenllian, and see what updates are available for all Members.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Dwi'n siŵr y bydd yr Aelod yn ymwybodol bod yna waith wedi'i wneud rhwng eich plaid chi a'm plaid i drwy'r cytundeb cydweithio ar y mater hwn, a nifer o fesurau wedi'u rhoi mewn lle sydd o fewn gallu awdurdodau lleol i fod yn medru eu gweithredu. Yn sicr, mae hwn yn fater byw iawn; mae o'n berthnasol hefyd wrth gwrs i'r adroddiad sydd wedi'i gyflwyno i'r Llywodraeth flaenorol, ond rydym ni'n mynd i fod yn gweithredu'r argymhellion hynny, o ran cymunedau Cymraeg yn benodol, ond dwi'n cydnabod mae hi yn broblem, a dyna pam mae yna gydweithio wedi bod i edrych am ddatrysiadau yn y maes hwn, a byddwn ni'n parhau i edrych ar hynny.
Official English translation
Thank you. I'm sure the Member will be aware that work was done between your party and my party through the co-operation agreement on this issue, and a number of measures were put in place that are within the gift of local authorities to implement. Certainly, this is a very live issue; it's also pertinent to the report presented to the previous Government, but we will be implementing those recommendations, in terms of, specifically, Welsh-speaking communities, but I do acknowledge that it is a problem, and that's why there has been co-operation to look for solutions in this area, and we will continue to look at that.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiynau hynny a'r ceisiadau hynny. Mi fyddwch chi wedi clywed ymateb y Prif Weinidog yn flaenorol, ond hefyd mi fyddwch chi yn ymwybodol o ymrwymiad y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb o ran y meysydd hyn. Mi oedd hi, yn y Senedd ddiwethaf, yn gadeirydd grwpiau trawsbleidiol oedd yn edrych ar nifer o'r pethau rydych chi wedi'u codi. Mi wnaf i sicrhau ei bod hi yn ymwybodol eich bod chi wedi codi'r materion pellach hyn heddiw a sicrhau bod yna ddiweddariad i chi o ran y gwaith sy'n mynd rhagddo.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for those questions and those requests. You will have heard the response of the First Minister earlier on today, but also you will be aware of the commitment of the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality in terms of these areas. She, in the previous Senedd, was the chair of cross-party groups that did look at a number of the issues that you've raised. I will ensure that she is aware that you have raised these further issues today and ensure that there is an update given to you on the work that is under way.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i chi, gan fod yna nifer o gwestiynau i'r Gweinidog yn yr hyn wnaethoch chi'n ei godi efo fi, ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog fel eich bod chi'n gallu cael ymateb llawn ar y pwyntiau penodol hynny. Ond yr hyn fedraf i ddweud ydy bod lles anifeiliaid yn rhywbeth sydd o bwys mawr i'r Llywodraeth hon, a byddwn ni yn gweithredu yn unol â hynny.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue. I would ask you, because there were a number of questions to the Minister in what you raised with me, to write to the Minister so that you can get a full response on those specific points. But what I can tell you is that animal welfare is something that's very important to this Government, and we will act in accordance with that.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am godi'r ddau fater yna. O ran y cwrwgl, yn sicr, mae hwnna yn rhywbeth sy'n rhan o'n traddodiad ni fel cenedl, onid ydy? Rhywbeth unigryw yw, ac, yn sicr, byddwn i yn awgrymu eich bod chi yn ysgrifennu yn benodol at y Gweinidog, ond, o ran yr ochr treftadaeth dwi'n gyfrifol amdano fo hefyd, mi wnaf i weld beth ydy'r hyn sydd yn berthnasol o ran fy mhortffolio i. O ran yr ail beth hefyd, efo ffisiotherapi, yn amlwg rydym ni yn cydnabod pa mor bryderus ydy'r sefyllfa hon. Byddwch chi yn gweld bod yna gyhoeddiad ddoe o ran rhai o'r swyddi o ran nyrsys yn benodol. Ond rydym ni yn cydnabod bod yna rai eraill lle mae'r sefyllfa wedi bod yn ofnadwy o bryderus iddyn nhw, a'r diffyg cynllunio hwnnw yn dod drosodd yn gryf. Mi ydym ni'n ymrwymo i helpu graddedigion i gael cyflogaeth a chadw eu sgiliau o fewn y gwasanaeth iechyd yma yng Nghymru. Maen nhw'n sgiliau sydd dirfawr eu hangen. Felly, dwi'n cydnabod yr hyn yr ydych chi'n ei godi ac mi fyddaf yn sicr yn gwneud y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yn ymwybodol eich bod chi wedi codi'r pwyntiau hyn y prynhawn yma.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising those two issues. In terms of the coracle, certainly, that is something that is part of our tradition as a nation, isn't it? It's unique, and, certainly, I would suggest that you do write specifically to the Minister, but, in terms of the heritage aspect, which I'm responsible for, I'll see what is relevant in terms of my portfolio. In terms of the second point, with regard to physiotherapy, clearly we do acknowledge how concerning the situation is. You will see that there was an announcement made yesterday in terms of some of the posts with regard to nurses specifically. But we do acknowledge that there are other roles where the situation has been very concerning, and the lack of planning comes over clearly in that regard. We are committed to helping graduates to gain employment and to keep their skills within the health service here in Wales. They are skills that are very much needed. So, I acknowledge and recognise what you've raised and I will certainly be making the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care aware of the points that you've raised this afternoon.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, yr hyn oedd yr Aelod yn ei godi oedd am ddatganiad; fel y Gweinidog efo'r cyfrifoldeb am hynny, dwi eisoes wedi gwneud datganiadau sydd yn sôn am y gwaith dwi wedi'i gomisiynu ynghylch edrych ar yr holl strwythurau o ran chwaraeon, gan gynnwys pyllau nofio, i ddeall beth ydy'r sefyllfa ledled Cymru, beth ydy maint y buddsoddiad sydd ei angen a lle mae'r bylchau yn bodoli, gan gynnwys, wrth gwrs, ar gyfer pyllau nofio o faint y byddai'n gallu cynnal cystadlaethau, neu ar gyfer y rhai sydd yn mynd ati'n broffesiynol. Mi welsom ni nifer fawr o athletwyr yn cynrychioli Cymru yng Ngemau'r Gymanwlad yng Nglasgow, er enghraifft, ac ennill nifer o fedalau. Dwi'n deall ac yn cydnabod y materion y mae'r Aelod wedi eu codi, ond mae'n rhaid i fi gael gwneud y gwaith trylwyr hwnnw ar y funud o wneud y gwerthuso hwnnw i ddeall beth ydy'r angen ledled Cymru—ym mhob rhan o Gymru, gan gynnwys y gogledd—i sicrhau bod gennym ni gynllun cyfalaf hirdymor ar gyfer buddsoddi mewn cyfleusterau o'r fath.
Official English translation
Well, the issue the Member raised was for a statement; as the Minister with responsibility for that, I have already made statements that talk about the work that I have already commissioned in relation to looking at the whole range of structures in sport, including swimming pools, in order to understand what the situation across Wales is, the scale of investment that's required and where the gaps exist, including, of course, swimming pools of an adequate size to stage competitions or for those who want to train at a professional level. We saw a number of athletes representing Wales in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, for example, and they won a number of medals. I do understand and recognise the issues that the Member raised, but I do have to do that thorough work first in carrying out that evaluation in order to understand what the needs are across Wales—in all parts of Wales, including north Wales—in order to ensure that we have a long-term capital programme for investing in facilities of that kind.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r ddau fater yna. O ran yr uwchgynhadledd tanau gwyllt, mi fyddwn ni'n cyhoeddi'r agenda, papurau a chofnodion yr uwchgynhadledd unwaith y bydd hi wedi digwydd—ac, wrth gwrs, bydd Gweinidogion yn hysbysu'r Senedd yn llawn am gynnydd. Mi fydd hwn yn waith trawsbleidiol, efo nifer o bartneriaid, felly, yn sicr, mi fydd yna ddiweddariadau.
Official English translation
Well, I thank the Member for raising those two issues. In terms of the wildfire summit, we will be publishing the agenda, papers and the minutes of the summit once it has taken place—and, of course, Ministers will be keeping the Senedd informed fully of progress made. This will be cross-party work, with several partners involved, so, certainly, there will be updates given.
3. Business Statement and Announcement en
The point you make around the 'Our Bravery Brought Justice' report—I hope we can retain that unity that we found a year ago, because, as all of us will recollect, the report reflects the courage of those who contributed to the review, and we recognise the significance as well of the first anniversary of the report. We are working with partners to deliver the outcomes of the review, and progress is being made on ensuring the findings strengthen and improve safeguarding arrangements in education across Wales. And, of course, we will continue to update the Senedd. I'm grateful to the Member for raising this.
3. Business Statement and Announcement en
I thank the Member for raising an issue that was also raised by Niamh Salkeld. It's an issue that I campaigned on during the last Senedd term, and an issue that many Members will have supported people and their families with, who have been impacted by MND. You will have heard the First Minister's response earlier. Certainly, the Cabinet Minister for housing and local government is also present here and will ensure that—. If there are any constituents in particular, if you can write to the Cabinet Minister, that would be appreciated, because we do have processes in place. The support should be there, as outlined by the First Minister, but we know, as you mentioned, that there is inconsistency there in how quickly those adaptations can be in place. Therefore, any Member that has any further information, so that we can look at this further, I would be grateful if you could share. I think it's a fact that there is cross-party support for such campaigns. Also, I would encourage it, if there is an opportunity for any further scrutiny through, perhaps, committee work. It seems that there are many people who want to see progress in this area in this Chamber.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Dwi'n gobeithio bod pob Aelod yn y Senedd hon yn ymrwymo i ddileu tlodi ac eisiau gweld yr hyn y mae Trussell ei hun yn ymgyrchu arno fo, sef cael gwared ar fanciau bwyd. Rydyn ni wedi bod yn glir iawn fel Llywodraeth, a dwi'n gwybod bod y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog yn glir iawn, am ddileu tlodi a sicrhau bod gan bawb fynediad at yr anghenion hanfodol hynny. Ond, yn y cyfamser, mi fydd gennym ni strategaeth fwyd. Rydyn ni'n cydweithio gyda Trussell a banciau bwyd eraill i sicrhau bod y buddsoddiad sydd eisoes wedi'i gyhoeddi yn cael ei dargedu. Ond, yn sicr, mae yna ymrwymiad i gydweithio, a dwi'n gobeithio gweld pob Aelod yn ein cefnogi ni yn ein gwaith. Mae yna amryw o rymoedd y byddem ni'n hoffi eu cael o fewn grym y Llywodraeth hon. Rydyn ni'n ddibynnol, er enghraifft, ar y system lles yn San Steffan, system sydd ddim yn gweithio i bobl yma yng Nghymru. Felly, byddwn i yn gobeithio gweld cefnogaeth i'r hyn rydyn ni'n galw amdano fo gan y rheini sydd hefyd eisiau dileu tlodi a dileu'r angen am fanciau bwyd yn ein cymunedau ni.
Official English translation
Thank you. I hope that every Member of this Senedd is committed to eradicating poverty and wants to see what Trussell itself is campaigning for, namely to get rid of foodbanks. We have been very clear as a Government, and I know that the Deputy First Minister has been very clear, on eradicating poverty and ensuring that everyone has access to those fundamental basics. But, in the meantime, we will have a food strategy. We are working with Trussell and other foodbanks in order to ensure that the investment that has already been announced is targeted. But, certainly, there is a commitment to work together, and I hope to see every Member supporting us in that work. There are a number of powers that we would like to have within this Government. We are reliant, for example, on the welfare system that is run from Westminster, a system that doesn't work for people here in Wales. So, I would hope to see support for what we are calling for from those who also want to eradicate poverty and the need for foodbanks in our communities.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch i’r Aelod am y cwestiynau hynny. Dwi’n meddwl, oherwydd bod gennych chi amryw o gwestiynau, byddwn i yn eich annog chi i ysgrifennu at y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth. Ac yn sicr, os bydd angen diweddariad i’r Senedd oll, mi fyddaf i yn trafod hynny efo fo. Mae’n beth prin fod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth ddim yma; mae o fel arfer mewn ar gyfer y sesiynau hyn. Ond byddwn i yn gofyn i chi amlinellu’r cwestiynau hynny iddo fo mewn llythyr hefyd.
Official English translation
Well, I thank the Member for those questions. I think, because you have several questions there, I would encourage you to write to the Deputy Minister for Transport. And, certainly, if an update is needed for the whole Senedd, then I will discuss that with him. It's rare that the Deputy Minister for Transport isn't here; he's usually here for these sessions. But I would ask you to outline those questions to him in a letter too.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
O ran y cais cyntaf, mae yna gwestiynau i’r Gweinidog ar 4 Tachwedd. Mae yna nifer o ddatganiadau wedi bod gan y Gweinidog hefyd, ond byddwn i yn eich annog chi i fod yn rhoi y cwestiynau hynny gerbron y Gweinidog ar 4 Tachwedd. Felly, mi fydd yna gyfle ar lawr y Senedd i chi fod yn holi’n uniongyrchol. O ran yr ail ddatganiad rydych chi wedi’i godi, mi fyddwch chi’n ymwybodol ein bod ni wedi ymrwymo fel Llywodraeth i fod yn gweithredu yn unol â’r gyfraith ac yn disgwyl i bob un o’r cyrff cyhoeddus i fod yn gweithredu yn unol â’r gyfraith.
Official English translation
In relation to your first request, there will be questions to the Minister on 4 November. There have been a number of statements made by the Minister too, but I would encourage you to put those questions to the Minister on 4 November. So, there will be an opportunity on the floor of the Senedd for you to question the Minister directly. In terms of the second statement that you requested, you will be aware that we as a Government have committed to act in accordance with the law and expect all public bodies to act in accordance with the law.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Dwi’n gwerthfawrogi bod yna gais ar ddiwedd hynny am ryw fath o ddatganiad, ond nid dyna’r math o wybodaeth a fyddai mewn datganiad. Os oes gennych chi bryderon o’r fath, yn amlwg mae yna opsiynau i ofyn cwestiwn i’r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal ar 11 Tachwedd. Mi fedrwch chi hefyd ysgrifennu ato fo. Ond byddwn i'n awgrymu hefyd fod nifer o’r materion a godoch chi yn rhai perthnasol i’r bwrdd iechyd, ac mai cwestiynau i’r bwrdd iechyd ydynt. Dwi’n credu bod craffu ar weithredoedd y bwrdd iechyd yn gyfrifoldeb i bob un ohonom ni, ond mae’n bwysig bod yn glir o ran lle mae’r cyfrifoldeb yn bodoli—beth sydd yn gyfrifoldeb i’r Gweinidog iechyd, a beth rydyn ni’n ei ddisgwyl i fyrddau iechyd fod yn gyfrifol amdano.
Official English translation
Thank you. I appreciate that there was a request at the end of what you said there for some kind of statement, but that's not the kind of information that would be included in a statement. If you have concerns of that kind, clearly there are options to ask questions of the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care on 11 November. You could also write to him. But I would also suggest that a number of the issues you raised are ones that are relevant to the health board, and that they are questions for the health board. I think that scrutiny of the activities of the health board is the responsibility of all of us, but it's important to be clear in terms of where the responsibility lies—what is the responsibility of the Minister for health, and what we expect health boards to be responsible for.
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1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae gan awdurdodau lleol gyfrifoldeb statudol i ddarparu gwasanaeth llyfrgell cynhwysfawr ac effeithlon. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi llyfrgelloedd yng Nghlwyd drwy gyllid cyfalaf a refeniw. Yn 2026-27, mae hyn yn cynnwys dyfarnu £349,000 i ariannu gwelliannau cyfalaf yn llyfrgell Bae Colwyn a llyfrgell y Rhyl. Mae llyfrgelloedd ledled Clwyd hefyd wedi elwa eleni o dros £50,000 o gyllid ar gyfer prosiectau llai.
Official English translation
Local authorities have a statutory responsibility to provide a comprehensive and efficient library service. The Welsh Government supports libraries in Clwyd through capital and revenue funding. In 2026-27, this includes awarding £349,000 to fund capital improvements in Colwyn Bay library and Rhyl library. Libraries across Clwyd have also benefited this year from over £50,000 of funding for smaller projects.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae'r Aelod yn codi mater o bwys, dwi'n gwybod, i nifer o'n hetholwyr ni ledled Cymru. Dwi'n cydnabod yr heriau y mae awdurdodau lleol wedi eu hwynebu oherwydd setliad ariannol y blynyddoedd diwethaf yma a'r effaith y mae hynny wedi ei chael ar lyfrgelloedd lleol yn benodol. Un o'r pethau rydyn ni'n ei wneud fel rhan o'r gwaith o ddatblygu'r strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon newydd ydy edrych ar wasanaethau lleol. Dwi wedi cael trafodaethau eisoes gyda rhai o arweinyddion llywodraeth leol yng Nghymru, a Chymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru, er mwyn gwir ddeall pa mor fregus ydy rhai o'r gwasanaethau hyn. Yn ganolog i'n strategaeth newydd ni mae sicrhau mynediad cyfartal i bawb. Felly, rydyn ni eisiau deall beth ydy'r heriau sydd wedi bod yn y blynyddoedd diwethaf yma, beth mae hynny wedi ei olygu i wasanaethau o ran llyfrgelloedd ledled Cymru. Rhan fawr o'r gwaith nesaf wedyn fydd edrych ar y strategaeth hirdymor yna o ran beth ydy gwasanaeth llyfrgelloedd sy'n gweithio i'n cymunedau ni, gan gydnabod nad ydy'r gwasanaeth yn cyrraedd y nod ym mhob rhan o Gymru ar y funud.
Official English translation
The Member raises an important issue, I know, for many of our constituents across Wales. I do acknowledge the challenges that local authorities have faced because of the financial settlements of these past years and the impact that that has had on local libraries in particular. One of the things that we are doing as part of our work in developing the culture and sports strategy is looking at local services. I have had discussions already with some local government leaders in Wales and the Welsh Local Government Association, in order to try and truly understand how fragile some of these services are. Central to our new strategy is ensuring equal access for everyone. So, we want to understand what these challenges have been over past years, what that has meant to services in terms of libraries across Wales. A large part of our next piece of work will involve looking at that long-term strategy in terms of what library services that work for our communities look like, recognising that the service doesn't always meet our ambition in all parts of Wales at the moment.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn pellach hwnnw. Yng Nghymru, mae gennym ni fframwaith safonau llyfrgelloedd cyhoeddus Cymru, sef y mesur a ddefnyddir i benderfynu a yw hyn yn cael ei fodloni ai peidio. Mae hwn yn fater byw iawn. Dwi'n ymwybodol o'r pryderon sydd ledled Cymru, ac un o'r pethau dwi'n edrych arnyn nhw ydy beth ydy'r cyfrifoldebau a'r grym sydd gen i o dan y Ddeddf honno os nad ydy'r gwasanaethau hynny yn cyrraedd y safon ddisgwyliedig. Wrth i'r gwaith o ddatblygu'r strategaeth newydd fynd rhagddo, byddwn ni hefyd yn cyhoeddi cynlluniau penodol sy'n edrych ar bob sector, gan gynnwys llyfrgelloedd, er mwyn rhoi rhagor o eglurder, ie, i awdurdodau lleol, ond hefyd i bobl Cymru.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that further question. In Wales, we have a public library standards framework, which is the measure that is used to decide whether the quality of libraries has been met or not. This is a very live issue. I am aware of the concerns that exist across Wales, and one of the things that I am looking at is what responsibilities and powers I have under that Act if those services do not reach the mark in terms of quality. As the work of developing the new strategy goes forward, we will also be publishing specific plans looking at every sector, including libraries, in order to provide more clarity, yes, to local authorities, but also to the people of Wales.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae Cadw yn gwarchod ac yn hyrwyddo henebion o bwysigrwydd cenedlaethol yng Ngwynedd Maldwyn drwy eu dynodi a thrwy ddarparu cyngor arbenigol, arweiniad a chymorth i'w perchnogion ar gyfer eu cadwraeth. Mae Cadw hefyd yn hyrwyddo ein treftadaeth drwy reoli'r henebion cenedlaethol sydd yn ei ofal a sicrhau mynediad cyhoeddus atyn nhw, yn unol ag ymrwymiad y Llywodraeth hon i hyrwyddo mynediad teg i'n safleoedd diwylliannol a threftadaeth.
Official English translation
Cadw protects and promotes nationally important monuments in Gwynedd Maldwyn through designation and through providing expert advice, guidance and support to the owners for their conservation. Cadw also promotes our heritage by managing the national monuments in its care and ensuring public access to them, in accordance with this Government's commitment to provide fair access to all of our cultural and heritage sites.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi Sycharth. I fi fod yn glir, dwi yn ystyried bod Sycharth yn heneb o bwys cenedlaethol sydd â lle arwyddocaol yn hanes Cymru ac yn ein hunaniaeth ni fel cenedl. Mae'r heneb ar agor i'r cyhoedd. Mae yna arwyddion dehongli ar y safle. Yn sgil rhaglen o waith cadwraeth a gynhaliwyd gyda chyllid gan Cadw, mae yna waith wedi mynd rhagddo ers i bryderon gael eu codi rai blynyddoedd yn ôl. Ond, mi ydw i ar y record yn dweud y byddwn i'n hoffi gweld mwy yn cael ei wneud i hyrwyddo Sycharth cyn i fi fod yn y rôl hon, a dwi'n dal o'r farn honno. Er bod lleoliad gwledig a natur y safle yn peri rhai heriau o ran mynediad ffisegol a'r ffordd y mae'n cael ei gyflwyno, mi ydw i wedi gofyn i Cadw ymchwilio i sut y gellir gwneud stori'r safle hwn yn fwy amlwg gan ei fod o mor, mor bwysig o ran ein hanes ni. Fe fyddwch chi hefyd yn ymwybodol nad yw Sycharth ar werth ar hyn o bryd. Mae o'n destun tenantiaeth gydol oes. Mae Cadw yn gweithio mewn partneriaeth efo'r ystâd sy'n berchen ar Sycharth i sicrhau ei fod yn cael ei gynnal a'i gadw mewn cyflwr da a bod mynediad i'r cyhoedd yn parhau.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising the issue of Sycharth. Just to be clear, I do consider Sycharth to be a monument of national importance that has a very significant place in Wales's history and in our identity as a nation. The monument is open to the public. There are interpretation signs on the site. After a conservation programme carried out with funding by Cadw, work has gone ahead since concerns were raised a few years ago. However, I am on the record as saying that I would like to see more being done to promote Sycharth before I was in this role, and I'm still of that opinion. Even though the rural location and nature of the site do present some problems in terms of physical access and the way it's presented, I have asked Cadw to look into how we can make the story of this site more prominent, because it is just so important in terms of our history. You will also be aware that Sycharth isn't for sale at the moment. It has a lifetime tenancy. Cadw is working in partnership with the estate that owns Sycharth to ensure that it is maintained and kept in good condition and that public access continues.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn pellach hwnnw. Mi wnes i a swyddogion o Cadw gyfarfod efo Historic Houses Wales yr wythnos diwethaf, ac mi fydd swyddogion yn trafod ymhellach efo nhw o ran sut mae mynd rhagddo efo unrhyw waith cefnogaeth ac i archwilio beth yw'r opsiynau posib. Yn amlwg, mae yna gyfle iddyn nhw hefyd gyfrannu fel rhan o ddatblygiad y strategaeth newydd.
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I thank the Member for that further question. I and Cadw officials did meet with Historic Houses Wales last week, and officials will be having further discussions with them in relation to how we can proceed with any support work and to look at any possible options. Clearly, there is an opportunity also for them to contribute as part of the development of our new strategy.
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Diolch. Fe fyddwch chi yn gwerthfawrogi mai cwestiynau i fi ydy'r rhain, ac mae'n bosib holi'r Gweinidog cyllid yn y set nesaf o gwestiynau o ran hynny. Ond, yn sicr, o ran dyfodol lleoliadau cerddoriaeth, mae o'n rheswm pam mae'r 30 y cant yna wedi'i gyhoeddi, i gefnogi lleoliadau llai. Mi fyddwn ni hefyd yn edrych ar hyn fel rhan o'r strategaeth diwylliant newydd. O ran dyfodol cerddoriaeth yng Nghymru yn ei chyfanrwydd, mae peth cyfrifoldeb am gerddoriaeth rŵan efo Cymru Greadigol ac mae peth cyfrifoldeb am gerddoriaeth yn dod o dan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru. Mae yna amwysedd weithiau o ran pwy sy'n gyfrifol am y sector hwn yng Nghymru, oherwydd, yn amlwg, mae'n bwysig o ran economi Cymru hefyd, ac i ganol ein trefi ni a chymaint o gymunedau ledled Cymru. Yr hyn rydyn ni'n benderfynol, fel Llywodraeth, o wneud yw gweithio yn draws-weinidogol, trawsbortffolio i sicrhau bod y strategaeth newydd yn cymryd i ystyriaeth fudd cerddoriaeth, ie, o ran iechyd a lles, o ran diwylliant Cymru, ond hefyd o ran yr economi. Felly, mae hwn yn fater byw.
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Thank you. You will appreciate that these are questions to me, and you may want to ask that question of the finance Minister in the next set of questions. But, certainly, in terms of the future of music venues, it is one of the reasons why that 30 per cent was announced, in order to support smaller venues. We will also be looking at this as part of the new culture strategy. In terms of the future of music in Wales in its entirety, some responsibility for music lies with Creative Wales, and some of the responsibility for music falls to the Wales Arts Council. There is some ambiguity on occasion as to who is responsible for this sector in Wales, because, clearly, it's important for the Welsh economy too, along with our town centres and so many communities the length and breadth of Wales. What we as a Government to determine to do is to work on a cross-ministerial and cross-portfolio basis in order to ensure that the new strategy does take into account the benefit of music, yes, in terms of health and well-being, the culture of Wales, but also in terms of our economy. So, this is a very live issue.
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Diolch am y cwestiwn hwn. Fel roeddwn i'n dweud wrth fod gerbron y pwyllgor ac fel rydych chi wedi sôn, dwi'n bryderus dros ben ynglŷn ag Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd a dwi'n edrych ymlaen i dderbyn cynigion ar gyfer yr ailddatblygu posib gan Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd. Dwi heb gael y manylion hynny hyd yma. Yr hyn rydyn ni wedi bod yn ei wneud ydy gweithio'n agos iawn gydag Amgueddfa Cymru i geisio deall beth ydy'r sefyllfa a beth ydy'r angen, ac mi ydyn ni wedi dyrannu hyd at £4.8 miliwn mewn arian cyfalaf yn y flwyddyn ariannol yma i gefnogi'r gwaith gwella mwyaf brys ac i helpu i ddiogelu'r casgliadau. Mae'r rhain yn gwestiynau dwi hefyd wedi bod yn eu holi i Amgueddfa Cymru, a dwi'n edrych ymlaen at gael diweddariad arnyn nhw ac i fedru rhannu'r wybodaeth yna'n fwy eang pan fydd y wybodaeth gen i.
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Thank you for that question. As I said when I appeared before the committee, and as you have mentioned, I am extremely concerned about National Museum Cardiff, and I am looking forward to receiving proposals for the possible redevelopment from the national museum. I haven't received the details to date. What we have been doing is working very closely with Amgueddfa Cymru to try and understand what the position is and what the needs are, and we have allocated up to £4.8 million in capital funding in this financial year to support the most urgent remedial work and to help to secure the collections. These are questions that I too have been asking of Amgueddfa Cymru, and I look forward to receiving an update on them and to sharing that information more broadly when I have it.
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Dwi'n hapus i ddarparu gwybodaeth ychwanegol. Mae rhan gyntaf eich cwestiwn chi at Weinidog arall, sef Adam Price; nid yw'n rhan o fy mhortffolio i. Mae yna gydweithio agos ar y funud yn draws-weinidogol o ran y Tour de France. Fyddwch chi hefyd yn gwerthfawrogi ein bod ni wedi etifeddu'r Tour de France, ac un o'r pethau dwi ar y record yn dweud ydy bod rhain yn bethau y dylai unrhyw lywodraeth edrych arnyn nhw cyn mynd am unrhyw ddigwyddiad mawr. Mi ddylai'r holl wybodaeth yma fod yn wybyddus cyn i ni hyd yn oed roi'r cais i mewn. Dydy'r eglurder yna ddim yna. Felly, ar y funud, yr hyn dŷn ni'n ei wneud ydy gweithio'n draws-weinidogol i ddeall yn well ba symiau gwahanol sydd mewn gwahanol bortffolios ar y funud, a hefyd, o ran edrych ar y gwaddol, sut ydyn ni'n cydlynu'r holl waith hwnnw i sicrhau bod yr impact mwyaf a'r gwaddol mwyaf yn dod o hyn. Ond, i fi fod yn glir, wrth i ni fel Llywodraeth fynd rhagddi, dyma'r math o newid fydd, sef edrych ar gynllunio manwl cyn i ni roi cais i mewn, ac nid, fel rydym ni wedi gweld o dan Lafur, yn meddwl wedyn ar ôl i rywbeth ddod i Gymru.
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I'm happy to provide additional information. The first part of your question should be referred to another minister, Adam Price, as it's not part of my portfolio. There is close collaboration on a cross-ministerial basis on the Tour de France. You will also appreciate that we inherited the Tour de France, and one of the things that I'm on the record as having said is that these are things that any government should look at before bidding for any major event. All of that information should be known before we even make that application. That clarity isn't there. So, at the moment, what we are doing is working on a cross-ministerial basis to better understand what different pots of money are in different portfolios currently, and also, in terms of looking at the legacy, how we can co-ordinate all of that work in order to ensure the greatest possible impact and the greatest possible legacy from all of this. But, for me to be clear, as we as a Government proceed, this is the kind of change that you will see—we will be looking at detailed planning before making applications, and not, as we saw under Labour, doing the thinking once something has been delivered for Wales.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am fod yn rhywun sydd yn codi esports, a dwi'n cytuno efo chi—mae angen gwneud mwy o ran e-chwaraeon. Does dim digon o strategaeth wedi bod na digon o werthfawrogiad o'i bwysigrwydd o yma yng Nghymru. Drwy Cymru Greadigol, rydyn ni wedi cefnogi nifer o brosiectau ar y cyd ag E-chwaraeon Cymru. Mae'r prosiectau hyn wedi datblygu sgiliau digidol, technegol a darlledu, wedi codi ymwybyddiaeth o yrfaoedd creadigol a chryfhau llwybrau i gemau sgrin a chyfryngau digidol. Mi fydda i yn cwrdd ag Esports Wales cyn bo hir, a dwi'n edrych ymlaen at fynd â'r sgwrs yna'n bellach. Yn amlwg, wrth i'r gwaith fynd rhagddo, rwy'n hapus iawn i ddiweddaru'r Aelod, a hefyd holl Aelodau'r Senedd, ar y gwaith hwnnw.
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I thank the Member for being someone that does raise esports frequently, and I agree with you—we do need to do more in terms of esports. There hasn't been enough of a strategy or enough appreciation of their importance here in Wales. Through Creative Wales, we have supported a number of joint projects with Esports Wales. A number of these projects have developed digital skills, technical skills, broadcasting skills, and have raised awareness and strengthened pathways to the future. I will meet shortly with Esports Wales, and I look forward to carrying on that discussion. Clearly, as the work goes ahead, I am very content to update the Member, and also all Members of the Senedd, on this work.
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Diolch i'r Aelod. Dwi'n gobeithio fy mod i wedi ateb rhan o'r cwestiwn yna yn fy ymateb cyntaf, sef ydw, dwi'n credu eu bod nhw'n bwysig a dwi'n credu y dylid gwneud mwy. Yn wahanol i Weinidogion yn y gorffennol, dwi ddim yn credu mewn geiriau cynnes yn unig—dwi'n credu mewn gweithredu a chael strategaeth yn ei lle. Felly, mae'r ffaith eich bod chi'n dal i holi'r cwestiwn hwnnw, er i'r ymrwymiad gael ei wneud gan Weinidog Llafur blaenorol yn 2024, yn dweud y cyfan, mae arnaf ofn, o ran y portffolio dwi wedi ei etifeddu. Yn sicr, mae angen gwneud mwy. Dwi'n rhoi'r ymrwymiad hynny, ac mi fyddaf yn trafod yn bellach efo Esports Wales. Mi wnes i hefyd mynychu'r digwyddiad hwnnw a chymryd rhan mewn rhai o'r esports. Na, doeddwn i ddim yn dda iawn, ond roedd yn dda iawn gweld esports ar waith yma yn y Senedd.
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I thank the Member. I hope that I have responded to that question in my first response. Yes, I do think that they're important, and I think more needs to be done. And unlike Ministers in the past, I don't just believe in warm words—I believe in taking action and putting a strategy in place. So the fact that you're still asking that question, despite the commitment being made by a previous Labour Minister in 2024, says it all, I'm afraid, in terms of the portfolio I've inherited. Certainly, we do need to do more. I give you that commitment, and I will discuss further with Esports Wales. I also attended that event, and I took part in some of those esports. No, I wasn't very good at them, but it was very good to see esports in action here in the Senedd.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Mi ydw i'n ymwybodol o'r erthygl a gyhoeddwyd ar y wefan Nation.Cymru yr ydych yn cyfeirio ati. Mi oedd o hefyd yn cynnwys ymateb gan Amgueddfa Cymru. Mi ydw i'n sicr yn fyw iawn i'r cwestiynau sy'n cael eu codi. Dwi eisiau sicrhau, fel pawb ohonoch chi, gwerth am arian. Dwi eisiau sicrhau diogelwch ein casgliadau cenedlaethol a dwi eisiau sicrhau dyfodol ein hamgueddfeydd cenedlaethol ni. Mae yna gwestiynau o ran y sefyllfa dwi wedi'i hetifeddu yr ydw i'n mynd ar eu holau. Mae yna gwestiynau byw iawn o ran sicrhau ein bod ni'n deall sut mae Amgueddfa Genedlaethol Caerdydd wedi cyrraedd sefyllfa lle mae angen cymaint o wariant hefyd. Dwi eisiau dysgu gwersi fel ein bod ni'n gallu osgoi'r rheini wrth fynd rhagddo, ond yr ymrwymiad dwi'n ei roi i chi ydy ein bod ni'n gweithio gydag Amgueddfa Cymru ar ddatblygu cynigion i'r dyfodol. Ac yn ganolog i bopeth, fel roeddwn i'n ei ddweud, ydy sicrhau dyfodol ein hamgueddfeydd cenedlaethol ni a sicrhau diogelwch ein casgliadau cenedlaethol ni, oherwydd pobl Cymru sydd berchen arnyn nhw—nid y Llywodraeth, nid Amgueddfa Cymru, ond pobl Cymru, ac mae Amgueddfa Cymru yn atebol i bobl Cymru.
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I thank the Member for raising this issue. I am aware of that article that was published on Nation.Cymru. It also included a response from Amgueddfa Cymru. I certainly am very alive to the questions that are being raised. I, like all of you, want to ensure value for money. I want to ensure the safety of our national collections, and I want to ensure a future for our national museums. There are questions in terms of the situation that I have inherited, and I am pursuing those. There are very live issues in terms of ensuring that we understand how National Museum Cardiff has reached this position where so much expenditure is needed. I want to learn lessons so that we can avoid making the same mistakes going forward. But the commitment I give you is that we are working with Amgueddfa Cymru on developing proposals for the future. And central to everything that we want to do, as I said, is ensuring the future of our national museums and safeguarding our national collections, because they belong to the people of Wales—not the Government, not the museum, but the people of Wales, and Amgueddfa Cymru is answerable to the people of Wales.
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Dwi’n meddwl y byddwch chi yn debygol iawn rŵan o dderbyn gwahoddiad gan Amgueddfa Cymru i fynychu rhai o’u digwyddiadau hwyrnos nhw. Dwi heb fynychu fy hun, ond mae nhw eisoes wedi bod yn gwneud hyn, ac mae wedi bod yn wych gweld y croesdoriad o oedrannau wrth i’r gofodau hyn ddod yn fyw ar adeg o’r nos pan dwi fel arfer yn fy ngwely erbyn hyn, yn anffodus. Ond mae yna waith arloesol yn digwydd. Dwi wedi gweld esiamplau gwych o hyn ledled Cymru. Mae yna esiamplau wedi bod o allu aros dros nos yn rhai o’n hamgueddfeydd ni ac ati, efo’ch plant, night at the museum—ddim cweit fel y ffilm, ond y math yna o awyrgylch. Felly, dwi ddim eisiau rhoi'r argraff nad ydyn ni'n arloesi yma yng Nghymru. Ydw i’n credu bod yna fwy o gyfleoedd? Ydw. Ydw i’n credu, drwy’r strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon, ei bod hi’n angenrheidiol bod digidol yn fwy amlwg? Ydw, yn sicr. Felly, dwi’n meddwl bod angen adeiladu ar y gwaith arloesol sy’n digwydd, ac edrych ar y math o bethau y gallem ni fod yn eu gwneud yma yng Nghymru. Trwy ddod â’r diwydiannau creadigol yn rhan o’r strategaeth ddiwylliant, dwi’n meddwl bod yna gyfle hefyd i ddatblygu partneriaethau rhwng y diwydiannau creadigol a’n sefydliadau diwylliannol ni, a bod hwnna’n rhan o’r strategaeth o ran yr economi hefyd. Felly, mae yna gyfleoedd i wneud mwy, ond mae yna arloesi eisoes yn digwydd. Mae eisiau gweld mwy ohono fo, a mwy o fuddsoddi yn y strategaeth y tu ôl i hynny.
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I think you are very likely to receive an invitation shortly from Amgueddfa Cymru to go to some their late-night events. I haven't attended any of those myself, but they have been doing these for quite a while now, and it's been great to see that cross-section of ages as these spaces become live at a time of night when I'm usually in bed, unfortunately. But there is very innovative work going on. I have seen excellent examples of this across Wales. There have been examples of being able to stay overnight in some of our museums and so on, with your children, a night at the museum—not quite like the film, but that kind of atmosphere. So, I don't want to give the impression that we are not innovating here in Wales. Do I believe that there are more opportunities we could pursue? Yes. Do I believe that through our new culture and sport strategy it is necessary that digital is more prominent? Yes, I certainly do. So, I think that we need to build on the innovative work that's happening, looking at the kind of things that we could be doing here in Wales. And by bringing the creative industries into that culture strategy, I think there is also an opportunity to develop partnerships between the creative industries and our cultural institutions, and that that is part of the strategy for the economy as well. So, there are opportunities to do more, but there is already innovation going on. We need to see more of that, and more investment in the strategy underlying it.
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Mae hyn yn ganolog i’n gweledigaeth ni ar gyfer y strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon newydd. Yn ein 100 diwrnod cyntaf mewn Llywodraeth, fe wnaethom ni gomisiynu archwiliad i gyfleusterau chwaraeon ledled Cymru, a thrwy Chwaraeon Cymru, mi rydyn ni’n buddsoddi mewn cyfleoedd lleol sydd yn fforddiadwy, yn cefnogi clybiau cymunedol i wella cyfleusterau, gyda gweithredu wedi’i dargedu i gyrraedd y rhai sy’n wynebu’r rhwystrau mwyaf o ran cyfranogiad.
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This is central to our vision for the culture and sport strategy. In our first 100 days in Government, we commissioned an investigation into sports facilities across Wales, and through Sport Wales, we are investing in affordable local opportunities, supporting community clubs to improve facilities, with targeted action to reach those who face the greatest barriers to participation.
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Dwi wedi bod yn glir ers dod yn Weinidog ein bod ni eisiau sicrhau mynediad cydradd i bawb yng Nghymru, a’n bod ni yn cydnabod y rhwystrau sy’n bodoli ar y funud—rhwystrau y mae’n rhaid i fi weithio ar sail trawsbortffolio i'w goresgyn. Dwi’n falch bod Mark Hooper yma rŵan—rydyn ni wedi cael amryw o drafodaethau o ran y rôl mae trafnidiaeth yn ei chwarae o ran galluogi mynediad neu atal mynediad at gyfleusterau a chyfleoedd. Dwi'n gwybod drwy waith achos fy hun am amryw o deuluoedd sydd wedi cysylltu efo fi i ddweud os nad oes ganddyn nhw gar, pa mor heriol ydy o i'w plant nhw fod yn rhan o dîm pêl-droed neu rygbi, oherwydd eu bod nhw'n methu eu cael i gemau ar benwythnosau, gyda llai o glybiau'n gallu fforddio cael bws mini, lle oedd ganddyn nhw yn y gorffennol. Mae'r rhain yn heriau ac nid oes datrysiadau dros nos chwaith. Mae yna fuddsoddiad yn digwydd drwy'r rhaglen cyfleusterau cymunedol ym Mlaenau Gwent a hefyd drwy Chwaraeon Cymru yng Nghaerffili. Dwi'n meddwl mai'r hyn rydyn ni angen edrych arno fo ydy os ydyn ni'n buddsoddi mewn cyfleusterau, sut wedyn ydyn ni'n cefnogi pobl i oresgyn y rhwystrau eraill sy'n eu hatal nhw rhag cyfranogi. Mae yna raglenni gwych yng Nghaerffili, megis Let's Go Girls, sy'n esiampl wych lle maen nhw'n gallu cefnogi hynny. Ond fel rhan o edrych ar strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon, dwi'n awyddus iawn i glywed yn uniongyrchol gan bobl ifanc a chan deuluoedd am yr heriau y maen nhw'n eu profi rŵan, a byddwn i'n annog pob Aelod o'r Senedd i gyfrannu syniadau at yr hyn a fyddai'n gwneud gwahaniaeth i'ch etholwyr chi.
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I have been clear since taking post that we do want to ensure equal access for everyone in Wales, and that we do recognise the barriers that currently exist—barriers that I have to work on a cross-portfolio basis to overcome. I’m pleased that Mark Hooper is here—we’ve had a number of discussions in relation to the role that transport plays in allowing access to opportunities and facilities. I know through my own casework of a number of families who have been in touch with me to say that if they don't have a car, just how challenging it is for their children to be part of a football or rugby team, because they can't get to games on the weekends. Fewer clubs can afford to get minibuses, where they may have done so in the past. These are challenges and there are no overnight solutions. There is investment taking place through the community facilities programme in Blaenau Gwent and also through Sport Wales in Caerphilly. I do think that what we need to look at is that if we are investing in facilities, how then can we support people to overcome the other barriers preventing them from participating. There are excellent programmes in Caerphilly, such as Let's Go Girls, which is an excellent example where they can provide support. But in looking at the culture and sport strategy more broadly, I'm eager to hear directly from young people and from families about the challenges that they're currently experiencing, and I would encourage all Senedd Members to contribute ideas to what would make a difference to your constituents.
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Diolch. Dyna'r union waith rydyn ni yn ei wneud rŵan drwy weithio'n drawsbortffolio. Mae'r ffaith ein bod ni wedi ymrwymo i sicrhau, drwy'r strategaeth tlodi plant newydd, fod diwylliant, chwaraeon a'r cyfranogiad at y rheini'n rhan ganolog o'r gwaith yn bwysig. Dwi'n meddwl bod y ffaith wedi bod yn y gorffennol efallai nad yw hynny wedi bod yn ddigon o ffactor. Rydyn ni i gyd yn gwybod am y rhwystrau sydd yna. Rydyn ni'n gwybod bod y bwlch o ran cyfranogiad yn cynyddu yn ddibynnol ar incwm teuluol, ac nid dyna sut y dylai hi fod. Felly, dwi'n gofyn i chi, yr holl Aelodau sydd efo esiamplau o brosiectau sy'n gwneud gwahaniaeth, lle ydych chi'n meddwl y dylen ni fod yn canolbwyntio'r adnoddau, i rannu hynny efo ni wrth inni ddatblygu strategaeth sydd wirioneddol yn mynd i fynd i'r afael efo'r heriau hyn. Dwi'n cytuno bod yna bocedi gwych o waith yn digwydd yng Nghaerdydd ac mewn gwahanol lefydd o Gymru, ond, yn aml, mae rhai cynlluniau peilota yn dod i ben, er ein bod ni'n gwybod eu bod nhw'n gweithio. Dwi eisiau sicrhau, os oes yna beilot, ein bod ni'n edrych ar a oes yna gyllid ar gael i barhau efo'r gwaith hwnnw. Mae yna hefyd rai cynlluniau lle mae yna nawdd yn dod i mewn, lle mae rhai busnesau sydd efo incwm ac yn gallu rhoi mwy o fudd i mewn i'r gymuned, bod hwnnw wedyn yn cael ei dargedu a'i gefnogi er mwyn caniatáu cynlluniau o'r fath. Does gen i ddim o'r holl atebion o ran 'sut' ar y funud, ond mae hwn yn rhan o'r gwaith rydyn ni'n ei wneud.
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Thank you. That's the very work that we're doing now by working on a cross-portfolio basis. The fact that we have committed to ensuring, through the new child poverty strategy, that culture, sport and participation in those is a central part of that work is important. The fact in the past has been that that hasn't been a sufficient factor. We all know of the barriers in place. We all know that the participation gap is widening, reliant on family income, and that's not how it should be. So, I am asking you all, Members who have examples of projects that are truly making a difference, where do you think we should be focusing our resources. Please share those with us as we develop a strategy that truly will tackle these challenges. I agree that there are excellent pockets of practice in Cardiff and in different parts of Wales, but, often, pilot schemes come to an end, although we know that they work. I do want to ensure, if there is a pilot, that we then look as to whether there is funding available to continue with that work. There are also some projects where sponsorship comes in and some businesses who can provide more into the community, that that is targeted and supported in order to allow those projects to proceed. I don't have all of the solutions in terms of 'how' at the moment, but this is part of the work we're undertaking.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch. Fel roeddwn i'n ei ddweud, mae'r rhain yn sgyrsiau byw iawn. Mae'r ffaith bod gyda ni Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog sydd yn arwain ar dlodi plant, bod gyda ni Mark Hooper sydd yn arwain ar drafnidiaeth, bod gyda chi fi, bod gennym ni Nerys Evans, sydd yn edrych o ran yr ochr iechyd ataliol ac iechyd cyhoeddus, yn cydweithio ar hyn er mwyn sicrhau bod y cynlluniau rydyn ni'n eu rhoi yn mynd i'r afael â'r heriau yma, gobeithio yn rhoi'r sicrwydd i chi ein bod ni i gyd yn gweld y rôl sydd gennym ni i'w chwarae. Dwi ddim jest yma'n sefyll yn dweud, 'Mae hon yn broblem i drafnidiaeth', ond beth dŷn ni'n trio cydweithio arno fo ydy, 'Beth ydy'r datrysiadau hynny? Sut ydyn ni'n ei wneud o'n fwy fforddiadwy?' Oherwydd, ar ddiwedd y dydd, os nad ydy pobl yn cael mynediad at chwaraeon a'n gallu cyfranogi, yna maen nhw'n mynd i gostio mwy o arian i'r gwasanaeth iechyd yn y pen draw, boed hynny o ran iechyd meddwl neu iechyd corfforol. Mae'r ochr ataliol yn allweddol bwysig, ond dwi yn cydnabod bod yr heriau hyn yn real ar y funud. Dŷn ni ddim yn mynd i newid hyn dros nos, ond mae'n rhaid inni symud at agenda ataliol yma yng Nghymru, a dyna'r ymrwymiad sydd gan y Llywodraeth hon.
Official English translation
Thank you. As I said, these are ongoing conversations. The fact that we have the Deputy First Minister leading on child poverty, the fact that we have Mark Hooper leading on transport, that you have me, and that we also have Nerys Evans, who is looking at the preventative health aspect and public health aspects, all working on this in order to ensure that the plans that we put in place do tackle these challenges, I hope can give you an assurance that we all understand the role that we have to play. I'm not just standing here saying, 'This is a problem for transport', but what we're trying to work together on is the solutions and on how we can make it more affordable. Because, at the end of the day, if people can't access sport and can't participate, then, ultimately, they're going to cost more to the health service, be that because of mental health or physical health. That preventative side is crucially important, but I do recognise that these challenges are very real at present. We're not going to change this overnight, but we do have to move to a preventative agenda here in Wales, and that is this Government's commitment.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn. Rydyn ni'n gweithio drwy Chwaraeon Cymru a phartneriaid lleol i wneud chwaraeon yn hygyrch i bawb yn Afan Ogwr Rhondda. Rydw i eisoes wedi sôn bod yna heriau a rhwystrau'n bodoli, a drwy'r strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon newydd, dŷn ni eisiau mynd i'r afael efo'r rhwystrau hynny.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for the question. We are working through Sport Wales and local partners to make sport accessible to everyone in Afan Ogwr Rhondda. I have already mentioned that there are challenges and barriers in place, and through the new culture and sport strategy, we want to address those barriers.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn ychwanegol hwnnw. Mae'n wych clywed am y prosiectau pwysig yma sydd yn digwydd rŵan, ac un o'r pethau dwi'n gobeithio y byddwch chi ac Aelodau eraill yn ei wneud, drwy'r alwad am dystiolaeth, ydy gyrru esiamplau lle mae hyn yn digwydd. Dydy o ddim yn rhywbeth a all ddigwydd yn y dyfodol, mae o'n digwydd yn ein cymunedau ni rŵan. Ond mae yna risg, heb fuddsoddiad, na fydd y gwaith hwnnw'n ddigwydd, a hefyd, fel dŷch chi wedi sôn, fod yna anghyfartaledd, oherwydd os nad ydych chi efo'r grŵp hwnnw, yna does yna ddim cyfle i gyfranogi. Felly, mae'n bwysig ein bod ni'n dysgu o'r esiamplau hynny sydd yn gweithio a'n bod ni'n edrych wedyn ar sut mae hynny'n dyblygu ac yn dyblygu mewn ffordd sydd yn gweithio i'r gymuned honno, oherwydd mi fydd pob cymuned yn wahanol o ran y datrysiadau. Ond yn sicr, dyna'r math o dystiolaeth dŷn ni'n ei chasglu ar y funud. Dwi wastad yn barod iawn i ymweld efo unrhyw esiamplau hefyd; dwi'n agor fy hun i fyny am wahoddiadau pellach. Ond mae'n bwysig hefyd ein bod ni'n uwcholeuo'r cyfleoedd sydd eisoes yn bodoli, oherwydd nid yw rhai pobl yn gwybod beth sydd ar gael yn eu cymunedau nhw. Felly, mae yna rôl i ni i gyd hefyd fod yn defnyddio'r platfformau sydd gennym ni i rannu'r wybodaeth honno. Mae yna fwy y medrwn ni ei wneud hefyd drwy bethau fel social prescribing i fod yn annog y rheini sydd yn dal i'w chael hi'n anodd, hyd yn oed pan mae'r math yna o gyfleuster ar gael yn lleol.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that supplementary question. It's great to hear about the important projects that are currently proceeding, and one of the things that I hope that you and other Members will do, through that call for evidence, is to provide those examples where this is happening. It's not something that can happen in the future, it is already happening in our communities. But there is a risk that, without investment, that work won't continue, and also, as you mentioned, that there is an inequality of access, because if you don't have that group, then you don't have an opportunity to participate. So, it's important that we learn from those examples that work, and then we look at how that can be duplicated in a way that works for that community, because all communities will be different in terms of solutions. But certainly, that's the kind of evidence that we are gathering at the moment. I'm always willing to visit any examples; I am opening myself up to further invitations here. But it is also important that we highlight the opportunities that already exist, because some people simply aren't aware of what's available in their communities. So, there is a role for us too to be using our platforms in order to share that information. There is more that we can do too through things like social prescribing in order to encourage those who find it difficult, even when that kind of facility or provision is available locally.
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Thank you for your question. I don't know, but I will endeavour to find out what the situation is. You will also appreciate that it was a different party and a different Minister that gave that response at that time, but I'm happy to follow up and ensure you receive that response.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae Cymru Greadigol wedi cefnogi Esports Wales i ddatblygu sgiliau a llwybrau gyrfaol creadigol sy'n gysylltiedig ag e-chwaraeon. Rydyn ni'n ystyried cynigion ar gyfer buddsoddiad economaidd mewn e-chwaraeon wrth iddynt godi, a dŷn ni'n parhau i gefnogi diwydiant gemau fideo ehangach Cymru drwy gyllid datblygu a chynhyrchu, rhaglenni sgiliau a chyfleoedd masnach. Er enghraifft, ym mis Medi mi aethon ni â dirprwyaeth o wyth o ddatblygwyr gemau o Gymru i'r Tokyo Game Show. Ond fel clywsoch chi yn fy ymateb i Mike Hedges yn gynharach, mae yna fwy, dwi'n credu, y gallem ni fod yn ei wneud, a byddwn ni'n edrych ar hwn fel datblygiad strategaeth newydd.
Official English translation
Creative Wales have supported Esports Wales to develop skills and creative career pathways linked to esports. We actively consider proposals for economic investment in esports as they arise, and we continue to support Wales’s wider video games industry through development and production funding, skills programmes and trade opportunities. For example, in September we took a delegation of eight Welsh games developers to the Tokyo Game Show. But as you heard in my response to Mike Hedges earlier on today, there is more that I believe we could be doing, and we will be looking into this as we develop a new strategy.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch am y cwestiwn. Dwi'n credu bod yna grŵp trawsbleidiol newydd yn mynd i gael ei ddechrau ar esports. Mae gennym ni ddwy blaid eisoes wedi ymrwymo i hynny, a gobeithio bod y sicrwydd dwi wedi ei roi fy mod i'n cydnabod y gallem ni fod yn gwneud mwy o ran esports yng Nghymru—. Dwi'n cytuno efo hynny, a dwi'n awyddus iawn i glywed syniadau gan unrhyw Aelodau o ran sut y byddem ni'n gallu ymgorffori hynny o fewn strategaeth newydd.
Official English translation
Thank you for the question. I believe that there's a new cross-party group going to be set up on esports. We have two parties here who have already committed to that, and hopefully the assurance I've given you that I recognise that we could be doing more in terms of esports in Wales—. I agree with that, and I am very keen to hear ideas from any Members in terms of how we could incorporate that within a new strategy.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod. Mae Nofio Ysgol yn rhaglen genedlaethol newydd ar gyfer nofio a diogelwch dŵr ysgolion, sy'n darparu cynnig cenedlaethol cyson o o leiaf 20 o wersi nofio a diogelwch dŵr i ddisgyblion blynyddoedd 4 a 5. Mi ddechreuodd y gwaith hwn mewn naw awdurdod lleol yn barod ym mis Medi, gan nodi cam cyntaf y cyflwyniad fydd wedyn ledled Cymru.
Official English translation
I thank the Member. Nofio Ysgol is our new national school swimming and water safety programme, providing pupils in years 4 and 5 with a consistent national offer of at least 20 swimming and water safety lessons. This work began in nine local authorities in September, marking the first phase of a planned Wales-wide roll-out.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch. Dyna yn union pam dŷn ni'n edrych ar gyfleusterau ledled Cymru hefyd, a dyna pam dŷn ni'n dechrau efo naw awdurdod lleol sydd mewn gwahanol rannau o Gymru—rhai yn wledig, lle mae yna byllau nofio wedi cau—i ddeall yr heriau hynny a deall sut dŷn ni'n blaenoriaethu buddsoddiad. Dŷn ni yn gwybod ar y funud mai dim ond 13 y cant o blant dan 11 oed sy'n cymryd gwersi nofio allgyrsiol. Dŷn ni hefyd yn gwybod bod yna filoedd o blant yn gadael ysgol gynradd bob blwyddyn sy'n methu â nofio. Mae hi yn sgìl sy'n gallu achub bywyd. Mae hi yn sgìl sy'n gallu eich cadw chi'n actif drwy gydol eich oes, oherwydd mae'n un o'r unig chwaraeon dŷch chi yn gallu eu gwneud dim ots pa oed ydych chi hefyd. Felly, dyna pam dŷn ni wedi ymrwymo i hyn, ac mi oedd o'n wych gweld, mewn ymweliad diweddar gyda'r Prif Weinidog, y gwersi hyn ar waith, a gweld hyd yn oed y plant hynny oedd yn gallu nofio yn datblygu eu sgiliau o ran achub bywyd a hefyd beth i wneud mewn sefyllfa os oedden nhw'n disgyn i'r dŵr heb rybudd neu mewn cyfleusterau lle mae'r dŵr yn oer iawn neu i ddeall y peryglon. Dydy o ddim jest yn fater o ddysgu pobl i nofio, ond dysgu'r sgiliau all arbed bywyd hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you. That is exactly why we are looking at facilities across Wales, and that is why we are starting with nine local authorities in different parts of Wales—some rural, where swimming pools have closed down—to understand those challenges and to understand how we prioritise investment. We do know at the moment that only 13 per cent of children under 11 do take swimming lessons on an extracurricular basis. We also know that there are thousands of children that leave primary school every year being unable to swim. It is a skill that can save lives. It's a skill that can keep you active throughout your life as well, because it's one of the few sports that you can do at any age. So, that is why we are committed to this, and it was wonderful to see, at a recent visit with the First Minister, these lessons being provided, and seeing even those children who could already swim developing their skills in terms of saving lives and what to do in a position if they were to fall into water unexpectedly or in facilities where the water is very cold, so that they understood the dangers. It's not just a matter of learning to swim, but learning life-saving skills too.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod. Mae'r gwaith hwn yn mynd rhagddo yn adolygu'r wybodaeth sy'n cael ei gadw gan gyrff llywodraethu, awdurdodau lleol a phartneriaid eraill i greu darlun cenedlaethol o gyfleusterau chwaraeon cymunedol, rhanbarthol a chenedlaethol ledled Cymru. Mae'r gwaith cychwynnol hwn yn dechrau nodi bylchau yn y dystiolaeth ac yn datblygu opsiynau ar gyfer cyflwyno a chynnal y data, gan helpu i lywio buddsoddiad cyfalaf mwy strategol yn y dyfodol.
Official English translation
I thank the Member. This work is going ahead, reviewing the information held by governing bodies, local authorities and other partners to build a national picture of community, regional and national sports facilities across Wales. This initial work will start by identifying gaps in the evidence and developing options for presenting and maintaining the data, helping to inform future strategic capital investment.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae'r cam cyntaf yn edrych ar y lleoliadau. Dŷn ni hefyd yn edrych ar ba ddata ychwanegol sydd ar gael, gan gynnwys oriau agor ac ati. Yr hyn sydd yn anodd ar y funud ydy bod gennym ni ddim darlun llawn er mwyn deall beth ydy'r rhwystrau a beth ydy'r pethau all newid a lle byddai buddsoddiad yn neud y gwahaniaeth. Felly, mae'r gwaith hwnnw'n mynd rhagddo ac mi fyddaf i'n sicrhau fy mod i wedi codi efo Chwaraeon Cymru yr hyn dŷch chi wedi ei godi heddiw, i sicrhau bod oriau agor yn rhan o hynny, er mwyn inni allu gweld y darlun mwyaf llawn posibl. Mae yna heriau, oherwydd mae rhai awdurdodau lleol efo'r data hwn, ond dŷn ni'n gwybod bod lot o awdurdodau lleol hefyd wedi 'outsource-io' rhai o'r gwasanaethau hyn, felly mae o yn anodd cael at y data, ond dŷn ni yn trio cael darlun mor llawn ag sy'n bosibl.
Official English translation
The initial phase is looking at the sites. We are also looking at what additional data is available, including on opening hours and so forth. What's difficult at the moment is that we don't have a full picture in order to be able to understand what the barriers are and what are the things that could change and where investment would make that difference. So, that work is going ahead, and I will ensure that I have raised with Sport Wales what you've raised today, to ensure that opening hours form part of that, so that we can try and see the fullest possible picture. There are challenges, because some local authorities hold this data, but we know that a lot of local authorities also have outsourced some of these services, so it is difficult to access that data in some cases, but we are trying to get the fullest possible picture.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru, a minnau fel Gweinidog, wedi ymrwymo i sicrhau bod diwylliant a chwaraeon yn hygyrch i bawb. Drwy'r gwaith ar ddatblygu strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon, rydyn ni'n edrych ar sut y gallwn ni gefnogi'r nod hwnnw. Drwy'r alwad am dystiolaeth, dŷn ni eisiau clywed gan bobl ledled Cymru, gan gynnwys yng Ngŵyr Abertawe, er mwyn sicrhau bod ystod eang o leisiau a phrofiadau yn llywio'r modd mae pobl yn cael mynediad at ddiwylliant, y celfyddydau a chwaraeon.
Official English translation
The Welsh Government, and myself as Minister, are committed to ensuring that culture and sport are accessible to everyone. he work on developing a new culture and sport strategy for Wales is enabling us to look at how we can support that aim. Through the call for evidence, we want to hear from people in communities across Wales, including in Gŵyr Abertawe, ensuring that a broad range of voices and experiences helps shape how culture, the arts and sport are accessed and experienced.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod. Mae'n wych clywed am y pethau rhagorol sydd yn digwydd yn eich etholaeth chi, a dwi wir yn mwynhau clywed am yr esiamplau hyn. Dyna pam y mae o yn bwysig bod pawb ohonon ni yn cyfrannu y syniadau hyn a'r enghreifftiau hyn i ddatblygiad y strategaeth, fel ein bod ni'n edrych ar sicrhau'r cysondeb hwnnw. Dwi'n gobeithio bod yr ymrwymiad dŷch chi wedi'i glywed gen i eto heddiw, ymrwymiadau dŷch chi wedi eu clywed gan y Gweinidog Cabinet dros iechyd a'r ddwy Ddirprwy Weinidogion o ran iechyd, hefyd yn dangos ein bod ni yn gweithio ar y cyd o ran y mater yma. Dwi wedi cael llond bol, a dwi wedi dweud yn rheolaidd, o ddarllen adroddiadau sydd yn dweud bod angen i Gymru symud at agenda ataliol, fod yn rhaid i'r gwaith hwnnw ddechrau, ac mae'r gwaith hwnnw wedi dechrau. Mae'n mynd i gymryd amser i newid y systemau, ond mae'n rhaid i ni ei wneud. Dŷn ni'n gwybod bod diwylliant a chwaraeon yn cael effaith gadarnhaol ar iechyd corfforol ac iechyd meddyliol, felly y gwaith dŷn ni'n ei wneud rŵan ydy ar sut dŷn ni'n sicrhau bod yr holl systemau sydd wedi gweithredu ar wahân yn cyd-fynd, a'n bod ni'n gallu cael potensial diwylliant a chwaraeon wedi'i wireddu o ran iechyd, o ran yr economi ac o ran dyfodol ein cenedl.
Official English translation
I thank the Member. It's wonderful to hear about the excellent things happening in your constituency, and I do enjoy hearing of these examples. That's why it is so important that all of us do contribute these ideas and these examples to the development of the strategy, so that we seek to ensure that consistency. I do hope that the commitment that you've heard from me again today, commitments that you've heard from the Cabinet Minister for health and the two Deputy Ministers on health, also does demonstrate that we are working together on this issue. I've had enough, and I've said regularly, having read reports that say that Wales needs to move towards a preventative agenda, that that work has to start, and it has started. It will take time to change systems, but we have to do it. We know that culture and sports do have a positive impact on physical and mental health, so the work we're doing now is to look at how we can ensure that all of the systems that have operated in silos can concord, and that we can get the potential of culture and sport delivered in terms of health, in terms of the economy and in terms of the future of our nation.
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2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Mae yna un newid i fusnes yr wythnos hon. Mae'r ddadl ar y cynnig cydsyniad deddfwriaethol ar Fil y Lluoedd Arfog wedi ymestyn i hanner awr, i gydnabod y diddordeb a ddangoswyd gan yr Aelodau. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael, fel arfer, i'r holl Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. There is one change to this week's business. The debate on the legislative consent motion on the Armed Forces Bill has been extended to half an hour, in recognition of the interest shown by Members. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available, as usual, to all Members electronically.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. O ran y pwynt cyntaf, mi fyddwch chi’n ymwybodol bydd y prosesau yna yn cael eu dilyn o ran y gyllideb, ac mi fydd yna gyfle i bawb i fod yn rhoi barn ar y gyllideb atodol unwaith eto. Does yna ddim byd wedi’i dorri o ran y cod gweinidogol o ran yr hyn ddigwyddodd heddiw; fel hyn mae Seneddau yn gweithio. Ac, efallai, pe byddai Reform yn blaid sydd o ddifrif ynglŷn â dyfodol y Senedd hon, ac eisiau trafod o ddifrif a chael y setliad gorau i bobl Cymru, fe fyddech chi’n deall sut mae pleidiau yn cydweithio yn y Siambr hon a thu hwnt. O ran AI, mae’n bwysig iawn ein bod ni yn fyw i’r manteision a’r risgiau sydd yn gysylltiedig ag AI, a dwi’n gwybod bod hwn yn fater y mae’r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni yn ei gymryd fel mater sydd o bwys mawr. Mi fydd yna ddiweddariadau, ac, fel y byddwch chi’n gwybod, mae’r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni yn derbyn cwestiynau yn y Senedd hon yr wythnos nesaf.
Official English translation
Thank you. On the first point, you will be aware that those processes will be followed in relation to the budget, and there will be an opportunity for everyone to express their view on the supplementary budget once again. Nothing has been broken in terms of the ministerial code in terms of what happened today; this is how Parliaments work. If Reform were a party that is serious about the future of this Senedd, and wanted to seriously discuss getting the best settlement for the people of Wales, you'd understand how parties collaborate in this Chamber and beyond. In terms of AI, it's hugely important that we are alive to the advantages and risks related to AI, and I know that this is an issue that the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy does take as an issue of great importance. There will be updates, and, as you know, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy is taking questions in this Senedd next week.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Mi wnaf i yn sicr wneud y Gweinidog Cabinet yn ymwybodol eich bod chi wedi codi’r mater hwn. Wrth gwrs, mae Gweinidog y Cabinet dros Gyllid yma, ac mi fyddwch chi’n ymwybodol o rai camau sydd wedi’u cymryd gan y Llywodraeth hon eisoes i gefnogi busnesau. Yn amlwg, os oes yna fusnesau penodol rydych chi’n pryderu amdanyn nhw, mae wastad yn bwysig bod Aelodau yn codi’r pryderon hyn gyda’r Gweinidogion, ond mi fyddaf i'n sicr yn ei wneud o’n ymwybodol o’r hyn rydych chi wedi’i godi.
Official English translation
Thank you. I will certainly make the Cabinet Minister aware that you've raised this issue. Of course, the Cabinet Minister for Finance is present here, and you'll be aware of some of the steps that have already been taken by this Government to support businesses. Obviously, if there are any specific businesses that you are concerned about, then it's always important that Members do raise these concerns with the Ministers, but I will certainly make him aware of what you've raised.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Dwi ddim yn gwybod, o'r hyn roeddech chi'n ei amlinellu, a ydych chi wedi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Lywodraeth Leol, Tai a Chynllunio; yn amlwg, mae hi yn y Siambr ac wedi clywed hyn. Mi fyddwch chi hefyd yn ymwybodol bod yna brosesau ffurfiol i'w dilyn ynglŷn ag unrhyw bryderon, gan gynnwys gyda'r ombwdsmon, os oes yna bryderon wedi eu mynegi. Dwi'n gobeithio bod yr Aelod yn codi'r pryderon hyn drwy'r ffyrdd priodol hynny, fel bod yr hyn sydd wedi ei nodi yn cael ei ymchwilio iddo fo os oes yna bryderon.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. I don't know, from what you've outlined, if you have written to the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning; clearly, she is in the Chamber and will have heard your comments. You will also be aware that there are formal processes to be followed in relation to any concerns, including with the ombudsman, if concerns have been expressed. I hope that the Member will raise these concerns through those appropriate channels, so that what has been set out can be looked into if there are concerns.
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Yn sicr. Mi fyddwch chi wedi clywed y Gweinidog Cabinet yn sôn ynglŷn â'r manteision, ond hefyd y peryglon, ac yn sicr mae yna gydnabyddiaeth, o ran nifer o sectorau, o ran y pryderon hynny ynglŷn â swyddi a allai gael eu colli'n llwyr, neu sgiliau. Er enghraifft, yn fy mhortffolio i, o ran cerddoriaeth, actorion ac ati, mae yna nifer fawr o bryderon. Rydym ni hefyd yn gweld beth ydy'r manteision, ac rydym ni eisiau cael y budd hwnnw. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni yn Boston yr wythnos hon yn cwrdd â buddsoddwyr busnesau a'r gymuned diaspora. Felly, rydym ni yn edrych ar y cyfleoedd a'r swyddi sydd i ddod gydag AI hefyd, fel dyw o ddim jest yn extractive, fel rydym ni'n ei weld efo pethau. Yn sicr, mi fyddaf i'n codi bod yna ddau Aelod—efallai y bydd yna fwy erbyn diwedd y sesiwn hon—wedi codi AI gyda mi, er mwyn sicrhau ein bod ni'n eich diweddaru chi a hefyd yn ymgysylltu efo Aelodau wrth i'r gwaith hwn fynd rhagddo.
Official English translation
Certainly. You will have heard the Cabinet Minister talking about the advantages, but also the risks, of AI, and, certainly, there is a recognition, in terms of a number of sectors, when it comes to those risks to jobs that could be lost entirely, or skills. For example, in my portfolio, in terms of music, actors and so on, there are a number of concerns. We're also looking at what the advantages are, and we want that advantage. The Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy is in Boston this week, meeting business investors and the diaspora community. So, we are looking at the opportunities and the jobs that could come from AI as well, so that it's not just extractive, as we are seeing. Certainly, I will raise the fact that two Members—perhaps more by the end of this session—have raised AI with me, in order to ensure that we do update you and also engage with Members as this work goes ahead.
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Dwi'n meddwl ei bod hi'n bwysig iawn bod yr Aelod yn adlewyrchu ar ba Lywodraeth rydych chi'n cyfeirio ati. Rydych chi'n sôn am y Llywodraeth Lafur yn eich cyfraniad chi yn y fan yna, lle rydym ni'n Llywodraeth newydd ers mis Mai. Felly, mae nifer o'r cwestiynau a godwyd gan graffu—ac mi oeddwn i'n rhan o'r pwyllgor a oedd yn gwneud y gwaith craffu hwnnw—i'r Llywodraeth flaenorol. Mae'r gwaith yn mynd rhagddo, dan arweiniad y Prif Weinidog, o ran strategaeth ryngwladol newydd, sydd yn edrych ar yr holl swyddfeydd, o ran edrych ar sut rydym ni fel Llywodraeth yn ymgysylltu yn rhyngwladol hefyd. Mae o wedi bod yn glir iawn ei fod o eisiau i ni fod yn Llywodraeth sy'n ymgysylltu'n rhyngwladol oherwydd y buddion a ddaw i Gymru o hynny. Wrth i'r gwaith ar y strategaeth gael ei ddiweddaru, wrth gwrs, mi fydd yna gyfle i Aelodau fod yn holi'r Prif Weinidog ac i ymgysylltu a chraffu.
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I think it is very important that the Member should reflect on which Government you're referring to. You're talking about the Labour Government in your contribution there, whereas we are a new Government, in post since May. So, many of the questions were raised through scrutiny—and I was a member of the committee that undertook that scrutiny work—of the previous Government. Work is ongoing, and is being led by the First Minister, in terms of a new international strategy, which is looking at all of the offices, and looking at how we as a Government engage internationally too. He's been very clear that he wants us to be a Government that engages on the international stage because of the benefits to Wales of doing so. As the work on the strategy is updated, of course, there will be opportunities for Members to be questioning the First Minister and to be engaging and scrutinising.
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Diolch. Mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth yma yn y Siambr. Yr hyn byddwn i'n gofyn i chi ei wneud o ran yr A55 ydy ysgrifennu ato fo, a dwi'n siŵr bydd diweddariad i chi o ran hynny. O ran yr ail ddatganiad rydych chi'n gofyn amdano fo, mi wnaf i godi hyn efo'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal. Gan eich bod chi wedi cwrdd yn benodol gydag aelodau'r gweithlu, dwi yn meddwl byddai fo'n syniad pe byddech chi'n gallu ysgrifennu ato fo hefyd, oherwydd mae'n bwysig eu bod nhw'n cael yr ymateb hwnnw. Dwi'n deall, o'r hyn rydych chi'n ei ddweud, eich bod chi wedi ysgrifennu, felly mi fyddaf i yn gofyn iddo fo sicrhau ei fod o yn ysgrifennu nôl atoch chi.
Official English translation
Thank you. The Deputy Minister for Transport is here in the Chamber. What I would ask you to do in terms of the A55 is to write to him, and I'm sure that there will be an update for you on that. In terms of the second statement that you request, I will raise this with the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care. Since you have met specifically with members of the workforce, then I think it would be a good idea for you to write to him as well, because it is important that they get that response. I understand, from what you say, that you have written, so I will ask him to ensure that he writes back to you.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Rwy'n gwerthfawrogi y bydd hyn yn creu aflonyddwch o ran y gwasanaeth dros dro i deithwyr tra bydd y rheilffordd ar gau. Mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth eisoes wedi cyhoeddi datganiad ysgrifenedig. Os oes yna unrhyw bryderon ychwanegol, mi fyddwn i'n eich annog chi i ysgrifennu at yr Aelod. Mae o yma, wrth gwrs, ac wedi clywed yr hyn rydych chi wedi'i godi. Ond, i'ch sicrhau chi, mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ymgysylltu gyda Network Rail ac Avanti a Trafnidiaeth Cymru trwy gyfarfodydd rhwydwaith gogledd Cymru, ac mae Trafnidiaeth Cymru ac Avanti yn cwblhau cynlluniau manwl ar gyfer gwasanaethau bysiau yn lle trenau yn ystod y cyfnod cau hefyd.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. I appreciate that this will cause temporary disruption in terms of the service for travellers while the railway is closed. The Deputy Minister for Transport has already published a written statement. If there are any additional concerns, then I would encourage you to write to the Member. He is here, of course, and he will have heard what you've raised. But, just to reassure you, the Welsh Government is engaging with Network Rail and Avanti and Transport for Wales through network north Wales meetings, and Transport for Wales and Avanti are completing detailed plans for bus replacement services during that closure period as well.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn hwnnw. O ran y datganiad, dydy o ddim yn arferol i gael datganiad ar y cyd yn y modd hwnnw. Mi ydyn ni'n gweithio'n drawslywodraethol ac, yn sicr, pe byddech chi'n ysgrifennu at y Gweinidogion efo'ch cwestiynau penodol, mi fyddech chi'n cael yr ymateb hwnnw. Ond, yn amlwg, y Gweinidog Cabinet dros addysg sy'n arwain o ran y pupil development grant, ond mae cydweithio agos rhwng Gweinidogion lle mae gorgyffwrdd. Yr hyn sy'n bwysig ydy ein bod ni'n cael y cydweithio hwnnw ac mai'r hyn rydyn ni'n ceisio ei gyflawni ydy ymateb bob tro i argymhellion Estyn. Mae yna waith, wrth gwrs, i'r pwyllgorau craffu priodol yn y Senedd hon a grŵp trawsbleidiol i fod yn edrych ar faterion o'r fath, a sicrhau bod y gweithrediad fel y dylai fod a bod argymhellion sy'n cael eu gwneud gan Estyn yn mynd rhagddynt.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that question. In terms of a statement, it's not the norm to have a joint statement in that way. We do work across Government, of course, and certainly, if you were to write to the Ministers with specific questions, then you would receive that response. But, clearly, the Cabinet Minister for education leads on the pupil development grant, but there is close collaboration between Ministers where there is that overlap. What is important is that we do have that co-operation, because what we're trying to do is to always respond to Estyn recommendations. There is work, of course, for the relevant scrutiny committees in this Senedd and the cross-party group to be looking at such issues, to ensure that implementation is as it should be and that recommendations made by Estyn are progressed.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater, yn amlwg, a gafodd gryn sylw yn y wasg yr wythnos diwethaf, a byddwn i'n hoffi dweud pa mor ddewr ydy pobl sydd yn siarad allan am hyn, ac mae'n erchyll clywed am y dioddefaint hwnnw. Mae'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog yma ac wedi clywed yr hyn rydych chi wedi ei godi, ond mi fyddwn ni'n hoffi rhoi'r sicrwydd hwnna i chi ein bod ni'n cydnabod hyn, bod yr adolygiad diweddar o'r strategaeth genedlaethol o ran VAWDASV wedi nodi anghydraddoldeb gwledig fel thema allweddol o ran y gwaith hwn. Rŵan, wrth i'r strategaeth genedlaethol newydd gael ei datblygu, dwi'n gobeithio bod y ffaith ein bod ni wedi adnabod hwn fel rhywbeth sydd ei angen ac sy'n haeddu sylw pellach—. Ac wrth gwrs, wrth i'r gwaith adolygu yna fynd rhagddo, gyda'r adborth rydyn ni wedi ei dderbyn, mi fydd yna gyfle i chi ac eraill graffu ar y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog o ran y gwaith hwnnw ac i fewnbynnu.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue, which received a lot of attention in the press last week, and I would like to say how brave those people who are speaking out about these things are, and it is terrible to hear about that suffering. The Deputy First Minister is here and will have heard what you've raised, and I would like to give you that assurance that we do acknowledge this, that the recent review of the national VAWDASV strategy has noted rural inequality as a key theme in terms of this work. Now, as the new national strategy is developed, I hope that the fact that we have identified this as something that is needed and deserves further attention—. As that review work continues, along with the feedback received, you will have an opportunity, as will others, to scrutinise the Deputy First Minister in relation to that work and to input as well.
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Wel, mae twristiaeth yn bwysig ofnadwy o ran economi Cymru, ac mi fydd yr Aelod, dwi'n siŵr, yn gwybod bod yna nifer fawr o heriau sydd wedi wynebu'r sector hwnnw, gan gynnwys yr argyfwng costau byw. Mae gan bobl lai o arian yn eu pocedi. Mae Brexit hefyd, er enghraifft, wedi cael effaith ar nifer y bobl sy'n dod i Gymru a'n cymunedau ni. Rydych chi'n cyfeirio at ardal sydd ddim yn mynd rhagddo efo'r lefi twristiaeth ar y funud, gan nodi hwnna fel rhwystr, a dwi ddim yn deall hynny. Mae'n rhaid i ni edrych ar y ffeithiau. Mi fydd pob ardal efo'i heriau gwahanol. Rydyn ni hefyd yn gwybod bod yna gyfleon yn dod efo rhai o'r pethau sydd mewn grym. Ond yr hyn rydyn ni wedi ymrwymo iddo fo ydy sicrhau ein bod ni'n gweithio gyda Chroeso Cymru i werthu Cymru i'r byd, ein bod ni eisiau sicrhau bod twristiaeth yn gallu ffynnu a'n bod ni'n cefnogi'r busnesau hynny. Mae o'n ganolog o ran yr hyn rydyn ni wedi ei roi yn ein maniffesto ni a'r gwaith rydyn ni'n edrych yn drawsweinidigol arno fo. Dwi, fel Gweinidog efo cyfrifoldeb dros ddiwylliant a chwaraeon, hefyd yn credu nad ydyn ni'n manteisio i'r eithaf o ran y dwristiaeth sy'n gysylltiedig efo'n hanes ni, efo'n diwylliant ni, a'r cyfleoedd sydd yn dod efo digwyddiadau mawr, fel y Tour de France, fel yr Ewros yn dod yn 2028. Felly, mae twristiaeth yn bwysig iawn i'r Llywodraeth hon ac rydyn ni'n gweithio'n drawsweinidogol ar hynny.
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Well, tourism is hugely important for the Welsh economy, and the Member, I'm sure, will be aware that there are a number of challenges that have been faced by that sector, including the cost-of-living crisis. People have less money in their pockets. There is also the impact of Brexit, which has had an impact on the number of visitors to Wales and to our communities. You're referring to an area that is not implementing the tourism levy at the moment and referring to that as a barrier, and I don't really understand that. We have to look at the facts as they are. Every area will have its own challenges. We also know that there are opportunities that come with some of the things that are in train. But what we are committed to is ensuring that we work with Visit Wales to sell Wales to the world, that we want to ensure that tourism can prosper and that we support those businesses. It is central as regards what was in our manifesto and to the work that we are looking at on a cross-ministerial basis. As a Government, I, as Minister with responsibility for culture and sport, also believe that we're not taking full advantage of the tourism related to our history, our culture, and the opportunities that comes with major events such as the Tour de France and the Euros in 2028. Therefore, tourism is hugely important to this Government and we are working on a cross-ministerial basis on it.
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Diolch. Mae'r Aelod yn berffaith iawn, mae hwn yn fater pwysig dros ben. Dwi'n siŵr bod pob un ohonon ni wedi cael etholwyr yn cysylltu efo pryderon neu sy'n methu â defnyddio trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus ar y funud oherwydd nad ydyn nhw'n teimlo'n ddiogel ac nad ydyn nhw'n gallu cael y gwasanaethau sydd yn gweddu iddyn nhw. Yn sicr, mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth yma ac wedi clywed yr hyn rydych chi wedi ei godi, ac wedi mynegi i fi ei fod o'n fodlon dod â diweddariad i Aelodau drwy ddatganiad ysgrifenedig.
Official English translation
Thank you. The Member is quite right, this is a very important issue. I'm sure that all of us have had constituents getting in touch with concerns or who haven't been able to use public transport because they don't feel safe and don't feel that they can access services that are appropriate for them. Certainly, the Deputy Minister for Transport is present and has heard what you've raised, and he has expressed to me that he's willing to bring an update to Members through a written statement.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r pryderon hynny. Dwi ddim yn gwybod os ydych chi wedi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet gyda'r pryderon penodol—yn amlwg, mewn munud, mae'n anodd i chi roi'r holl wybodaeth hynny. Ond, yn sicr, os oes yna bryderon y mae angen i ni eu hystyried, wrth gwrs y gwnawn ni hynny fel Llywodraeth. Felly, byddwn ni yn gofyn i chi wneud hynny.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising those concerns. I don't know if you have written to the Cabinet Minister expressing those concerns—it's difficult for you to provide all of those details when you only have a minute to speak. But if there are concerns that we need to take into account, then of course we as a Government will do that. So, I would ask you to write to the Minister.
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Dwi'n gobeithio bod yr Aelod wedi clywed y datganiad llafar yr wythnos diwethaf. Dwi ddim yn meddwl bod yna ddiffyg cyfle wedi bod i graffu a holi'r Gweinidog. Felly, dwi ddim yn meddwl bod datganiad mor fuan wedi hynny yn briodol, yn arbennig oherwydd, beth am inni gofio, beth oedd yr hyn a nodwyd, sef ein bod ni rŵan yn mynd i fod yn edrych ar ystyried y dystiolaeth, deall y ffeithiau a'r gwahanol opsiynau, a gweithio tuag at ddatrysiadau sy'n gwella teithiau wrth gefnogi cymunedau, busnesau a'r economi ehangach. Felly, o ran yr holl bryderon rydych chi wedi'u nodi, dyna'n union beth fydd yn digwydd rŵan: gwrando. Dwi'n siŵr hefyd fod yr Aelod—fel pob Aelod yma, gobeithio—eisiau gweld y Llywodraeth hon yn gweithredu. Rydyn ni wedi gweld 27 mlynedd o beidio â gweithredu a chael datrysiadau, felly mae'n rhaid inni symud ymlaen efo'r gwaith hwn. Mae'r gwaith ymgysylltu yn mynd rhagddo. Mae yna gyfle i bawb sydd efo pryderon i fod yn rhan o hyn. Mi gyhoeddwyd yr wythnos diwethaf y bydd yna ragor o ddiweddariadau ac mi fydd yna gyfle i bobl ymgysylltu. Felly, dwi'n gobeithio ein bod ni'n gallu uno yn y ffaith bod y Gweinidog wedi amlinellu ffordd ymlaen o'r diwedd, a bydd yna gyfle i'r rheini sydd efo pryderon i fynegi'r rheini. Ond mae'n rhaid inni weld datrysiad. Dwi'n siŵr bod yr Aelod yn gytûn ar hynny.
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I hope that the Member heard the oral statement last week. I don't think there has been a lack of opportunity to scrutinise and to ask the Minister questions. So, I don't think that a statement so soon after that is appropriate, in particular because, let's bear in mind, of what was noted, which was that we're now going to be looking at considering the evidence, understanding the different facts and options, and working towards solutions that improve journeys whilst supporting communities, businesses and the broader economy. So, as to all of the concerns that you have set out, that's exactly what will be happening now: listening. I'm sure as well that the Member—like all Members here, I hope—wants to see this Government taking action. We have seen 27 years of a lack of action and a lack of solutions, so we have to move forward with this work. The engagement work is happening at the moment, and everyone with concerns has an opportunity to be part of this. It was announced last week that there would be more updates and opportunities for people to be engaging. So, I hope that we will be able to unite behind the fact that the Minister has outlined a way forward finally, and there will be an opportunity for those who have concerns to express those. But we do have to see a solution. I'm sure the Member agrees with me on that.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r materion hyn. Byddwch chi wedi clywed ymateb y Prif Weinidog yr wythnos diwethaf, oedd hefyd yn cydnabod pryderon roedd o wedi'u derbyn gan etholwyr—rhai y byddwn ni i gyd wedi'u derbyn. Mi wnaeth y Prif Weinidog hefyd amlinellu'r adolygiad o'r contract hwnnw, sef yr union hyn mae'r Aelod wedi'i godi. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod gan y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal gwestiynau yr wythnos nesaf. Bydd yna gyfle i'w holi fo ymhellach am hyn, ac yn sicr mi wnaf i o'n ymwybodol eich bod wedi codi'r mater hwn yr wythnos yma.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising these issues. You will have heard the First Minister's response last week, who also recognised the concerns expressed to him by constituents, and I'm sure we will all have received similar comments. The First Minister also outlined the review of the contract, which is exactly the issue the Member raised. You will be aware that the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care has questions next week. So, there will be an opportunity to question him further on this issue then, and I will make him aware that you have raised the issue today.
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Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn, a'i Chymraeg gwych, os caf i ddweud. O ran y mater rydych chi'n ei godi, yn amlwg mae hwn yn bryder. Mi godwyd y mater o sgabies gyda ni yr wythnos diwethaf hefyd. Byddwn ni i gyd wedi gweld yn y wasg hefyd y pryderon hynny. Yn sicr, mi wnes i roi'r sicrwydd yr wythnos diwethaf o ran y camau a'r disgwyliadau sydd gennym ni o fyrddau iechyd, o ran rheoli haint. Yn sicr, mi wnaf i hefyd sicrhau bod y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yn gwybod bod yna ail gais wedi dod ynglŷn â diweddariad o ran y gwaith hwn. Mi fydd o'n ateb cwestiynau yr wythnos nesaf, ond mi wnaf i weld a ydy o'n meddwl ei fod o'n briodol i roi datganiad ysgrifenedig pellach ar hyn.
Official English translation
Thank you very much to the Member for that question, and her wonderful Welsh, if I may say so. In terms of the issue that you raised, clearly this is a concern. And the issue of scabies was raised with me last week too. We will all have seen in the press and media those concerns expressed. I gave an assurance last week in terms of the steps that we are taking and our expectations of health boards in terms of disease control. Certainly, I will also ensure that the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care is aware that a second request has been made for an update on that work. He will be answering questions next week, but I will see whether he thinks it's appropriate that there should be a further written statement on this issue.
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Open this sitting on the stage
7. Reform UK Debate: Regional rugby cy
Cynnig yn ffurfiol, Ddirprwy Lywydd.
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I formally move, Dirprwy Lywydd.
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Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd, a diolch i bawb sydd wedi cymryd rhan yn y ddadl y prynhawn yma. Dwi eisiau bod yn glir ar y dechrau nad ydw i'n meddwl bod yna unrhyw wahaniaeth barn wedi'i fynegi yn y Siambr hon, ac yn sicr ni fyddaf yn mynegi unrhyw wahaniaeth barn o ran yr hyn sydd wedi'i nodi. Dwi'n rhannu'r pryderon sydd wedi'u mynegi. Dwi wedi gwneud hynny'n glir dro ar ôl tro. Ond os ydym ni'n edrych ar eiriad y cynnig gan Reform, dyna lle mae'r anghytundeb:
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Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd, and let me also thank everyone who has taken part in the debate this afternoon. I want to be clear at the outset that I don't think that any difference of opinion has been expressed in this Chamber, and certainly I won't be expressing any difference of opinion in terms of what has been noted. I share the concerns that have been expressed. I have made that clear time and again. But if we look at the wording of the motion from Reform, that's where the disagreement lies:
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'to ensure the Welsh Rugby Union protects the future of Wales’s four rugby regions.'
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Mae'n galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru i wneud hynny. Fedraf i ddim rhoi'r sicrhad hwnnw. Dyna rydych chi'n gofyn imi ei wneud: fy mod i'n rhoi'r sicrhad hwnnw. A dyna pam dwi'n credu bod ein gwelliant ni'n adlewyrchu'r hyn rydyn ni wedi'i glywed heddiw, sydd yn creu cytundeb rhyngom ni i gyd. Rydyn ni i gyd eisiau tryloywder. Rydyn ni i gyd yn mynnu tryloywder. Rydyn ni hefyd, yn iawn, yn craffu ar y penderfyniadau hyn, ond byddwch chi'n ymwybodol hefyd mai fi sydd yma fel Gweinidog a bod nifer o'r cwestiynau sydd wedi codi heddiw yn gwestiynau i Undeb Rygbi Cymru. Yn sicr, mae hi'n iawn bod pawb o bob plaid yn gofyn y cwestiynau hyn, ac mi hoffwn i ei gwneud hi'n glir hefyd fy mod i'n meddwl ei bod hi'n bwysig bod Undeb Rygbi Cymru yn gwrando ar y ddadl hon heddiw ac yn ymateb i'r pryderon hynny. Fel rydyn ni eisoes wedi clywed, mae rygbi yn bwysig iawn i gymunedau ledled Cymru. Mae amryw ohonoch chi wedi sôn ei fod o'n rhan o hunaniaeth cynifer o bobl—eu bod nhw'n rhan o glwb, yn gwirfoddoli, yn chwarae neu'n cefnogi ym mhob cornel o'n gwlad ni. Mae nifer ohonoch chi wedi sôn yn iawn hefyd ei fod o'n rhan o'n hunaniaeth ni fel cenedl. Mae cryfder y teimladau a'r pryderon gwirioneddol am hyn yn glir, a dwi'n eu cydnabod nhw oll. Mae'r newidiadau hyn yn mynd i olygu, os byddan nhw yn dod i rym, fod yna effaith yn gymdeithasol, yn ieithyddol ac yn economaidd. A dyna pam yr ydw i fel Gweinidog wedi herio Undeb Rygbi Cymru i ddangos bod eu penderfyniadau yn dryloyw, eu bod nhw yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth ac yn gynaliadwy, a bod effaith unrhyw newidiadau ar chwaraewyr, cefnogwyr, staff, cymunedau a'r gêm ehangach wedi'u hystyried yn llawn, a hynny, fel mae nifer wedi gofyn yma, cyn i unrhyw benderfyniad pellach gael ei wneud—nid wedi, ond cyn. Ond fedrwn ni fel Llywodraeth ddim cyfarwyddo Undeb Rygbi Cymru i gadw strwythur penodol ar gyfer y gêm broffesiynol.
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It calls on the Welsh Government to do that. I can't give that assurance. That's what you're asking me to do: that I can give that assurance. And that's why I think that our amendment does reflect what we have heard today, which does create agreement between us all. We all want transparency. We're all insisting on transparency. We are also scrutinising, correctly, these decisions. But you'll also be aware that I'm here as a Minister and that many of the questions that have been raised today are questions for the WRU. Certainly, it is right that everyone from all parties does ask those questions, and I'd like to make it clear as well that I think it is important that the WRU listens to this debate today and responds to those concerns. As we've already heard today, rugby is very important to communities throughout Wales. Many of you have mentioned that it is part of the identity of so many people—whether they're members of club, volunteers, players or supporters in every corner of our country. Many of you have also mentioned that it's part of our identity as a nation. The strength of feeling and the genuine concerns about this are clear, and I do recognise all of them. These changes are going to mean, if they come to fruition, that there would be a social, linguistic and economic impact. And that's why, as a Minister, I have challenged the WRU to show that the decisions are transparent, that they are evidence based and sustainable, and that the impact of any changes on players, fans, staff, communities and the wider game have been fully considered, as many have suggested, before any decision is made—not afterwards, but before. But we can't, as a Government, direct the WRU to maintain a specific structure for the professional game.
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Dwi wedi clywed nifer ohonoch chi'n dweud nad ydych chi eisiau i mi fod yn gyfrifol am bigo'r tîm, a dwi'n falch nad yw'r cyfrifoldeb hwnnw gen i. Yn sicr, dwi ddim yn arbenigwraig. Ond does gen i ddim ychwaith y grym i gyfarwyddo. Mae Undeb Rygbi Cymru yn gorff llywodraethu annibynnol sy'n atebol drwy ei drefniadau cyfansoddiadol ei hun, ac Undeb Rygbi Cymru sy'n gyfrifol am weinyddu rygbi yng Nghymru. Mae ei annibyniaeth hefyd yn cael ei gydnabod o fewn y fframwaith rhyngwladol a sefydlwyd gan World Rugby. Mae'r annibyniaeth hon yn bwysig, ac mae'n bwysig i'w chydnabod. Byddai cyfarwyddyd gwleidyddol dros benderfyniadau yn ymwneud â chwaraeon yn codi cwestiynau cyfreithiol a llywodraethiant difrifol, ac yn bygwth tanseilio'r annibyniaeth y mae chwaraeon rhyngwladol yn dibynnu arni. Mae'r ymrwymiad a geisir gan y cynnig hwn, felly, yn un na all Llywodraeth Cymru ei sicrhau. Dyna pam, felly, o ran y gwelliant, rydw i wedi cyfleu'r farn y dylai unrhyw newid sylweddol fel hyn gael ei gefnogi gan achos clir, hirdymor, yn hytrach nag ymateb tymor byr i'r heriau presennol. Rydym yn disgwyl i Undeb Rygbi Cymru egluro sut y byddai unrhyw newid yn cefnogi dyfodol y gêm yng Nghymru, a sut y byddai cynnydd yn cael ei fesur hefyd. Mae'n rhaid i'r undeb ymgysylltu'n ystyrlon â'r rhai y mae eu cynlluniau arfaethedig yn effeithio arnyn nhw, gan ymgynghori'n llawn ac esbonio'r dystiolaeth y tu ôl i'w cynlluniau, a bod yn glir ynghylch sut y bydd y risgiau'n cael eu rheoli. Mae cefnogwyr a chymunedau yn haeddu mwy na sicrwydd drwy eiriau yn unig. Mi ydych yn iawn—mae nifer ohonoch chi wedi sôn bod angen tryloywder am yr opsiynau sydd dan ystyriaeth, ein bod ni angen gwybod y sail ar gyfer unrhyw benderfyniadau a sut y bydd dyfodol hirdymor y gêm broffesiynol a chymunedol yn cael ei ddiogelu. Fel dwi wedi'i ddweud a'i rannu yn y sesiwn gwestiynau flaenorol, mi wnes i gyfarfod â'r undeb ym mis Awst, a defnyddio'r cyfle hwnnw i gyfleu'n uniongyrchol iddynt rai o'r pryderon a godwyd gyda mi drwy ohebiaeth. Yn ychwanegol at hynny, yn dilyn trafodaethau yn y pwyllgor diwylliant a chwaraeon, yr holl gwestiynau a godwyd yn y Siambr hon fis diwethaf, a'r ystod o ohebiaeth sydd wedi fy nghyrraedd gan Aelodau o'r Senedd ar ran eich etholwyr, mi wnes i ysgrifennu at yr undeb yn gofyn am ragor o wybodaeth am eu hymgysylltiad â chefnogwyr a chymunedau, am y dystiolaeth sy'n llywio eu dull gweithredu, a sut y bydd yr undeb yn asesu a chyfathrebu goblygiadau penderfyniadau sy'n effeithio ar y gêm ranbarthol. Dwi dal yn disgwyl ymateb i'r llythyr hwnnw, ac, wrth gwrs, mi fyddaf yn diweddaru'r Senedd unwaith rwyf wedi derbyn unrhyw wybodaeth bellach. Mae angen i ni fod yn glir, felly, nad rôl Llywodraeth Cymru ydy rhedeg rygbi Cymru o ddydd i ddydd, ond dwi eisiau rhoi'r sicrwydd hwn: dydy hyn ddim yn golygu nad ydyn ni'n barod i godi llais, herio a chraffu. Mi fyddwn ni'n parhau i gefnogi cyfranogiad, buddsoddi mewn cyfleusterau a gweithio gyda phartneriaid i gryfhau'r gêm ar bob lefel. O ran y ffigur a nodwyd gan rai, o ran y £434,945 yn 2025-26 a ddarparwyd gan Chwaraeon Cymru, mi oedd hyn, i fod yn glir, i gefnogi datblygiad y gêm ar lawr gwlad. I ni roi hyn mewn cyd-destun, mae hyn yn cynrychioli 0.4 y cant o gyfanswm trosiant Undeb Rygbi Cymru, felly o ran datblygiad y gêm ar lawr gwlad oedd hwnnw. Mae yna sôn hefyd wedi'i wneud ynglŷn â buddsoddiad a wnaed yn ystod COVID. Mi oedd hynny ynglŷn â grant drwy'r gronfa diogelu chwaraeon gwylwyr. Mi gyfeiriwyd hefyd at y benthyciad masnachol o £18 miliwn a gafodd ei ad-dalu'n llawn yn 2025. Felly, dydy Llywodraeth Cymru na Chwaraeon Cymru ddim yn darparu cyllid ar gyfer y gêm broffesiynol. Heddiw, mi ydych chi, fel Aelodau, wedi mynegi ar draws y Siambr hon eich pryderon ac wedi cynnig datrysiadau amrywiol, ond yr un peth dwi'n meddwl sydd yn glir rhyngom ni oll ydy bod yna dir cyffredin a'n bod ni eisiau gweld dyfodol llewyrchus i'r gêm yma yng Nghymru, a'n bod ni'n cydnabod y pryderon gwirioneddol sydd yna. Mae hynny'n gofyn am arweinyddiaeth, ymddiriedaeth a gweledigaeth glir gan yr undeb. Mae'n rhaid iddyn nhw drin cefnogwyr fel partneriaid yn y sgwrs honno, nid dim ond eu hysbysu ar ôl i benderfyniadau gael eu gwneud. Mae teyrngarwch cefnogwyr wedi cynnal y gêm drwy'r amseroedd da a'r cyfnodau anodd, a dylai eu lleisiau nhw fod yn ganolog i helpu i lunio ei dyfodol. Felly, tra ein bod ni'n cydymdeimlo ag ysbryd y cynnig, ni allwn gefnogi cynnig sy'n gofyn i Lywodraeth Cymru warantu canlyniad nad oes ganddi awdurdod cyfreithlon i'w orfodi. Ond nid yw gwrthod y cynnig hwnnw yr un peth â pheidio â chydnabod y pryderon y tu ôl iddo; mae'r pryderon hynny'n real, maen nhw'n haeddu cael eu clywed ac mae'n hollbwysig i'r undeb eu hateb. Am y rhesymau hynny, gofynnaf i'r Aelodau wrthod y cynnig ond cefnogi gwelliannau Llywodraeth Cymru, fel ein bod yn uno yn ein galwadau ar Undeb Rygbi Cymru i ymgynghori'n drylwyr ac yn dryloyw, a gan gymryd lleisiau'r cefnogwyr, y clybiau a'r cymunedau i ystyriaeth wrth iddyn nhw lunio dyfodol y gêm yma yng Nghymru.
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I've heard many of you saying that you don't want me to be responsible for picking the team, and I'm glad that I don't have that responsibility. I'm not an expert, nor do I have the power to direct. The WRU is an independent governing body accountable through its own constitutional arrangements, and the WRU is responsible for the administration of rugby in Wales. Its independence is also recognised within the international framework established by World Rugby. That independence is important and it's important to recognise it. Issuing political directives on sporting decisions would raise serious legal and governance questions, and would threaten to undermine the independence on which international support depends. The commitment sought by this motion is, therefore, one that the Welsh Government cannot provide. That's why, turning to the amendment, I've expressed a view that any significant change like this should be supported by a clear, long-term case, rather than a short-term response to the current challenges. We expect the WRU to explain how any change would support the future of the game in Wales and how progress would be measured. The union must engage meaningfully with those whom the proposed plans will affect by conducting a full consultation and by explaining the evidence underpinning their plans, and they must be clear about how risks will be managed. Supporters and communities deserve more than warm words alone. You're right—many of you have mentioned that there is a need for transparency about the options under consideration and that we need to know the basis for any decisions, and how the long-term future of the professional and community game will be safeguarded. As I've mentioned and shared in a previous session of questions, I met with the union in August and used that opportunity to convey directly to them some of the concerns raised with me through correspondence. In addition to that, following discussions in the culture and sport committee, and in the questions raised in this Chamber last month, and the range of correspondence that has reached me from Senedd Members on behalf of their constituents, I wrote to the union seeking more information about their engagement with supporters and communities, about the evidence guiding their approach, and how the union will assess and communicate the implications of decisions that are affecting the regional game. I'm still expecting a response to that letter, and, of course, I will update the Senedd once I've received any further information. We need to be clear, therefore, that it's not the Welsh Government's role to run Welsh rugby from day to day, but I also want to give the assurance that this doesn't mean that we're not willing to scrutinise. We will continue to support participation, invest in facilities and work with partners to strengthen the game at every level. On the figure that was identified by some, in terms of £434,945 in 2025-26, which was provided by Sport Wales, this was, to be clear, to support the development of the game at grass-roots level. To put this in context, this represents 0.4 per cent of the total turnover of the WRU. So, that was for the development of the game at grass-roots level. There's also been mention made of investment during COVID, and that was about a grant through the spectator sports survival fund. Reference was also made to the commercial loan of £18 million, which was fully repaid in 2025. So, the Welsh Government and Sport Wales do not provide funding for the professional game. Today, as Members, you have expressed across the Chamber your concerns and you've offered a variety of solutions, but the one thing that is very clear between us all is that we have common ground, that we want to see a prosperous future for the game here in Wales and that we do recognise the genuine concerns that exist. That requires leadership, trust and a clear vision by the union. They have to treat supporters as partners in that conversation, not just informing them after a decision is made. The loyalty of supporters has sustained the game through good and bad periods, and those voices should be central to shaping the future. So, while we sympathise with the spirit of the motion, we can't support a motion that asks the Welsh Government to guarantee an outcome that it doesn't have legal authority to enforce. But rejecting that motion is not the same thing as not recognising the concerns behind it; those concerns are real and they deserve to be heard, and it's vital for the union to respond to them. For those reasons, I ask Members to reject the motion but to support the Welsh Government amendments, so that we are united in our calls on the Welsh Rugby Union to consult transparently and to consider the voices of communities, clubs and supporters in shaping the future of the game in Wales.
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Gaf i ofyn ar ba sail gyfreithiol ydych chi'n meddwl fy mod i'n gallu gorfodi Undeb Rygbi Cymru i wneud yr hyn rydych chi'n ei ofyn? Dwi'n credu bod y gwelliant yn cynnig popeth rydych chi newydd ei amlinellu. Onid ydy o'n amser i ni uno, yn drawsbleidiol, i sicrhau ein bod ni'n cael yr hyn rydyn ni i gyd yn ei ddeisyfu? Mae'n rhaid ichi adnabod nad oes gen i'r grym cyfreithiol rydych chi newydd ddweud eich bod chi'n credu sydd gen i.
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Can I ask on what legal basis you think I can force the WRU to do what you're asking? I think the amendment offers everything that you have just outlined. Isn't it time for us now to unite, on a cross-party basis, to ensure that we all get what we want? You have to acknowledge that I don't have the legal power that you have just said that you believe I have.
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You're misrepresenting that.
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Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Nid oes unrhyw newidiadau i fusnes yr wythnos hon. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i holl Aelodau'n electronig.
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Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. There are no changes to this week's business. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to Members electronically.
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Mae yna gwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yfory, felly fe fyddai'n briodol i chi fod yn codi'r rhain yn ystod y sesiwn honno. Os na fydd yna gyfle, mi fuaswn i'n awgrymu eich bod chi'n ysgrifennu gyda'ch holl gwestiynau at y Gweinidog yn uniongyrchol.
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There are questions to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care tomorrow, so it would be appropriate for you to raise them tomorrow during that session. If there's no opportunity to do that, I would suggest that you write with all of your questions to the Minister directly.
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Diolch i chi am godi'r materion hynny. Mi fyddwch chi wedi clywed y Prif Weinidog yn gyfan gwbl ddiamwys o ran ymroddiad y Llywodraeth hon i fod yn edrych a dysgu'r gwersi angenrheidiol o hynny. Mi fyddwch chi'n gwybod hefyd trefn busnes y Senedd hon. Gyda'r pryderon rydych chi'n eu codi, mi fuaswn yn awgrymu mai ysgrifennu at y Prif Weinidog fyddai orau, gan fod yna bethau penodol iawn rydych chi wedi'u codi. Rwy'n credu, o edrych ar y rhaglen fusnes, ei bod hi'n bosibl na fydd lle am nifer o wythnosau am ddatganiad o'r fath, ac mae'r hyn rydych chi wedi'i godi yn awgrymu bod angen ateb arnoch yn gynt na hynny. Yn amlwg, rydyn ni wedi ymrwymo i barhau i ddiweddaru'r Senedd hon ac i ymwneud â phob Aelod ar y mater hollbwysig hwn.
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Thank you for raising those issues. You will have heard the First Minister stating unambiguously the commitment of this Government to look at and learn the necessary lessons from those experiences. You will also know the order of business in this Senedd. With the concerns that you expresses, I would suggest that writing to the First Minister would be best, because they were very specific issues that you raised. I think, in looking at the business programme, perhaps there wouldn't be space for such a statement for a number of weeks, whereas the issues that you have raised suggest that you need an answer sooner than that. Clearly, we are committed to continuing to update this Senedd and we will do so with all Members on this crucial issue.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater rwy'n gwybod sy'n pryderu nifer fawr o Aelodau yn sgil y newyddion hwn, ac rwy'n gwybod bod y Llywodraeth mewn trafodaethau â'r cwmni i ddeall beth ydy goblygiadau hyn. Dwi'n deall hefyd fod yna gwestiwn amserol ar y pwnc hwn a fydd yn fater, wrth gwrs, i'r Llywydd a'r Dirprwy Lywydd ei ystyried. Yn sicr, rydyn ni'n siomedig dros ben o glywed y newyddion hwn. Dwi'n gwybod y bydd hyn yn creu pryder aruthrol yn lleol ac i'r rheini sydd yn wynebu ansicrwydd, ynghyd â'r gymuned ehangach. Felly, rwy'n rhoi'r sicrwydd hwnnw i'r Aelod fod y trafodaethau hynny â'r Llywodraeth yn parhau, ac yn sicr mi fyddaf yn sicrhau bod y Gweinidog Cabinet yn gwybod eich bod chi wedi codi'r mater pwysig hwn gyda mi heddiw.
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I thank the Member for raising an important matter that I know is of great concern to Members in the wake of this news, and I know that the Government is in discussions with the company to understand what the implications are. I also understand that there is a topical question on this issue, which will be a matter for the Llywydd and Dirprwy Lywydd to consider. Certainly, we are very disappointed to hear this news. I know that this will create great concern locally and for those who face uncertainty in the broader community. So, I can provide that assurance to the Member that those discussions with the Government and the company are continuing and, certainly, I will ensure that the Cabinet Minister knows that you have raised this important issue today.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi hefyd wedi cymryd y cyfle i ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal. Mae yna gwestiynau i'r Gweinidog yfory yma yn y Senedd, a gobeithio y bydd yna gyfle i godi'r materion pwysig hyn. Yn sicr, gadewch i fi fod yn glir, mae diogelwch cleifion yn parhau i fod yn flaenoriaeth lwyr i'r Llywodraeth hon. Rydyn ni'n disgwyl i bob bwrdd iechyd gael trefniadau atal a rheoli heintiau cadarn ar waith i atal, adnabod a rheoli achosion yn effeithiol. Mi fyddaf i hefyd yn sicrhau bod y Gweinidog Cabinet yn ymwybodol eich bod chi wedi codi'r mater hwn efo fi heddiw.
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I thank the Member for raising this issue. I do hope that you took the opportunity to write to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care. There are questions to the Minister tomorrow here in the Senedd, and hopefully, you'll have an opportunity to raise these important issues. Let me be clear that patient safety continues to be a full priority for this Government. We expect every health board to have disease control processes in place in order to control cases effectively. I will also ensure that the Cabinet Minister is aware that you raised this issue with me today.
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Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod. Dwi'n falch eich bod chi'n cytuno efo fi bod angen strategaeth ddiwylliant a chwaraeon newydd i Gymru, a fydd yn cynnwys ffocws ar yr economi a thwristiaeth. Byddwn i'n annog pob Aelod i ymwneud â'r ymgynghoriad hwnnw, sydd ar agor tan 18 Rhagfyr. Dwi'n edrych ymlaen yn fawr at dderbyn sylwadau Mike Hedges ac i'w hystyried nhw'n fanwl wrth inni ddatblygu a llunio'r strategaeth honno.
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Thank you very much to the Member. I'm pleased that you agree with me that we do need a new culture and sport strategy, which will include a focus on the economy and tourism. I would encourage every Member to engage with that consultation, which is open until 18 December. I'm looking forward greatly to receiving Mike Hedges's comments as we develop that strategy.
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Dwi'n gobeithio bod yr Aelod wedi clywed y Prif Weinidog yn gyfan gwbl ddiamwys yn gynharach o ran ein bod ni'n condemnio'n llwyr unrhyw wrthsemitiaeth. Dwi'n gobeithio ein bod ni'n unedig fel Senedd ar hynny. Hefyd, mae'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog, yn ei gwaith fel y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb, wedi bod yn edrych ar y 'Cynllun Gweithredu Cymru Wrth-hiliol' i sicrhau ei fod o'n addas i bwrpas, gan adlewyrchu'r hyn rydyn ni wedi'i weld o ran twf mewn casineb o bob math, gan gynnwys gwrthsemitiaeth. Mi fyddaf i'n sicr o godi efo hi'r pwyntiau rydych chi wedi'u codi efo fi heddiw. O ran y pwynt cyntaf, yn amlwg, mae isadeiledd digidol yn allweddol bwysig; mae'n allweddol bwysig i'n heconomi. Dwi'n gwybod bod hwn yn rhywbeth mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn ei gymryd o ddifrif. Mi fyddaf i'n codi'r pwyntiau penodol y gwnaethoch chi ac yn sicrhau bod diweddariad o ran y gwaith hwnnw.
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I hope that the Member will have heard the First Minister state unambiguously earlier that we totally condemn any antisemitism. I hope that we can be united as a Senedd on that. Also, the Deputy First Minister, in her work as Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality, has been looking at the 'Anti-racist Wales Action Plan' to ensure that it is fit for purpose, reflecting on what we have seen in terms of the increase in hate of all types, including antisemitism. I will certainly raise your points with her. In terms of your first point, clearly, digital infrastructure is crucially important; it's important for our economy. I know that this is something that the Cabinet Minister is taking seriously. I will raise the specific points that you made with him and ensure that there is an update on that work.
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Na, fydd yna ddim datganiad ar y mater hwn. Fel mae'r Aelod wedi nodi, mae hwn yn fater sydd ddim wedi ei ddatganoli. Ond gaf i fod yn glir, fel oeddwn i yn fy ymateb i i Darren Millar rŵan? Mae'r Llywodraeth hon yn condemnio unrhyw fath o hiliaeth, unrhyw fath o roi'r syniad nad yw rhywun yn haeddu gallu byw eu bywydau yn unol â'r ffordd y maen nhw'n cael yr hawl i fyw eu bywydau. Mae hiliaeth yn rhywbeth sydd yn broblem fawr o fewn cymdeithas ar y funud. Mae hwn yn rhywbeth mae etholwyr yn ei ddweud wrthym ni yn gyson. Mae yna gyfrifoldeb ar bob un ohonon ni yn y Siambr hon i sicrhau ein bod ni yn cefnogi pawb rydyn ni'n eu cynrychioli, pob aelod o gymdeithas, a sicrhau bod pawb yn teimlo'n ddiogel, a'n bod ni i gyd yn cydweithio i sicrhau nad yw hiliaeth yn parhau yma yng Nghymru. Does dim lle i hiliaeth yng Nghymru.
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No, there will be no statement on this issue. As the Member has noted, this is an issue that is not devolved. But could I be clear, as I was in response to Darren Millar just now? This Government condemns all forms of racism, any idea that someone doesn't deserve to be able to live their life in the way that they have the right to live that life. Racism is a great problem in society now, and that's something that constituents tell us consistently. We all have a responsibility in this Chamber to ensure that we do support everyone that we represent, all members of society, and ensure that everyone feels safe, and that we all co-operate to ensure that racism doesn't continue here in Wales. There is no place for racism in Wales.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater dwi'n siŵr mae nifer o etholwyr wedi ei godi gyda ni. Dwi'n gwybod ei fod o'n fater yn sydd wedi ei godi gyda fi drwy waith achos. Fe fyddwch chi wedi fy nghlywed i'n dweud bod gan y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal gwestiynau yfory, felly mae yna gyfle i godi hyn bryd hynny. Byddwn i hefyd yn gofyn i'r Aelod, os nad ydy hi eisoes wedi, ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet i sicrhau ei bod hi'n cael ateb llawn ar y mater hwn.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising an issue that I'm sure a number of constituents have raised with us. I know that it's an issue that's been raised with me in casework. You will have heard me say that the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care has questions tomorrow, so there is an opportunity to raise this at that point. I would also ask the Member, if she hasn't already done so, to write to the Cabinet Minister to ensure that she gets a full response on this issue.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r materion hyn. Fel y byddwch chi wedi fy nghlywed i'n dweud, mae gan y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal gwestiynau yfory, ond hefyd, oherwydd natur y pryderon rydych chi wedi eu codi a bod yna enghreifftiau penodol, mi fyddwn i yn gofyn i chi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet a chodi'r pryderon pendant hyn. Yn amlwg, dydych chi ddim wedi datgelu'r holl wybodaeth fan hyn—ni fyddai'n briodol. Ond oherwydd natur yr hyn rydych chi wedi ei godi, mae'n hollbwysig ei fod o'n cael y manylion hyn. Fe fyddwch chi yn ymwybodol bod Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr yn parhau i fod ar y lefel uchaf o sgrwtini, a'n bod ni yn gweithio'n galed i sicrhau bod goruchwyliaeth a chraffu gan Lywodraeth Cymru yna er mwyn targedu gwelliannau angenrheidiol mewn gofal cleifion a darparu gwasanaethau. Felly, mae sicrhau bod gan y Gweinidog Cabinet yr wybodaeth honno yn allweddol bwysig.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising these issues. As you'll have heard me say, the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care has questions tomorrow, but because of the concerns that you've raised and that there are specific examples, I would ask you to write to the Cabinet Minister and raise those specific concerns. Obviously, you haven't disclosed all the information here—it wouldn't be appropriate. But because of the nature of what you've raised, it's important that he does receive those details. You'll be aware that Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board continues to be at the highest level of scrutiny and that we are working very hard to ensure that oversight and scrutiny by the Welsh Government are present in order to target necessary improvements in patient care and the provision of services. And so, ensuring that the Cabinet Minister has that information is vital.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater yma. Yn amlwg, fe fyddwch chi yn gwybod am ymrwymiad Plaid Cymru o ran yr hyn dŷch chi wedi'i amlinellu. Mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog gyda chyfrifoldeb dros hyn wedi clywed yr hyn dŷch chi wedi ei godi heddiw. Mae dileu elw o'r sector gofal yn fater y buom yn ei ddatblygu yn ystod y cytundeb cydweithio hefyd, ac mae'r ddeddfwriaeth honno bellach yn ei lle ac yn symud tuag at weithredu yn ystod y tymor seneddol hwn. Bu i'r Llywodraeth flaenorol lofnodi'r datganiad yn 2025. Fel Llywodraeth newydd, dŷn ni yn cefnogi'r egwyddor o greu system gofal sy'n canolbwyntio'n fwy ar deuluoedd, wedi'i seilio ar hawliau, sy'n trauma informed, wedi'i gwreiddio'n lleol ac sy'n uchelgeisiol ar gyfer yr holl blant, wrth ddod i ben â gwneud elw o ofal plant a sicrhau nad ydy unrhyw berson ifanc yn gadael gofal i ddigartrefedd hefyd. Dwi'n gobeithio'n fawr, achos y ffaith eich bod chi wedi clywed hyn, Ddirprwy Weinidog, y bydd yna gyfle i chithau a'r Aelod drafod hyn ymhellach.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. Clearly, you will be aware of Plaid Cymru's commitment in terms of what you've outlined. The Deputy Minister with responsibility for this has heard the comments that you have made this afternoon. Removing profit from the care sector is an issue that we worked on during the co-operation agreement, and that legislation is now in place and we're moving towards implementation during this Senedd term. The previous Government did sign a statement in 2025. As a new Government, we do support the principle of creating a care system that is more focused on families, is based on rights, is trauma informed, is locally rooted and is ambitious for all children, whilst removing profit from childcare and ensuring that no young person leaves care and goes into homelessness also. I do very much hope, given the fact that you will have heard this, Deputy Minister, that there will be an opportunity for you and the Member to discuss this issue further.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r materion hyn. Mae yna ymrwymiad clir gan y Llywodraeth hon o ran ein bod ni'n datblygu strategaeth ynni genedlaethol sydd yn mynd i'r afael â'r heriau hyn ac sy'n cynnwys cymunedau yn lle gwneud pethau i gymunedau, sef un o'r pwyntiau y mae'r Aelod yn eu codi. Mi fydd yna ddiweddariad i'r Senedd wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw fynd rhagddo.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising these issues. There is a clear commitment from this Government in terms of the fact that we are developing a national energy strategy that tackles these challenges and includes communities instead of doing things to communities, which is one of the points that the Member has raised. There will be an update to the Senedd as that work proceeds.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am godi'r mater hwn. Rwy'n falch eich bod chi yn croesawu'r buddsoddiad pwysig hwnnw. Yn sicr, mae hwn yn rhywbeth y mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal eisoes wedi ymrwymo iddo fo. Dŷn ni eisiau sicrhau ein bod ni yn parhau i sicrhau gwasanaeth iechyd sy'n gweithio i bawb, ble bynnag y maen nhw yng Nghymru. Yn sicr, mi fyddaf yn codi efo'r Gweinidog Cabinet y pwyntiau dŷch chi wedi'u codi heddiw.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. I'm pleased that you do welcome this important investment. Certainly, this is something that the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care has committed to. We want to ensure that we do continue to ensure a health service that works for everyone, wherever they are in Wales. Certainly, I will raise with the Cabinet Minister the points that you've raised today.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i’r Aelod am godi materion a gafodd gryn sylw, wrth gwrs, pan wnaeth y Prif Weinidog ddatganiad ar y pwnc hwn rai wythnosau yn ôl, a gwneud yr union bwyntiau hynny o ran datrysiadau o ran natur a rôl ffermwyr hefyd o ran hyn. Ac yn sicr, mae hon yn drafodaeth sydd wrth wraidd nifer o drafodaethau trawsweinidogol y Llywodraeth hon. I ni fod yn glir, y Prif Weinidog sy’n arwain o ran gwydnwch, ac wedyn mae Gweinidogion unigol, megis y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd, yn amlwg yn cymryd rhan o ran llifogydd ac ati, ac o ran polisïau cefn gwlad a ffermwyr. Felly, mae’r cydweithio hwnnw yn bwysig. Mi oedd yna ddatganiad. Mi godwyd hyn adeg hynny wrth i’r gwaith hwnnw fynd rhagddo. Wrth gwrs, bydd yna fwy o gyfleoedd i Aelodau gael craffu, holi cwestiynau a mewnbynnu i’r gwaith hwnnw.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising issues that got quite a bit of attention, of course, when the First Minister made a statement on this issue some weeks ago, and made those very points in terms of nature-based solutions and the role of farmers too in this regard. And certainly, this is an issue that is at the heart of many of the cross-departmental discussions within this Government. To be clear, the First Minister leads on resilience, and then individual Ministers, such as the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability, clearly have a role in terms of flooding and so on, and in terms of rural policy and farmers. So, that collaboration is important. There was a statement made. This was raised at that point as the work was proceeding. Of course, there will be further opportunities for Members to scrutinise, ask questions and have an input into that work.
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Motions to elect Members to committees cy
Dwi'n gwneud y cynigion yn ffurfiol, Ddirprwy Lywydd.
Official English translation
I formally move the motions, Dirprwy Lywydd.
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3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Mae dau ddatganiad llafar wedi eu tynnu yn ôl o'r agenda heddiw, sef yr un ar gomisiwn cenedlaethol Cymru, a hefyd yr un ar iechyd y cyhoedd a iechyd ataliol. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi ei nodi yn y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i'r holl Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. Two oral statements have been withdrawn from today's agenda, namely the national commission for Wales statement and the public and preventative health statement. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to all Members electronically.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Dwi ddim yn gwybod a ydych chi wedi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal ar y mater hwn. Yn amlwg, bydd y Gweinidog yn ateb cwestiynau yn hwyrach y prynhawn yma o ran ein fframwaith, ond mae yna gyfle hefyd wrth gwrs i fod yn codi pryderon o'r fath. Yr hyn y mae'r Gweinidog wedi bod yn ddiamwys amdano fo ydy ein bod ni yn dwyn byrddau iechyd i gyfrif, bod angen iddyn nhw fod yn atebol am wariant, ac mae hynny'n waith, dwi'n gwybod, sydd wrth galon popeth y mae o a'r tîm, o ran Gweinidogion iechyd, yn bwrw ymlaen ag ef.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. I don't know if you have written to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care on this particular issue. Clearly, the Minister will take questions later this afternoon in terms of our framework, but there's also of course an opportunity to raise such concerns. What the Minister has been unambiguous about is that we are holding health boards to account, that they need to be accountable for expenditure, and that is work that I know is at the heart of everything that he and his team of health Ministers are proceeding with.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Mi fydd yr Aelod yn ymwybodol o'n hymrwymiad ni fel Llywodraeth i fod yn Llywodraeth i Gymru gyfan, a'n bod ni'n cydnabod heriau gwirioneddol y cynnydd hwn mewn prisiau—oherwydd materion rhyngwladol yn bennaf—a'r pwysau y mae hynna'n ei roi ar drigolion, ac maen nhw'n bwysau gwirioneddol. Yn amlwg, fel mae'r Aelod wedi sôn, dydy nifer o'r pethau hyn ddim o fewn ein cyfrifoldeb ni, ond mae'r trafodaethau hynny'n digwydd. Mi ydyn ni fel Llywodraeth wastad yn edrych o ran y ddarpariaeth a'r cymorth rydyn ni'n gallu eu rhoi i'r rheini sydd wirioneddol mewn trafferth oherwydd mesurau fel hyn. Mae'r gefnogaeth ar gael, yn dal i fod, drwy Lywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig, o ran off-grid, ac mae'r rhain yn drafodaethau byw a pharhaus. Ond yn sicr, mi fyddwn i yn cytuno efo'r Aelod; rydyn ni'n cydnabod bod yna broblemau o ran hyn sy'n effeithio ar rai cymunedau'n benodol yn ddigymesur, ac maen nhw yn drafodaethau byw.
Official English translation
Thank you. The Member will be aware of our commitment as a Government to be a Government for all of Wales, and that we do recognise the genuine challenges of this increase in prices—because of international affairs, mainly—and the pressure that's putting on residents, and it's a genuine pressure. Evidently, as the Member has mentioned, a number of these things are not within our responsibilities, but those discussions are happening. We as a Government are always looking in terms of the provision and the support that we can provide for those who genuinely are in difficulties because of these issues. Support is still available through the UK Government in terms of off-grid, and those are live and continuing discussions. But, certainly, I would agree with the Member; we do recognise that there are problems in terms of this that affect some communities specifically disproportionately, and they are live discussions.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am y gwaith y mae hi wedi'i wneud i gefnogi trigolion, a'r ffaith eich bod chi wedi bod yn ddiamwys o ran eich cefnogaeth iddyn nhw? O ran y record, mi ddylwn i ddatgan hefyd fy mod i wedi codi pryderon oherwydd ymgyrchu dwi wedi'i wneud fel Aelod lleol am yr effaith y gall chwareli ei chael ar gymunedau. Dwi'n gwybod bod y trafodaethau rhyngoch chi a'r Gweinidog yn rhai byw iawn ac eich bod chi'n cyfathrebu'n gyson. Yn sicr, mi fyddaf i'n gofyn iddo fo sicrhau eich bod chi'n cael y diweddariad hwnnw, oherwydd mae'n bwysig ein bod ni yn parhau i wneud yr achos ar ran trigolion Gwaelod-y-garth a chymunedau eraill a fydd yn pryderu ynghylch hyn.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for the work that she has done in supporting residents, and the fact that you have been unambiguous in your support for those residents? For the record, I would also say that I have raised concerns because of campaigning that I did as a local Member in relation to the impact that quarries can have on communities. I know that the discussions between you and the Minister are live discussions and that you are communicating regularly. I will certainly ask him to ensure that you are given that update, because it's important that we continue to make the case on behalf of the residents of Gwaelod-y-garth and other communities who will be concerned about this.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Yn amlwg, nid chi yw'r Aelod cyntaf i godi'r mater hwn. Rydyn ni wedi clywed cwestiynau i'r Prif Weinidog yn benodol, ac ymrwymiad gan y Prif Weinidog i ddysgu gwersi. Yn amlwg, nid ni oedd mewn grym pan wnaed y penderfyniadau hyn, ond rwy'n gobeithio bod yr ymrwymiad gan y Prif Weinidog wedi bod yn gyfan gwbl glir i bawb ein bod ni eisiau sicrhau gwerth am arian, sicrhau gwerth o ran y safle, a bod hwnna'n ystyriaeth lawn i'r Llywodraeth hon o ran bwrw ymlaen.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this important issue. Evidently, you are not the first Member to raise this issue. We've heard questions to the First Minister specifically, and a commitment by the First Minister to learn lessons. Evidently, we were not in power when the decisions were made, but I do hope that that commitment from the First Minister was very clear to everyone that we want to ensure value for money, ensure value in terms of the site, and that that is a full consideration for this Government in terms of proceeding.
3. Business Statement and Announcement en
Diolch. First of all, on that second point, I'm so sorry that happened to you. I know it can be deeply distressing when such instances happen. I know that we are all at risk, and that is a risk acknowledged by the Welsh Government. Obviously, a lot of these matters are not devolved, but these are representations that we do make, because it impacts our democracy, it impacts the people that we represent, day in, day out, who are targeted in such a way. It's not just public figures. So, this is something we do take seriously. I would hope the UK Government does far more to protect citizens as well as those elected democratically. I saw recently comments from people saying that they would not be standing for council again because of such risks, so there is a risk to our democracy as well as a very real personal impact.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Ar eich pwynt cyntaf, dwi'n siŵr bod pob Aelod yma yn rhannu'r pryderon rydych chi wedi'u mynegi o ran Admiral a Legal & General. Mi fydd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni yn cwrdd ag Admiral ddydd Iau yma i drafod eu cynlluniau ac i ddeall y rhesymeg yn well. Mae hon yn sefyllfa fyw iawn, ac yn sicr mi fydd o'n diweddaru'r Senedd wrth inni gael gwell dealltwriaeth o beth ydy goblygiadau hwn i Gymru hefyd. Mi fydd swyddogion a'r Llywodraeth yn gweithio gyda'r ddau gwmni er mwyn gweld sut rydyn ni'n gallu diogelu swyddi yma yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
On your first point, I'm sure that every Member here shares your concerns in relation to Admiral and Legal & General. The Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy will be meeting with Admiral this Thursday to discuss their plans and to understand the rationale better. This is a live situation, and certainly he will update the Senedd as we get a better understanding of the implications of this for Wales too. Officials and the Government will be working with both companies to see how we can safeguard jobs here in Wales.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Mi ydw i, a nifer o Aelodau yma, dwi'n siŵr, wedi bod yn rhan o ymgyrchoedd i frwydro dros barhad swyddfeydd post yn ein hetholaethau ni oherwydd y rôl hanfodol bwysig maen nhw'n ei chwarae. Wrth feddwl am stryd fawr Bangor, wrth gwrs rydych chi'n meddwl pa mor bwysig ydy hwnnw fel gwasanaeth. Mi wnaeth y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb gwrdd â Swyddfa'r Post heddiw. Yn amlwg, dydy hwn ddim yn wasanaeth sydd wedi ei ddatganoli, ond, oherwydd yr effaith mae o'n ei gael ar bobl yn ein cymunedau ni, mae'r rhain yn drafodaethau byw iawn ac, yn sicr, os oes gan unrhyw Aelod bryder fel hyn ynglŷn â gwasanaethau Swyddfa'r Post, gan ein bod ni'n cael cyfarfodydd rheolaidd drwy swyddogion, neu drwy'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog, rydym ni wastad yn barod i godi materion o bwys.
Official English translation
Thank you very much to the Member for raising this issue. I, and many Members here, I'm sure, have been involved in campaigns for the preservation of post offices in our own constituencies because of the crucial role that they play. Thinking of Bangor high street, of course, you do understand how important that service is. The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality did meet with the Post Office today. Clearly, this is not a devolved service, but, because of the impact that it does have on people in our communities, these are ongoing discussions and, certainly, if any Member has similar concerns on Post Office services, as we do have regular meetings through officials, or through the Deputy First Minister, we're always willing to raise these issues.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Yn amlwg, fel y Gweinidog gyda chyfrifoldeb, dwi'n cymryd y mater hwn o ddifrif. Dyna pam rydym ni'n edrych ar strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon newydd, sydd yn edrych ar sut mae ein safleoedd hanesyddol ni yn cael eu trin, oherwydd mae yna danfuddsoddi wedi bod a thanwerthfawrogiad o hanes Cymru, ac mae hwnna'n rhywbeth rydym ni'n ei gydnabod fel Llywodraeth. Mae yna brosesau ffurfiol mae swyddogion yn gorfod mynd trwyddyn nhw. Mi oeddwn i wedi dweud, wrth gwrs, wrth swyddogion Cadw i gwrdd gydag Aelodau sydd ag unrhyw bryder, ac, yn sicr, pan fyddaf i yn yr ardal, byddwn i'n barod iawn i ymweld. Mae'n bwysig iawn hefyd, a byddwn i'n annog unrhyw Aelod yma—. Mae'r alwad am dystiolaeth ar gyfer y strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon newydd ar agor tan 18 Rhagfyr. Dwi eisiau clywed gennych chi am y pethau sy'n bwysig i chi, sy'n bwysig i'r rhai rydych chi'n eu cynrychioli. Felly, os gwelwch yn dda, ewch drwy'r broses honno, oherwydd mae hwn yn rhywbeth mae'n rhaid inni ddod i'r afael efo fo.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. Obviously, as the Minister with responsibility, I take it very seriously. That's why we're looking at the culture and sport strategy anew, which looks at how our historic sites are being treated, because there has been underinvestment and an underappreciation of the history of Wales, and that is something that we do recognise as a Government. There are formal processes that officials have to go through. I have said, of course, to Cadw officials to meet Members with any concerns, and, certainly, when I am in the area, I would be very willing to visit. It's also very important, and I would encourage any Member here—. The call for evidence for the new culture and sport strategy is open until 18 December. I want to hear from you about the things that are important to you and to those you represent. So, please engage in that process, because we need to tackle this issue.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi dau fater eithriadol o bwysig. Yn amlwg, mi oedd yna lot o gyhoeddusrwydd ynglŷn â Martha's rule yn ddiweddar yma, ac, yn sicr, os ydym ni'n edrych ar yr hyn rydym ni'n trio ei gyflwyno dros y gwasanaeth iechyd o ran Galwad am Bryder, mae hyn yn ceisio mynd i'r afael yn yr un modd. Dwi'n gwybod y byddai'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yn hapus iawn i drafod hyn ymhellach efo chi'n uniongyrchol. Dwi'n siŵr ein bod ni yn unfrydig o ran y galwadau hynny. Mae o'n fater o weithredu, a dwi'n gwybod bod yna enwau gwahanol i'r math yma o arfer mewn gwledydd eraill—er enghraifft, yn Awstralia, Ryan's rule ydy o. Felly, mae'n bwysig ein bod ni'n gweithredu'r arfer da rhyngwladol o ran hyn. O ran yr ail bwynt, o ran trafnidiaeth ysgol, dwi'n meddwl ein bod ni i gyd yn cydnabod, ledled y Siambr hon, fod hon yn her genedlaethol. Dwi'n gwybod bod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth wedi bod yn cwrdd gydag ymgyrchwyr ac wedi bod yn gweithredu ar hyn. Dydy'r atebion ddim yn hawdd. Mae rhai pethau yn ofnadwy o heriol, ond rydym ni yn cydnabod bod yna rwystrau ar y funud sydd yn creu anawsterau o ran cludiant ysgol. Dwi'n gwybod y bydd y Dirprwy Weinidog yn parhau i weithio ar hyn. Byddwn i hefyd yn annog unrhyw Aelod sydd efo unrhyw bryderon uniongyrchol o ran eu hetholaethau nhw i ysgrifennu at y Dirprwy Weinidog.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising those two hugely important issues. Clearly, there was a great deal of publicity around Martha's rule recently, and, certainly, if we look at what we're trying to deliver across the health service in terms of Call for Concern, this tries to address similar issues. I know that the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care would be more than happy to discuss this further with you directly. I'm sure that we are united in terms of those calls. It's a matter of taking action, and I know that there are different names for these practices in other nations—for example, it's Ryan's rule in Australia. So, it's important that we do operate according to best practice internationally in this regard. In terms of the second point, the home-to-school transport issue, I think we would all recognise across this Chamber that this is a national challenge. I know that the Deputy Minister for Transport has been meeting with campaigners and has been acting in this area. The solutions are not easy. There are some things that are extremely challenging, but we do recognise that there are barriers at the moment that are creating difficulties in terms of school transport. I know that the Deputy Minister will continue to work on this. I would encourage any Member who has any direct concerns in terms of their own constituents to write to the Deputy Minister.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mae hwn yn fater o bwys mawr, ac mi wnaed lot fawr o waith manwl drwy graffu trawsbleidiol yn ystod y Senedd ddiwethaf oedd yn dangos bod angen llawer mwy o gefnogaeth a bod yr heriau hyn yn rhai mae'n rhaid dod i'r afael â nhw. Mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i'r Aelod ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet os yw am sgwrs bellach o ran y pryderon hyn. Wrth gwrs, mae'r rhain yn faterion craffu i bwyllgorau hefyd i sicrhau bod yna weithredu'r argymhellion blaenorol, oherwydd dwi'n gwybod bod yna nifer o Aelodau sydd wedi eu hailethol i'r Siambr hon a fu yn rhan o'r gwaith hwn efo diddordeb i'r byw ynddo. Mi glywon ni'n uniongyrchol gan bobl oedd wedi eu heffeithio, o ran pobl ifanc a gweithlu, ac mae hwn yn rhywbeth mae'n rhaid i ni ddod i'r afael â fo, ond dydy'r datrysiadau ddim yn hawdd chwaith.
Official English translation
This is an important issue, and a lot of detailed work was done through cross-party scrutiny during the last Senedd that showed that much more support was needed and that these challenges must be tackled. I'd ask the Member to write to the Cabinet Minister if he wants a further conversation about these issues. Of course, these are scrutiny issues for committees as well to ensure that action is taken on previous recommendations, because I know that many re-elected Members in the Chamber were part of that work and have an interest in these issues. We heard directly from those who had been impacted, in terms of young people and the workforce, and this is something that we have to tackle, but the solutions are not easy either.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i’r Aelod am godi’r mater hwn. Yn amlwg, mae'r adroddiad yn frawychus, ac mae'r pwynt rydych chi’n ei wneud, sef dydyn ni ddim gyda'r data yna yng Nghymru, yn rhywbeth mae swyddogion yn edrych arno fo rŵan, ac mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi gofyn i ni edrych ar sut rydyn ni'n casglu’r data hwn i ddeall beth ydy'r sefyllfa yma yng Nghymru. Mae hefyd, wrth edrych ar yr adroddiad, yn edrych ar ba wersi y gallwn ni eu dysgu o'r argymhellion hynny. Mi oedden ni wedi ailddechrau'r Wales Leaving Care Forum, sydd yn gwneud gwaith eithriadol o bwysig, felly mi fydd y gwaith hwn yn parhau, ond dwi'n gobeithio fy mod i wedi rhoi'r sicrwydd roeddech chi'n edrych amdano fo ein bod ni yn edrych i ddysgu'r gwersi a'n bod ni'n edrych i gael y data perthnasol, oherwydd mae'n bwysig bod hynny ar gael i ni yma yng Nghymru hefyd.
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I thank the Member for raising this issue. Clearly, the report is horrific, and the point that you make, that we don't have that data here in Wales, is something that officials are currently looking at, and the Cabinet Minister has asked us to look at how we gather this data so that we can understand what the situation is in Wales. Also, in looking at the report, he is considering what lessons we can learn from those recommendations. We had restarted the Wales Leaving Care Forum, which does exceptionally important work, so this work will continue, but I do hope that I have provided the assurances that you were seeking that we are looking to learn lessons and that we are looking to get that relevant data, because it's important that that is available to us here in Wales too.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Byddwn i'n gofyn i'r Aelod ddarparu unrhyw dystiolaeth, oherwydd, yn amlwg, mi oedd yna ymrwymiad i ni weithredu, ac mi ofynnwyd cwestiynau yn syth o ran hynny. Mi oedd fy ymateb i yn gyfan gwbl ddiamwys ar y pryd o ran nid dyma ein disgwyl ni o ran gweithredu, ond, yn amlwg, fedrith o ddim, heb inni gael y wybodaeth honno, fod yn rhywbeth rydyn ni'n gallu gweithredu arno fo. Ac mi fyddwn i'n annog unrhyw Aelod i godi unrhyw bryderon gydag awdurdodau lleol. Mae'n bwysig iawn bod awdurdodau lleol yn cydweithio efo ni fel Aelodau etholedig. Dyna ein hymrwymiad ni fel Llywodraeth. Felly, byddwn i yn gofyn i chi ddarparu'r wybodaeth honno, yn benodol felly i Siân Gwenllian fel y Gweinidog Cabinet dros lywodraeth leol.
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I'd ask the Member to provide any evidence, because, evidently, there was a commitment for us to take action, and questions were asked immediately about that. My response was unambiguous at that time in terms of that that's not our expectation in terms of action, but, evidently, without us having that information, it can't be something we can take action on. And I would encourage any Member to raise any concerns with local authorities. It's very important that local authorities do collaborate with us as elected Members. That's our commitment as a Government. So, I would ask you to provide that information, specifically to Siân Gwenllian as the Cabinet Minister for local government.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal, a hefyd y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Iechyd Cyhoeddus ac Ataliol, wedi codi'r mater rydych chi wedi ei godi. Os nad ydych chi wedi ysgrifennu atyn nhw eto, byddwn i'n gofyn i chi wneud hynny. Mi fyddwch chi hefyd yn ymwybodol mai materion i'r byrddau iechyd ydy'r math yma o benderfyniadau, a, drwy'n gwaith a'n hymrwymiad o ran iechyd ataliol, mi ydym ni'n edrych ar sicrhau bod yna fynediad cydradd i wasanaethau ledled Cymru. Ond penderfyniadau unigol i fyrddau iechyd ydyn nhw, a dyna pam byddwn i'n gofyn i chi fod yn codi'r materion hyn, fel ei fod o'n rhan o'n hystyriaeth ni o ran edrych ar y gwasanaethau ataliol a hefyd sut mae sicrhau yr un mynediad, ble bynnag eich bod chi'n byw yng Nghymru, i wasanaethau.
Official English translation
Thank you for raising that issue. The Cabinet Minister for Health and Care and the Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health have raised the issue that you have raised. If you haven't written to them yet, I would ask you to do so. You will also be aware that these are issues for the health board in terms of these kinds of decisions, and, in terms of our commitment to the preventative agenda, we are looking to ensure that there is equal access to services across Wales. But these are individual decisions for health boards, and that is why I would urge you to raise these issues, so that it's part of our consideration in looking at the preventative services available and how we secure equal access, wherever you live in Wales, to those services.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r materion hyn. Dwi'n gobeithio y byddwch chi wedi clywed yn gynharach heddiw ymateb y Prif Weinidog o ran y pryderon a godwyd ynglŷn â setliad ariannol llywodraeth leol, o ran y cydweithio pwysig sydd efo'r Llywodraeth hon, a'r gydnabyddiaeth hefyd, fel gwrthblaid, ein bod ni wedi blaenoriaethu sicrhau setliad gwell i awdurdodau lleol ledled Cymru, a bod hwnnw'n rhan o'r gyllideb eleni a bleidleisiodd nifer o Aelodau o'r Senedd hon yn ei herbyn. Felly, os ydyn ni eisiau diogelu gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, mae'n bwysig ein bod ni'n cydweithio. Dyna oedd y math o agwedd oedd gennym ni fel gwrthblaid, ac fel Llywodraeth, rydym ni'n dangos yr ymrwymiad hwnnw i gydweithio gyda llywodraeth leol. Rydyn ni hefyd yn cydnabod, wrth gwrs, pwysigrwydd y trydydd sector. Mae'r trydydd sector yn cyflawni gwaith eithriadol o bwysig, ac yn sgil y toriadau rydyn ni wedi eu gweld dros 15 mlynedd a mwy, maen nhw wedi dod yn wasanaethau sydd wedi gorfod cymryd baich oddi ar lot o wasanaethau a ddylai fod yn cael eu darparu gan y pwrs cyhoeddus. Felly, yn sicr mae hwn yn rhywbeth rydyn ni'n ymrwymo i gydweithio efo'r trydydd sector arno, a chydweithio efo llywodraeth leol, a byddwn i'n gofyn i bawb yma ystyried sut rydyn ni'n gallu gweld a sicrhau bod y cyllid ar gael, a chyllid teg i Gymru hefyd gan San Steffan i ni fedru diogelu'r trydydd sector a llywodraeth leol.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising these issues. I do hope that you will have heard earlier today the response of the First Minister in terms of concerns raised about the financial settlement for local government, in terms of the important collaboration with this Government, and the recognition also that, as an opposition party, we did prioritise ensuring a better settlement for local authorities across Wales, and that that was a part of this year's budget that a number of Members of the Senedd voted against. So, if we want to safeguard public services, it is important that we do collaborate. That's the kind of attitude that we had as an opposition party, and as a Government, we're showing that commitment to collaborate with local government. We also recognise, of course, the importance of the third sector. The third sector does undertake extremely important work, and in the wake of cuts that we've seen over a period of 15 years and more, they have become services that have had to take a great burden off other services that should be provided through the public purse. So, certainly, this is something that we commit to working on with the third sector on, and collaborating with local government, and I'd ask everybody here to consider how we can ensure that the funding is available, and fair funding for Wales as well from Westminster for us to be able to safeguard the third sector and local government.
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9. Short Debate: The unacceptable pause in scheduled treatment for trans patients en
May I raise a point of order under 13.9(v) of our Standing Orders? Llywydd, you will be aware that each Member here is governed by a code of conduct. We are also obliged to act lawfully and be mindful of different laws, including the Equality Act 2010. I would ask you to review Joe Martin MS's comments on the cofnod and determine if you are of the view that he is guilty, in your view, of using disorderly, discriminatory or offensive language or language that detracts from the dignity of the Senedd. I would suggest strongly that the comments were not in line with our Standing Orders.
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3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Mae dau ddatganiad llafar wedi eu hychwanegu at yr agenda heddiw, sef 'Uchelgais Newydd i Gymru', y rhaglen lywodraethu, a hefyd fframwaith moesegol amddiffyn Cymru. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes sydd ar gael i'r holl Aelodau'n electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. Two oral statements have been added to today's agenda, namely 'New Ambition for Wales', the programme for government, and also the Welsh defence ethical framework. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to all Members electronically.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater yna. Yn lwcus iawn, mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth yma, ac mi fydd o'n ysgrifennu atoch chi. Byddwn i'n eich annog chi hefyd i rannu unrhyw wybodaeth—annog unrhyw Aelod yma i wastad rhannu gwybodaeth lle mae gwasanaeth angen sylw pellach gennym ni fel Llywodraeth.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that matter. Fortunately, the Deputy Minister for Transport is here, and he'll be writing to you. I would encourage you also to share any information that you have, and encourage any Member here to always share information where services need further attention from us as a Government.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater sydd, wrth gwrs, o bwys. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol iawn, dwi'n siŵr, fod y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog, pan wnaeth hi gyfarfod gyda Phrif Weinidog newydd y Deyrnas Unedig, Andy Burnham, dros yr haf, wedi mynegi pryderon y Llywodraeth newydd hon ynglŷn â'r diffyg a wnaed gan y Llywodraeth Lafur o ran peidio â sicrhau dyfodol iawn i ddur yng Nghymru, a diystyru hefyd y diwydiant dur yma. Yn sicr, mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni yma yn y Siambr ac wedi clywed yr hyn rydych chi'n dweud, ac, fel bob amser, rydyn ni'n barod iawn i drafod gydag Aelodau lleol lle mae angen hynny. Ond, yn ddiamwys, mi fedraf i ddweud ein bod ni'n gweld dyfodol i'r diwydiant dur, eisiau gweithio gyda'r rheini sy'n pryderu am hyn, ac, wrth gwrs, yn gwneud yr achos drwy'r adeg i Lywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig roi sylw digonol i'r diwydiant dur yma yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
Well, I thank the Member for raising an issue that is, of course, hugely important. You will be highly aware, I'm sure, that the Deputy First Minister, when she met with the new UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, over the summer, expressed this new Government's concerns about the lack of action taken by the Labour Government in not securing a future for steel in Wales and ignoring the steel industry here. Certainly, the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy is in the Chamber and has heard what you had to say, and, as always, we are more than willing to have discussions with local Members where necessary. But, unambiguously, I can say that we do see a future for the steel industry, and we do want to work with those who are concerned about this issue, and, of course, are constantly making the case at a UK level for the UK Government to give sufficient attention to the steel industry here in Wales.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r materion hyn. Ddirprwy Lywydd, wrth gwrs, mi fydd pob Aelod wedi clywed datganiadau blaenorol, gan gynnwys datganiadau blaenoriaeth, gan gynnwys gan y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth. Mi ydym ni hefyd yn rhannu'r weledigaeth honno o ran sicrhau bod trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus ar gael ym mhob rhan o Gymru, ac mae'r weledigaeth honno yn cynnwys y gwaith sy'n mynd rhagddo er mwyn edrych ar y ddarpariaeth honno. Wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw barhau, mi fydd y Dirprwy Weinidog yn rhoi diweddariadau i'r Senedd hon, ac, wrth gwrs, yn barod iawn i ymgysylltu efo Aelodau, fydd eisiau gwneud yr achos dros eu hetholaethau nhw.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising those issues. Dirprwy Lywydd, of course, every Member will have heard previous statements, including statements on priorities, including those from the Deputy Minister for Transport. We too share that vision in terms of ensuring that public transport is available in every part of Wales, and that vision includes the work in train to look at that provision. As that work continues, the Deputy Minister will be providing updates to the Senedd and will, of course, be very willing to engage with Members, who will want to make the case for their constituencies.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Yn amlwg, mae hwn yn fater a godwyd wythnos diwethaf hefyd, ac, fel gwnes i amlinellu'r adeg honno, ymgymryd gyda'r ymgysylltiad cychwynnol y mae'r bwrdd iechyd. Does dim penderfyniadau wedi'u gwneud. A'r hyn byddwn i'n gofyn i bob Aelod sydd gydag etholwyr wedi'u heffeithio gan y posibiliadau yn yr ymgynghoriad hwn wneud yw ymwneud â'r ymgynghoriad, ac annog eraill, ac i fod yn glir nad yw'r bwrdd iechyd wedi gwneud unrhyw benderfyniad ar ei gynllun gwasanaethau clinigol.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. Clearly, it's an issue that was raised last week as well, and, as I outlined at that time, dealing with that initial engagement, that's what the health board is doing. No decisions have been made. And what I would ask every Member who has constituents who have been affected by the possibilities raised in this consultation to do is to become involved in the consultation, and to encourage others to engage, and to be clear that the health board has yet to make any decision on its clinical services plan.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater eithriadol o bwysig. Dwi'n siŵr bod nifer ohonom ni wedi clywed gan ffrindiau, gan etholwyr, sydd wedi'u heffeithio, a chlywed am yr effaith dirdynnol mae hyn wedi'i gael.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising such an important matter. I'm sure that many of us will have heard from friends, from constituents, who've been impacted, and have heard about the very powerful impact that this has had.
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Please be assured that this Government stands with the trans community and will continue to protect and promote trans rights in line with our commitment to a welcoming and inclusive Wales. Members will be aware that a debate is tabled tomorrow by Anthony Slaughter. There will be an opportunity then to ask questions of the Cabinet Minister for health, and he will also be responding in full then.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Mae o'n fater sydd yn fyw iawn yn ein trafodaethau ni fel Llywodraeth. Mae'n fater traws-bortffolio. Dwi'n falch bod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth yma. Rydyn ni wedi cael trafodaethau hyd yn oed yr wythnos yma, fel Gweinidogion, yn edrych ar yr effaith o ran rhwystro pobl rhag cael mynediad at addysg, sydd yn effeithio ar faint o arian sydd gan deuluoedd, ac ati. Mae hwn yn fater byw. Mae'r gwaith yn mynd rhagddo. Wrth fod yna ddiweddariadau, mi fydd y Dirprwy Weinidog, wrth gwrs, yn ymgysylltu efo Aelodau o'r Senedd sydd yn poeni am y mater hwn.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. It is a very live issue as part of our discussions as a Government. It's a cross-portfolio issue. I'm pleased that the Deputy Minister for Transport is here. We have had discussions even this week, as Ministers, looking at the impacts in terms of barriers to people's access to education, and that does affect how much money families have too. This is a very live issue. The work is ongoing. As there are updates, the Deputy Minister will, of course, engage with Members of the Senedd who are concerned about this issue.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Dwi'n siŵr nad chi yw'r unig un a dwi'n gwybod ein bod ni wedi bod yn rhan o ymgyrchoedd pan oedd banciau mewn perygl, ac wedi gweld yr effaith pan maen nhw wedi diflannu, a beth oedd effaith hynny wedyn ar rai o'r trigolion mwyaf bregus neu'r rhai hynaf yn y gymdeithas. Mae hwn hefyd yn fater y mae'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb wedi bod yn ei godi, oherwydd mae hwn yn fater o gyfiawnder cymdeithasol: sicrhau'r gwasanaethau hynny. Dwi'n falch iawn bod y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni wedi clywed yr hyn rydych chi wedi ei ddweud rŵan. Fe wnawn ni ystyried hynny, a dwi'n siŵr y bydd y Gweinidog yn ymgysylltu â chi.
Official English translation
Thank you. I'm sure that you're not the only one and I know that we've been part of campaigns in the past when banks have been at risk, and have seen the impact when they have gone from those places, and what impact that has then had on some of the most vulnerable residents or the oldest people in that society. This is also an issue that the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality has been raising, because this is a social justice issue: ensuring those services. I am very pleased that the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy heard what you said just then. We will consider that, and I'm sure that the Minister will engage with you.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater a godwyd hefyd yn ystod cwestiynau i'r Prif Weinidog heddiw. Mi ddylwn i ddatgan fy mod i'n rhannu etholaeth â chi ac wedi bod yn eiriolwr cryf dros weithredu o ran cefnogi cymunedau sydd efo'r risg parhaus hwn. Rwyf wedi gweld yr effaith y mae hyn yn ei gael, nid yn unig pan fydd llifogydd yn digwydd, ond unrhyw dro pan fydd hi'n bwrw glaw yn drwm, a'r ofn parhaus sydd yna fod pobl yn mynd i ddioddef llifogydd a'r effaith y bydd hynny'n ei gael ar eu bywydau dydd i ddydd nhw. Mi fydd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd yn gwneud datganiad yn yr wythnosau nesaf yma ynglŷn â pharatoi at y gaeaf. Ac yn sicr, yr hyn rydyn ni wedi ei weld rŵan, gyda'r tywydd mwyaf eithafol, yw bod yn rhaid inni fod yn gwneud y gwaith hwn drwy gydol y flwyddyn, oherwydd un o'r heriau rydyn ni wedi eu gweld ydy bod rhai o'r stormydd yn dod yn gynt neu'n hwyrach yn y flwyddyn, ac wedyn bod angen y parodrwydd hwnnw. Wedyn, yn sicr, mi fydd y datganiad hwnnw yn yr wythnosau nesaf. A dwi'n credu, o'r hyn ddywedodd y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach heddiw, fod y gwaith medrwn ni ei wneud fel pob Aelod o'r Senedd, i fod yn cefnogi cymunedau o ran y gwydnwch hwnnw ac i fod yn eirioli drostyn nhw, yn eithriadol o bwysig.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue, and it was spoken about earlier today in First Minister's questions. I should declare that I share a constituency with you and I have been a strong advocate of taking action in terms of supporting communities who face this continuing risk. I've seen the impact that this has, not just when the floods happen, but any time it rains heavily, and that continuing fear that people have that they are going to suffer further flooding and the impact that that will have on their day-to-day lives. The Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability will be making a statement in these next weeks about preparing for the winter. And certainly, what we have seen now, with this extreme weather, is that we have to do this work throughout the year, because one of the challenges that we have seen is that some of the storms happen earlier or later in the year, and that then that preparedness is needed. Certainly, that statement will be coming in the next few weeks. And I think, from what the First Minister said earlier today, that the work that we can do as each Member of the Senedd, in terms of supporting communities with that resilience and advocating for them, is incredibly important.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Lywodraeth Leol, Tai a Chynllunio wedi clywed eich galwadau chi a'r hyn rydych chi wedi ei godi. Ac mi fyddaf i'n trafod efo hi y ffordd fwyaf priodol i fod yn rhoi'r ymateb hwnnw, boed yn ddatganiad neu drwy lythyr.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue. The Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning will have heard your calls and the issues that you've raised. And I will discuss with her the most appropriate way of responding to those, be that a statement or by correspondence.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Mae pwyntiau'r Aelod wedi'u nodi ar y cofnod. Dwi ddim yn siŵr os oedd yna gais am ddatganiad o ran yr ail un, ond yn sicr mi fyddaf i'n gwneud y Gweinidog Cabinet yn ymwybodol o'r hyn rydych chi wedi'i godi. Fel bob amser, os oes yna unrhyw enghraifft benodol rydych chi eisiau ei chodi, byddwn i yn eich annog chi fel Aelod i fod yn codi hyn. Yn sicr, dwi'n gwybod bod yna Aelodau sydd yn cynrychioli byrddau iechyd eraill wedi bod yn codi pryderon o ran parcio o fewn ysbytai. Felly, mi fyddai'n dda gwybod am unrhyw broblemau fel ein bod ni hefyd yn gallu cael y sgyrsiau hynny efo byrddau iechyd.
Official English translation
Thank you. The points made by the Member are on the record. I'm not sure if there was a request for a statement on the second point that she raised, but certainly I will make the Cabinet Minister aware of the issue that you have raised. As always, if there are any specific examples that you want to raise, I would encourage you as a Member to raise those issues. I certainly know that Members representing other health boards have been raising concerns around parking in hospitals. So, it would be good to know about any problems so that we too can have those conversations with the health boards.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi hynna. Mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog wedi clywed yr hyn rydych chi'n ei ddweud. O ran amserlen fwy penodol, dydy hynna ddim gen i y tu hwnt i'r hyn sydd hefyd wedi'i rannu efo chi, hynny ydy, ein bod ni'n rhagweld y bydd y canllawiau newydd yn cael eu cyhoeddi yn 2027. Mae'r swyddogion yn gweithio gyda swyddogion awdurdodau lleol i ddiweddaru'r canllawiau, ac mae eu hadborth ar y drafft diweddaraf yn cael ei ystyried ar hyn o bryd. Felly, mae'r gwaith hwnnw yn weithredol, a dwi'n diolch i chi am godi'r mater.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that point. The Deputy Minister has heard what you've had to say. In terms of a more specific timetable, I don't have that information beyond what's already been shared with you, that is, that we do anticipate that the new guidance will be published in 2027. Officials are working with local government officers to update the guidance, and their feedback on the latest draft is being considered at the moment. So, that work is ongoing, and I thank you for raising the issue.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn. Byddwn i yn awgrymu bod y math yna o gwestiwn—. Doeddwn i ddim yn gweld dim ynglŷn â datganiad penodol yn fan yna. Roedd o'n fwy o gwestiwn craffu, neu'n gwestiwn i chi ei roi i'r Gweinidog pan fydd yna gyfle i godi hynny. Ond, yn sicr, mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyllid yma ac wedi clywed yr hyn rydych chi'n ei godi, a dwi'n siŵr y bydd cyfle i chi fod yn trafod hyn ymhellach.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for the question. I would suggest that that type of question—. I didn't hear anything about a specific statement there. It was more of a scrutiny question, or a question for you to put to the Minister when you have that opportunity. But, certainly, the Cabinet Minister for Finance is present and she has heard what you've raised, and I'm sure you'll have an opportunity to discuss this further.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod, a phob hwyl i bawb sy'n ymwneud efo'r ŵyl groeso sydd i ddod. A dwi'n edrych ymlaen at fod yn mynychu Eisteddfod Bro'r Wenynen y flwyddyn nesaf. Mi fydd o, fel mae'r Aelod wedi dweud, yn gyfle aruthrol i'r ardal. Ac rydyn ni'n gwybod yr hwb sy'n dod i ardal ac i Gymreictod pan fydd Eisteddfod yr Urdd yn dod yna. Yn sicr, mae o'n un o'r pethau roeddwn i'n teimlo'n rhwystredig iawn yn eu cylch, fel llefarydd yn yr wrthblaid, nad oedd digon o gynllunio yn cael ei wneud o ran gwaddol. A'r sicrwydd yr hoffwn i ei roi i'r Aelod, a phob Aelod arall, ydy fy mod innau a'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg yn cael trafodaethau ar y funud o ran sut mae rhoi'r fframwaith gwaddol yna yn ei le o ran Eisteddfod yr Urdd a'r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, ac fe fyddwch wedi fy nghlywed yn sôn am ddigwyddiadau eraill ledled Cymru. Mae yna fuddsoddiad, wrth gwrs, gan y Llywodraeth hon yn mynd i mewn i hynny, ac mae sicrhau bod y gwaith gwaddol hwnnw nid dim ond yn disgyn ar y bobl brysur iawn sydd yn codi arian tuag at yr eisteddfodau hyn, ond ein bod ni'n gallu gweithio efo rheini fel y mentrau iaith ar lawr gwlad i sicrhau gwaddol, yn eithriadol o bwysig. Felly, wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw fynd rhagddo, byddaf yn barod iawn i fod yn rhannu hwnnw gydag Aelodau, a chael eich mewnbwn a'ch syniadau chi hefyd. Oherwydd mae'r rhain yn ddigwyddiadau o bwys. Maen nhw yn gadael gwaddol. Ond os medrwn ni gael mwy o waddol drwy gynllunio yn fwy strategol, yna dyna lle dwi innau a'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros addysg Gymraeg eisiau ei gyrraedd.
Official English translation
I thank the Member, and good luck to everyone who is involved in that welcome festival. And I look forward to attending Eisteddfod Bro'r Wenynen next year. As the Member has said, it will be an excellent opportunity for the area. And we know of the boost that comes to an area and its Welshness when Eisteddfod yr Urdd goes to that area. Certainly, one of the things that I felt very frustrated about as an opposition spokesperson was that there was not enough planning being done in terms of legacy. And the assurance I'd like to give the Member, and every other Member, is that I and the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language are having discussions at the moment about how to put that legacy framework in place in terms of the Urdd Eisteddfod and the National Eisteddfod, and you will have heard me speaking about other events across Wales. There is investment, of course, from this Government going into that, and ensuring that that legacy work does not just fall on the very busy people who are currently fundraising for these eisteddfods, but that we can work with people such as the mentrau iaith on the ground to ensure that legacy, is very important. So, as that work continues, I will be very ready to share that with Members, and to take your ideas and input on board as well. Because these are important events. They do leave a legacy. But if we can have more of a legacy by planning more strategically, then that's where I and the Cabinet Minister for Welsh education want to reach.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Yn amlwg, rydych chi yn sôn am fater sydd ddim wedi'i ddatganoli i'r Senedd hon. Os bydd yr Aelod angen y manylion cyswllt er mwyn codi unrhyw gwestiynau sydd ganddo yn y ffordd fwyaf priodol, wrth gwrs byddwn i'n hapus i ddarparu'r rheini. Ond, o ran yr hyn sydd o fewn rheolaeth y Gweinidog Cabinet, rydych chi yn sôn am fater sydd ddim yn ddatganoledig fan yna.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. Clearly, you are discussing an issue that is not devolved to this Senedd. If the Member wants contact details in order to raise any questions that he has in the most appropriate way, of course I would be happy to facilitate that. But, in terms of what is within the control of the Cabinet Minister, you are talking about an issue that is not devolved.
3. Business Statement and Announcement en
Thank you. Can I be very clear that antisemitism is something that we should all condemn? We should all work proactively to ensure that no-one is targeted in such a way and feels unsafe. The growth of antisemitism and hatred is something that should unite all of us in condemning and working hard within our communities to ensure that there is community cohesion and that nobody is targeted in such a way. The Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality leads on this work on behalf of the Welsh Government, though it's of course owned collectively by each of us, and the 'Anti-racist Wales Action Plan' is being reviewed to ensure that it's fit for purpose in light of the rise that we're seeing in antisemitism and hate crimes. Therefore, any Member here who is concerned about such issues, please engage with this work, because it's crucial that we work together.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. I'r Aelod fod yn ymwybodol, y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb yw'r Aelod perthnasol; roeddech chi'n gofyn ar ddechrau eich cwestiwn pa Weinidog a oedd yn gyfrifol am hynny, felly i roi'r sicrwydd hwnnw. Gaf i ei gwneud hi'n glir? Mae hi wedi bod yn ddiamwys o ran y Llywodraeth hon bod taclo tlodi ym mhob rhan o Gymru yn flaenoriaeth. Mae ein holl raglen lywodraethu ni, os edrychwch chi, y ffocws traws-Lywodraeth hwnnw, ym mhob portffolio, yn gyfan gwbl glir bod taclo tlodi yn eithriadol o bwysig ac yn rhywbeth rydyn ni yn ei flaenoriaethu. Mi fydd yr Aelod hefyd yn ymwybodol, dwi'n siŵr, bod yna broblemau o ran tlodi gwledig yn benodol sydd angen eu taclo. Yn aml, mae hwn yn rhywbeth sydd wedi ei guddio, ac mae hi'n bwysig iawn bod y gefnogaeth rydyn ni'n ei rhoi er mwyn sicrhau bod pawb, ym mhob cornel o Gymru—. Rydyn ni'n gwybod, ym mhob un etholaeth, bod yna bobl yn byw mewn tlodi na ddylai fod yn byw mewn tlodi, ac mai record y Llywodraeth Lafur ddiwethaf oedd cynyddu nifer y plant yn byw mewn tlodi. Dyna pam ei bod hi'n flaenoriaeth i'r Llywodraeth hon weithio ar draws Gweinidogion i fynd at wraidd y broblem.
Official English translation
Thank you. So the Member will be aware, the Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality is the relevant Member; you asked at the start of your question who the relevant Minister was, so just to give you that assurance. Could I make it clear? It has been unequivocal in terms of this Government that tackling poverty in all parts of Wales is a priority for us. Or entire programme for government, if you look at it, that cross-Government focus, in every portfolio, is entirely clear that tackling poverty is incredibly important and is something that we prioritise. The Member will also be aware, I'm sure, that there are problems in terms of rural poverty in particular that need to be tackled. Often, that has been something that has been hidden, and it's very important that the support that we provide in order to ensure that everyone, in all corners of Wales—. We know that, in every constituency, there are people living in poverty who should not be living in poverty, and that the last Labour Government's record was to increase the number of children living in poverty. That is why it is a priority for this Government to work across Ministers to get to the heart of the problem.
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1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae gwaith ar y gweill i gyflwyno strategaeth ddiwylliant a chwaraeon newydd ar gyfer Cymru. Trwy'r strategaeth newydd, byddwn yn cydnabod bod y diwydiannau creadigol yn ganolog i fywyd diwylliannol, twf economaidd a phroffil rhyngwladol Cymru. Mi fydd Cymru Greadigol yn parhau i gefnogi talent, sgiliau, twf busnes a chyfleoedd ledled sectorau creadigol Cymru.
Official English translation
Work is under way to deliver a new culture and sport strategy for Wales. Through the new strategy, we will recognise the creative industries as central to Wales’s cultural life, economic growth and international profile. Creative Wales will continue to support talent, skills, business growth and opportunities across Wales’s creative sectors.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Wel, yn sicr, mae gennych chi etholaeth greadigol dros ben. Roeddwn i'n falch iawn o fod yn Wrecsam ddydd Sadwrn diwethaf ar gyfer agoriad—wel, ailagor—Amgueddfa Wrecsam, ond agoriad yr amgueddfa bêl-droed, yr elfen yna. Dwi'n mynd i fod yn ymweld efo Wrecsam eto'n fuan. Dwi wedi bod yn ymgysylltu o ran UK City of Culture. Rydyn ni i gyd yn croesi'n bysedd, wrth gwrs, o ran hynny, ac fe fyddwn i'n hapus iawn i ymgysylltu efo'r Aelod. Yn sicr, mae yna bethau cyffrous iawn yn digwydd yn Wrecsam. Rydyn ni eisiau i bethau cyffrous barhau i ddigwydd yn Wrecsam, a dwi'n falch iawn i weithio efo unrhyw Aelod sy'n cynrychioli Wrecsam er mwyn cyflawni'r potensial hwnnw'n bellach.
Official English translation
Well, certainly, you have a very creative constituency. I was very pleased to be in Wrexham last Saturday for the opening—well, the reopening—of Wrexham Museum, but the opening of the football museum there, that element of it. I am going to be visiting Wrexham again soon. I have been engaging in terms of the UK City of Culture. We are all crossing our fingers, of course, in that regard, and I will be very content to engage with the Member on that. Certainly, there are very exciting things happening in Wrexham. We want exciting things to continue to happen in Wrexham, and I'm very pleased to work with any Member who represents Wrexham in order to realise that potential further.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Gaf i fod yn glir? Mae yna greadigrwydd ym mhob cornel o Gymru, ond, oherwydd diffyg cefnogaeth flaenorol, diffyg strategaeth a diffyg eglurder o ran cefnogaeth gan Lywodraeth, dydy'r potensial hwnnw ddim wastad wedi'i wireddu. Yr hyn y bydd yr Aelod wedi ei glywed yn fy ateb cychwynnol ydy ymrwymiad y Llywodraeth hon i gael strategaeth ddiwylliant iawn i Gymru, un sy'n cynnwys y diwydiannau creadigol, sy'n edrych ar sgiliau, sy'n edrych ar gyfleoedd i bobl yng Nghymru i aros yma yng Nghymru a bod yn greadigol. Dyna'r gwahaniaeth y gwelwch chi gan Lywodraeth Plaid Cymru—ein bod ni'n gwerthfawrogi'r diwydiannau creadigol, ein bod ni eisiau gweithio efo nhw, ein bod ni eisiau eu datblygu nhw a hefyd sicrhau mwy o gyfleoedd i bobl weithio mewn maes sydd o bwys economaidd mawr i'n cenedl ni.
Official English translation
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. May I be clear? There is creativity in every corner of Wales, but, because of a lack of support previously, a lack of a strategy and a lack of clarity in terms of support from Government, that potential hasn't always been realised. What the Member will have heard in my initial response is this Government's commitment to have a real culture strategy for Wales, one that includes the creative industries, that looks at skills, that looks at opportunities for people in Wales to remain here in Wales and to be creative here. That's the difference that you will see from a Plaid Cymru Government—that we appreciate the creative industries, that we want to work with them, that we want to see them develop and also want to secure more opportunities for people to work in an area that is of great economic importance to our nation.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y pwyntiau hynny. Mae'n hyfryd clywed am yr holl bethau gwych sy'n digwydd mewn gwahanol etholaethau. Mae Cymru Greadigol wedi cefnogi bwrsariaethau i artistiaid a chynorthwywyr cynhyrchu o Gymru i fynychu gweithdai yn Rockfield Studios, gan agor mynediad at arbenigedd y diwydiant wrth gefnogi gweithgarwch lleol a chryfhau'r ecosystem greadigol ehangach. Dwi'n credu mai'r pwynt rydych chi'n ei wneud ydy dydy pethau fel hyn ddim yn digwydd ar hap. Mae angen strategaeth, mae angen buddsoddi, mae angen cydweithio. Yr hyn rydyn ni'n ei weld ydy bod yna fandiau mawr wedi bod yn y gorffennol ond nid yw hynny'n golygu ein bod ni'n bendant yn mynd i fod â'r bandiau hynny yn y dyfodol. Mae e'n fy mhryderu i, a dwi wedi codi'r pryder yma o'r blaen, fod yna'n lai o bobl ifanc, er enghraifft, yn cymryd TGAU mewn cerddoriaeth a drama, fod yna lai o gyfleoedd a chyrsiau o ran mynd rhagddo efo cerddoriaeth, ond hefyd y cyfleoedd i berfformio, sydd yr un mor bwysig. Rydyn ni'n lwcus iawn yng Nghymru bod yna bethau fel Brwydr y Bandiau pan fo hi'n dod i Eisteddfod yr Urdd a'r Genedlaethol ac ati. Mae'r rhain yn rhoi cyfleoedd. Ond, yn sicr, fel rhan o strategaeth hirdymor o ran cerddoriaeth, mae'n rhaid i ni fod yn meithrin talent newydd a chreu y seilwaith yna. Fel rydych chi'n sôn, mae cyhoeddiad ddoe yn mynd i fod yn help o ran lleoliadau lle mae cerddoriaeth fyw yn digwydd. Mae'n rhaid i ni barhau i weithio'n agos gyda phethau fel y Music Venue Trust er mwyn sicrhau bod dyfodol pwysig iddyn nhw.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for those points. It's lovely to hear about all those excellent things that are happening in different constituencies. Creative Wales has supported bursaries for artists and production assistants from Wales to attend Rockfield Studios workshops, opening up access to expertise in the industry while supporting local activity and strengthening the creative ecosystem more broadly. I think the point that you make is that things like this don't happen by chance. You need a strategy, you need investment, you need collaboration. What we're seeing is that there have been major bands in the past but it doesn't mean that we're definitely going to have those bands in the future. It does concern me, and I have raised this concern previously, that there are fewer young people, for example, taking GCSE drama and music, that there are fewer opportunities and courses in terms of carrying on with music, but also opportunities to perform, which are just as important. We're very lucky in Wales that we have things like Battle of the Bands when it comes to the Urdd Eisteddfod and the National Eisteddfod and so on. These provide opportunities. But certainly, as part of the long-term strategy in terms of music, we have to nurture new talent and we have to create that infrastructure. As you mentioned, the announcement yesterday will help live music venues. We need to continue to work closely with things like the Music Venue Trust in order to ensure that there is an important future for them.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae Chwaraeon Cymru, ar ran Llywodraeth Cymru, yn gweithio'n agos gyda chyrff llywodraethu, clybiau a darparwyr chwaraeon cymunedol i hyrwyddo polisïau, hyfforddiant a gweithdrefnau diogelu cadarn. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn disgwyl i'r holl gyrff llywodraethu chwaraeon gymryd diogelu o ddifrif, gweithredu'n brydlon ar bryderon, a sicrhau bod plant a phobl ifanc yn gallu cymryd rhan yn ddiogel.
Official English translation
Sport Wales, on behalf of the Welsh Government, works closely with governing bodies, clubs and community sport providers to promote robust safeguarding policies, training and procedures. The Welsh Government expects all organisations delivering sport to take safeguarding seriously, to act promptly on concerns, and to ensure that children and young people can participate safely.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi bod yn cydweithio efo Llywodraethau eraill ledled y Deyrnas Unedig. Roedd yna adroddiad prosiect ar chwaraeon diogel a gyhoeddwyd yn 2025. Comisiynwyd hwn ar ôl ymgynghoriad helaeth efo cyrff llywodraethu, cynghorau chwaraeon, athletwyr a phobl sydd â phrofiad byw. Chwaraeon Cymru sy'n cynrychioli Cymru o ran y gwaith hwn. Mi wnes i, yn fy nghyfarfod rhynglywodraethol cyntaf efo Gweinidogion chwaraeon eraill y Deyrnas Unedig, drafod hyn yn Glasgow yng Ngemau'r Gymanwlad. Mae hwn yn fater o bwys. Mae o'n fater sydd ddim dim ond yn berthnasol i Gymru. Yn amlwg, fe fyddaf yn sicrhau bod y gwaith hwnnw'n mynd rhagddo. Wrth gwrs, os oes yna unrhyw Aelod yn ymwybodol o le mae yna bryderon, mae'n ddyletswydd arnom i gyd fod yn adrodd ar hynny ac mi fyddwn i yn annog unrhyw un i sicrhau hynny.
Official English translation
Welsh Government has been working together with other Governments across the United Kingdom. There was a 'Safe Sport Project Report' that was published in 2025. This was commissioned after intensive engagement with governing bodies, sport councils, athletes and people who have lived experience. Sport Wales represents Wales in terms of that work. In our first intergovernmental meeting as sport Ministers from all parts of the United Kingdom, we discussed this in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games. This is an important issue. It is an issue that is not just relevant to Wales. Obviously, I will make sure that that work goes forward. Of course, if any Member is aware of any concerns, then we all have a responsibility to report on that and I would encourage anyone to make sure that that happens.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch am godi'r pwyntiau pwysig hynny. Yn ganolog i holl weledigaeth y Llywodraeth hon, o ran chwaraeon a diwylliant, mae sicrhau cyfranogiad i bawb a dim rhwystrau. Mae hwnna'n rhan o'n galwad ni am dystiolaeth ar y funud, sydd ar agor tan 19 Rhagfyr, felly plîs a wnaiff pawb annog pobl i gyflwyno tystiolaeth, oherwydd rydyn ni'n gwybod bod yna rhwystrau'n bodoli ar y funud. Rydych chi wedi crybwyll rhai ohonyn nhw, ond mae yna eraill. Os ydym ni eisiau i bawb gael y cyfleodd hynny, yna, dwi yn cytuno efo'r Aelod, mae'n rhaid gweithredu. Felly, dwi'n mawr obeithio, yn dod allan o'r strategaeth ddiwylliant a chwaraeon newydd yma, y bydd sicrhau cyfranogiad i bawb yn rhan ganolog o hynny, a chydweithio efo Gweinidogion eraill, gan gynnwys y Gweinidog addysg a'r Gweinidog dros gyfiawnder cymdeithasol hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you for raising those important points. Central to the whole vision of this Government in relation to sport and culture is ensuring participation for all without barriers. That is part of our call for evidence at the moment, which will be open until the 18 December, so please encourage people to present evidence to that because we know that barriers exist. You've mentioned some of them, but there are others too. If we want everyone to have those opportunities, then, I agree with the Member, we must take action. So, I very much hope that, coming out of the new culture and sports strategy, ensuring participation for all will be a central part of the strategy, and I will be working with other Ministers, including the Minister for education and the Minister for social justice too.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Dwi ddim yn gwybod os ydy fy swyddogion i wedi cael cyfle i rannu gyda'r pwyllgor eto yr ystod o dystiolaeth roeddwn i'n cyfeirio ato fo yn ystod fy sesiwn ateb cwestiynau. Mi wnes i gyfeirio at adroddiad yr IWA, yr Institute of Welsh Affairs, a oedd yn annibynnol a ddim wedi'i gomisiynu gan Lywodraeth. Mi wnes i gyfeirio at ymchwil academaidd sydd hefyd ddim wedi'i gomisiynu gan Lywodraeth. Mae yna ystod o dystiolaeth eang yma. Mi oedd y gwaith a wnaed o ran y cytundeb cydweithio yn deillio o hynny. Mi fyddwn i hefyd yn annog Aelodau i edrych ar waith a wnaed yn ystod y pumed Senedd gan y pwyllgor rydych chi rŵan yn aelod ohono fo a ddangosodd yn drawsbleidiol, ddim gan y Llywodraeth—. Roedd yn waith craffu gan Aelodau blaenorol o'r Senedd hon a oedd yn cadarnhau nad yw darlledu yn gweithio i Gymru fel ag y mae o ac yn annog bod angen i'r Llywodraeth weithredu. Felly, yr hyn dwi'n ei wneud fel Gweinidog ydy gweithredu ar argymhellion annibynnol—yn gweithredu a gwrando—a dyna dwi'n gobeithio buasai unrhyw Weinidog yn ei wneud yn fy sefyllfa i.
Official English translation
I don't know if my officials have had an opportunity to share with the committee yet the range of evidence that I referred to during my question session with the committee. I referred to the IWA report, the Institute of Welsh Affairs, which was independent and was not commissioned by Government. I referred to academic research that was also not commissioned by Government. There is a broad range of evidence out there. The work done in terms of the co-operation agreement emerged from that. I would also encourage Members to look at the work done during the fifth Senedd by the committee that you're now a member of, which, on a cross-party basis, not from Government, was scrutiny work carried out by previous Members of this Senedd that confirmed that broadcasting isn't working for Wales as it currently stands, and encouraged Government to take action. So, what I'm doing as a Minister is acting on independent recommendations—listening and acting—and that's what I hope that any Minister would do in my position.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Dwi'n credu, a byddwn i'n gobeithio bod pob Aelod yma yn credu, y dylem ni gael llais yma yng Nghymru ac y dylai penderfyniadau ynglŷn â Chymru gael eu gwneud yng Nghymru. Mae'r ffaith nad oes gennym ni lais fel Llywodraeth o ran yr hyn sy'n digwydd o ran siarter y BBC ar y funud, ein bod ni'n cael ein hymgynghori fel y mae unrhyw unigolyn yng Nghymru, ac nad oes gennym ni lais yn anghyfiawnder—bod dyfodol S4C yn ddibynnol ar benderfyniadau mewn Senedd sydd ddim yma yng Nghymru, heb unrhyw angen i gymryd ystyriaeth eich barn chi o ran craffu na fy marn innau fel Gweinidog. Dydy o ddim yn gweithio. Dyna pam mae'r Llywodraeth hon yn mynd ati i edrych ar y dystiolaeth o ran sefydlu awdurdod darlledu a chyfathrebu cysgodol, er mwyn edrych ar sut y byddai'n gweithio yma yng Nghymru. Gwneud y gwaith caib a rhaw i fynd i'r afael â phroblemau—dyna ydy bwriad hwn.
Official English translation
I believe, and I would hope that every Member would agree, that we in Wales should have a voice and that decisions on Wales should be made in Wales. The fact that we don't have a voice as a Government in relation to what's happening in terms of the BBC charter at the moment, that we are consulted with just as any individual in Wales would be, and that we don't have a voice, really is unjust—that the future of S4C is reliant on decisions being taken in a Parliament that isn't here in Wales, without any need to take into account your views in terms of scrutiny, or my views as a Minister. It simply isn't working. That's why this Government is looking at the evidence in terms of establishing a shadow broadcasting and communications authority, to look at how it would work here in Wales. Doing that preparatory work to tackle problems—that's the intention of this.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Fel y gwnes i eich ateb chi pan wnaethoch chi godi hwn y tro diwethaf, mae yna gefnogaeth wedi bod, yn ariannol, gan Cadw tuag at addoldai. Mi rydyn ni wedi bod yn gwneud y gwaith pellach. Mae yna gyngor ar ei ffordd i fi. Unwaith dwi wedi ystyried hwnnw, mi fydd y wybodaeth yna yn cael ei rannu gyda'r holl Aelodau o ran y camau nesaf. Ond i fod yn glir, mae yna gyllid wedi bod yn cael ei roi i gefnogi addoldai—ddim yr un math o gyllid, ond mi fyddaf yn ystyried y cyngor a ddaw ger fy mron i yn fuan iawn. Diolch.
Official English translation
As I responded to your previous question on this, there has been some financial support from Cadw for places of worship. We have been doing further work, and there is advice on its way to me. Once I've considered that advice, that information will be shared with all Members in terms of the next steps. But just to be clear, funding has been delivered to support places of worship—not the same kind of funding, but I will consider the advice that I will receive very soon. Thank you.
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Mae Cadw yn ymgysylltu yn weithredol ag enwadau ffydd a chynrychiolwyr y sector i ddeall yn well cyflwr mannau addoli hanesyddol a'r pwysau ehangach y mae nhw'n eu hwynebu, gan gynnwys ffabrig sy'n heneiddio, defnydd sy'n newid, cynulleidfaoedd sy'n gostwng, costau cynnal a chadw, a mynediad at sgiliau arbenigol. Mae Cadw yn parhau i ddarparu cymorth uniongyrchol drwy ei raglenni grant ei hun. Dros y pum mlynedd diwethaf, mae yna fwy na £2 filiwn o gyllid grant adeiladau hanesyddol Cadw wedi cefnogi mannau addoli, sy'n cynrychioli tua 20 y cant o'r gyllideb grantiau. Mi fyddwch chi hefyd wedi clywed fy ymateb i i'r Aelod blaenorol. Dwi yn disgwyl cyngor pellach o ran hyn, ac mi fyddaf yn rhannu diweddariad unwaith dwi wedi derbyn hwnnw.
Official English translation
Cadw does engage proactively with faith communities and the sector to understand better the state of our buildings of worship and the pressures that they face, including ageing fabrics, change in use, declining congregations, maintenance costs, and access to skills. Cadw continues to provide direct support through its own grant schemes. Over the past five years, more than £2 million of Cadw historic building grants have supported places of worship, which represents almost 20 per cent of grant funding. You will have also heard my response to the previous Member. I do expect further advice and guidance on this, and I will share an update once I've received that.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiynau hynny. Mae'r ffaith ein bod ni yn ymgynghori ar y funud o ran strategaeth ddiwylliant a chwaraeon newydd, a'n bod ni yn edrych yn strategol, yn gyfle perffaith i bob Aelod yma i fod yn annog etholwyr, i fod yn annog unrhyw gymdeithasau, ac Aelodau eu hunain, i fod yn cyfrannu syniadau tuag at y strategaeth honno. Felly, byddwn ni yn eich annog chi i gyflwyno'r syniadau hyn, a byddwn ni wedyn yn gallu edrych ar yr holl ystod o bethau yr hoffai pobl yng Nghymru ein gweld ni'n buddsoddi ynddyn nhw. Un peth y byddwn i yn ei ddweud yw eich bod chi'n berffaith iawn i fod yn cydnabod pwysigrwydd cymaint o'n haddoldai ni, a'r amrywiaeth a'r stori mae nhw'n ei ddweud ynglŷn â Chymru. Felly, diolch i chi am godi'r pwyntiau hynny.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for those questions. The fact that we are consulting at the moment in terms of a new culture and sports strategy, and that we are looking strategically, is the perfect opportunity for every Member here to encourage constituents, to suggest to any societies, and Members themselves, to contribute ideas to that strategy. So, I would encourage you all to put forward these ideas, and we will then be able to look at the entire range of things that people in Wales would like to see us investing in. The one thing that I would say is that you are quite right to recognise the importance of so many of our places of worship, and the range of them that there is, and the story that they tell about Wales. So, thank you for raising those points.
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Thank you to the Member for raising those.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Dwi bendant yn cytuno efo chi. Mi oeddwn i'n falch iawn o dîm Cymru, ac nid dim ond y rhai a enillodd y medalau; mi oedd yna berfformiadau rhagorol yna, ac mi ddylem ni fod yn falch iawn o'r holl dîm. Fel roeddwn i'n sôn gerbron y pwyllgor, pan oeddwn i yn Glasgow, roedd gweld bod Cymru wedi creu cymaint o argraff, eu bod nhw'n ail hoff dîm pawb nad oeddent o Gymru, yn sicr wedi bod yn wych i'w weld. Yn amlwg, mi oedd yna newyddion trist iawn dros yr haf hefyd, ac mi fyddwn i'n hoffi cymryd y cyfle yma i sôn am Fin Tarling. Mae ein meddyliau ni i gyd efo'i deulu a'i ffrindiau. Roedd hynny'n drychinebus dros yr haf. O ran ein strategaeth ni rŵan, dwi eisiau sicrhau, o ran digwyddiadau mawr—. Roeddwn i'n falch iawn ddoe ein bod ni wedi gweld bod Champions League y menywod yn dod i Gymru yn 2029. Dwi'n falch i ddweud mai un o fy mhenderfyniadau i fel Gweinidog oedd cefnogi hwnna, ac mae hwnna'n dangos ein bod ni'n gweithredu. Ond dwi wedi bod yn glir iawn hefyd fod yn rhaid i'r holl ddigwyddiadau mawr rydyn ni'n mynd amdanyn nhw fod i bwrpas a'n bod ni wedi ystyried, cyn ein bod ni'n ymgeisio, beth fydd y buddsoddiad, ond hefyd beth ydy'r gwerth yn economaidd, yn gymdeithasol a'r deilliannau o ran hynny. Mi ydych chi a minnau wedi bod yma yn y gorffennol a gweld Llywodraethau efallai'n methu â dweud beth ydy'r mesurau, sut rydyn ni'n mesur llwyddiant, ac mae hwnna'n sicr yn rhywbeth dwi'n edrych arno rŵan fel Gweinidog o ran y Tour de France a hefyd Ewros 2028. Ond mi ddylai'r mesurau yna fod yn eu lle cyn inni fod yn ymgeisio, a syniad o beth rydyn ni eisiau cael allan ohonyn nhw. Felly, mi ydyn ni'n ailedrych ar y strategaeth digwyddiadau mawr hefyd, ac mi fydda i'n mynd â'r gwaith yma rhagddo. Mae gwaith wedi dechrau, ond rydyn ni'n mynd â hwnna ymhellach hefyd.
Official English translation
I certainly agree with you. I was very proud of Team Wales, and not just those that won the medals; there were some wonderful and excellent performances, and we should be extremely proud of the whole team. As I mentioned in my appearance before the committee, when I was in Glasgow, to see that Wales had made such am impression, that they were everyone's second favourite team for everyone who wasn't from Wales, was wonderful to see. Clearly, there was some very sad news over the summer too, and I would like to take this opportunity to mention Fin Tarling. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. That was a disastrous occurrence over the summer. In terms of our strategy now, I do want to ensure, in terms of major events—. I was very pleased yesterday that we saw that the UEFA Women's Champions League was to come to Wales in 2029. I'm pleased to say that that was one of my decisions as a Minister to support that, and that shows that we are taking action. But I have been very clear, too, that all major events that we bid for have to be for a purpose and that we will have considered, before making a bid, what the investment would be, but also what the value will be economically, socially, and outcomes in relation to that. You and I have been here in the past and have seen Governments perhaps failing to outline what success looks like, and that is certainly something that I'm looking at now in relation to the Tour de France and also the 2028 Euros. But those measures and yardsticks should be in place before we bid, and we should have an idea of what we want to achieve. So, we are reviewing the major events strategy, and I will be taking that work forward. The work has commenced, but we will take it further.
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I'm glad that the Member referenced the work that we've prioritised in terms of understanding the need, because the thing that I'm determined to do is have a plan in place long term, because, as I said in evidence to the committee, we do know, in some sectors, the investments needed, and the figures are eye-watering. They're not the kind of finances that we have currently available, they're nowhere near enough what's needed, and we will need to look strategically once we know that full picture. I completely agree with you—and I think I mentioned this in my response to Mike Hedges during committee on Monday, when he asked me about bidding for the Commonwealth Games—we can't just invest in facilities to attract major events if then it means there's no money left to invest in key infrastructure like our swimming pools, like 3G pitches and so on, and that means that people in your constituency, in other constituencies across Wales, then fail to have access. So, this work will then be able to outline what investment is needed, where public investment is needed, how we work with local authorities, work with different budgets, because there are investments made in schools, for instance, in sport facilities. The guarantee I give you is that we will have that long-term strategic approach, working with national governing bodies, Sport Wales, working with local authorities, working across portfolios, to ensure that we identify where the gaps are, where infrastructure is at point of failure as well, because we know a number of swimming pools are extremely old across Wales and are at risk of not being financially viable or able to stay open. We know some have closed already. That's my commitment. We want to see the right facilities that people will be able to use so they can stay active, be active in their communities, and that means every corner of Wales, rural Wales, including urban.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mi wnes i gwrdd â chynrychiolwyr o Undeb Rygbi Cymru ym mis Awst a thrafod eu cynlluniau ar gyfer dyfodol y gêm broffesiynol. Fe wnes i wneud yn glir bwysigrwydd ymgysylltu agored ac ystyrlon gyda rhanbarthau, cefnogwyr a chymunedau, a sicrhau bod unrhyw benderfyniadau yn dryloyw, yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth ac yn ystyried yr effaith ehangach ar rygbi Cymru.
Official English translation
I met WRU representatives in August and discussed their plans for the future of the professional game. I made clear the importance of open and meaningful engagement with regions, supporters and communities, and of ensuring that any decisions are transparent, evidence based and take full account of the wider impact on Welsh rugby.
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A gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod, yn gyntaf, am y cyfathrebu rydych chi wedi'i wneud efo fi dros y pwnc yma, ynghyd â'ch Aelodau chi dros Ŵyr Abertawe, a hefyd i bob Aelod sydd wedi ymgysylltu efo fi dros y mater pwysig hwn? Mae rygbi yn fwy na champ, onid ydy? Mae pobl yn ei deimlo fo i'r byw; mae o'n rhan o hunaniaeth cymunedau, fel rydych chi wedi sôn fan hyn. Mae'r tryloywder yna'n bwysig, oherwydd mae hyn am fwy na lleoliad, mae'n fwy nag effaith economaidd; mae ynglŷn â'r ymdeimlad cymunedol yna. Felly, yn sicr, fel y gwnes i ddweud yn fy ymateb cychwynnol, mi ddywedais i'n glir wrth Undeb Rygbi Cymru ein bod ni'n disgwyl y tryloywder yna, ein bod ni'n disgwyl y cydweithio efo cymunedau, a dyna fy neges i eto heddiw.
Official English translation
Can I thank the Member, in the first instance, for the communication that you've had with me on this topic, as well as your fellow Members for Gŵyr Abertawe, and also every Member who has contacted me on this important matter? Rugby is more than just a sport, isn't it? People feel it to the quick. It's part of the identity of communities, as you have mentioned here. And that transparency is important, because this is about more than just a location, it's more than just the economic impact; it's about that community spirit and feeling. So certainly, as I said in my initial answer, I said very clearly to the WRU that we do expect transparency, we expect that collaboration with communities, and that's my message again today.
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Thank you for raising those concerns. It is essential that this process is conducted in a way that is transparent, evidence-based, and accountable. Supporters, players, volunteers, local communities and elected Members must have confidence that decisions are being taken with a full understanding of the wider impact and that their views have been properly considered. In any subsequent conversations with the Welsh Rugby Union—I do meet with them regularly—I will, of course, express the views that have been expressed to me.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Fel dwi wedi amlinellu eisoes heddiw, mae Undeb Rygbi Cymru yn gorff llywodraethu annibynnol ar gyfer rygbi yng Nghymru ac mae'n gyfrifol am benderfyniadau ynghylch strwythur a datblygiad y gêm broffesiynol, gan gynnwys yng ngogledd Cymru. Nid yw Llywodraeth Cymru yn ariannu timau chwaraeon proffesiynol, ond trwy Chwaraeon Cymru rydyn ni yn cefnogi'r gymuned a'r gêm ar lawr gwlad.
Official English translation
As I've already outlined this afternoon, the WRU is the independent governing body for rugby in Wales and is responsible for decisions about the structure and development of the professional game, including in north Wales. The Welsh Government does not fund professional sports teams, but through Sport Wales we support the community and the grass-roots game.
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Fel gwnes i ddweud yn fy ymateb cyntaf, Undeb Rygbi Cymru ydy'r corff llywodraethu annibynnol a nhw sydd efo'r cyfrifoldeb, ond mae gen i, wrth gwrs, gyfleoedd yn fy nghyfarfodydd gyda nhw i fynegi unrhyw bryderon sy'n cael eu codi gyda ni. O ran rygbi gogledd Cymru, dwi yn cydnabod yr uchelgais gref a'r cyfranogiad rygbi cynyddol ledled gogledd Cymru, a dwi'n cefnogi datblygiad y gêm ar bob lefel. Mi ydyn ni eisiau i chwaraewyr talentog o ogledd Cymru gael llwybrau clir i gyrraedd lefelau uchaf y gêm o fewn eu cymunedau, heb orfod symud o ogledd Cymru. A dwi wedi darllen y pryderon nad ydy hynny'n bosib ar y funud, felly diolch i'r Aelod am godi hynna gyda fi.
Official English translation
As I said in my initial response, it's the WRU that is the independent governing body and they have responsibility in this area, but, of course, I do have opportunities in my meetings with them to express any concerns that have been raised with me. In terms of rugby in north Wales, I do recognise the strong ambition and the increasing popularity of and participation in rugby in north Wales, and I support the development of the game at all levels. We want talented players from north Wales to have clear pathways to get to the elite levels of the game within their communities, without having to move from north Wales. I have read concerns that this isn't currently possible, so I thank the Member for raising the issue with me.
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Diolch. Fel oeddwn i'n dweud, nid cyfrifoldeb Llywodraeth Cymru mo hynny, ond yn sicr mi fyddwn ni eisiau cydweithio efo Undeb Rygbi Cymru a gwahanol gyrff llywodraethu eraill o ran mynediad cyfartal i chwaraeon. O ran y pwyntiau dŷch chi'n eu codi, mi fyddwn i'n argymell eich bod chi'n eu codi nhw hefyd efo Undeb Rygbi Cymru yn uniongyrchol. Mae'n bwysig ein bod ni yn gweithredu ar ran etholwyr o ran clybiau lleol. Ond yn sicr, fel dywedais i wrth Janet Finch-Saunders, dŷn ni eisiau cyfleoedd i bobl ifanc allu parhau yma yng Nghymru i chwarae ar y lefel uchaf, a dŷn ni'n cydnabod nad yw hynny yn digwydd ar y funud.
Official English translation
Thank you. As I mentioned, this isn't the responsibility of Welsh Government, but, certainly, we would want to work with the WRU and different governing bodies in terms of equal access to sport. In terms of the points that you raise, I would suggest that you also raise them with the WRU directly. It is important that we do act in the interests of constituents in terms of local clubs, But, certainly, as I told Janet Finch-Saunders, we certainly want opportunities for young people to remain here in Wales and to play at the highest levels, and we recognise that that isn't currently happening.
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Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi cyfranogiad rygbi yng Nghlwyd drwy ein buddsoddiad mewn chwaraeon ar lawr gwlad, a ddarperir drwy Chwaraeon Cymru. Mae hyn yn helpu clybiau i wella cyfleusterau, lleihau costau rhedeg a chreu mwy o gyfleoedd i bobl o bob oed a chefndir gymryd rhan.
Official English translation
The Welsh Government supports rugby participation in Clwyd through our investment in grass-roots sport, delivered through Sport Wales. This helps clubs improve facilities, reduce running costs and create more opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to take part.
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Nid Llywodraeth Cymru sy'n penderfynu ar y buddsoddiad hwnnw. Mae e'n fater i gyrff chwaraeon unigol ond hefyd i Chwaraeon Cymru. Yr hyn sydd gennym ni fel ymrwymiad fel Llywodraeth ydy ein bod ni eisiau sicrhau bod yna fuddsoddiad ledled Cymru, cyfle i bawb gyfranogi lle bynnag eu bod yn byw yng Nghymru. Ac mae'r adolygiad strategol dŷn ni'n ei wneud o ran lle mae angen buddsoddiad yn cydweithio gydag Undeb Rygbi Cymru, Cymdeithas Pêl-droed Cymru, Nofio Cymru ac eraill i sicrhau bod hwnnw'n gynllun sy'n cael ei gefnogi gan bawb, nid dim ond gan y Llywodraeth ond gan y cyrff hyn hefyd. Bydd yna waith hefyd i weithio efo awdurdodau lleol o ran hynny.
Official English translation
It's not the Welsh Government that decides on that investment. It's a matter for the individual sports bodies but also for Sport Wales. What we have made as a commitment as a Government is that we want to ensure that there is investment across Wales and an opportunity for everyone to participate wherever they live in Wales. And the strategic review that we're carrying out in terms of where investment is needed works together with the WRU, FAW, Swim Wales and others to ensure that that is a plan that is supported by everyone, not just by the Government but by these bodies as well. Work will also be done to work with local authorities in terms of that too.
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Diolch am godi'r pwyntiau pwysig yna. Wrth gydweithio gydag Undeb Rygbi Cymru dŷn ni eisiau sicrhau—. Fel roeddwn i'n dweud, mae'n bwysig iawn fod pawb yn cael y cyfle i gyfranogi, a phan mae yna rwystrau i hynny, yna mae hwnna'n her dwi'n barod iawn i'w rhoi i Undeb Rygbi Cymru neu ei rhoi i unrhyw gorff lle nad yw hynny'n gweithio. Mae peth data yn dangos bod yna beth newydd da o ran merched yng Nghymru. Mae 90 y cant o chwaraewyr rŵan yn symud o'r pathway dan 14 i dan 16 o ran rygbi, sydd yn gam pwysig yn ei flaen. Ond, yn amlwg, mae angen deall wedyn beth arall sydd angen cael ei wneud, ac mae hwn yn rhywbeth byw iawn o ran trafodaethau rhwng swyddogion, Undeb Rygbi Cymru a holl gyrff chwaraeon yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
Thank you for raising those important points. Working with the WRU, we want to ensure—. As I said, it's very important that everyone has the opportunity to participate, and when there are barriers to that, then that is a challenge that I am ready to put to the WRU or to put to any body where that isn't working as it should. There is some data that shows that there is some good news in terms of women and girls in Wales. Some 90 per cent of players now move from the under-14 pathway to that for under-16s in terms of rugby, which is an important step forward. But, obviously, we then need to understand what else needs to be done, and this is something that's very live to us in terms of discussions between officials and the WRU and all of the sporting bodies in Wales.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru'n cefnogi cyfleusterau llyfrgell yng Nghasnewydd Islwyn drwy gyllid cyfalaf a refeniw ar gyfer datblygu llyfrgelloedd. Mae hyn yn cynnwys £200,000 o gyllid cyfalaf i drawsnewid y llyfrgell i blant yn Llyfrgell Ganolog Casnewydd. Mae llyfrgelloedd Casnewydd Islwyn hefyd wedi elwa o dros £22,000 ar gyfer cyllid prosiectau grantiau bach.
Official English translation
The Welsh Government supports library facilities in Casnewydd Islwyn through capital and revenue funding for the development of libraries. This includes £200,000 in capital funding to transform the children's library in Newport Central Library. Libraries in Casnewydd Islwyn have also benefited from over £22,000 for small grant project programmes.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Dŷch chi'n codi pwynt pwysig dros ben, a does gen i ddim y pwerau i ymyrryd yn y fath fodd, ond yr hyn yr ydw i'n ei wneud ar y funud, trwy'r gwaith dŷn ni'n ei wneud, ydy deall beth yw'r sefyllfa o ran llyfrgelloedd ledled Cymru. Maen nhw'n wasanaeth statudol. Dŷn ni'n gwybod bod yna doriadau wedi bod ledled Cymru. Mae nifer o Aelodau yma wedi ymgyrchu o ran ceisio cadw llyfrgelloedd lleol ar agor, a dwi yn poeni yn fawr ynglŷn â dyfodol ein llyfrgelloedd ni—y dyfodol o ran y buddsoddiad hwnnw. Mae angen inni ddeall beth ydy'r sefyllfa, a dyna pam, o ran cael gweledigaeth a strategaeth hirdymor a bod yn glir o ran y buddsoddiad hirdymor sydd ei angen, y medraf roi'r sicrwydd i'r Aelod fy mod i'n credu bod llyfrgelloedd yn bwysig, bod y gwaith hwn yn digwydd, ac mi fyddwn ni eisiau gweithio gydag awdurdodau lleol, yn sicr, er mwyn sicrhau bod y gwasanaethau iawn yn ein cymunedau ni a bod yna fynediad i'n llyfrgelloedd ni.
Official English translation
You raise an extremely important point, and I don't have the powers to intervene in that manner, but what I am doing at the moment, through the work that we are doing, is to understand what the situation actually is in terms of libraries the length and breadth of Wales. They're a statutory service. We know that there have been cuts across Wales. Many Members here will have campaigned to retain their local libraries, and I am deeply concerned about the future of our libraries—the future in terms of that investment. We need to understand what the situation is, and that is why, in terms of a long-term vision and strategy and to be clear on the long-term investment needed, I can give an assurance to the Member that I do believe that libraries are important, that this work is ongoing, and that we would want to work with local authorities, certainly, in order to ensure that the right services exist in our communities and that there is access to our libraries.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae'r gwaith o lunio strategaeth diwylliant a chwaraeon newydd i Gymru yn digwydd ar y funud, ac mae treftadaeth a diwylliant cyfoethog ein cenedl yn rhan ganolog o hyn. Mae gennym ni weledigaeth glir ynghylch datblygu Cymru i fod yn bwerdy diwylliant a chwaraeon. Rydyn ni wedi ymrwymo i wireddu hynny.
Official English translation
Work in relation to a new culture and sports strategy for Wales is happening at the moment, and heritage and the rich culture of our nation are a central part of that. We have a clear vision in terms of developing Wales to be a cultural and sporting powerhouse. We have committed to realising that.
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Can I be very clear? I disassociate myself with every single comment made and, no, I do not agree with the Member. I would suggest that the Member takes the time to speak to people that he represents, who will be horrified and frightened by some of the comments made. I would also ask him to be mindful that our different cultural organisations are governed—our museums, for instance—by a code of ethics, and they are working ethically. And that's what I ask of any institution that receives public funding—to work within the ethics in which they are bound, to be respectful, to be mindful, as we are bound by a Members' code of conduct to do so.
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A football question. [Laughter.]
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae digwyddiadau chwaraeon fel pencampwriaethau dan-19 UEFA yn gyfleoedd pwerus a phwysig i ysbrydoli pobl ifanc ac annog mwy o gyfranogiad mewn chwaraeon. Mi fyddwn yn gweithio gyda phartneriaid, gan gynnwys Cymdeithas Bêl-droed Cymru a Sefydliad Pêl-droed Cymru, i adeiladu ar y momentwm o'r twrnamaint trwy gefnogi pêl-droed ar lawr gwlad, gwella mynediad at gyfleusterau a chryfhau cysylltiadau rhwng ysgolion, clybiau a chymunedau.
Official English translation
Sporting events such as the UEFA under-19 championships are powerful and important opportunities to inspire young people and to encourage greater participation in sport. We will work with partners, including the Football Association of Wales and the Cymru Football Foundation, to build on the momentum of the tournament by supporting grass-roots football, improving access to facilities and strengthening links between schools, clubs and communities.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you to the Member for raising those, and, obviously, we were also in Wrexham together on Saturday. I think that museum will hopefully not just inspire people to visit, but inspire people to be more active, to participate. I think there's much more we can do in this area, and that's why we're committed, as a Government, to be working cross-Government. Myself and the Deputy Minister for public health and prevention have already met. We will meet regularly to see how we embed this work, because it's currently not happening as it should. I'd be very happy as well to meet with the Member to discuss how we can perhaps take forward some of the work, how it also feeds into our new strategy as well, both in terms of health, but also with the new culture strategy, and embedding those opportunities for everybody to be active, to get outdoors, to be able to participate just for fun. Because not everyone will be at the elite level representing Wales, even though some of us may dream of it. But being able to have fun as well is key there. So, I'd be very happy to take that conversation forward with you.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Fel Gweinidog newydd, dwi wedi mynd ati i geisio perthynas adeiladol gydag Undeb Rygbi Cymru, yn barod i herio pan fo angen, yn barod i gydweithio hefyd, tra'n parchu ei annibyniaeth. Mi ydym ni'n ymgysylltu'n rheolaidd ynglŷn â blaenoriaethau a rennir a datblygu'r gêm, gan gynnwys cyfranogiad, cyfleusterau, datblygu ar lawr gwlad a digwyddiadau mawr.
Official English translation
As a new Minister, I have set about trying to build a constructive relationship with the Welsh Rugby Union, ready to challenge when that's needed, and ready to work with them, whilst also respecting their independence. We engage regularly on shared priorities and the development of the game, including participation, facilities, grass-roots development and major events.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Wel, fel dwi wedi pwysleisio yn ystod y sesiwn hwn, mae'r rhain yn faterion annibynnol, a drwy Chwaraeon Cymru rydyn ni'n ariannu unrhyw gorff. Yn sicr, os oes gennych chi bryderon, mi fedraf i ofyn i Chwaraeon Cymru fod yn darparu rhagor o wybodaeth i chi. Dwi'n meddwl yr hyn sydd yn glir iawn o sesiwn heddiw ydy bod yna nifer o gwestiynau gan Aelodau ynglŷn ag Undeb Rygbi Cymru. Dwi'n awyddus iawn i gydweithio efo Aelodau ynglŷn ag unrhyw bryderon sydd gennych chi, a dwi'n hapus iawn i fod yn codi'r rhain yn uniongyrchol efo Undeb Rygbi Cymru. Pan oeddwn i'n llefarydd ar ran chwaraeon, mi oeddwn i'n ddigon parod i ofyn cwestiynau a herio hefyd, ac, fel Gweinidog, dwi'n barod iawn i wneud hynny. Dwi'n falch iawn bod cymaint ohonoch chi yn pryderu am ddyfodol y gêm yng Nghymru gydag angerdd, ac, os cawn ni weithio gyda'n gilydd, yna dwi'n meddwl bod hwnna'n le da i ddechrau.
Official English translation
Well, as I have emphasised during the session, these are independent issues, and it's through Sport Wales that we fund any body. Certainly, if you do have concerns, I can ask Sport Wales to provide more information to you. I think what is very clear from today's session is that there are a number of questions from Members related to the WRU. I'm very eager to work together with Members in relation to any concerns that you have, and I'm very happy to raise these directly with the Welsh Rugby Union. When I was a sports spokesperson, I was quite prepared to ask questions and challenge as well, and, as a Minister, I'm still prepared to do that. I'm very pleased that so many of you are worried about the future of the game in Wales with such passion, and, if we can all work together, then I think that this is a good place to start.
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2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Fe fyddwch chi'n gweld bod yna nifer o ddatganiadau wedi'u hychwanegu at agenda heddiw. Yn dilyn cais yn y Pwyllgor Busnes heddiw, mae datganiad y Prif Weinidog wedi'i ymestyn i 60 munud yn hytrach na'r 45 a nodwyd yn y lle cyntaf. Mae hefyd busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i'r holl Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. You will see that there are a number of statements that have been added to today's agenda. Following a request in the Business Committee today, the First Minister's statement has been extended to 60 minutes rather than the 45 previously stated. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to all Members electronically.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater pwysig hwn? Mi ddylwn i ddatgan fy mod i, ers blynyddoedd lawer, wedi bod yn ymwneud efo etholwyr yn fy etholaeth i ar y mater hwn, ac yn parhau i wneud hynny fel Aelod unigol. Dwi'n siŵr bod pawb ohonom ni a welodd y rhaglen ddogfen Buried, os nad oeddech chi'n ymwybodol o hyn o'r blaen, wedi cael eich syfrdanu gan effaith hwn. Ac yn sicr, fel y clywsoch chi'r Prif Weinidog yn dweud yn gynharach, o ran Michael Sheen hefyd, mi fydd yna drafodaethau pellach yn digwydd. Ond mae hon yn broblem sydd wedi bod yn wybyddus, a nifer o bobl wedi bod yn ymgyrchu am flynyddoedd lawer. Mae'n bwysig ein bod ni fel Llywodraeth yn mynd i'r afael â hyn, a dwi'n falch o allu cadarnhau ei fod o'n flaenoriaeth i ni. Mi ydyn ni rŵan yn mynd ati i ddatblygu strategaeth ledled Cymru i adfer tir ôl-ddiwydiannol yn raddol, fel nad yw cymunedau bellach yn agored i risgiau posib. Ac mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i bob Aelod sydd efo enghreifftiau yn eu hetholaethau nhw i fod yn rhan o'r gwaith hwnnw efo ni.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising this important issue? I should state that I, for many years, have been involved with constituents in my own constituency in dealing with this issue, and I continue to do that as an individual Member. I'm sure that each and every one of us who saw that documentary, Buried, if they weren't aware of this previously, will have been shocked by the impact that this has had. And certainly, as you heard the First Minister stating earlier, in terms of Michael Sheen too, there will be further discussions happening. But this is a problem that has been known for a while and many people have been campaigning for many years. It is important that we as a Government do tackle and address this issue, and I'm pleased to be able to confirm that it is a priority of ours. We are now developing a pan-Wales strategy to restore post-industrial land, so that communities no longer face those possible risks. And I would ask every Member who has examples in their own constituency to become involved in that work with us.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi pwnc sydd yn bwysig iawn i nifer o'n hetholwyr ni ac i nifer o Aelodau yma. Mi fyddwn i'n hoffi atgoffa'r holl Aelodau bod y Papur Gwyrdd, 'Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales', sy'n ymateb i argymhellion a wnaed gan y Comisiwn Dŵr Annibynnol, bellach, a'r ymgynghoriad hwnnw, wedi dod i ben. Mi gyhoeddwyd crynodeb o'r ymatebion ar 14 Medi, felly yn ddiweddar iawn. Rydyn ni'n ystyried y dystiolaeth a'r farn a dderbyniwyd yn ofalus cyn gwneud penderfyniadau ar gam nesaf y diwygio. Ein nod wrth gwrs ydy sicrhau fframwaith rheoleiddio sy'n cyd-fynd â blaenoriaethau Cymru, yn cryfhau atebolrwydd ac yn cefnogi canlyniadau gwell i gwsmeriaid, cymunedau a'r amgylchedd. Mi fyddwn ni wrth gwrs yn diweddaru holl Aelodau'r Senedd hon wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw fynd rhagddo.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising an issue that's very important for many of our constituents and for many Members here. I would like to remind all Members that the Green Paper, 'Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales', which responds to recommendations made by the Independent Water Commission, has now, and that consultation, concluded. A summary of responses was published on 14 September, so very recently. We are considering the evidence and the views expressed carefully before making a decision on the next step of reform. Our aim, of course, is to ensure a regulatory framework that complies with the requirements of Wales, strengthens accountability and supports better outcomes for customers, communities and the environment. We will of course update all Senedd Members as that work proceeds.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn. Yn amlwg, mae'r hyn y mae'r Aelod wedi ei godi yn fater sydd yn cael ei drafod yn gyson gan y Cabinet. Mae hwn yn flaenoriaeth i bawb ohonom ni fel Aelodau etholedig, gobeithio. Yn sicr, mi wnaf i wneud y Gweinidog Cabinet yn ymwybodol o'ch cais chi. Mi fyddwn ni wrth gwrs yn diweddaru'r Senedd o ran y gwaith hwnnw sy'n mynd rhagddo hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you very much. Evidently, what the Member raised is an issue that is discussed regularly by the Cabinet. This is a priority for all of us as elected Members, I would hope. Certainly, I will make the Cabinet Minister aware of your request. We will of course be updating the Senedd in terms of the work that's proceeding as well.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Wn i ddim a oeddech chi yn y Siambr ar gyfer clywed ymatebion y Prif Weinidog ac a ydych chi wedi cael cyfle i weld bod yna ddatganiad yn hwyrach y prynhawn yma gan y Gweinidog sydd â chyfrifoldeb dros addysg o ran cyhoeddi'r cynllun llythrennedd a rhifedd sylfaenol. Dwi'n credu oedd sylwadau'r Prif Weinidog yn ddiamwys o ran sut rydyn ni'n ystyried y canlyniadau hyn, ac wrth gwrs mi fyddwn i'n annog i unrhyw Aelod, os oes yna bethau penodol o fewn eich etholaeth chi sydd yn creu pryder ichi, gysylltu efo'r Gweinidog dros addysg yn uniongyrchol.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. I don't know whether you were in the Chamber to hear the First Minister's response and have had an opportunity to see that there is a statement later this afternoon by the Minister with responsibility for education on the publication of the foundational literacy and numeracy plan. I think that the First Minister's statements were unambiguous about this how we consider these results, and, of course, I would encourage every Member, if there are specific issues within your constituency that are causing you concern, to engage with the Minister for education directly.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, gaf i ddiolch ichi fel Aelod am godi'r mater pwysig hwn? Mae'n ddrwg calon gen i glywed am yr effaith hynny ar etholwyr. Rydyn ni hefyd yn gwybod beth mae hynny'n ei olygu o ran apwyntiadau wedi eu methu, efo nifer o bobl yn gorfod aros amser maith am apwyntiadau o'r fath. Yn sicr mi wnaf i'r Gweinidog yn ymwybodol o'r hyn rydych chi wedi ei godi heddiw. Dwi'n gobeithio, os oes gennych chi esiamplau penodol hefyd, eich bod chi'n codi'r rheini efo'r bwrdd iechyd yn uniongyrchol, ac yn sicr efo'r Gweinidog hefyd. Felly, mi fyddaf i'n bwydo hynny nôl iddo fo yn dilyn y sesiwn hon.
Official English translation
Well, may I thank you as a Member for raising this important issue? I'm terribly sorry to hear about that impact on your constituents. We're also aware of what that means in terms of missed appointments, with many people having to wait a long time for such appointments. Certainly, I will make the Minister aware of what you've raised this afternoon. I do hope that, if you do have specific examples too, that you raise those with the health board directly, and certainly with the Minister too. So I will feed that back to him following this session.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch ichi am godi hyn. Mae'r ffaith mai chi yw'r ail Aelod i godi hwn yn dangos faint o bryder sydd. Mae'n ffaith bod arolwg awdurdodau lleol a gynhaliwyd gan Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru wedi nodi yn 2015 fod mwy na 9,000 o safleoedd posib sydd angen eu hymchwilio ymhellach. Er na fydd pob un o'r safleoedd hyn yn peri risg i iechyd pobl neu'r amgylchedd, mae'r ffigur hwn yn dangos maint y broblem sy'n wynebu rheoleiddwyr yng Nghymru. Fel y clywsoch chi'n gynharach, mae mynd i'r afael â thir halogedig yn flaenoriaeth allweddol i'r Llywodraeth hon, ac mi fyddwn ni'n mynd ati i ddatblygu strategaeth ledled Cymru i adfer tir ôl-ddiwydiannol fel nad yw cymunedau yn agored i risgiau posibl. Mi fyddwn ni hefyd, fel y gwnes i ymestyn allan i Llŷr Powell yn gynharach, yn gofyn ichi a phob Aelod arall sydd yn pryderu am hyn i gydweithio efo ni fel Llywodraeth.
Official English translation
Well, thank you for raising this. The fact that you're the second Member to do so does demonstrate how much concern there is. A local authority survey held by NRW noted in 2015 that there were over 9,000 possible sites that need further investigation. Although not every one of those sites poses a risk to human health or the environment, this figure does show the scale of the problem facing regulators in Wales. As you heard earlier, tackling contaminated land is a key priority of this Government, and we will be developing a pan-Wales strategy to restore post-industrial land so that communities aren't facing possible risks. We, as I also reached out to Llŷr Powell, would ask you and every other Member that is concerned about this issue to work with us as a Government.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mi fydd yr Aelod wedi clywed datganiadau blaenorol gan y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni. Wrth i'r gwaith fynd rhagddo, wrth gwrs, mi fydd yna ddiweddariadau i'r Senedd a chyfle i Aelodau graffu a rhoi mewnbwn pellach.
Official English translation
The Member will have heard previous statements by the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy. As the work proceeds, there will, of course, be further updates to the Senedd and an opportunity for Members to scrutinise and provide further input on the matter.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Mae'n bwysig nodi nad ydy'r bwrdd iechyd wedi gwneud unrhyw benderfyniad ar ei gynllun gwasanaethau clinigol. Maen nhw'n dal i ddatblygu'r cynllun hwn ac opsiynau posib, cyn ymgynghoriad arfaethedig yn ddiweddarach eleni. Felly, fe fyddwn i'n gobeithio bod y pwyntiau hynny wedi cael eu codi gyda'r bwrdd iechyd yn uniongyrchol hefyd. Fel gydag unrhyw newid gwasanaeth neu ddatblygu strategaeth, mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn disgwyl i fyrddau iechyd ymgysylltu â phobl yn agored ac yn dryloyw ac yn unol â chanllawiau cenedlaethol. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru hefyd yn disgwyl i'r bwrdd iechyd wneud unrhyw benderfyniad yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth, wedi'i ategu gan arfarniad opsiynau cadarn ac asesiadau effaith i sicrhau bod dyfodol y gwasanaethau hyn yn gynaliadwy, yn addas i ddiben, sef y pwynt roeddech chi'n ei wneud, ac yn ddiogel i'r boblogaeth leol. O ystyried bod y gwaith hwn yn mynd rhagddo ar y funud, mi fyddai'n amhriodol i mi wneud sylw pellach.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. It's important to note that the health board hasn't made any decision on its clinical services plan. They are still developing that plan and possible options, before a proposed consultation later this year. So, I would hope that those points have been raised directly with the health board too. As with any change in services or strategy development, the Welsh Government expects health boards to engage openly with people in a transparent manner, in accordance with national guidance. The Welsh Government also expects the health board to make any decision based on evidence, supported by a robust options evaluation and impact assessments to ensure that the future of these services is sustainable, fit for purpose, which is the point that you made, and safe for the local population. Given that this work is ongoing at the moment, it would be inappropriate for me to comment further.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am godi'r mater. Yn amlwg, rydych chi'n sôn am bethau sy'n digwydd rŵan, ac mi fyddaf i'n gwneud y Gweinidog Cabinet yn ymwybodol o'r sylwadau. Fe fyddwn i hefyd yn gofyn i chi ei wneud o'n ymwybodol o'r safleoedd hyn fel ein bod ni'n gallu ymchwilio ymhellach. Rydyn ni wedi bod yn pwyso am gyfiawnder amgylcheddol trwy godi'n uniongyrchol gyda'r Trysorlys ba mor bwysig ydy ceisio cyllid y Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig i barhau â'n hymdrechion ar y cyd i fynd i'r afael ag etifeddiaeth gorffennol diwydiannol Cymru, gan gynnwys adfer tomenni glo ac adfer tir halogedig. Mae'n bwysig hefyd, wrth gwrs, fod awdurdodau lleol a Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yn mynd ati efo'r rôl rheoleiddio hwnnw. Felly, mi fyddaf i'n mynd â hwn ymhellach efo'r Gweinidog. Diolch.
Official English translation
Thank you for raising this issue. You're talking about issues that are going on now, evidently, and I will make the Cabinet Minister aware of your comments. I'd also ask you to make him aware of these sites so that we can explore this issue further. We have been pressing for environmental justice by raising directly with the Treasury how important it is to have UK Government funding to strengthen our joint efforts to tackle the legacy of Wales's industrial heritage, including restoring coal tips and contaminated land. It's important also that local authorities and NRW do proceed with that regulatory role. So, I will take this further with the Minister. Diolch.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch i chi am godi'r mater yna. Wn i ddim a ydych chi wedi codi hynny'n uniongyrchol efo'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal fel llefarydd, o ran y pwnc. Dwi'n gwybod bod y Gweinidog yn awyddus i gwrdd gyda rhai o bob plaid, a byddwn i yn eich annog chi i gael y trafodaethau uniongyrchol hynny. O ran yr hyn sy'n digwydd rŵan ym Mhowys, mi fyddwch chi wedi nodi fy ymateb i i Jane Dodds yn flaenorol. Ond o ran yr hyn sy'n gallu digwydd i'r dyfodol, dwi'n credu bod honna'n drafodaeth bellach i Aelodau ei chael, ac my fyddaf i hefyd yn gwneud y Gweindog Cabinet yn ymwybodol eich bod chi wedi codi hyn brynhawn yma.
Official English translation
Well, thank you for raising that issue. I don't know if you have raised that directly with the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, as the spokesperson, in relation to this issue. I know that the Minister is eager to be meeting with Members of all parties and I would encourage you to have those direct discussions. In terms of what is happening now in Powys, you will have noted my response to Jane Dodds earlier. But in terms of what can happen for the future, I think that is a further discussion for Members to be having, and I will also make the Cabinet Minister aware of the issues that you've raised this afternoon.
2. Business Statement and Announcement en
Well, thank you, Vikki, for raising such an important issue. Aberfan, as you say, is a name of a place that people know internationally for all those devastating reasons that you've outlined there. We share a constituency and, as you noted, I was at that launch with you to meet survivors of that tragedy, but also to meet parents who lost children that day who remain with us today. It's important that we remember that long-lasting impact on communities that will be felt for generations to come. In terms of the sixtieth anniversary, I know that we as a Government will take that time to reflect and we do intend to bring a statement forward at that time.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, mi fyddwn i yn tynnu sylw'r Aelod at y datganiad sydd yn dod yn hwyrach heddiw o ran y gefnogaeth sydd yna o ran business rates efo nifer o'r busnesau, ac ati, rydych chi wedi cyfeirio atyn nhw. Hefyd, wn i ddim a ydy'r Aelod ei hun yn gwybod beth ydy canlyniad adolygiad y WRU. Yn sicr, dwi ddim yn gwybod. O ran gwneud astudiaeth achos o'r fath, yn amlwg mae'r ddau gyngor sir wedi gwneud astudiaethau achos. Dwi wedi codi'r pryderon hynny'n uniongyrchol hynny efo'r WRU, sydd wedi mynegi i ni—. Mae gen i nifer o gwestiynau yfory ynglŷn â rygbi a dyfodol rygbi yng Nghymru, pan fyddaf yn cymryd cwestiynau fel Gweinidog Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant a Chwaraeon. Yn sicr, dwi'n credu bod unrhyw gyfarfod dwi wedi'i gael efo Undeb Rygbi Cymru wedi'i gadael nhw yn gyfan gwbl ddiamwys o gryfder y teimlad gan Aelodau yn y Senedd hon sy'n cynrychioli'r rhanbarthau hynny, o gryfder teimladau yn ein cymunedau ni, y pryderon gwirioneddol sydd yna o ran effaith economaidd, effaith o ran cydlyniad cymdeithasol—effaith o bob math. Felly, mae hynny wedi bod yn gyfan gwbl ddiamwys o ran yr hyn dwi wedi'i fynegi ac mae'r Llywodraeth hon wedi'i fynegi ar bob cyfle rydym ni wedi ei gael. Mi fyddaf i'n edrych ymlaen at ragor o gwestiynau yfory.
Official English translation
Well, I would draw the Member's attention to the statement that will be made later today in terms of the support as regards business rates for a number of the businesses, and so forth, that he referred to. I don't know whether the Member knows the result of the WRU's review. Certainly, I don't know. In terms of making a case study, clearly, the two local authorities have made case studies. I've raised those concerns directly with the WRU, which has conveyed to us—. I have a number of questions tomorrow about rugby and the future of rugby in Wales, when I take questions as Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport. Certainly, I think that any meeting that I've had with the WRU has left them under no illusions about the strength of feeling among Members in this Senedd who represent those regions, and the strength of feeling in our communities, and the genuine concerns that exist about the economic impact and the impact in terms of social cohesion—impacts of all kinds. So, that has been unambiguous in terms of what I've conveyed and what this Government has conveyed at every opportunity we've had. I will look forward to having more questions on this tomorrow.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, dwi'n mawr obeithio bod yr Aelod wedi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet—
Official English translation
Well, I very much hope that the Member has written to the Cabinet Minister—
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mae'n ddrwg gen i.
Official English translation
I'm sorry.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Ie, ac mae gennym ni ddwy iaith fan hyn, felly mi ydw i'n mynd i ddefnyddio'r Gymraeg i ymateb. Diolch. Ydy'r Aelod â'r cyfieithu yn gweithio rŵan?
Official English translation
Yes, and we have two languages here, so I will use the Welsh language to reply to your question. Thank you. Is the interpretation working for the Member now?
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Grêt. Diolch yn fawr iawn. Dwi'n gobeithio bod yr Aelod wedi cymryd y cyfle i ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal, gan ddarparu'r dystiolaeth yr ydych chi wedi ei nodi fan hyn, a hefyd ddarparu'r dystiolaeth honno i'r bwrdd iechyd. Mae'n allweddol bwysig bod y wybodaeth yna gennym ni i ni fedru gweithredu, felly byddwn i yn gofyn eich bod chi yn gwneud hynny.
Official English translation
Excellent. Thank you very much. I very much hope that the Member will have taken the opportunity to write to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, providing the evidence that she's outlined here this afternoon, and also providing that evidence to the health board. It's crucially important that that information is available to us so that we can act, so I would ask you to do that.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Oes yna broblem efo'r cyfieithu?
Official English translation
Is there a problem with the interpretation?
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
A fedrwn ni gadarnhau a oes yna broblem efo'r cyfieithu?
Official English translation
Can we confirm whether there is a problem with the interpretation?
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Sori, ydych chi'n gofyn i fi ailadrodd?
Official English translation
Sorry, are you asking me to repeat my answer?
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Iawn, mi wnaf i. Yr hyn yr oeddwn i yn ei ofyn i'r Aelod, oherwydd natur yr hyn rydych chi wedi ei godi, a'r difrifoldeb, a'r ffaith eich bod chi yn dweud bod gennych chi dystiolaeth o hyn, dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi wedi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal, a hefyd at y bwrdd iechyd, gan ddarparu'r dystiolaeth hon, oherwydd, yn sicr, mae angen gweld gweithredu os oes gennych chi'r dystiolaeth hon.
Official English translation
Okay, I'll do that. What I asked of the Member, given the nature of the issue that you've raised, and the gravity of it, and the fact that you said that you have evidence of this, is that I do hope that you will have written to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, and also to the health board, providing that evidence, because, certainly, we need to see action if you do have that evidence.
2. Business Statement and Announcement en
Can I be very clear that every death on our roads is a tragedy, and road safety remains a priority for this Government? I also would think that the Member would not wish to mislead the public, because the data does show that collisions were 22 per cent lower than in 2022, the most recent full calendar year before the change in default speed limits was implemented. There was a 2 per cent increase in 2024, but may I just emphasise this is the second lowest annual number recorded in Wales, with the lowest being in 2024? We will always keep every policy under review. That is good government. But I think we also need to look at the statistics and be honest with people in terms of really understanding the impact of a policy over a longer term, which was always the case with this. But I would ask the Member to reflect on the actual data and what it stands for, and be careful in how we present that data.
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3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Nid oes unrhyw newidiadau i fusnes yr wythnos hon. Mae busnes drafft y Cyfarfod Llawn ar gyfer tair wythnos gyntaf tymor yr hydref yn cael ei ddangos ar y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i Aelodau'n electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. There are no changes to this week's business. Draft Plenary business for the first three sitting weeks of the autumn term is shown on the business statement, which is available to Members electronically.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, dwi'n falch bod yr Aelod yn gwerthfawrogi mai ateb fel Trefnydd ydw i heddiw. Ac mi fyddwch chi'n falch o wybod bydd yna sesiynau cwestiynau i fi yn fuan iawn ym mis Medi, a gobeithio y byddwch chi'n llwyddiannus yn y balot er mwyn gallu gofyn cwestiwn i fi. Felly, gobeithio'n fawr bydd y cyfle hwnnw. Ond dwi'n gobeithio ei fod o wedi bod yn ddiamwys yn barod fod y Llywodraeth hon yn gweld pwysigrwydd chwaraeon, ein bod ni'n cydnabod yr holl gyrff llywodraethu. Yn amlwg, rydym ni'n parchu hyd braich, ond pan mae angen craffu, rydym ni wedi craffu. Fel gwrthblaid, mi oedden ni'n gwneud hynny; mi oeddwn i'n berson cadarn iawn yn rhan o'r pwyllgor diwylliant a chwaraeon diwethaf, lle roedden ni yn holi a chraffu'r WRU yn galed, a'r math yna o berthynas. Rydym ni'n gwybod faint mae rygbi'n ei olygu i bobl Cymru. Mae'n bwysig, fel dwi wedi dweud nifer o weithiau, fod gan y WRU berthynas ac ymddiriedaeth efo'u cymunedau.
Official English translation
Well, I'm pleased that the Member appreciates that I'm answering as Trefnydd today. And you'll be pleased to hear that there are questions to me very early in September, and, hopefully, you'll be successful in the ballot so that you can ask me a question. So, I very much hope that that opportunity arises. But I do hope that it's been unambiguous already that this Government sees the importance of sport, that we recognise all of the governing bodies. Clearly, we respect the arm's length principle, but when we need to scrutinise, we have scrutinised. As an opposition party, we did that; I was very robust as part of the culture and sport committee, where we did question and scrutinise the WRU, and that sort of relationship. We know how much rugby means to the people of Wales. It's important, as I have said on a number of occasions, that the WRU has a relationship and trust with its communities.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am godi'r mater pwysig hwnnw. Fel efo'r cwestiwn blaenorol, yn amlwg, dwi'n ateb y rhain fel Trefnydd heddiw, ond mae'n berthnasol o ran y drafodaeth fydd yn hwyrach heddiw o ran y gyllideb atodol, oherwydd, yn amlwg, mae yna £2 filiwn wedi ei neilltuo yn y gyllideb honno i ddechrau mynd i'r afael efo'r heriau sy'n wynebu ysgolion, ac mi fydd canran o'r arian hwnnw tuag at gostau teithio. Yn ychwanegol i hynny, mae yna ymrwymiad gan y Llywodraeth hon i wneud dadansoddiad o'r holl asedau chwaraeon, gan gynnwys pyllau nofio, sydd ledled Cymru i wir ddeall (1) beth sydd wedi'i golli a (2) beth sydd mewn peryg o gael ei golli, oherwydd mae nifer o'n pyllau nofio ni'n hen eithriadol, er mwyn gallu rhoi cynllun hirdymor. Mi ddylai fod gan bawb fynediad i wersi nofio. Mi ddylai fod gan bawb yng Nghymru fynediad i byllau nofio. Ond, yn anffodus, mae yna doriadau wedi bod, a dyna pam mae'n rhaid i'r gwaith hwn fynd rhagddo. Byddwn i'n annog unrhyw Aelod yma heddiw sy'n angerddol, fel ydw i ac fel mae Plaid Cymru, ynglŷn â sicrhau bod gan bob plentyn mewn ysgol gynradd yng Nghymru yr hawl i gael mynediad i wersi nofio am ddim, i gael sgil mor eithriadol o bwysig, i gefnogi'r gyllideb atodol heddiw.
Official English translation
Thank you very much to the Member for raising that important issue. As with the previous question, clearly, I am answering as Trefnydd today, but it is relevant in terms of the debate later today on the supplementary budget, because, clearly, there is £2 million allocated in that supplementary budget to start to address the challenges facing schools, and a percentage of that funding will be for travel costs. In addition to that, there is a Government commitment to carry out an analysis of all of the sports assets, including swimming pools, that we have across Wales to truly understand (1) what's been lost and (2) what is at risk of being lost, because many of our swimming pools are very old, in order to put a long-term plan into place. Everyone should have access to swimming lessons. Everyone in Wales should have access to swimming pools. But, unfortunately, there have been cuts, and that's why this work must proceed. I would encourage any Member here today who is passionate, as am I and as is my party, about ensuring that every child in primary school in Wales has a right to access swimming lessons free of charge, in order to learn such an important skill, to support the supplementary budget today.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am godi'r mater pwysig hwnnw. Mi fyddwn i'n eich annog chi i ysgrifennu'n benodol at y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth ynglŷn â materion lleol, ond, yn sicr, dyma rydym ni wedi ei etifeddu. Mae yna broblemau i ni fynd i'r afael â nhw. Rydym ni hefyd yn gwybod bod y tywydd eithafol wedi cael effaith ar drafnidiaeth, ac yn enwedig trenau, yn ystod y gwres hwn. Mae yna nifer o bethau a heriau rydym ni'n mynd i'r afael â nhw, ac mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog eisoes wedi amlinellu rhai o'n blaenoriaethau ni, ond mi fydd yna fwy, wrth gwrs, hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you for raising that important issue. I would encourage you to write specifically to the Deputy Minister for Transport regarding local issues, but, certainly, this is what we've inherited. There are problems that we need to tackle. We also know that the extreme weather has had an effect on transport, particularly trains, during this heatwave. We know that there are a number of things and challenges that we are tackling and addressing, and the Deputy Minister has already outlined some of our priorities, but there will be more, of course, as well.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mi fydd yr Aelod yn gwybod ei bod hi wedi derbyn nifer o atebion gan y Llywodraeth ar y mater hwn bod y Llywodraeth wedi sicrhau y byddwn ni yn cydymffurfio yn llawn gyda'r gyfraith a bod y gwaith hwnnw yn mynd rhagddo. Mae'r sicrwydd yna wedi ei roi. Dwi'n ailadrodd y sicrwydd hwnnw a dwi'n gobeithio'n fawr y bydd yr Aelod yn sylweddoli bod yr ymrwymiad yna wedi ei wneud dro ar ôl tro gan y Llywodraeth hon.
Official English translation
The Member will be aware that she's received a number of responses from the Government on this issue that the Government has ensured that we will comply with the law in full and that work is ongoing. That assurance has been provided. I reiterate that today, and I very much hope that the Member will realise that that commitment has been made time and time again by this Government.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Yn amlwg, mae yna ddyletswydd ar bob un ohonom ni i fod yn ystyried diogelwch ein cyd-Aelodau, i ystyried diogelwch pawb yn ein cymdeithas ni. Mae yna rôl bwysig gan y cyfryngau o ran bod yn gyfryngau sydd yn ystyried hynny. Mae'n ddyletswydd ar bob un ohonom ni hefyd. Yn amlwg, mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn gweithredu o ran cefnogi newyddiaduraeth, ond, o ran hyd braich, mae yna brosesau ac mae yna god ymddygiad, neu god ethos, o ran sicrhau efo Ipsos ag ati—. Dwi'n meddwl bod yr Aelod, efo unrhyw gwynion, yn iawn, os ydych chi'n poeni ynglŷn â'ch diogelwch, i fynd at yr heddlu hefyd. Os ydych chi eisiau sgwennu ataf i efo mwy o fanylion, oherwydd, yn fy rôl fel Trefnydd a Phrif Chwip hefyd, mi ydw i'n cymryd o ddifri diogelwch Aelodau, ac yn ceisio hefyd cael cydsyniad rhwng y pleidiau o ran sut—[Torri ar draws.] Mae'n ddrwg gen i; dwi yn ateb yr Aelod fan hyn. A dwi wedi dweud os ydy o eisiau ysgrifennu ataf fi hefyd efo mwy o fanylion, oherwydd dwi ddim gyda'r holl fanylion, felly dwi'n siŵr bydd yr Aelod yn gwerthfawrogi hynny—. Os fyddech chi'n hoffi ysgrifennu ataf fi efo mwy o fanylion, mi fyddaf i'n sicrhau ein bod ni'n edrych mewn i hynny. Ond dwi hefyd yn gwneud y ple hwn ein bod ni fel pleidiau yma yn edrych sut ydym ni'n gallu cydweithio i sicrhau diogelwch ein gilydd, i sicrhau diogelwch pawb rydym ni'n ei gynrychioli, a chymryd y cyfrifoldeb hwnnw o ddifri hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you. Clearly, there is a duty on all of us to consider the safety of our fellow Members and to consider the safety of everybody in our society. Clearly, the media has an important role to consider that. There is a duty on each one of us also. Clearly, Welsh Government is supporting journalism, but at arm's length; there are processes and a code in terms of behaviour or ethos, to ensure, with Ipsos and so forth—. I think the Member, with any complaints, is right, if you're worried about your safety, to go to the police as well. If you'd like to write to me with more detail, because, in my role as Trefnydd and Chief Whip, I do take seriously the safety of Members and try also to have consensus between parties on how—[Interruption.] I'm sorry; I am answering the Member here. And I have said if he wants to write to me also with more detail, because I don't have all the details, so I'm sure the Member will appreciate that—. If you'd like to write to me with more detail, I will make sure that we look into that. But I also make this plea that we as parties here look at how we can work together to ensure the safety of each other, to ensure the safety of everybody that we represent, and take that responsibility seriously as well.
3. Business Statement and Announcement en
Well, thank you for raising that. Obviously, many Members here will have been sharing those warnings about not walking dogs or taking care of animals and livestock during the extreme weather, and greyhounds are no exception. The welfare of greyhounds must be a primary consideration whenever racing takes place, including during periods of hot weather. We know the high temperatures can present additional welfare risks for racing dogs, which is why it is important that track operators carefully assess local conditions and implement appropriate measures to protect animal welfare. Those responsible for racing greyhounds also have a duty to monitor dogs closely, ensuring access to shade and water, and, as a Government, we would expect any decisions relating to racing in hot weather to be informed by veterinary—oh, sorry—veterinary advice—veterinary, sorry, advice; you can tell I usually say that word in Welsh—and welfare considerations for the specific circumstances at the track.
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Thank you to the Member for raising such an important issue. Obviously, the Deputy First Minister is here as well, and, in terms of our commitment as a Government to eradicating any violence, that is paramount. I will ensure that I flag to the Cabinet Minister for housing that you have written to her and ask that you have a full response.
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The Member will be aware that there is an offer on the table, and a subsequent offer made since the unions made contact, that is more than what was on the table had Labour been re-elected to lead this Welsh Government. So, very clearly, there is now a pathway this afternoon for yourselves, ourselves, to join forces and unlock the substantial additional funding for ALN this year and in future years. That is within our power today: £40 million for ALN today; £40 million the following year; £40 million—[Interruption.] More than the £9 million you had on the table. So, we can play politics or we can think of those children with additional learning needs. We can work together for those children with additional learning needs and put in place a plan that is workable, deliverable and meaningful. That is your choice today, and I really hope that you make the right choice.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater eithriadol o bwysig. Dwi'n siŵr ein bod ni i gyd wedi'n brawychu o weld y lluniau ar y teledu. I'r trigolion hynny, mae'n anodd dychmygu’r niwed difrifol. Wrth gwrs, dwi'n rhannu'r sylwadau a wnaed gan yr Aelod, o ran talu teyrnged nid yn unig i'r diffoddwyr tân, ond i bawb fu'n rhan o'r ymateb yng ngogledd Cymru, sydd wedi gweithio ar y cyd i gadw pobl a chymunedau'n ddiogel. Mi wnaed cynnydd sylweddol o ran dod â nifer y tanau gwyllt o dan reolaeth. Fel roedd yr Aelod yn sôn, mae'r sefyllfa'n gyffredinol wedi gwella'n sylweddol, ond rydyn ni'n gwybod bod hyn, yn anffodus, yn un o effeithiau newid hinsawdd rŵan. Mae o'n fater rydyn ni fel Llywodraeth yn rhoi sylw haeddiannol iddo fo, yn edrych yn draws lywodraethol, fel y clywsoch chi gan y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach heddiw. Gyda'r tymheredd rydyn ni'n ei brofi yng Nghymru erbyn hyn, mae'n rhaid i ni fod yn gyfan gwbl unedig, dwi'n credu, fel Senedd ynglŷn â sut rydyn ni'n mynd i fod yn ymateb i'r tebygolrwydd cynyddol o danau gwyllt. Mae'r effaith y mae hyn yn ei gael, fel oeddech chi'n sôn, ar iechyd yn aruthrol, ac o ran bywyd gwyllt a natur yn aruthrol. Mae'n rhaid i ni, felly, sicrhau bod y cynllun hwnnw'n ei le. Ac os oes yna gymorth penodol y mae trigolion wedi bod yn ymgysylltu efo'r Aelod amdano fo yr ydych chi eisiau ymgysylltu efo ni fel Llywodraeth amdano, byddwn i'n eich annog chi i wneud cysylltiad efo'r Aelodau Llywodraeth perthnasol.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this very important issue. I'm sure that we've all been shocked to see the pictures on the television. For those residents, it's difficult to imagine the severe damage. I share the comments made by the Member, in terms of paying tribute not only to the firefighters, but everyone who was part of the response in north Wales, who worked together to keep people and communities safe. Significant progress has been made in terms of bringing the number of wildfires under control. As the Member mentioned, the general situation has improved, but we do know that this, unfortunately, is one of the effects of climate change now. It's an issue that we as a Government are giving attention to, deservedly, and we're looking across Government, as you heard from the First Minister earlier today. With the temperatures we're experiencing in Wales now, we need to be completely united, I think, as a Senedd, in terms of how we're going to respond to the increasing likelihood of wildfires. The impact that this has, as you said, in terms of health is significant, and in terms of wildlife and nature is significant. We, therefore, have to ensure that that plan is in place. And if there is specific support that residents have engaged with the Member about that you want to engage with us as a Government about, I'd encourage you to engage with the relevant Government Ministers.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am eirioli ar ran y trigolion mor gadarn yn y fan honno. Mi ydyn ni'n ymwybodol fel Llywodraeth o hyn, ac rydyn ni'n cydnabod hefyd yr effaith ar drigolion. Dwi'n gwybod bod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth hefyd yn ymwybodol o hyn. Fe fyddwn i yn annog eich bod chi'n ysgrifennu ato fo, ynghyd â'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros lywodraeth leol. Yn amlwg, mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog yma ac wedi clywed y cais hwn, ond mi fyddaf i hefyd yn sicrhau bod y Gweinidog Cabinet dros lywodraeth leol yn ymwybodol hefyd.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for advocating on behalf of the residents so robustly there. We are aware as a Government of this issue and we also recognise the impact on residents. I know that the Deputy Minister for Transport is also aware of this issue. I would encourage you to write to him, as well as the Cabinet Minister for local government. Clearly, the Deputy Minister has been here to hear your comments, but I will also ensure that the Cabinet Minister for local government is also made aware.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater o bwys gwirioneddol, rhywbeth y mae nifer, dwi'n gwybod, yn y Senedd hon yn poeni amdano fo ac yn angerddol ynglŷn â fo. Yn sicr, mi oedd yna ymrwymiad cadarn ym maniffesto Plaid Cymru—ac mae'r ymrwymiad cadarn hwnnw yn parhau o fewn Plaid Cymru—i sicrhau bod yr hawl i brynu cymunedol yn dod yn ddeddfwriaeth. Dwi ddim yn mynd i fod yn ceisio gwneud unrhyw ddatganiadau cyn inni glywed gan y Prif Weinidog yn hwyrach y prynhawn yma, ond, yn sicr, gobeithio bod yr ymrwymiad diamwys hwnnw o ran pwysigrwydd hyn wedi'i wneud gen i y prynhawn yma.
Official English translation
Thank you very much for raising an issue of real importance, something I know that many in this Senedd are concerned about and are passionate about. Certainly, there was a clear commitment in the Plaid Cymru manifesto—and that strong commitment remains within Plaid Cymru—to ensure that the community right to buy does become law. I'm not going to be attempting to make any statements before we hear from the First Minister later this afternoon, but, certainly, I hope that that unambiguous commitment on the importance of that has been made clear by me this afternoon.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am hynny. Yn amlwg, mi gafodd y Prif Weinidog ei holi ar y mater hwn yn gynharach heddiw. Mi ydyn ni hefyd wedi cael y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Effeithiolrwydd Llywodraeth a'r Cyfansoddiad. Yr hyn y medraf i ei ddweud yn gyfan gwbl glir wrth bob Aelod yma ydy ein bod ni, fel Gweinidogion, wedi dechrau'r gwaith craffu hwnnw ar ddiwrnod un, yn cwestiynu pob llinell yn ein cyllidebau ni y funud roedd gennym ni fynediad at yr holl ystod yna o wybodaeth. Mae'r dadansoddi hwnnw yn parhau. Mae gennym ni waith pellach i'w wneud dros yr haf, ond y gwahaniaeth sydd gennych chi yn y Llywodraeth hon ydy'r ymrwymiad i weithio ar draws portffolios i sicrhau bod pob punt posib yn cael y budd mwyaf i bobl Cymru. Dydy o ddim ynglŷn â diogelu ein cyllidebau ni fel bod un peth yn gallu cael ei gyflawni, ond edrych, 'Sut mae'r bunt yma yn gallu cael ei defnyddio er mwyn gwneud amryw o bethau amrywiol?' Dyna'r gwaith sy'n mynd rhagddo. Hefyd, rydym yn edrych yn strategol ac yn hirdymor. Dydyn ni ddim yn edrych ar y pethau sy'n mynd i greu headlines yn hawdd, ond yn edrych ar sut ydyn ni'n mynd i wella pethau'n sylfaenol. Dyna pam, efo anghenion dysgu ychwanegol, mae yna ymrwymiad tair blynedd y gall y Senedd hon fod yn pleidleisio o'i blaid heddiw. Dyna pam ein bod ni'n mynd ati, efo'r gwasanaeth iechyd, nid i daflu arian ato ond i ddod i fyny efo chynlluniau hirdymor, trawsnewidiol sy'n mynd i wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol. Y drwg yn y gorffennol, fel rydyn ni wedi ei weld, oedd rhoi bach o arian ond peidio mynd at wraidd y broblem. Dyna'r newid efo'r Llywodraeth hon, ac rydyn ni'n gyfan gwbl dryloyw efo pawb ohonoch chi ynglŷn â hynny.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that. Evidently, the First Minister was asked about this issue earlier today. We've also had the Cabinet Minister for Government Effectiveness and the Constitution. What I can state very clearly to every Member here is that we, as Ministers, started that scrutiny work on day one, questioning every budget line as soon as we had access to the whole range of information. That analysis continues. We have further work to do over the summer, but the difference that you have in this Government is that commitment to work across portfolios to ensure that every single pound gives the people of Wales the greatest possible benefit. It's not about safeguarding our own budgets so that one thing can be delivered, but looking at, 'How can this pound be used in order to do a variety of things?' That's the work that's proceeding. We are also looking strategically and on a long-term basis. We're not just looking at those things that generate easy headlines, but how we're going to improve things fundamentally. And that's why, with additional learning needs, we have a three-year commitment that this Senedd could vote for today. That's why we're going at it, with the NHS, not just to throw money at it but to come up with long-term, transformative plans that are going to make a genuine difference. The problem in the past, as we've seen, was that a little money was given but there was no getting to the root of the problem. That's the difference with this Government, and we're being totally transparent with everyone about that.
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Well, thank you to the Member for raising that extremely important issue, and given that the hot weather is expected to be extended as well, I would ask the Member to urgently write to Dŵr Cymru, with the fact that you've raised it on the floor of the Chamber today. As we know, extreme weather can pose a major threat to animal welfare. Similar to my response to the previous Member around greyhound racing, we know that farmers must remain alert to weather conditions and forecast and take appropriate action to mitigate the risk. But if that is impossible because of issues with the water supply, then obviously that needs to be raised with Dŵr Cymru, and I would encourage the Member to do that as quickly as possible.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater yma. Fel y clywsoch chi, dwi'n meddwl, yn fy ymateb i'r Aelod yn flaenorol, dyna yn union pam rydyn ni'n mynd ati rŵan i ddeall beth sydd wedi ei golli, beth ydy'r buddsoddiad sydd ei angen, fel ein bod ni un ai'n gallu ailagor pyllau nofio neu sicrhau, o ran pyllau nofio sydd efo risg o gau, ein bod ni'n gallu eu cadw nhw ar agor. Mae'n rhaid i ni gael cynllun cenedlaethol. Yn anffodus, mae yna danfuddsoddiad sylweddol wedi bod mewn pyllau nofio. Mae hon yn broblem enbyd yma yng Nghymru. Mae o'n rhywbeth rydyn ni'n edrych arno fo fel rhan o'r rhaglen nofio newydd. Oherwydd mae'n un peth rhoi'r gwersi nofio, ond os dydy'r pyllau ddim yna, mae'r ddarpariaeth yn mynd i fod yn anodd. Felly, yr ymrwymiad sydd gennym ni ydy edrych ledled Cymru, gan gynnwys Pontardawe, i weld beth ydy'r angen. Chwaraeon Cymru fydd wedyn yn asesu o ran y buddsoddiad hwnnw. Ond yr un peth byddwn i'n ei ddweud wrth yr Aelodau ydy na fydd faint o arian cyfalaf rydyn ni'n ei roi i mewn i byllau nofio ar y funud yn diwallu'r hyn sydd ei angen ledled Cymru. Felly, mae'n rhaid inni edrych ar y modelau amrywiol a sut rydyn ni'n gallu gweld bod pyllau nofio yn gallu aros ar agor, aros yn ein cymunedau ni, er bydd pobl o bob oed, fel gwnaeth yr Aelod ddatgan ar ddechrau ei chwestiwn.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue. As you heard, I think, in my response to a Member earlier, that's exactly why we are now seeking to understand what has been lost and what investment is required, so that we can either reopen swimming pools or ensure that swimming pools that are at risk of closure can be kept open. We have to have a national plan. Unfortunately, there has been significant underinvestment in swimming pools. This is a huge problem here in Wales. It's something that we are looking at as part of our new swimming programme. Because it's one thing to give swimming lessons, but if you don't have the swimming pools available, then provision will be difficult. So, the commitment that we have is to look across Wales, including Pontardawe, to see what the need is. Then Sport Wales will assess the investment required. But the one thing I would say to Members is that the amount of capital money being put into swimming pools at the moment is not going to be able to meet the requirements across Wales. So, we do have to look at diverse models and how we can ensure that swimming pools can remain open in our communities for the benefit of people of all ages, as the Member said at the beginning of her question.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Yn amlwg, o ran ymbweru cymunedau, mae hwnna'n rhywbeth mae'r Llywodraeth hon wedi ymrwymo iddo fo. Rydyn ni'n sicr yn credu bod angen ailedrych ar brosesau o ran cynllunio, o ran ymgysylltu cymunedol, er mwyn sicrhau bod llais trigolion lleol, pobl leol, yn cael ei glywed. Mi oedd o'n un o'r rhesymau pam roedd nifer ohonom ni wedi ymgyrchu pan oeddem ni yn y gwrthbleidiau o ran nifer o'r mesurau sydd rŵan yn ein maniffesto ni ac sydd yn ein rhaglen lywodraethu ni. Mae llais cymunedau yn bwysig ac mae'n eithriadol o anodd pan nad oes ganddyn nhw'r math o arian sydd ei angen i fynd ati efo'r math o astudiaethau rydych chi wedi sôn amdanyn nhw pan mae cwmnïau, weithiau yn rhyngwladol, efo llu o gyllid sy'n gallu eu cefnogi nhw i herio pethau yn erbyn y gymuned.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this important issue. Clearly, in terms of empowering communities, that's something that this Government has committed to. We certainly believe that we need to look again at processes in terms of planning and community engagement in order to ensure that the voice of local residents and local people is heard. It was one of the reasons why a number of us campaigned when we were in the opposition parties in terms of a number of the measures that are in our manifesto and our programme for government. The voice of communities is important and it's very difficult when they don't have the kind of resources that they need to proceed with the kinds of studies that you mentioned when companies, sometimes international ones, have so much money that can support them to challenge things against the community.
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2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Mae'r newidiadau i fusnes yr wythnos hon wedi'u nodi ar agenda'r Cyfarfod Llawn. Mae'r datganiadau llafar ar ehangu busnesau a'r awdurdod datblygu newydd dros Gymru wedi'u cyfuno'n un datganiad ac wedi'u hymestyn i 60 munud. Ac fe ychwanegwyd datganiad ar flaenoriaethau ar gyfer gofal cymdeithasol, iechyd meddwl ac iechyd menywod. Mae busnes llawn drafft ar gyfer y tair wythnos eistedd nesaf yn cael ei ddangos ar y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i Aelodau'n electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. Changes to this week's business are set out on the Plenary agenda. The oral statements on scaling up businesses and the new development agency for Wales have been combined into a single statement and extended to 60 minutes. And a statement has been added on priorities for social care, mental health and women's health. Draft Plenary business for the next three sitting weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to Members electronically.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mi fyddwn i'n gofyn—[Torri ar draws.] Mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i'r Aelod adlewyrchu ar y ffaith bod—[Torri ar draws.] Mae'n ddrwg gen i—ydy'r Aelod eisiau clywed yr ateb? Ydy o'n iawn i fi ymateb? Diolch. Yr hyn y byddwn i yn dweud ydy bod y gyllideb ddrafft wedi'i chyhoeddi'n llawn. Mae hi'n barod yna i gael ei chraffu. Yn amlwg, mae yna bwyllgor rŵan wedi'i sefydlu hefyd i fod yn craffu'n uniongyrchol ar hwn. Rydym ni'n gyfan gwbl dryloyw. Dyma'r ffordd rydym ni eisiau llywodraethu. Ac mae'r newid hwnnw i'w weld yn y ffordd rydym ni eisiau gweithio yn drawsbleidiol a bod yn agored. Mi ydym ni o ddifri ynglŷn â mynd i'r afael efo'r diffygion rydym ni wedi'u hetifeddu, yn anffodus. Mae hynny ar y record; mae o'n dryloyw. Ac, wrth gwrs, mi fydd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyllid wrthi yn cael ei chraffu yn benodol ar hyn gan y Pwyllgor Cyllid.
Official English translation
I would ask—[Interruption.] I would ask the Member to reflect—[Interruption.] I do apologise—does the Member want to hear the response? Is it okay for me to respond? Thank you. What I would say is that the draft budget has been fully published. It's there for scrutiny. Clearly, there is a committee established to directly scrutinise this issue. We're entirely transparent. This is how we want to govern. And that change can be seen in the way that we want to work on a cross-party basis and be open. We are serious about addressing these deficiencies that we have, unfortunately, inherited. That is on the record; it is transparent. And, of course, the Cabinet Minister for Finance will be scrutinised specifically on this by the Finance Committee.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Mi fyddwn i'n annog yr Aelod i edrych ar y datganiad blaenoriaethau wnaed gan y Gweinidog Cabinet eisoes, sydd yn amlinellu'r blaenoriaethau o ran hyn. Yn amlwg, fel rydych chi wedi nodi, mi fydd y gwaith hwnnw'n parhau a diweddariadau yn cael eu gwneud. Ond mi fyddwn i'n annog yr Aelod i edrych ar y datganiad blaenoriaethau yn y lle cyntaf.
Official English translation
Thank you. I would encourage the Member to look at the statement of priorities that the Cabinet Minister made, which outlines the priorities in this regard. Clearly, as you've noted, that work will continue and updates will be given. But I would encourage the Member to look at that statement of priorities.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater pwysig hwnnw. Dwi'n falch bod y Dirprwy Weinidog perthnasol yma yn clywed hynny. Mae o wedi mynegi ei fod o'n fodlon gwneud hynny, rhoi diweddariad. Yn sicr, dwi'n gobeithio y medrwn ni i gyd roi neges glir iawn hefyd i bobl sydd yn gwneud hyn ei fod o'n beryglus, ei fod o'n anghyfrifol. Dwi'n siŵr bod nifer ohonom ni wedi cael gwaith achos yn deillio o hyn hefyd. Felly, os cawn ni hefyd atgyfnerthu bod nifer o'r pethau yma yn anghyfreithlon eisoes, ac, fel mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog wedi ei fynegi, mi fydd yna ddiweddariad i Aelodau.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that important issue. I am pleased that the relevant Deputy Minister is here to hear those comments. He has expressed that he is willing to provide such an update. I very much hope that we can all convey a very clear message to people who do this that it is dangerous, that it is irresponsible. I'm sure that many of us will have received casework emerging from these issues too. So, if we could also reinforce the fact that many of these things are already illegal, and, as the Deputy Minister said, an update will be provided to Members.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y ddau gwestiwn yna. O ran y cyntaf, mi fyddwn i'n gofyn eich bod chi'n codi eich pryderon chi efo'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg. Yn amlwg, mae yna nifer o adolygiadau yn mynd rhagddynt ar y funud. O ran yr ail fater, yn amlwg, mi gawsoch chi'r cyfle i godi hyn efo'r Prif Weinidog hefyd. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod yna nifer o achlysuron yn barod. Mae'r Gweinidog iechyd wedi amlinellu dros yr wythnosau diwethaf yma y pwysigrwydd bod gwasanaethau ledled Cymru yn gyson a bod y mynediad hwnnw'n gyson. Dyna pam yr ydym ni fel Llywodraeth eisoes wedi ymrwymo i gomisiynu astudiaeth ddichonoldeb ar gyfer sefydlu canolfan ddiagnostig cyflym newydd ym Mhowys. Yn amlwg, mae hwn yn fater byw o ran y bwrdd iechyd, ond, yn sicr, dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi wedi clywed yr ymrwymiad gan y Prif Weinidog a'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal o ran pwysigrwydd sicrhau gwasanaethau i bawb, lle bynnag y bônt yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for those two questions. In terms of the first, I would ask you to raise your concerns with the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language. Clearly, there are a number of reviews under way at the moment. In terms of the second matter, clearly, you had the opportunity to raise this with the First Minister too. You'll be aware that there have been a number of occasions already. The Minister for health has outlined over the past few weeks the importance of services across Wales being available consistently and that that access is consistent. That's why we as a Government have already committed to commission a feasibility study to establish a new, rapid diagnostic centre in Powys. Clearly, this is a live matter in terms of the health board, but I certainly hope that you will have heard the commitment from the First Minister and the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care in terms of the importance of ensuring services for everyone, wherever they are in Wales.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod hyn ar gael. Mae yna ddadl o ran y gyllideb atodol yr wythnos nesaf. Mae yna hefyd gyfle i'r Senedd graffu. Rydym ni'n bod yn gyfan gwbl agored am y sefyllfa rydym ni wedi ei hetifeddu. Mae yna ymrwymiadau wedi eu gwneud heb sicrhau bod y gyllideb ar eu cyfer nhw yn y blynyddoedd i ddod. Mae hynny'n wir yn y portffolio dwi wedi ei etifeddu, mae'n wir o ran bob Gweinidog. Dydy edrych ymlaen ddim wedi cael ei wneud yn ddigonol, ac mae'n sefyllfa llawer mwy heriol na'r hyn yr oeddwn i yn bersonol yn ei ddisgwyl o'r trafodaethau efo Mark Drakeford o ran rhai o'r pethau—ond, yn sicr, nid dyna'r sefyllfa rydym ni wedi ei hetifeddu. Rydych chi'n gwybod yn iawn, pan ydych chi mewn Llywodraeth, mae'r mynediad sydd gennych chi at wybodaeth yn wahanol iawn i'r hyn rydych chi'n ei gael mewn access talks neu fel gwrthblaid. Felly, mae'r tryloywder a'r gwaith yna'n mynd rhagddo. Mae gennym ni'r ddadl yr wythnos nesaf, ac rydym ni'n barod iawn i fod yn dryloyw gyda phawb o'r Senedd hon er mwyn i ni fynd ati i fynd i'r afael efo'r heriau gwirioneddol rydym ni wedi eu hetifeddu.
Official English translation
You will be aware that this is available. There is a debate on the supplementary budget next week. There is also an opportunity for the Senedd to scrutinise. We're being entirely open in terms of the situation that we have inherited. There are commitments that have been made without ensuring that there is a budget in place for them in coming years. That's true in the portfolio that I've inherited, and it's true for all Ministers. The forward look hasn't been adequate, and it is a far more challenging situation than I personally from my discussions with Mark Drakeford on some of these issues had expected—but, certainly, this isn't the situation that we've inherited. As you know full well, when you're in Government, the access that you have to information is very different to what you receive in access talks or as an opposition party. So, that transparency and that work is being done. We have the debate next week, and we are more than willing to be transparent with everyone within this Senedd so that we can address the very real challenges that we've inherited.
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Wel, rydych chi'n ffodus iawn fod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth yma yn y Siambr ac wedi clywed hynny. Mi fyddwn i'n awgrymu eich bod chi'n dilyn i fyny yn ysgrifenedig. Byddwn i'n annog unrhyw Aelod sy'n ymwybodol o le mae yna efallai broblemau o ran gwasanaethau, yn enwedig pan mae'n dod i ddigwyddiadau mawr, i wneud y Gweinidog yn ymwybodol. Mae yna waith wedi cael ei wneud i geisio sicrhau bod yna fwy o ddarpariaeth, yn enwedig er mwyn sicrhau hynny ar gyfer digwyddiadau mawr. Rydym ni wedi gweld hynny o ran digwyddiadau yng Nghaerdydd dros yr haf hwn. Ond, yn amlwg, os oes yna broblemau pellach—. Mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog wedi clywed, ond byddwn i'n gwerthfawrogi pe byddai Aelodau yn ei wneud o'n ymwybodol drwy ysgrifennu ato fo hefyd.
Official English translation
Well, you're very fortunate that the Deputy Minister for Transport is here in the Chamber and has heard that. I would suggest that you follow up in writing. I would encourage any Member who is aware of where there are perhaps issues in terms of services, particularly when it comes to major events, to be making the Minister aware of them. Work has been done to try to ensure that there is greater provision, particularly to ensure that for major events. We have seen that in terms of events in Cardiff over this summer. But, clearly, if there are further concerns and problems—. The Minister has heard, but I would appreciate it if Members would make him aware of them by writing to him as well.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mi oedd yr Aelod wedi cael cyfle yn gynharach y prynhawn yma i ofyn cwestiwn cyffelyb iawn i'r Prif Weinidog a chlywed ymateb y Prif Weinidog. Os oes yna ystyriaethau pellach, mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i chi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog dros addysg. Yn amlwg, mae sicrhau bod mwy o athrawon ar gael wedi bod yn flaenoriaeth i ni. Mae yna nifer o bethau y mae'r aelod Cabinet dros addysg eisiau wedi amlinellu. Felly, os ydych chi'n sôn am y gweithlu, yn sicr, mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i chi fod yn cael y sgwrs yna'n benodol gyda hi, a gweddill yr Aelodau sy'n cynrychioli'r ardal.
Official English translation
The Member had an opportunity earlier this afternoon to ask a very similar question of the First Minister, and will have heard the First Minister's response. If there are any further considerations, I would ask you to write to the Minister for education. Clearly, ensuring that there are more teachers available has been a priority for us. There are a number of things that the Cabinet member for education has already outlined. So, if you are talking about the workforce, then certainly I would ask you to have that conversation specifically with her, and the rest of the Members representing that area.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater eithriadol bwysig hwn? Dwi'n siŵr y byddwn ni i gyd, yn anffodus, yn adnabod pobl sydd wedi dioddef o lewcemia a hefyd yn ymwybodol o'r cyfathrebu sy'n dod gan etholwyr o ran y loteri cod post yna mae'r Aelod wedi cyfeirio ato fo. Mi fyddwch chi, dwi'n siŵr, yn ymwybodol o ymrwymiadau'r Llywodraeth hon i fynd i'r afael â sicrhau bod yna driniaeth gyfartal i bawb sy'n cael diagnosis o ganser. Mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i chi'n benodol, os gallech chi, ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog priodol ar ran eich etholwyr, a dwi'n siŵr y bydd diweddariad yn dod.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising this exceptionally important matter? I'm sure that all of us, unfortunately, will know people who have suffered from leukaemia and are aware of the communication from constituents in terms of the postcode lottery that the Member referred to. I'm sure you'll be aware of the commitments made by this Government to tackling and ensuring that there is equitable treatment available to everyone who receives a cancer diagnosis. I would ask you specifically if you could write to the appropriate Minister on your constituent's behalf, and I'm sure that you'll receive an update.
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Well, thank you to the Member for raising that important issue. As you will be aware, there is a debate scheduled for next week, for which you, with Shav Taj and Paul Rock, are tabling the motion, and we're pleased that that debate will take place because it is an important issue, and one I'm sure a number of Members will wish to contribute to. We've also seen, of course, the publication of Alan Milburn's interim report into young people and work, and Ministers will be meeting with Alan Milburn to discuss his findings very shortly and, of course, will be able to update the Senedd accordingly. We do recognise the growing risk of young people becoming disengaged from education, employment or training, alongside the pressures facing further education providers, and we remain absolutely committed to ensuring that all young people have the skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed in a changing labour market. But, as I said, I am pleased that we are having that debate next week, and there will be, of course, a Government response to that debate.
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Thank you for raising that issue. The Member may be aware that the current First Minister was chair of the cross-party group when it came to campaigning here, alongside many other previous Members of the Senedd, who were very vocal on this matter. I will certainly ask the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care to provide an update.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am godi hynny.
Official English translation
Well, I thank the Member for raising that issue.
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I was unaware of this matter, and I think it's really important that we gain an understanding of what led to this approach. I think, clearly—and I heard from the views of Members expressed whilst you were speaking—that it's important that there is constructive partnership working across elected representatives for the benefit of the people that we all represent. I've benefited as a Member of the Senedd from working cross-party with councillors without having to approach a chief executive in the past, and, as a councillor in the past, I took that approach too. It's about putting your constituents first and being able to work together and set aside political differences. So, I would share the Member's concern. We would expect local government to fully engage appropriately in the democratic process. It is, obviously, a matter for the local authority to answer, but I will also make the Cabinet Minister for local government aware. I'm sure the fact that it has been raised here will encourage Members representing the area of Flintshire council to perhaps have that constructive dialogue with the chief executive.
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Well, you will be aware that that policy is published on the Welsh Government's website. I would suggest that there is an issue for you to take directly to the governing body of the school, which has the responsibility in terms of school uniforms. As someone who had to campaign and petition to be able to wear trousers in my school, I am surprised that the pupils are not also campaigning in the same way. One of my first political campaigns, actually, was to try and get that reversed. So, I would suggest, in the first place, it is a governing body decision; it's certainly not a Welsh Government decision, and it would be appropriate for you to make representations at that level.
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3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Mae yna un newid i fusnes yr wythnos hon: mae datganiad llafar wedi'i ychwanegu at agenda heddiw ar Fwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr. Mae busnes ddrafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i'r holl Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. There is one change to this week's business: an oral statement has been added to today's agenda on the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The draft business for the next three weeks is set out in the business statement, which is available to all Members electronically.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Yn amlwg, mi oeddech chi yma pan wnaeth y Gweinidog wneud y datganiad blaenoriaethau ac ati. Mae yna gyfleoedd eraill yn mynd i fod i'w holi hi, a dechrau craffu drwy'r pwyllgorau hefyd. Mae hwn yn fater mae gennym ni i gyd ddiddordeb ynddo fo, dwi'n siŵr, oherwydd mae tai yn fater y byddem ni i gyd yn ei gael fel gwaith achos. Ac o ran gweld tai gwag, mae angen inni fod yn mynd i'r afael â hynny ac, yn sicr, mae yna gynlluniau felly. Felly, mi fydd yna gyfle i fod yn craffu a holi'r Gweinidog, mae hynny'n sicr, ac mi fydd hynny drwy'r pwyllgorau ac yn uniongyrchol drwy ofyn cwestiynau iddi hi.
Official English translation
Well, I thank the Member for raising that issue. Clearly, you were here when the Minister made the priorities statement and so on. There are going to be other opportunities to ask her questions and to start scrutinising through the committees as well. This is an issue that we all have an interest in, I'm sure, because housing is an issue that we will all be receiving in casework. And in terms of vacant homes, we need to address that issue and, certainly, there are plans under way. So, there will be an opportunity to scrutinise and to question the Minister, that is certain, and that will happen through the committees and directly through questions to her.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Yn amlwg, mi glywsoch chi y Gweinidog perthnasol yn gwneud datganiad blaenoriaethau yn ddiweddar yma—hynny gan Adam Price fel y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni. Mae yna ymrwymiadau, wrth gwrs, yn ein cynllun 100 diwrnod ni, ac mi fyddwn ni yn diweddaru'r Senedd wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw fynd rhagddo.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for that question? Clearly, you will have heard the relevant Minister making a priorities statement very recently—that was given by Adam Price as Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy. There are commitments in our 100-day plan too, and we will update the Senedd as that work proceeds.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater yna? Yn amlwg, mi fydd nifer ohonom ni wedi cael aelodau o'r cyhoedd yn cysylltu efo ni ar y mater hwnnw. Gaf i ofyn, gan fod gennych chi bobl benodol yn eich etholaeth wedi cysylltu, a fyddech chi'n fodlon rhannu hynny a'r profiadau byw hynny gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet fel y gall o edrych yn bellach mewn i hynny, os gwelwch yn dda?
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising that issue? Clearly, a number of us will have received correspondence from the public on that issue. Could I ask, since you have specific people in your constituency who've got in touch with you, would you be willing to share that and those lived experiences with the Cabinet Minister, so that he can look further into that, please?
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r cwestiwn. Byddwch chi'n gwybod bod Plaid Cymru yn rhannu eich uchelgais chi o ran sicrhau bod gan bob teulu fynediad at ofal plant fforddiadwy o ansawdd uchel, oherwydd bod hyn yn datgloi cyfleoedd. Mae hwn yn rhywbeth sydd wrth galon ein cynllun ni yn y Llywodraeth. Byddwch chi hefyd yn ymwybodol bod gwelliant Plaid Cymru yn y ddadl ddiweddar yma, oedd yn ymrwymo i fod yn cyhoeddi mwy o fanylion o fewn y 100 diwrnod, wedi pasio'n ddiweddar yma. Dydy'r ymrwymiad hwnnw heb ddiflannu. Dwi'n gobeithio bod y ffaith ein bod ni wedi cyhoeddi yn y gyllideb atodol £55 miliwn er mwyn dechrau'r gwaith ehangu hwnnw yn dangos i'r Aelod ein bod ni o ddifrif o ran mynd ati efo'r gwaith hwn, ac mae'r ffaith bod y Gweinidog Cabinet wedi ymrwymo i roi diweddariadau rheolaidd hefyd, gobeithio, yn rhoi'r sicrwydd mae'r Aelod yn gofyn amdano fo. Byddwn i'n gobeithio felly y bydd yr Aelod yn fodlon cefnogi ein cyllideb atodol ni pan ddaw i hynny, oherwydd, yn amlwg, mae'r £55 miliwn yna yn gam cyntaf pwysig dros ben er mwyn mynd â'r uchelgais honno ymlaen.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue. You will know that Plaid Cymru shares your ambition in terms of ensuring that every family has access to affordable, high-quality childcare, because this unlocks opportunity. This is something that's at the heart of our plan within Government. You will also be aware that Plaid Cymru's amendment in the recent debate here, which committed to providing greater detail within the 100 days, had passed very recently. That commitment has not changed. I hope the fact that we have published £55 million in our supplementary budget in order to start that expansion work demonstrates to the Member that we are serious in terms of progressing this work, and the fact that the Cabinet Minister has committed to providing regular updates also, hopefully, provides that reassurance that the Member seeks. I would hope, therefore, that the Member would be content to support our supplementary budget when we get to that point, because, clearly, that £55 million is an important first step in order to take that ambition forward.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Yn amlwg, mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog yn y Siambr ac wedi clywed hynny, neu fel arall byddwn i'n gofyn i chi ysgrifennu ato fo. Yn amlwg, ar ôl i ni basio fel Senedd yn y chweched Senedd yr holl ddiwygiadau o ran gwasanaethau bws, mae ymrwymiad Plaid Cymru yn ddiamwys o ran yr angen i wella cysylltiadau. Mae yna gyhoeddiad yn hwyrach heddiw, ond nid dyna ddiwedd y daith o ran lle rydym ni eisiau gweld hyn. Mae bysys yn eithriadol o bwysig. Rydym ni wedi gweld lot o ganolbwyntio ar drenau yn y gorffennol hefyd, ond mae bysys yn eithriadol o bwysig am y rhesymau mae'r Aelod wedi'u nodi fan hyn. Felly, dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi'n falch o'r ffaith bod y Dirprwy Weinidog wedi clywed hynny yn benodol.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue. Clearly, the Deputy Minister is in the Chamber and heard that, or otherwise I would ask you to write to him. Clearly, after passing as a Senedd during the sixth Senedd all of those reforms in terms of bus services, Plaid Cymru's commitment is unambiguous in terms of the need to improve connections. There is an announcement coming later this afternoon, but that's not the end of the journey in terms of where we want to see this going. Buses are incredibly important. We have seen a lot of concentration on trains in the past, but buses are very important for the reasons that the Member has noted. So, I hope that you're pleased that the Deputy Minister heard that in particular.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mae hwn yn fater sydd yn fyw iawn o fewn fy mhortffolio i ar y funud. Yn amlwg, rydych chi wedi cyfeirio at y cyllid sydd wedi bod ar gael drwy Cadw er mwyn buddsoddi yn yr adeiladau hyn, oherwydd, hyd yn oed pan fyddan nhw'n stopio bod yn addoldai, maen nhw hefyd yn adnodd cymunedol o bwys. Rydym ni wedi gweld hynny yn digwydd ledled Cymru pan fyddan nhw'n cael eu hailbwrpasu a'u hailddychmygu. Yn sicr, mi wnaf i ymrwymo i ysgrifennu at yr Aelod efo diweddariad o ran y gwaith rydyn ni'n ei wneud. Mae hwn wedi cael effaith, dwi’n deall hynny, y newid ar lefel Prydeinig, ond mae yna bethau rydym ni wedi bod yn eu gwneud trwy Cadw i asesu beth yw goblygiadau hynny a beth rydym ni'n gallu ei wneud i gefnogi yma yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
Thank you very much for raising that issue. This is a very relevant issue within my portfolio at the moment. Clearly, you have referred to the funding that has been available through Cadw in order to invest in these buildings, because, even when they stop being places of worship, they are an important community asset. We have seen that happen across Wales when they are repurposed and reimagined. Certainly, I will commit to write to the Member with an update in terms of the work that we're doing. This has had an impact, this change at the UK level, but there are things that we have been doing through Cadw to assess the implications of that and what we can do to support here in Wales.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, mae'r hyn rydych chi'n gofyn amdano fo yn swnio fel cwestiwn perffaith i ofyn i'r Gweinidog pan mae gennym ni sesiynau holi Gweinidogion. Mae o'n benodol iawn, ac mi fyddwn i'n awgrymu eich bod chi'n rhoi'r cwestiwn hwnnw yn y balot pan mae'n dod i hynny. Ac wrth gwrs, mae yna wastad cyfleodd i holi a chraffu Gweinidogion o ran hyn.
Official English translation
Well, what you're asking for sounds like a perfect question to ask of the Minister when we do have ministerial question sessions. It's very specific, and I would suggest that you table that question and place it into the ballot. And of course, there are always opportunities to question and scrutinise Ministers on these issues.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Dwi’n gwybod y gwnaeth Jane Dodds ofyn i mi bythefnos yn ôl hefyd, ac mi fyddwn ni'n nodi'r pwyntiau y gwnes i bryd hynny o ran pwysigrwydd deintyddiaeth, a’n bod ni'n cydnabod yr heriau gwirioneddol sydd yna. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yn sicrhau bod adolygiad contract newydd yn digwydd yn yr hydref, ac mae'r dental access portal yn helpu pobl i ffeindio deintydd hefyd. Dwi'n cydnabod bod yna heriau fan hyn, ac rydyn ni yn ymrwymo i geisio mynd i'r afael â nhw.
Official English translation
Thank you very much for that question. I know that Jane Dodds asked me two weeks ago as well, and I would note the points I made at that point in terms of the importance of dentistry, and that we recognise the real challenges that are there. The Cabinet Minister for Health and Care is ensuring that there is a review being done of the new contract in the autumn, and the dental access portal helps people to find a dentist as well. I do recognise that there are challenges here, and we are committed to addressing them.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
A gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn? Yn amlwg, mae dyfodol ein canol trefi ac adfywio canol trefi yn bwysig dros ben. Mae o'n bwysig i Blaid Cymru. Mi oedd yna nifer o ymrwymiadau yn ein maniffesto ni. Mi oedd o hefyd wedi ei grybwyll gan y Gweinidog Cabinet dros effeithiolrwydd—na, yr un anghywir, sori. Cafodd ei grybwyll gan Adam Price fel y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni, pan oedd o'n sôn ynglŷn â'i flaenoriaethau o. Yn sicr, mi fydd y gwaith hwnnw yn mynd rhagddo. Mae yna nifer o fesurau y byddwn ni'n eu cymryd. Does yna ddim un datrysiad. Mae yna nifer o heriau yn wynebu ein strydoedd mawr ni—yn edrych ar heriau o ran llifogydd mewn rhai, a'r heriau hynny y mae'r Aelod wedi'u nodi. Felly, mi fedraf ei sicrhau bod y gwaith hwnnw yn mynd heibio. Mi fydd tasglu canol trefi yn cael ei sefydlu fel rhan o'n cynllun ar gyfer y 100 diwrnod cyntaf. Mi fydd hwn yn archwilio'r opsiynau ar gyfer cyfraddau busnes diwygiedig sy'n cefnogi adfywio'r stryd fawr yn well.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising that issue? Clearly, the future of our town centres and regenerating town centres is extremely important. It's important to Plaid Cymru. There were a number of commitments in our manifesto in relation to that. It has also been mentioned by the Cabinet Minister for effectiveness—no, that's the wrong one, sorry. It was mentioned by Adam Price as Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy, when he set out his priorities. Certainly, that work will proceed. There are a number of steps that we will take. There is no single solution. There are many challenges facing our high streets—looking at challenges in terms of flooding in some areas, but also the other challenges the Member set out too. So, I can give you a reassurance that that work is proceeding. A town centre taskforce will be established as part of our 100-day plan. This will look at options for reformed business rates that support high-street regeneration better.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Os caf i nodi, o ran y pwynt cyntaf, mi gafodd y gwelliant a gyflwynodd y Llywodraeth ei basio ar yr ymrwymiad hwnnw o ran mwy o wybodaeth o fewn y 100 diwrnod cyntaf. Dwi'n gobeithio bod y ffaith bod yna £55 miliwn yn y gyllideb atodol, fel roeddwn i'n sôn wrth Jane Dodds, yn rhoi'r sicrwydd y mae Aelodau yn chwilio amdano fo fod y gwaith yn mynd rhagddo. Mi wnaeth cyfarfod cyntaf y grŵp llywio arbenigol ehangu gofal plant newydd ddigwydd ar 25 Mehefin. Mi gadeiriwyd hwnnw gan y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog. Mi wnaf i holi o ran sicrhau eich bod chi yn cael yr ymateb hwnnw o ran yr aelodaeth. O ran yr ail bwynt, mi fyddwn ni yn edrych i ddod â diweddariad i'r Senedd am y gwaith a'r ymrwymiadau oedd gennym ni yn ein maniffesto ni yn fuan iawn.
Official English translation
Thank you. If I may note, in terms of the first point, the amendment that the Government tabled was passed on that commitment in terms of additional information within the first 100 days. I hope that the fact that there is £55 million in the supplementary budget, as I mentioned to Jane Dodds, provides that assurance that Members are seeking that the work is in train. The first meeting of the expert steering group on expanding childcare took place on 25 June. That was chaired by the Deputy First Minister. I will ask in terms of ensuring that you do receive that response regarding the membership. Regarding the second point, we will be looking to bring forward an update to the Senedd on the work and the commitments that we had in our manifesto very soon.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch. Mi wnaf gyfeirio'r Aelod at faniffesto Plaid Cymru, lle roedd o'n glir—a'r ymrwymiad a wnaed yn gweithio efo COVID bereaved families—yr hyn y byddem ni'n ymrwymo iddo fo. Felly, yn sicr, mi fydd yna ddiweddariad pan fydd y gwaith hwnnw yn mynd rhagddo. Ond mi fydd yr Aelod yn gwybod yn glir ein bod ni wedi sefyll ar ein maniffesto, bod yna gydweithio wedi bod efo'r teuluoedd sydd wedi eu heffeithio. Bydd o hefyd yn gwybod ei bod ni wedi cyd-sefyll ac wedi bod yn galw am wersi wedi'u dysgu. A dyna sydd angen digwydd fan hyn: gwersi i'w dysgu, fel bod y paratoadau yn well at y dyfodol pan fydd—pan fydd—rhywbeth cyffelyb yn digwydd yn y dyfodol, oherwydd mae'r tebygolrwydd yn uchel, ac mae'n sicr ein bod ni wedi ymrwymo i ddysgu'r gwersi hynny.
Official English translation
Well, thank you. I will refer the Member to the Plaid Cymru manifesto, where it was clear—and the commitment that was made in working with COVID bereaved families—in terms of what we would commit to. So, certainly there will be an update when that work does progress. But the Member will know clearly that we have stood on our manifesto, that there has been collaboration with the families affected. He will also know that we stood shoulder-to-shoulder and have been calling for lessons to be learned. And that's what needs to happen here: lessons should be learned, so that preparations are better for the future when—when—something similar happens in future, because the likelihood of that is high, and certainly we are committed to learning those lessons.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, nid fy lle i ydy ymateb i'r hyn mae Aelodau Seneddol o blaid wahanol wedi ei ddweud mewn siambr wahanol i hon, yn y lle cyntaf. Ac mi fyddwn i'n cyfeirio yr Aelod at y sylwadau a wnaed gan y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach heddiw, a hefyd nodi o ran awdur y Cass review a'u barn nhw ar y mater hwn.
Official English translation
Well, it's not my place to respond to what Members of Parliament of a different party have said in a different chamber to this, in the first instance. And I would refer the Member to the comments made by the First Minister earlier today, and also note in terms of the author of the Cass review and their views on this matter.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mi ddylwn i ddatgan bod hwn o fewn yr etholaeth dwi'n ei chynrychioli hefyd. Mae o'r ail waith mae'r Aelod wedi codi hyn yn ystod datganiadau busnes. Wn i ddim os ydy'r Aelod wedi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni a gofyn am gyfarfod. Oherwydd natur hyn, dyna fyddwn i'n credu byddai'r peth mwyaf buddiol, oherwydd bod pethau yn symud yn gyflym hefyd.
Official English translation
Well, I thank the Member for raising that issue. I should declare that this is within the constituency I represent too. It's the second time that the Member's raised this issue during business statements. I don't know if the Member has written to the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy and asked for a meeting. Because of the nature of this, that would, I think, be the most beneficial thing, because things are moving very quickly too.
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1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Yn fy natganiad blaenoriaethau yr wythnos diwethaf, amlinellais fy ngweledigaeth a’m huchelgais i weld Cymru'n dod yn bwerdy diwylliannol a chwaraeon, gyda’r Gymraeg a'n treftadaeth yn ganolog i hynny. Mae sicrhau tegwch o ran mynediad, cynrychiolaeth a chyfranogiad hefyd yn rhan allweddol o'r weledigaeth.
Official English translation
In my priorities statement last week, I outlined my vision and my ambition for Wales to become a cultural and sporting powerhouse, with the Welsh language and our heritage central to that. Ensuring equity in terms of access, representation and participation is also a key part of that vision.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Dwi'n meddwl eich bod chi'n codi pwynt allweddol o bwysig o ran ein treftadaeth ni, ein hanes ni ac, efallai, y diffyg dysgu sydd wedi bod o'r hanes a'r dreftadaeth honno. Mae'r ffaith bod unrhyw un yn meddwl bod Owain Glyndŵr yn enw anodd i'w ddweud yn y genedl roedd o mor falch o'i harwain yn dweud y cyfan. Fedraf i ddim meddwl am unrhyw wlad arall lle y byddai hynny'n digwydd. Dwi'n meddwl bod yn rhaid i ni sicrhau bod mwy o hanes yn cael ei ddysgu yn ein hysgolion ni. Yn amlwg, mae yna ymrwymiadau ym maniffesto Plaid Cymru o ran gwarchod enwau lleoedd hefyd, sy'n eithriadol o bwysig. Dwi'n credu ein bod ni wedi gweld ers hynny nifer o sefydliadau yn arddel y Gymraeg—os ydyn ni'n meddwl am barc Bannau Brycheiniog neu Eryri, lle ceir dim ond y Gymraeg. Dwi'n meddwl bod yna angen lot mwy o gydweithio rhyngof fi a, dwi'n gwybod, y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg, i sicrhau bod pawb â'r hyder i ddefnyddio'r geiriau Cymraeg, ond hefyd fod ganddyn nhw'r hawl i ddysgu am hanes Cymru.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that question. I think you raise an incredibly important point there in terms of our heritage, our history and, perhaps, the lack of learning that there has been of that history and heritage. The fact that anyone thinks that Owain Glyndŵr is a difficult name to pronounce in this nation that he was so proud to lead tells us everything. I can't think of any other country where that sort of thing would happen. I think we do have to ensure that more history is taught in our schools. Clearly, there are promises in Plaid Cymru's manifesto in terms of protecting place names as well, which is also extremely important. I think we have seen since then a number of organisations cherishing the Welsh language. Just think of Bannau Brycheiniog park or Eryri, where the Welsh name alone is used. I think we need a lot more collaboration between me and, I know, the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, to ensure that everyone has the confidence to use those Welsh words, but also that they have the right to learn about Wales's history.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Yn sicr, dwi yn cytuno efo hynny. Mae hanes Cymru ac mae Cymru wedi eu cyfoethogi gan y ffaith bod gennym ni draddodiad o bobl yn ymgartrefu yma ac wedyn yn rhan annatod o'n cymdeithas ni. Mi welais i fideo yn ddiweddar yma gan y Welsh Refugee Council a oedd yn sôn am deulu ym Mhontypridd, yr Orsis. Maen nhw wedi bod yma ers cenedlaethau ac yn rhan annatod o gymeriad y dref rŵan, efo'u caffis, y Bracchis ac ati. Mae hi'n eithriadol o bwysig ein bod ni'n cofio nad peth newydd ydy pobl yn dod i Gymru a'n bod ni'n dathlu'r cyfraniad arbennig y mae pobl wedi'i wneud. Dwi'n eithriadol o falch o'r gwaith y mae Amgueddfa Cymru yn Amgueddfa Lleng Rufeinig Cymru yn ei wneud o ran sicrhau bod stori'r bobl a oedd yma yng Nghymru yn cael ei dweud ochr yn ochr â'r Rhufeiniaid rŵan. Mae yna gymaint o storïau dydyn ni'n dal ddim yn eu dweud yn dda yma yng Nghymru, ac mae yna ymrwymiad pendant gan Blaid Cymru i sicrhau bod hanes Cymru yn ei gyfanrwydd yn cael ei ddysgu, ond hefyd, drwof fi, yn cael ei ddathlu a chyfleoedd i bobl ymgysylltu â fo.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that question. Certainly, I do agree with that. Wales's history and Wales have been enriched by the fact that we do have a tradition of people making their homes here and then becoming an integral part of our community. I saw a video recently by the Welsh Refugee Council that was about a family in Pontypridd, the Orsi family. They have been here for generations and are an integral part of the character of the town now, with their Bracchis, cafes, and so on. It is crucially important that we remember that people coming to Wales isn't a new thing and that we celebrate the special contribution that people have made. I'm very proud of the work that Amgueddfa Cymru and the National Roman Legion Museum are doing in terms of ensuring that the stories of the people that were here in Wales are told side by side with the Romans now. There are so many stories that we still don't tell as well as we could here in Wales, and Plaid Cymru has a clear commitment to ensure that the history of Wales in its entirety is taught, but also, through me, is celebrated and that there are opportunities for people to engage with it.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch. Dwi yn ymwybodol fod nifer o'r cwestiynau hynny yn ymwneud â chyfrifoldebau'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg, ond yr hyn sydd yn wahanol o ran y Llywodraeth hon ydy ein bod ni'n cydweithio fel Gweinidogion, ac fy mod i'n bendant iawn, fel roeddwn i'n sôn yn fy natganiad o ran blaenoriaethau diwylliant yr wythnos ddiwethaf, fod y Gymraeg yn mynd i fod yn rhan ganolog o fy mhortffolio i ac o ran y strategaeth ddiwylliant newydd. Mi wnes i fwynhau yn arw mynychu Tafwyl. Roedd nifer o Aelodau wedi mwynhau Tafwyl. Mae hi'n ŵyl bwysig dros ben. Yr hyn rydyn ni eisiau sicrhau ydy ein bod ni fel Llywodraeth yn edrych ar y digwyddiadau sy'n digwydd ledled Cymru a sicrhau ein bod ni'n gweithio efo nhw i sicrhau eu bod nhw'n gynaliadwy i'r dyfodol, oherwydd un o'r heriau glywsom ni pan oeddwn i'n aelod o'r pwyllgor diwylliant a'r Gymraeg oedd mentrau iaith yn sôn am yr heriau o ran costau cynyddol, ond hefyd mynd o flwyddyn i flwyddyn o ran y cyllid hwnnw. Drwy gael strategaeth hirdymor ac edrych ar yr ystod y bethau y byddwn ni'n eu cefnogi, rwy'n gobeithio wedyn y bydd hynny'n gallu rhoi sicrwydd i wyliau bod yna ddyfodol iddyn nhw, ond hefyd ein bod ni'n gallu bod yn strategol o ran ein buddsoddiad a sicrhau'r gwaddol gorau posib, a chydgysylltu efo addysg lle bo hynny'n briodol hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you. I'm aware that a number of those questions relate to the responsibilities of the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh language, but what is different in terms of this Government is that we are collaborating as Ministers, and that I am very clear, as I said in my priorities statement last week, that the Welsh language is going to be a central part of my portfolio and in terms of the new culture strategy. I enjoyed very much attending Tafwyl. A number of Members also enjoyed attending Tafwyl. It's a very important festival. What we want to ensure is that we as a Government do look at these events that happen across Wales and ensure that we work with them to ensure that they are sustainable for the future, because one of the challenges we heard about when I was a member of the culture committee was mentrau iaith talking about the challenges in terms of the rising costs, but also funding provided on a yearly basis. By having a long-term strategy and looking at the range of things that we will be supporting, I hope that we will then be able to give assurance to festivals that there will be a future for them, but also that we will be able to be strategic as regards investment and ensuring the best possible legacy for them, and engaging with education where that's appropriate too.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Ein gweledigaeth fel Llywodraeth yw i bawb gael mynediad teg a chyfle i gymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon. Drwy Chwaraeon Cymru, mi fyddwn yn parhau i ariannu Chwaraeon Anabledd Cymru i helpu i droi'r weledigaeth hon yn realiti. Mae yna ymrwymiad trawslywodraethol i gefnogi'r weledigaeth hon.
Official English translation
Our vision as a Government is for everyone to have fair access and opportunity to participate in sport. Through Sport Wales, we will continue to fund Disability Sport Wales to help turn this vision into reality. There is a cross-governmental commitment to support this vision.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you to the Member for raising those really, really crucially important points. As you will have heard last week, we've committed to a facilities review, and that is to ensure that we understand what barriers are currently in place to stop people from being able to participate. We're clear that the investment we need to make over the next few years actually means that we're not imposing barriers with that investment, and that everything is thought through so that investment is accessible to all. There's also the wider point where we have been working very closely to look at what events we can host here in Wales. For example, we have the para fencing taking place later this year. I think it's really important that people in Wales see high-quality sportspeople, and, irrespective of whether they are disabled or not, that we celebrate sports and sportsmanship, but that that also leads to others being able to participate. Because there's no point attracting these sports and events to Wales, and people in Wales are inspired by them but there's no opportunity to take part. So, I'm very keen that we don't just attract those events, but that there's a real and lasting legacy from those events. Unfortunately, that hasn't always been the case.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r pwyntiau eithriadol o bwysig hynny. Fel roeddwn i'n sôn yn fy ymateb cychwynnol a'r wythnos diwethaf, mae'n rhaid i ni sicrhau bod y buddsoddiad rydym ni'n ei wneud yn gyfan gwbl gynhwysol, ac mae honna wedi bod yn neges glir yn y sgyrsiau dwi wedi bod yn eu cael efo Chwaraeon Cymru. Ac yn sicr, mi fyddwn ni eisiau sicrhau ein bod ni'n gwneud popeth o fewn ein gallu i sicrhau bod chwaraeon ac ati yn gyfan gwbl gynhwysol. Felly, byddwn i'n hapus iawn i ddiweddaru'r Senedd hon wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw fynd rhagddo.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising those very important points. As I mentioned in my initial response, and my response last week, we need to ensure that the investment that we make is entirely inclusive, and that's been a clear message in the conversations that I have been having with Sport Wales. And certainly, we will want to ensure that we do everything within our power to ensure that sports and so on are entirely inclusive. So, I'd be happy to update this Senedd as that work progresses.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch. Mae hwn yn bwynt pwysig dros ben, a dyna'r union weledigaeth roeddwn i'n amlinellu'r wythnos diwethaf. Mae'n rhaid i'r hyn rydyn ni'n ei wneud fod yn gyfan gwbl gynhwysol. Dwi wedi herio, pan oeddwn i'n lefarydd yr wrthblaid, o ran y digwyddiadau mawr yma, beth ydy'r gwaddol gwirioneddol? Beth ydy'r budd i bobl yma yng Nghymru? Weithiau, roedd y Llywodraeth flaenorol yn credu mai dim ond y niferoedd yn dod i Gymru oedd hynny, a dwi ddim yn meddwl bod hynny'n ddigon da. Os ydy pobl yn byw yn ein cymunedau ni, yn gallu gweld digwyddiad mawr yn digwydd, yn cael eu heffeithio gan y ffaith bod digwyddiad mawr yn digwydd, ond ddim yn gallu cael mynediad, efallai fod hynny hefyd oherwydd cost mynychu. Felly, y ffordd y bydd y Llywodraeth yma yn mynd ati'n wahanol ydy drwy sicrhau bod y cwestiynau yna o'r dechrau. Mae'n amlwg bod y gwaith wedi dechrau gyda Ewros 2028, ond dwi wedi cael sicrwydd gan swyddogion fod gen i'n dal amser i roi fy stamp fy hun a stamp y Llywodraeth hon, a hefyd adlewyrchu'r sylwadau rydw i wedi'u clywed heddiw, ar y gwaith hynny. A byddwn i'n gofyn i unrhyw Aelodau sydd â syniadau o ran Ewros 2028, sy'n cynrychioli Caerdydd yn benodol, i rannu'r rheini efo fi, ond dwi hefyd eisiau sicrhau bod yna waddol Cymru gyfan o ran Ewros 2028. Dwi eisiau pobl i ddod i Gymru a mynd i rannau eraill o Gymru yn ystod y twrnament hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you. Yes, this is an extremely important point, and that's the exact vision that I set out last week. What we do must be entirely inclusive. When I was an opposition spokesperson, I challenged these major events and asked what the real legacy is. What is the benefit for people here in Wales? On occasion, the previous Government seemed to think that it was only the numbers coming to Wales that was important, but I don't think that's enough. If people living in our communities can see a major event happening and are affected by that major event, but can't access it, then that could perhaps be because of cost issues. So, this Government's approach, different to the last one, will be to ensure that those questions are asked from the very outset. Clearly, the work has started with the Euro 2028 tournament, but I have been given assurance by officials that I still have a chance to put my own stamp and this Government's stamp on that, and to reflect the comments that I've heard today in that work. And I would ask any Members who have ideas in terms of Euro 2028, representing Cardiff specifically, to share those ideas with me. But I also want to ensure that there is an all-Wales legacy in terms of the Euros, and I want people to come to Wales and to visit other parts of Wales during the tournament too.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r llefarydd am y cwestiwn, a hefyd diolch am y gefnogaeth i'n polisi nofio ni. Elfen bwysig ohono ydy nofio, ie, ond hefyd diogelwch yn y dŵr, oherwydd rydyn ni hefyd yn gwybod nad dim ond nofio mae pobl mewn dŵr, ond mae gweithgareddau rŵan o ran paddleboarding ac ati. Mae yna lot o gynnydd wedi bod mewn pobl yn cael eu hanafu neu'n boddi, ac ati, drwy'r math yna o weithgareddau hefyd. Felly, mae'r elfen yna'n eithriadol o bwysig, a diolch am y gefnogaeth. O ran cyllid ychwanegol, yr hyn ddaeth yn amlwg i fi o ddod yn Weinidog ydy nad oedd yr holl gyllideb a oedd gen i wedi’i neilltuo yn barod o ran chwaraeon—nad oedd hi wedi’i gwario. Felly, beth dwi wedi bod yn ei wneud ydy ailbroffilio honno i sicrhau ein bod ni'n ceisio cael yr impact mwyaf posib, tra bod y gwaith yn mynd rhagddo o ran datblygu'r hyn sydd ei angen ar gyfer cyllidebau'r dyfodol. Felly, dyna'r ymrwymiad: i ddefnyddio beth sydd gennym ni yn fwy effeithiol o fewn y gyllideb eleni. Ond mae'r gwaith trawsbortffolio hwnnw eisoes wedi dechrau er mwyn edrych ar gyllidebau'r dyfodol.
Official English translation
I thank the spokesperson for that question, and also thank him for the support for our swimming policy. An important element of that is swimming, yes, but also water safety, because we also know that people don't just swim in water, but there are water activities like paddleboarding and so on. There's been an increase in people getting injured or in unfortunate drownings, and so on, through those kinds of activities too, so that element is incredibly important, and thank you for the support on that. In terms of additional funding, what became obvious to me when I became the Minister was that all of the budget that I had was not already allocated in terms of sport—that it hadn't been spent. So, what I've been doing is recategorising that to ensure that we can try to have the biggest possible impact, while that work is continuing in terms of developing what's needed for future budgets. So, that's the commitment: to use what we have more effectively within this year's budget. But that cross-portfolio work has already begun in terms of future budgets.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you. That's exactly it: we're having those conversations now. I've already had a bilateral meeting with the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, because, yes, you're right to identify that investment, but if you can't access them after hours, or there's an extra burden on schools, rather than it being worked into the budget in terms of how do you resource it so that it can be open—. Also, things that have been brought to my attention include a lack of floodlights, so that it's an all-year-round facility. In some countries—and there are some parts of Wales—people have canopies as well, which means that it can be all-weather. So, in this heat you could still participate, or when we have rain, you can still participate. That's why we want to look at this strategically. We've been very clear that that needs to happen, we're working through how that can happen, but certainly it's about investing every pound to have the greatest impact. My question is why have those sporting facilities there if they can't be accessed and they're locked up during the holidays. I don't think that's an acceptable position.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
I would hope that the fact that we're talking about this—I've had fewer than 40 days as a Minister and I've already had those discussions and been very clear on where we want to get to—would provide the assurance that the Member is seeking that this is a priority for us as a Government. I cannot at this point give you a timetable, because those discussions are ongoing, but the very clear steer that I've given is that I need to understand why this isn't happening and what needs to happen to change this. There's an agreement between both myself and the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language that this needs to happen—that our budgets can't be in silos. Obviously, some of the decisions take a while in terms of building a new school—it takes a while to go through consultation, et cetera. But certainly, for any new decisions that we are making, we want to ensure that there's that joined-up approach. Through the facilities review that I've already kick-started, I want to understand what are the barriers currently in place. One is understanding where are we lacking infrastructure; the second is understanding what infrastructure is there that isn't being utilised and how can we improve that. I would ask any Member here that is aware of a certain school where there are difficulties to please make me aware. I want to know about those examples. I can promise you that governing bodies have been in touch with me as well, including the Football Association of Wales and so on, because more could be done in our communities if those facilities were open all of the time. I don't want to be here answering questions in four years either, I give you that assurance. I don't want to be here in a year's time answering those questions. But in terms of that timetable, there is so much to try and solve in this portfolio and to try and get right, and I am determined to get to grips with what's needed.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you, Mike, for those questions. I'm glad to hear you're an advocate for team sports. I have noticed your ties over the years, where you support different clubs and so on and make that known, which is great to see. I think the key thing in terms of this is ensuring that there are opportunities and, as I mentioned in my response to James Evans, looking at facilities in terms of all-year-round. I went to Smash Padel and saw the junior European padel championships recently that were in Llandaff fields. They have canopies there, which means that people can play all year round. They are expensive, but one of the things we need to look at is what are the opportunities to ensure that there is all-year-round access. I can't control the weather, unfortunately. We'll do everything as a Government we can in terms of tackling climate change. But also, I know that lots of sports are looking to change the seasons and so on. Another key factor that we're looking at is the fact that a lot of sporting facilities are close to rivers, which are impacted by flooding, which has a real impact on the ability of those clubs to survive and participate. Because we know as well, especially with children, if they don't go every week, they get out of the habit, and then it's easy to not return once the pitches are fit for purpose. That continuity is important. That's why the facilities review is really crucial in all of this, to really understand what facilities are there, but also which ones are at risk and we need to think differently about.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you for the question. Unfortunately, previous Ministers hadn't done that work, so I've had to begin that work from scratch and I can't give you that exact figure. But what I will commit to is that once I have all of that information available in terms of the facilities across Wales, I will be sharing that so that there's openness and transparency, and that will help inform future funding and priorities there. Diolch.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
I would like to remind the Member that this was a supplementary budget. Obviously, the first full budget of a Plaid Cymru Government will be later this year. I look forward to the scrutiny from the Culture, Communications, Cymraeg and Sport Committee on that, which I'm pleased to see the Member has been elected to serve on. I am confident that I have the full backing of my Cabinet colleagues in the vision that I outlined last week, with that determination to work across the Government and across portfolios to deliver on the power of the arts, culture, heritage and sport. We have heard, for years now, previous Governments talk about the need to shift towards prevention and the importance of sport and the arts, but that has followed deep cuts in these sectors. By taking that state-of-play approach, by being strategic and being very clear that this strategy needs to be developed at pace but be meaningful—because we've had strategies in the past that have led to no changes—we are taking the right approach, and I am confident that we will see progress. I have been honest throughout the past year and since becoming a Member that I need to understand the scale of the investment needed to be able to plan properly. The fact that we don’t have those figures is a real problem for me to make that pitch to the Cabinet Minister for Finance, because I need to have that clear understanding. What I've seen happen too often in this portfolio has been a short-term approach for some headlines. That's not sustainable; it doesn't lead to change. My commitment is to do that work properly as quickly as possible so that we can make informed decisions as a Government, but also honour the commitments that we've made, because we believe in the power of culture, arts, heritage and sport and we're determined to make it work.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you for that question. You have a Minister here who is willing, unlike previous Ministers, to acknowledge that there is a crisis in these sectors and who is determined to get to grips with those issues. We've been very clear that we need to understand what the need is from our arts and cultural organisations, to understand how we get them to the point that they are sustainable, what kind of model will work. I've discussed already with the Arts Council of Wales how we can work in partnership to review whether the framework agreements, the remit letters and so on are delivering as they should. The impact for people in Wales is at the heart of everything that we want to do. It's ensuring that people have access to high-quality arts, culture and heritage organisations. The trajectory we've been on for far too long has been disgraceful. It has led to a situation of crisis. We're determined to have a long-term plan, a long-term view, being mindful of the constraints within the budget, but also our determination to ensure no more in terms of the trajectory that we've been on, and that has been a downward spiral.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Ledled Cymru, mae £34 miliwn wedi cael ei fuddsoddi mewn chwaraeon drwy Chwaraeon Cymru, ond, fel yr amlinellais yn fy natganiad blaenoriaethau yr wythnos diwethaf, mae angen gwneud mwy o waith i ddeall lefel y buddsoddiad sydd ei hangen i fuddsoddi mewn chwaraeon ar lawr gwlad ym mhob cornel o Gymru. Mae gwaith eisoes wedi dechrau ar gomisiynu archwiliad o gyfleusterau chwaraeon cymunedol a rhanbarthol ac ymgysylltu â phartneriaid allweddol, gan gynnwys cyrff llywodraethu cenedlaethol, i lywio buddsoddiad cyfalaf wedi'i dargedu dros dymor y Llywodraeth. Mae hyn oherwydd ein bod ni wedi ymrwymo i wneud chwaraeon yn hygyrch i bawb.
Official English translation
Across Wales, £34 million is being invested in sport through Sport Wales, but, as I outlined in my priorities statement last week, more work needs to be done to understand the level of investment that is required to invest in grass-roots sports in all corners of Wales. Work has already begun on commissioning an audit of community and regional sports facilities and engaging with key partners, including national governing bodies, to steer targeted capital investment over this term of Government. This is because we are committed to making sport accessible to everyone.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am y cyfraniad hwnnw. Dwi mor falch ein bod ni'n gweld consensws ar draws y Senedd hon am bwysigrwydd hyn. Mae yna nifer o gwestiynau ynglŷn â chwaraeon llawr gwlad wedi dod drwy'r sesiwn hon, a dwi wedi fy nghalonogi bod yna gymaint o gefnogaeth i'r weledigaeth y gwnes i ei hamlinellu wythnos diwethaf a lle dŷn ni angen cyrraedd fel Llywodraeth. Mae o yn golygu cydweithio. Mae'r ffaith fy mod i ddim angen eich perswadio chi i gyd o ran gwerth y gwaith hwn yn dweud cyfrolau. Dŷn ni'n gwybod ei fod o'n bwysig, dŷn ni'n gwybod ei fod o o fudd i bobl, ond eto, dwi ddim yn meddwl bod hynna wedi cael ei gydnabod yn ddigonol yn y gorffennol. Mae yna brosiectau anhygoel yn digwydd ledled Cymru gan glybiau ar lawr gwlad. Maen nhw nid yn unig yn trawsnewid bywydau, yn gwneud pobl yn iachach, maen nhw'n achub bywydau. Ond eto, maen nhw'n gorfod trio flwyddyn ar ôl blwyddyn am grant ar ôl grant, ddim yn sicr os ydyn nhw'n gallu parhau. Dwi angen deall sut dŷn ni'n mynd i gyrraedd sefyllfa lle mae hyn yn normal, ble bynnag ydych chi'n byw yng Nghymru, bod gennych chi fynediad, a'n bod ni yn gwerthfawrogi clybiau ar lawr gwlad. Felly, yr holl waith dwi'n trio ei wneud ar y funud ydy sicrhau bod yna ddyfodol i glybiau llawr gwlad, a'n bod ni hefyd yn sicrhau bod eu potensial nhw yn cael ei wireddu. Dwi yn realistig fy mod i ddim yn mynd i allu datrys hyn yn syth bìn chwaith, ond mae sut dŷn ni'n amddiffyn yr hyn sydd gennym ni hefyd yn rhywbeth dwi'n angerddol amdano fo. Os oes gennych chi esiamplau o glybiau ac ati, dwi wastad yn hapus i glywed amdanyn nhw gan Aelodau a gweld beth ydy'r math o esiamplau y gallen ni fod yn eu rhoi o fewn y strategaeth hon. Diolch.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that contribution. I'm so pleased that we are seeing a consensus across the Senedd about the importance of this. There have been a number of grass-roots sports questions that have come through for this session, and I feel heartened to see so much support for the vision that I outlined last week and where we need to reach as a Government. It does mean collaboration. The fact that I don't have to persuade you all in terms of the value of this work speaks volumes. We know that it's important, we know that it is beneficial for people, yet I don't think that that has been recognised sufficiently in the past. There are incredible projects happening all across Wales by clubs at a grass-roots level. They don't only transform the lives of people, making people healthier; they save their lives. Yet, they have to try year after year for grant after grant, and they're not sure whether they can carry on. I have to understand how we're going to reach a situation where this is normal, wherever you live in Wales, that you do have access, that we do appreciate these grass-roots clubs. So, all the work I'm trying to do at the moment is ensuring that there is a future for grass-roots clubs, and that we also ensure that their potential is realised. I am realistic that I'm not going to be able to solve this straight away either, but how we protect what we have is also something that I feel passionate about. If you have any examples of clubs and so on, I am always happy to hear about those from Members and to see the kinds of examples that we can be putting into this strategy. Thank you.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn. Mae gwaith eisoes ar y gweill i weithio ar draws y Llywodraeth i ddatgloi potensial chwaraeon, diwylliant a'r celfyddydau o ran iechyd ataliol. Fel yn fy ymateb i'r Aelod diwethaf, mae'r dystiolaeth yn glir. Mae yna waith arloesol yn y meysydd hyn yn barod yn achub bywydau, ac mae angen inni sicrhau mynediad a chyfle cyfartal i bawb.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that question. Work has already begun across Government to unlock the potential of sport, culture and the arts in terms of preventative health. As I said in my response to the previous question, the evidence is clear. Groundbreaking work is already saving lives in these areas, and we need to ensure equality of access and opportunity for everyone.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you to the Member for that supplementary. Certainly, I welcome all examples, because one of the great things that I'm able to do in this role is actually ensure that we see what best practice is happening and that we don't try and reinvent the wheel where there are brilliant projects happening that could be at risk, then, of losing funding in the future because of a change or shift in policy. I was lucky enough to attend the Welsh Sports Association awards recently, which celebrated a lot of grass-roots and charity work in this area, and it was clear in terms of the impact. There was one particular project that won, the Guardian Ballers with Basketball Wales, which is not really about basketball but about mental health in young people. Those kinds of projects are really impactful, having a huge impact, with 88 per cent of participants reporting an improvement in mental health, and 92 per cent saying that they began to understand themselves better just through those sessions. So, the challenge, I think, is that this is happening. How do we ensure that wherever you are in Wales you have this kind of opportunity?
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you for that question. I am glad to see such unity here in terms of the vision that we have shared and the need to look at all budgets collectively to have the best impact. Because, actually, in a number of health boards, arts are offered within the medical setting as treatment. I think there's inconsistency sometimes in terms of where that funding comes from, so some may come from the Arts Council of Wales through the arts and health programmes, some is funded through the health boards themselves. We need to understand, really, where that leads to inequity, because, also, there are brilliant examples of social prescribing happening in Wales, but it's also not consistent. What we would like to see is how do we shift that, and that's the work we're undertaking now. It's not about taking away from one budget, it's actually using all budgets impactfully and ensuring that people get the best possible treatment for them. And if that is an arts or sports intervention or something through social prescribing rather than traditional treatment, then surely that's what should be happening if that's the best course of treatment or support for them to have the best outcome. What we're determined to do is not pit budgets against each other, but look cross-Government at how do we ensure that every pound we spend is the most impactful, and how we integrate the power of arts and sports into health. The evidence is all there—the evidence is there; I don't need to tell you the evidence. But how do we ensure that everybody has that opportunity? That's the challenge that we're addressing right now.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae sicrhau mynediad teg i bawb yn ganolog i'n gweledigaeth a'n huchelgais ar gyfer y celfyddydau yng Nghymru. Mae'n amlwg ar y funud fod rhai pobl yn cael eu heithrio rhag gallu cymryd rhan yn a mwynhau'r celfyddydau oherwydd pwy ydyn nhw neu ble maen nhw'n byw. Mae'n rhaid i hyn newid, ac mi fyddaf i'n gweithio gyda fy nghyd-Aelodau ar draws y Cabinet i fynd i'r afael â'r rhwystrau sydd ar waith ar hyn o bryd.
Official English translation
Ensuring equal access for all is central to our vision and ambition for the arts in Wales. It's clear at the moment that some people are excluded from being able to participate in and enjoy the arts because of who they are or where they live. This must change, and I will work with my fellow Members across the Cabinet to address the barriers that are currently in place.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r pwnc eithriadol bwysig hwnnw a thynnu sylw at yr ystadegau hynny hefyd a'r gostyngiad sydd wedi bod. Mi oeddwn i'n gyfan gwbl glir yn fy natganiad blaenoriaethau yr wythnos diwethaf mai yn ganolog i hyn ydy sicrhau cydraddoldeb o ran mynediad, cydraddoldeb o ran cyfranogiad. Mae gan bob plentyn yr hawl i fod yn ymwneud efo diwylliant a'r celfyddydau. Mae ganddyn nhw hawl i ymwneud ag ymgysylltu â chwaraeon, ond mae yna rwystrau ar y funud, a'r sialens i ni ydy sut ydyn ni'n gweithio'n draws-lywodraethol, ar draws y Cabinet i fod yn gwireddu'r weledigaeth honno a'r hawl sylfaenol sydd gan bob plentyn. Dwi'n ymwybodol iawn o ran tripiau ysgol. Dŷn ni'n gwybod, o fy ngwaith i pan oeddwn yn yr wrthblaid yn rhan o waith y pwyllgor plant a phobl ifanc, fod yna ddisgyblion yn peidio â mynd i'r ysgol ar ddiwrnod lle mae yna drip ar adegau rŵan oherwydd y gost, a dydy hynny ddim yn dderbyniol. Mae'n rhaid inni alluogi pob plentyn i gael yr hawl hwnnw. Mae gennym ni ymrwymiad o ran mynediad am ddim i'n hamgueddfeydd cenedlaethol. Mae hynny'n parhau efo'r Llywodraeth hon, ond dŷn ni eisiau mynd ymhellach. Mae yna rai cynlluniau lle mae yna gyfraniad yn gallu mynd at gost bws, er enghraifft. Dwi eisiau edrych ar yr ystod o bethau sydd gennym ni, i wirioneddol ddeall y rhwystrau hynny, ond hefyd i weithio efo'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg a'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog—y ddwy yn digwydd bod yma hefyd—sydd wrth gwrs yn edrych o ran tlodi plant, i sicrhau bod hyn yn elfen o'r gwaith hwnnw, a sut dŷn ni'n sicrhau bod yr un plentyn yng Nghymru yn cael ei gau allan o'i dreftadaeth, ei ddiwylliant, ei gelfyddydau, ei iaith, na'i chwaraeon.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that important topic and also for highlighting those statistics as well and that decrease that we have observed. I was completely clear in my priority statement last week that central to all of this is ensuring equality in terms of access, equality in terms of participation. Every child has the right to engage with culture and the arts. They have a right to engage with sport, but there are barriers in place at the moment, and the challenge for us is how we work across Government, across the Cabinet, to realise the vision and that fundamental right that every child has. I am very aware of the issue with school trips. I know from my work when I was in opposition, as part of the work on the children and young people's committee, that there are pupils who don't go to school when there's a school trip now because of the cost, and that isn't acceptable. We have to enable every child to make the most of that right. We have a commitment in terms of free access to our national museums, and that is continuing with this Government, but we want to go even further. There are some schemes where a contribution can be given to the cost of a bus, for example. I want to look at the whole range of things that we have, to truly understand those barriers, but also to work with the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language and the Deputy First Minister—both happen to be here today as well—who of course are looking into child poverty, to ensure that this is an element of that piece of work too, and how we ensure that no child in Wales is deprived of their heritage, their culture, their arts, their language and their sports.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport en
Thank you. I think you raise a really important point, because we know that, with local authority budgets, because culture isn't one of those services that you have to deliver, it's often one of the things that have been first to go. Also, we reflect this week that it was 10 years since Brexit, and some of that shared prosperity funding and so on has shown that it's actually not the right investment, that we haven't had those long-term gains and it's led to a system where too many of our cultural organisations or cultural activities have been dependent on a fund that had no certainty in terms of its future. So, certainly, as you will have heard me say earlier today, looking at that sustainability is really important, because if you can't build on an activity year on year and grow audiences, that's a challenge as well. And I'm very keen—. I haven't had discussions yet with the Welsh Local Government Association and local authorities around culture and sport in particular, but given the pressures that they have been under in recent years, that's a conversation I'm keen to have sooner rather than later so that that feeds in to the strategy work and facilities review as well.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Grant craidd Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru ar gyfer 2026-27 yw £33.6 miliwn o refeniw a £900,000 o gyfalaf. Yn ogystal, rydym wedi darparu £7.5 miliwn o gyllid cyfalaf i gefnogi rhaglen buddsoddi cyfalaf strategol sector y celfyddydau. Mae gwaith eisoes wedi dechrau ar adolygiad sy'n edrych ar gyfleoedd ar gyfer buddsoddi mewn diwylliant, y celfyddydau a chwaraeon i lywio cynnydd cynyddol mewn gwariant celfyddydau, diwylliant a chwaraeon, sy'n gysylltiedig â newid ehangach i weithgarwch iechyd a lles ataliol ar draws y Llywodraeth.
Official English translation
The core grant for the Arts Council of Wales for 2026-27 is £33.6 million in revenue and £900,000 in capital. In addition, we have provided £7.5 million of capital funding to support the arts sector strategic capital investment programme. Work has already begun on a review that looks at opportunities for investment in culture, arts and sport to inform growing increases in spending on the arts, culture and sport, which is linked to a wider shift towards preventative health and well-being activity across the Government.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Dwi'n meddwl ei bod hi'n bwysig fy mod i'n glir bod gan y cyngor celfyddydau ddim byd i'w wneud efo'r cwestiwn atodol fuodd wedyn. Dydyn nhw ddim yn gyfrifol am ariannu'r cyngor llyfrau, dydyn nhw ddim yn rhan o'r gwaith grant o ran Nation.Cymru nac unrhyw gorff arall. Felly, dwi'n meddwl ei bod hi'n bwysig i bobl ddeall hynny. Dwi hefyd yn meddwl ei bod yn bwysig inni gydnabod y rôl hyd braich allweddol hynny a llywodraethiant. Dwi ddim yn derbyn rhai o'r sylwadau a wnaed gan yr Aelod o ran y cyngor celfyddydau, oherwydd mae yna lywodraethiant yna. Os oes yna unrhyw esiamplau lle rydych chi'n credu bod y llywodraethiant wedi bod yn ddiffygiol, yna mae yna brosesau o ran edrych ar hynny. Yn glir, o ran bod yna nifer o gwestiynau wedi eu gofyn ynglŷn â buddsoddiad y Llywodraeth hon yn y cyfryngau yng Nghymru, gaf i mi fod yn glir—yr elfen hyd braich rydym ni'n ei gefnogi, ac annibynrwydd yr holl ystod o ddarlledu, o'r cyfryngau ac ati. Mae'n allweddol bwysig. Mae nifer o adroddiadau wedi dangos bod yna ddiffyg democrataidd yng Nghymru oherwydd does gennym ni ddim cyfryngau cryf. Dydw i ddim yn Aelod etholedig sy'n mynd i drio ymyrryd yn rhyddid y wasg. Mae yna brosesau eraill lle mae yna god o ran ethics gan newyddiadurwyr ac ati i'w dilyn. Fyddaf i ddim yn dweud wrth bobl beth i'w gyhoeddi. Mae gennym ni'r hawl yma, yng Nghymru, i gael cyfryngau cryf, cyfryngau sydd yn ein dal ni i gyfrif fel Llywodraeth. Mae hwnnw'n rhan o'n ddemocratiaeth ni ac, yn sicr, mae'r Llywodraeth hon yn barod iawn i gael ei dwyn i gyfrif gan wasg gryf yma yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
I think it's important that I'm clear that the arts council has nothing to do with the supplementary question asked. They're not responsible for funding the books council, they're not involved in the grant work in relation to Nation.Cymru or any other such body. So, I think it's important that people understand that. I also think it's important that we acknowledge the crucial arm's-length role and the governance issues. I don't accept some of the comments made by the Member in terms of the arts council, because there is governance in place. If there are any examples where you believe that the governance has been deficient, then there are processes in place in order to look at that. Now, there have been a number of questions asked as to the Government’s investment in the media in Wales, and let me be clear—it's the arm’s-length element that we support, and the independence of the whole range of broadcasting, press and media. It's crucially important. A number of reports have shown that there is a democratic deficit in Wales because we don't have a strong media. I am not an elected Member that will try to interfere in press freedom. There are other processes whereby there is an ethics code for journalists and so on to follow. I won't be telling people what to publish. We have the right, in Wales, to have a strong press and media that hold us, as a Government, to account. That is part of our democracy and, certainly, this Government is very willing to be held to account by a strong press here in Wales.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Mae buddsoddi yn, a chefnogi, chwaraeon ar lawr gwlad yn hanfodol, a bydd yn chwarae rhan ganolog yn ffocws y Llywodraeth hon ar chwaraeon fel triniaeth feddygol a'r agenda ataliol. Fel dwi wedi amlinellu nifer o weithiau heddiw, yn fy ymateb i Tom Montgomery ac eraill, bydd yr adolygiad o gyfleusterau chwaraeon yn helpu i lywio buddsoddiad yn y dyfodol gan ein bod ni eisiau i bawb allu cymryd rhan mewn chwaraeon, beth bynnag fo'u cefndir a ble bynnag maen nhw'n byw yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
Investing in, and supporting, grass-roots sport is essential and will play a central role in this Government's focus on sport as medical treatment and the preventative agenda. As I've outlined a number of times today, in response to Tom Montgomery and others, the review of sports facilities will help inform future investment, because we want everyone to be able to take part in sport, whatever their background and wherever they live in Wales.
1. Questions to the Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport cy
Diolch am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Mi fydd yr Aelod yn ymwybodol bod Undeb Rygbi Cymru yn gorff annibynnol. Mae yna drafodaethau, wastad, rhwng y Llywodraeth ac Undeb Rygbi Cymru a chyrff llywodraethu eraill oherwydd pwysigrwydd y cydweithio hwnnw. Yn amlwg, mae yna deimladau cryfion iawn o ran rygbi. Dwi'n siŵr y byddwch chi'n gwerthfawrogi dydw i ddim yn rhan o'r penderfyniadau hynny, ond yr hyn oedd yn glir o ran y trafodaethau ges i pan oeddwn i'n llefarydd o ran y blaid—dydw i ddim wedi cael y sgwrs yma ers dod yn Weinidog, ond pan oeddwn i'n llefarydd ar ran y blaid—ydy ein bod ni fel plaid yn disgwyl bod yr ymgysylltu yna gyda'r gymuned, gyda'r rheini sydd, fel chithau, yn angerddol o ran y clybiau yma, a bod yna werthfawrogiad hefyd o'u pwysigrwydd nhw o ran eu hardaloedd nhw, o ran ein treftadaeth ni hefyd, a'u bod nhw'n gymaint yn fwy na jest clybiau sy'n chwarae rygbi. Mae lliw y crys rydych chi'n ei wisgo yn cael effaith, onid ydy, ac mae o'n rhan o dîm a chymuned. Felly, yn sicr, fyddaf i ddim yn rhan o unrhyw benderfyniad, ond disgwyliadau'r Llywodraeth hon, wastad, ydy bod pob corff yn meddwl am oblygiadau penderfyniadau o ran dyfodol unrhyw glwb, a'n bod ni hefyd yn edrych, o ran y cydweithio hwnnw, i sicrhau ein bod ni'n gallu, fel Llywodraeth, cydweithio a sicrhau bod yna gyfleoedd ar lawr gwlad o ran datblygiad rygbi hefyd. Byddwch chi hefyd yn ymwybodol o'r trafferthion fuodd efo Undeb Rygbi Cymru yn y gorffennol, buodd yn wybyddus iawn ar lawr y Senedd hon, o ran merched a rygbi, ac, yn sicr, rydym ni eisiau sicrhau bod pob un o'n chwaraeon ni yng Nghymru yn gyfan gwbl gynhwysol hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you for that question. The Member will be aware that the Welsh Rugby Union is an independent body. There are always discussions between the Government and the Welsh Rugby Union and other governing bodies because of the importance of that collaboration. Clearly, there are very strong feelings in terms of rugby. I'm sure you will appreciate that I am not part of those decisions, but what was clear in terms of the discussions that I had when I was a spokesperson for the party—I haven't had this discussion since becoming the Cabinet Minister, but when I was the party spokesperson—is that we as a party expect that engagement with the community, with those who, like you, feel passionate about these clubs, and that there is an appreciation as well of their importance in terms of their regions, in terms of our heritage as well, and that they are more than just clubs that play rugby. The colour shirt you wear does have an impact, doesn't it, and it's being part of a team and a community. So, certainly, I won't be part of any decision, but this Government's expectation is always that every body thinks about the implications of decisions made in terms of the future of any club, and that we also look, in terms of that collaboration, to ensure that we, as a Government, can collaborate and work together and ensure that there are opportunities at a grass-roots level in terms of rugby development as well. You will also be aware of the troubles that we've had with the Welsh Rugby Union in the past, which were very well known on the floor of this Senedd, in terms of women and rugby, and, certainly, we want to ensure that all of our sports here in Wales are completely inclusive as well.
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2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd, a diolch hefyd am eich caniatâd i wneud un datganiad byr ar ddechrau'r sesiwn hwn.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd, and thank you also for your permission to make a brief statement at the beginning of this session.
2. Business Statement and Announcement en
I want to make Members aware of a major incident in Kidwelly following a report of a collision involving a bus on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout. Emergency services are on the scene and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area until further notice. The Deputy Minister for Transport will update Senedd Members accordingly once further information is available.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Os caf i symud at fusnes Senedd yr wythnos hon, mae datganiad llafar wedi ei ychwanegu at agenda heddiw ar gyflawni ein blaenoriaethau, lleihau amseroedd aros a chryfhau gofal sylfaenol. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi ei nodi yn y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i'r Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
If I may move to this week's Senedd business, an oral statement has been added to today's agenda on delivering our priorities, reducing waiting times and strengthening primary care. Draft business for the next three weeks is set out on the business statement, which is available to Members electronically.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf fi ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hynod o bwysig yna, gan barhau i ymgyrchu ar fater sydd o bwys i nifer? Dwi'n siŵr ein bod ni i gyd wedi ein heffeithio'n arw pan welwn ni'r penawdau pan mae pethau difrifol yn mynd o'u lle a phobl yn colli eu bywydau yn ddiangen o ran hyn. Mi oedd gan Blaid Cymru ymrwymiad cryf yn ei maniffesto o ran hyrwyddo perchnogaeth a bridio anifeiliaid anwes cyfrifol, gan archwilio cosbau cryfach am berchnogaeth anghyfrifol, hysbysiadau rheoli cŵn, pwerau gorfodi sy'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth a chynllun cofrestru neu drwyddedu cŵn. Mi wnaf i ofyn i'r Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol am ddiweddariad i'r Senedd wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw fynd rhagddo.
Official English translation
Can I thank the Member for raising that very important issue and continuing to campaign on an issue that is important to many people? I'm sure that we've all been greatly affected when we see headlines where things go wrong and people lose their lives needlessly because of this. Plaid Cymru had a strong commitment in its manifesto in terms of promoting responsible pet ownership and breeding, examining stronger penalties for irresponsible ownership, dog control orders, evidence-based enforcement powers and a dog registration or licensing scheme. I will ask the relevant Cabinet Minister for an update to the Senedd as that work proceeds.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Yn amlwg, mi ydych chi mewn cyfathrebiad efo'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal, a byddwn i'n gofyn eich bod chi'n parhau efo'r ddeialog honno. Yn amlwg, mae gennych chi hawl i ymateb hefyd i gwestiwn ac ymateb ysgrifenedig. Mae'r Gweinidog hefyd yn gwneud datganiad yn hwyrach heddiw, sydd yn benodol o ran lleihau amseroedd aros, ac efallai y byddwch yn dymuno codi cwestiwn o'r fath iddo fo bryd hynny.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue. Clearly, you are in communication with the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, and I would ask you to continue with that dialogue. Clearly, you have a right to a response to a question and a written response. The Minister will also be making a statement later today that specifically covers reducing waiting times, and perhaps you would like to raise such a question at that point.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mi fydd o'n wybyddus i nifer a oedd yma yn y chweched Senedd fod hwn yn bwnc y gwnes i ymgyrchu yn sylweddol arno fo, ond hefyd nifer o Aelodau yn drawsbleidiol, felly, oherwydd y teimlad cryf yna sydd o fewn ein cymunedau ni a'r heriau gwirioneddol, fel yr amlinellwyd gan y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach, o ran yr heriau sydd gan awdurdodau lleol efo'r cyllidebau sydd ganddyn nhw a'r toriadau sydd wedi bod i ddiwallu'r anghenion hynny. Yn sicr, mi oedd gennym ni ymrwymiad yn ein maniffesto i fod yn edrych ar y mater hwn. Rwy'n gwybod bod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth eisoes wedi bod mewn cyswllt efo nifer o'r grwpiau ymgyrchu hynny er mwyn sicrhau bod y ddeialog honno yn parhau. Yn sicr, yr hyn y mae angen ei weld ydy'r amserlen honno, a phan fydd honno ar gael mi fyddwn ni yn ei rhannu hi efo'r Senedd yn ehangach. Dwi'n gwybod, o glywed yr holl gyfraniadau yn gynharach heddiw, y teimlad cryf trawsbleidiol sydd o ran hyn, a'r angen i ni gydweithio i geisio gweld beth ydy'r datrysiadau posib.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. Many of those who were in the sixth Senedd will know that this is a subject I campaigned on, and indeed many Members on a cross-party basis, because of that strong feeling within our communities and the genuine challenges, as outlined by the First Minister earlier, in terms of the challenges that local authorities face with the budgets they have and the cuts that there have been in terms of meeting those needs. Certainly, we had a commitment in our manifesto to look at this issue. I know that the Deputy Minister for Transport has already been in contact with a number of the campaign groups in order to ensure that that dialogue continues. Certainly, what needs to be seen is that timetable, and when that is available we will be sharing it with the Senedd more broadly. I know, from hearing all of the contributions made earlier today, the strength of feeling that exists on a cross-party basis, and the need for us to collaborate to see what are the possible solutions.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Mi fyddaf i yn nodi bod yr Aelod a gododd y mater yn ymwybodol o'r cod gweinidogol, ac mae'r Llywodraeth hon wedi sicrhau, ac yn gweithredu bob amser i sicrhau, fod Aelodau'n ymwybodol o bob cyhoeddiad gan y Llywodraeth yn unol â'r cod hwnnw. Yn sicr, o ran y craffu, dwi'n meddwl bod y ffaith eich bod chi wedi gweld pob Gweinidog yn gwneud datganiadau blaenoriaethau yn rhoi'r cyfle i graffu, a bod nifer o'r cyhoeddiadau a oedd wedi eu gwneud yn bethau sydd wedi cael eu crybwyll, ac y byddai'n bosib craffu bryd hynny. Mi fyddwn ni bob amser yn sicrhau ein bod ni yn gweithredu yn unol â'r cod gweinidogol.
Official English translation
I will note that the Member who raised the matter is aware of the ministerial code, and this Government has ensured, and always ensures, that Members are aware of all announcements by the Government in accordance with that code. Certainly, in terms of scrutiny, I think the fact that you have seen all Ministers making statements on priorities provides an opportunity to scrutinise, and a number of the announcements made are things that were mentioned, and it would be possible to scrutinise them at that time. We would always ensure that we do operate in accordance with the ministerial code.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, a gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater eithriadol o bwysig hwn, a hefyd am fod yn agored yn rhannu profiad personol? Mae hwn, yn amlwg, yn fater y bydd pob un ohonom ni, dwi'n siŵr, wedi dod ar ei draws mewn gwaith achos, a bod yna deimladau cryf o fewn ein cymunedau ni o ran sut ydym ni'n sicrhau bod sgrinio yn digwydd, bod cymaint o bethau yn digwydd, er mwyn dal unrhyw ganser cyn gynted ag y mae'n bosib. O ran cael diweddariad penodol, mi wnaf i godi hyn gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal, a gofyn am ddiweddariad i'w roi i chi ar y materion hyn.
Official English translation
Well, may I thank the Member for raising such an important issue, and for being open in sharing his own personal experience too? This is clearly an issue that each and every one of us will have come across in casework, and that there are strong feelings within our communities in terms of how we do ensure that screening happens, that as much is done as possible in order to catch any cancer at the earliest possible stage. In terms of a specific update, I'll raise this with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care, and ask for an update on those issues.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
A gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw? Dwi ddim yn gwybod os oedd yr Aelod yma yn bresennol pan wnaeth y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg ei datganiad ar flaenoriaethau yr wythnos diwethaf, lle roedd yna ymrwymiadau o ran y gwaith pendant y bydd y Llywodraeth hon yn ei wneud o ran anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. Roedd y sylwadau hynny wedi'u hategu gan y Prif Weinidog hefyd yn gynharach heddiw ac yn yr wythnosau diwethaf. Yr ymrwymiad clir ydy bod y Llywodraeth hon wedi ymrwymo i fynd i'r afael â'r heriau a cheisio cael datrysiadau tymor hir i'r heriau gwirioneddol hynny y byddwn ni i gyd yn ymwybodol ohonyn nhw, un ai drwy brofiad personol neu drwy ein gwaith achos. Yn sicr, mi roedd hwn yn fater a godwyd gyda minnau fel Aelod o'r Senedd yn y tymor diwethaf, ac mae'n parhau i'w wneud. Mae'r ymrwymiad yna eisoes wedi ei wneud gan y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg.
Official English translation
Could I thank the Member for raising this issue? I don't know whether the Member was present when the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language made her priorities statement last week, where there were commitments made in terms of the work that this Government will do in terms of ALN. Those comments have been echoed by the First Minister again today and over the recent weeks. And the clear commitment is that this Government has committed to tackle those challenges and wants to find long-term solutions to those challenges that we will all be aware of, either through personal experience or through our casework. Certainly, this was an issue that was raised with me as a Member of the Senedd in the last term, and that continues to be the case, and that commitment has already been made by the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, a gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi hynny?
Official English translation
Well, may I thank the Member for raising the issue?
2. Business Statement and Announcement en
We are certainly not grateful for not having what Wales deserves. Let's be very clear on that. On that, I would hope that we would be united as a Senedd, because Wales has been underfunded. That is common knowledge, it's acknowledged, and yet we are treated with contempt. Let me be very clear as well that when the Deputy Minister for Transport made his statement, that was following a situation that we saw in Anglesey in relation to the closure of the bridge at the time. We were asked to bring forward a statement, and that was the statement. We were also asked to consider the M4 relief road. There are many further things in terms of rail and bus networks that we are also committed to. Securing fairer rail funding, along with a pathway to full devolution, is a key priority for this Welsh Government. The Prif Weinidog has raised rail funding with the Prime Minister and written to the Secretary of State for Transport on the matter. The Deputy Minister for Transport is due to meet the UK rail Minister in the coming months to progress those discussions. Therefore, please feel reassured that this is important to us. We welcome any support across parties for this, but certainly we want to see progress and we need to see progress.
2. Business Statement and Announcement en
I refer the Member to previous comments made, that the commitment of the Welsh Government is clear in terms of following the legal advice, and I would refer her to previous statements.
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3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Mae yna un newid i fusnes yr wythnos hon. Mae teitl datganiad y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg wedi newid i 'Blaenoriaethau ar gyfer Addysg'. Mae hyn yn golygu y bydd yna ddatganiad ar wahân ar y Gymraeg yn dilyn y mis nesaf er mwyn sicrhau craffu llawn ar y Gweinidog. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes, sydd ar gael i Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Dirprwy Lywydd. There is one change to this week's business. The title of the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language's statement has changed to 'Priorities for Education'. This will mean that a separate statement on the Welsh language will follow next month in order to ensure full scrutiny of the Minister. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is set out in the business statement and it's available to Members electronically.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi hynny? Mi fyddwn i'n awgrymu eich bod chi yn ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog perthnasol gyda'r hyn yr hoffech fod yn ei weld. Yn amlwg, mae yna atebion wedi'u rhoi ar y meysydd hyn o'r blaen; mi wnaethoch chi glywed gan y Gweinidog rŵan ynglŷn â'r ffyrdd rydym ni eisiau gweithio o ran cyfiawnder. Felly, byddwn i yn eich annog chi i ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising this issue? I would suggest that you write to the relevant Minister with your concerns. Clearly, some answers have been given in the past on these areas; you heard from the Minister just now in terms of how we want to work in relation to justice. So, I would encourage you to write to the Minister.
3. Business Statement and Announcement en
Can I thank the Member for raising this really crucially important issue, an issue that I hope unifies us as a Senedd in wanting to see action? I'm very pleased that the Business Committee this morning chose to have a Member's debate on this very issue next week. There will, of course, be a full Government response during that debate. Like you, I have received casework on this heartbreaking situation and I think we all acknowledge the devastating impact of losing a baby at any stage of pregnancy. So, I'm glad that we found cross-party consensus this morning to have that Member's debate, and I very much look forward to seeing how we can work cross-party on such an important issue.
3. Business Statement and Announcement en
Can I thank the Member for raising three points? On childcare, I think that every Member in this Chamber is fully aware of Plaid Cymru's policy position and that this announcement was in line with our policy position in terms of the roll-out. On the second point, points were made last week and raised in the business statement around Carers Week. I made my views clear there in terms of our support for carers, and further information will be provided in due course. Regarding the squirrelpox vaccine, may I suggest that you write to the Cabinet Secretary for that update? And I'm proud to see that you are continuing that long tradition of being the champion for the red squirrel in this Senedd.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater pwysig hwn? Mi ydw i ar y record yn ceisio rhoi pwysau ar y Llywodraeth flaenorol o ran y maes hwn, a nifer eraill ohonom ni yn y Siambr hon. Yn gyntaf, mi hoffwn i fod yn cydnabod y pwysau ariannol mae'r sectorau hyn yn eu hwynebu a'r gwaith gwirioneddol bwysig maen nhw yn ei wneud. Mi oedden ni'n gyson fel gwrthblaid o ran pa mor fregus oedd y penderfyniad hwn yn gadael y sectorau hyn a'r effaith fyddai hyn yn ei gael ar bobl yn ein cymunedau ni. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni yn adolygu'r trefniadau ar gyfer y gronfa twf leol y cytunwyd arnynt rhwng y Llywodraeth Cymru flaenorol a Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig. Mae'r gyfran gyntaf o gyllid eisoes wedi ei darparu i lywodraeth leol ar gyfer 2026-27, ac mi fyddwn ni'n cadw'r trefniadau pontio hyn dan adolygiad i fonitro cynnydd.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising this important issue? I am on the record in trying to push the previous Government in this area, as are many others in this Chamber. First of all, I'd like to recognise the financial pressures that those sectors do face and the truly valuable work that they do. We were consistent in opposition in terms of how vulnerable this decision left these organisations and the impact that this would have on people in our communities. The Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy is reviewing the arrangements for the local growth fund that were agreed on between the previous Welsh Government and the UK Government. The first block of funding has already been allocated to local government for 2026-27, and we will keep these transitional arrangements under review to monitor progress.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mi ddylwn i ddatgan, wrth gwrs, Ddirprwy Lywydd, fod hyn o fewn yr etholaeth dwi'n ei chynrychioli ac yn fater fel Aelod lleol y byddwn i yn ymgysylltu efo'r Llywodraeth arno. Yr hyn fyddwn i yn gofyn i'r Aelod ei wneud, oherwydd natur yr hyn mae o wedi ei godi—. Wrth gwrs, mae o yn berthnasol i'r datganiad blaenoriaethau wnaed gan y Gweinidog, ond byddwn i'n argymell bod yr Aelod yn ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet ac yn sicrhau bod yr ymateb hwnnw, felly, yn ffurfiol yn dod ato fo.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue, and I should declare, Dirprwy Lywydd, that this is within the constituency that I represent, and this is an issue that I will be engaging with the Government on as a local Member. What I would ask the Member to do, because of the nature of what he has raised—. Of course, it is relevant to the statement of priorities that was made by the Minister, but I would recommend that the Member does write to the Cabinet Minister and ensures that that response does come back to him formally.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, a gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi mater sydd, wrth gwrs, yn eithriadol o bwysig? Ac mi fyddwn i, wrth gwrs, wastad yn annog yr Aelod, pan fydd yna achosion y mae hi'n wybyddus amdanyn nhw, i barhau i fod yn ymgysylltu'n uniongyrchol â'r Gweinidog dros iechyd i sicrhau eu bod nhw'n gallu ymateb a'u bod nhw'n ymwybodol o hynny. Byddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal wedi amlinellu blaenoriaethau lle mae yna benderfynolrwydd i fynd i'r afael â hyn, yn sicr, ac mi fydd yna gyfle pellach i fod yn codi cwestiynau efo fo yn uniongyrchol drwy gwestiynau iddo fo fel Gweinidog.
Official English translation
Well, may I thank the Member for raising an issue that is, of course, extremely important? And I would, of course, always encourage the Member, when there are cases that she is aware of, to continue to engage directly with the Minister for health to ensure that the department can respond and are aware of that. You will be aware that the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care has outlined his priorities where there is a determination to tackle this issue, certainly, and there will be further opportunities to raise questions with him directly through questions to him as Minister.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
A gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn a'n gwneud ni'n ymwybodol o'r diweddaraf o ran y sefyllfa hon? Mae'n bwysig dros ben fod rheoleiddwyr amgylcheddol yn defnyddio'r grymoedd sydd ganddyn nhw, gan gynnwys sicrhau bod iechyd cyhoeddus a'r amgylchedd yn cael eu gwarchod. Mae'n bwysig bod y cyhoedd yn parhau i adrodd unrhyw broblemau sy'n deillio o'r safle hwn i Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod yna ymchwiliad gan Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yn sgil rhai problemau ar y safle, ac mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn cadw llygad agos iawn ar hynny, fel bod y monitro hwnnw'n digwydd a'n bod ni'n sicrhau bod y rheoleiddwyr yn defnyddio'r grymoedd sydd ganddyn nhw.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising this issue and making us aware of the latest position in relation to this? It is extremely important that environmental regulators do use the powers that they have, including ensuring that public health and the environment are protected. It's important that the public continue to report any problems emerging from this site to Natural Resources Wales. You will be aware that there is an investigation by NRW in light of certain problems on this site, and the Cabinet Minister is keeping a very close eye on that, so that that monitoring can happen and that we do ensure that the regulators use the powers available to them.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg yma ac wedi clywed hynny. Yn amlwg, mae ganddi ddatganiad blaenoriaethau'r prynhawn yma, lle mae yna gyfle i unrhyw Aelod godi mater perthnasol i'w phwnc. Felly, yn amlwg, rydych chi wedi rhoi rhagrybudd efallai o rywbeth y byddwch chi yn ei godi, sydd yn help i'r Gweinidog baratoi. Ac, yn sicr, byddwn i wastad yn annog hefyd Aelodau i fod yn codi materion lleol drwy ysgrifennu at y Gweinidogion Cabinet.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this issue. The Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language is here and has heard that. Evidently, she does have a statement on her priorities this afternoon, where all Members have the opportunity to raise relevant issues. So, clearly, you have given a forewarning perhaps of something that you will raise, which will help the Minister in terms of her preparation. And, certainly, I would always encourage Members to raise local issues by writing to the Cabinet Ministers.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwnnw. Mi glywsoch chi'r sylwadau o ran procurement yn gynharach gan y Prif Weinidog, ond, yn amlwg, mae hwn yn fater penodol iawn rydych chi yn ei godi. Oherwydd natur yr hyn rydych chi wedi sôn amdano fo, mi fyddwn i'n gofyn i chi yn garedig i ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal i sicrhau eich bod chi'n cael ateb mor llawn ag sydd ei angen arnoch chi, ac oherwydd, hefyd, natur y wybodaeth sydd gennych chi, er mwyn sicrhau eich bod chi'n cael yr ateb hwnnw. Yn amlwg, mae atebion felly yn gallu bod ar gael i bob Aelod o'r Senedd hon.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising that issue. You will have heard the comments made in relation to procurement earlier by the First Minister, but, clearly, this is a very specific issue that you have raised. Now, because of the nature of your request, I would kindly request that you write to the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care to ensure that you do get as full a response as required, and also, because of the nature of the information that you have, in order to ensure that you do get that response. Clearly, those answers can be available to all Members of the Senedd.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
A gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi mater, wrth gwrs, eithriadol o bwysig? Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn llwyr ymwybodol o'r penderfyniad arwyddocaol hwn, ac mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ystyried yr effaith y bydd yn ei gael ar gymhwyso'r Ddeddf Galluedd Meddyliol 2005 yng Nghymru. Mi fyddwn ni yn parhau i weithio gyda Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig i ddeall goblygiadau'r dyfarniad yng Nghymru yn llawn, ac i sicrhau cysondeb yn y neges i fyrddau iechyd lleol ac awdurdodau lleol. Mi fydd yna ddiweddariad i'r Senedd wedi ystyriaeth lawn o oblygiadau hyn i Gymru.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for raising an extremely important issue? The Welsh Government is fully aware of this significant decision, and the Welsh Government is considering the impact it will have on applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in Wales. We will continue to work with the UK Government to understand the implications of the judgment in Wales in full, and to ensure consistency in messaging to local health boards and local authorities. There will be an update to the Senedd once we have given full consideration to the implications of this for Wales.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am godi mater sydd, wrth gwrs, o bwys i bawb yn y Siambr hon. A dwi'n meddwl ei bod hi'n bwysig cydnabod ei bod hi'n anodd cael mynediad, ac yn arbennig mewn ardaloedd gwledig fel Powys, ei bod hi hyd yn oed yn anoddach. Yn sicr, mae'r Llywodraeth hon wedi ymrwymo—mi oedd yna ymrwymiadau pendant yn ein maniffesto ni—o ran ailedrych ar y contract o ran deintyddiaeth NHS. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod nifer o Aelodau sydd bellach yn rhan o'r Llywodraeth wedi ymgyrchu dros agor ysbyty deintyddol newydd hefyd er mwyn mynd i'r afael â'r bylchau sydd yn bodoli, a sut ydyn ni wedyn yn sicrhau cysondeb ledled Cymru. Wrth gwrs, mae hi'n broblem mewn ardaloedd dinesig hefyd, ond mae yna broblem benodol fan hyn. Ac, yn sicr, mi fyddaf yn gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal i sicrhau bod yna ddiweddariad, o ran deintyddiaeth, i'r Senedd.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising such an important issue for everyone in this Chamber. And I think it is important to recognise that it is difficult to gain access, and that particularly in rural areas such as Powys, it's even harder. Certainly, the Government is committed—there were specific commitments in our manifesto—to look at the contract in terms of NHS dentistry. You'll be aware that many Members who are part of the Government now had campaigned for opening a new dental hospital in order to tackle the gaps that exist, and then it's about how we ensure consistency across Wales. Of course, it is a problem in urban areas as well, but there is a specific problem here. And I will certainly ask the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care to ensure that there is an update on dentistry to the Senedd.
3. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi mater sydd, wrth gwrs, o bwys mawr. Mi welsom ni, wrth gwrs—. Dwi'n siŵr ein bod ni i gyd yn cofio gweld pa mor erchyll oedd y sefyllfa honno yn y Swistir, a chymaint o bobl ifanc wedi'u heffeithio a theuluoedd wedi'u newid am byth. Yn sicr, mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod adeiladau cyhoeddus a masnachol wedi eu rheoleiddio gan ddeddfau diogelwch tân llym, sy'n mynnu bod perchnogion a chyflogwyr yn cymryd pob cam posib i leihau'r risg. Mae peidio â gwneud hynny yn gallu cael ei ystyried yn drosedd ddifrifol. Felly, yn sicr, mae'r rheoleiddio yna; sut y mae o'n cael ei weithredu sydd angen edrych arno. Mi wnaf i sicrhau ein bod ni'n gweld pa waith pellach sydd angen ei wneud, a bydd yna ddiweddariad. Mi fyddwn i hefyd yn annog unrhyw Aelod, gan gynnwys yr Aelod a gododd hyn, os ydych chi'n ymwybodol o unrhyw bryderon penodol, mi fyddwn i yn eich annog chi i fod yn sicrhau bod y rheini yn cael eu hadrodd, ond hefyd eich bod chi'n gwneud y Gweinidog Cabinet yn ymwybodol hefyd. Diolch.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising an issue that, of course, is of great importance. We saw, of course—. I'm sure we all remember seeing how horrific that situation was in Switzerland, and how many young people were affected and families' lives changed forever. Certainly, you'll be aware that public buildings and commercial buildings are regulated by very strict fire regulations, which insist that employers and owners take every step possible to reduce risk. Not doing that can be considered a very serious offence. So, certainly, that regulation is there; how it's implemented is what needs to be looked at. I will ensure that we look at what further work needs to be done, and there will be an update. I would also encourage every Member, including the Member who raised this issue, that, if you are aware of any specific issues, I would encourage you to ensure that they are reported, but also that you do make the Cabinet Minister aware of those issues. Thank you.
4. Motion under Standing Order 16.1 to agree the titles and remits of committees cy
Yn ffurfiol.
Official English translation
Formally.
Motion under Standing Order 17.2A to allocate committee Chairs to political groups cy
Dwi'n cynnig yn ffurfiol, Ddirprwy Lywydd.
Official English translation
I move formally, Dirprwy Lywydd.
Motion under Standing Order 17.A6 to allow the nomination of committee Chairs on a job-sharing basis cy
Dwi'n cynnig yn ffurfiol, Ddirprwy Lywydd.
Official English translation
I move formally, Dirprwy Lywydd.
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Diolch yn fawr iawn, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Wel, braint yw cael y cyfle heddiw i nodi blaenoriaethau y Llywodraeth newydd hon ar gyfer diwylliant, y celfyddydau, y diwydiannau creadigol, darlledu a chwaraeon. Dyma ddechrau ar unioni’r diffyg strategaeth, gweledigaeth a chefnogaeth ar eu cyfer oedd yn nodwedd mor amlwg dros y 15 mlynedd diwethaf, a dwi’n falch o rannu heddiw fod y gwaith hwn bellach ar droed. Mae’r Llywodraeth hon yn gweld ein diwylliant a chwaraeon fel meysydd o bwys ac nid yn rhywbeth opsiynol neu’n braf eu cael. Ac mi ydyn ni’n benderfynol ein bod ni am weithio yn drawsbortffolio i wireddu eu potensial er budd pobl, cymunedau ac economi Cymru. Mae ein man cychwyn yn heriol. Mae’r blynyddoedd diwethaf a’r toriadau sylweddol sydd wedi eu gwneud i’r cyllidebau hyn wedi creu sefyllfa argyfyngus. Mae cannoedd o swyddi wedi cael eu colli a lleoliadau wedi gorfod cau. Yn hytrach na bod ar gael i bobl Cymru eu mwynhau, mae gormod o'n casgliadau cenedlaethol yn cael eu cartrefu mewn stordai ac adeiladau sydd angen buddsoddiad cyfalaf sylweddol oherwydd y toriadau a wnaed. O ran chwaraeon, mae ein hisadeiledd yn fregus. Bach yw’r cynnydd sydd wedi ei wneud o ran gwireddu potensial y celfyddydau a chwaraeon o ran yr agenda ataliol, ac mae sicrhau mynediad cydradd i bawb o ran cyfranogiad angen gwaith sylweddol. Ac eto, er gwaethaf hyn oll, mae yna waith arloesol ac o bwys rhyngwladol yn digwydd yma yng Nghymru. Fel enghraifft o Gymru yn arwain ar lwyfan y byd, roeddwn wrth fy modd i gymryd rhan nos Sul yng ngwobr gyntaf Annwn yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru. Mi gefais i fy ysbrydoli gan y dulliau arloesol o adrodd straeon gan artistiaid o bob cwr o'r byd, a llongyfarchiadau mawr i'r enillwyr, Colored (Noire), gyda'u dehongliad o fywyd Claudette Colvin. Ond mae’r gwaith sydd yn digwydd yn y meysydd hyn yn sicr yn trawsnewid bywydau ac mae o'n cynnig mewnwelediad i ni o’r manteision y gellid eu cael o roi ffocws o’r newydd. A dyna’r gwaith sydd ar droed gen i a’r Llywodraeth hon: i ddatblygu Cymru fel pwerdy diwylliannol a chwaraeon, lle mae’r sectorau hyn yn ffyniannus ac yn dod â budd i bawb. Ddim rhagor ar yr ymylon, ond yn galon i’n gweledigaeth ar gyfer creu Cymru hyderus, gynhwysol a blaengar, ac yn dod ag adferiad o ran iechyd pobl, a hefyd ein heconomi. Yn ein 100 diwrnod cyntaf, mi ydyn ni yn gosod y sylfeini ar gyfer gwneud y gwaith caib a rhaw angenrheidiol i wireddu hyn yn y tymor byr, canolig a'r hirdymor, ac mi fyddaf i'n amlinellu heddiw sut ydyn ni'n mynd â’r gwaith hwn yn ei flaen. Mae gwaith eisoes wedi dechrau ar lansio ymgynghoriad ar strategaeth newydd, un uchelgeisiol ar gyfer diwylliant a chwaraeon yng Nghymru, ac mi fydd hyn yn digwydd o fewn y 100 diwrnod cyntaf. Dwi wedi bod yn ymgysylltu'n uniongyrchol â rhanddeiliaid i sicrhau bod eu lleisiau yn llywio ein penderfyniadau o'r cychwyn cyntaf, ac mi ydyn ni yn gweithio ar draws y Llywodraeth i ymgorffori diwylliant a chwaraeon mewn meysydd polisi ehangach. Mi fyddwn ni hefyd yn unioni gwendid blaenoriaethau diwylliant y Llywodraeth ddiwethaf, drwy sicrhau bod y diwydiannau creadigol wedi eu hymgorffori yn y strategaeth newydd hon. Mae hyn yn ymwneud â dylunio system wrth wraidd y Llywodraeth lle mae diwylliant a chwaraeon yn chwarae rhan allweddol wrth atal a thrin salwch, ysgogi twf economaidd, a chyfrannu at ddyfodol ffyniannus i bob cymuned. Mi fydd ein gweledigaeth a'n penderfyniadau yn cael eu hategu gan ddata a thystiolaeth gadarn i dargedu cymorth lle mae'r effaith fwyaf. Cam pwysig yw datblygu dealltwriaeth glir o gyflwr presennol diwylliant a chwaraeon am ein bod ni'n etifeddu sefyllfa lle nad oes data digonol yn bodoli ar y funud, na dealltwriaeth glir o anghenion y sectorau hyn. Rwyf felly wedi dechrau’r gwaith o gomisiynu archwiliad o gyfleusterau chwaraeon cymunedol a rhanbarthol i lywio buddsoddiad cyfalaf wedi'i dargedu dros dymor y Llywodraeth a thu hwnt. Mi ydw i wedi dechrau'r gwaith hwn ochr yn ochr â'n partneriaid cyflenwi yn Chwaraeon Cymru, ac mi fydd ein buddsoddiadau ni fel Llywodraeth yn fwy strategol, yn dilyn lle mae'r dystiolaeth a'r data yn mynd â ni.
Official English translation
Thank you very much, Dirprwy Lywydd. It is a privilege to have the opportunity today to set out this new Government's priorities for culture, the arts, the creative industries, broadcasting and sport. This is the beginning of rectifying the lack of strategy, vision and support for them that has been such a prominent feature over the last 15 years, and I'm pleased to share today that this work is now under way. This Government does see our culture and sport as areas of importance and not something optional or nice to have. And we're determined that we want to work across portfolios to realise their potential for the benefit of the people, communities and economy of Wales. Our starting point is challenging. The last few years and the significant cuts that have been made to these budgets have created a precarious situation. Hundreds of jobs have been lost and venues have had to close. Rather than being available for the people of Wales to enjoy, too many of our national collections are housed in storehouses and buildings that require significant capital investment due to the cuts that have been made. When it comes to sport, our infrastructure is fragile. Little progress has been made in realising the potential of the arts and sport in terms of the preventive agenda, and ensuring equal access for all in terms of participation requires significant work. And yet, despite all of this, there is groundbreaking and internationally important work taking place in Wales. As an example of Wales leading on the world stage, I was thrilled to take part on Sunday evening in the inaugural Annwn prize at the Wales Millennium Centre. I was inspired by the quality of immersive storytelling by artists from across the world, and huge congratulations to the winners, Colored (Noire), with their interpretation of the life of Claudette Colvin. The work that is taking place in these sectors certainly transforms lives and it offers us an insight into the benefits that could be gained from a new focus. And that's the work that I and this Government are doing: to develop Wales as a cultural and sporting powerhouse, where these sectors thrive and benefit everyone. No longer on the margins, but at the heart of our vision for creating a confident, inclusive and progressive Wales, and bringing recovery in terms of people's health, but also our economy. In our first 100 days, we lay the foundations for doing the necessary legwork to make this a reality in the short, medium and long term, and I will outline today how we are going to take this work forward. Work has already begun on launching a consultation on a new, ambitious strategy for culture and sport in Wales, and this will take place within the first 100 days. I have been engaging directly with stakeholders to ensure that their voices inform our decisions from the outset, and we are working across Government to embed culture and sport into wider policy areas. We will also rectify the weakness of the last Government's priorities for culture, by ensuring that the creative industries are incorporated into this new strategy. This is about designing a system at the heart of Government in which culture and sport play a key role in preventing and treating illness, stimulating economic growth, and contributing to a prosperous future for all communities. Our vision and decisions will be underpinned by robust data and evidence to target aid where the impact is greatest. Developing a clear understanding of the current state of culture and sport is an important step because we're inheriting a situation where there is insufficient data at the moment, and no clear understanding of the needs of these sectors. I have therefore begun the work of commissioning an audit of community and regional sports facilities to inform targeted capital investment over the term of Government and beyond. I have started this work alongside our delivery partners at Sport Wales, and our investments as a Government will be more strategic, following where the evidence and data take us.
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Mi oeddwn i'n falch o gyhoeddi cronfa gyfalaf Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru gwerth £8 miliwn i gefnogi sefydliadau celfyddydol gyda'u hanghenion seilwaith eleni. Mi gefnogwyd hyn gan waith archwilio sylweddol i sefydlu anghenion y blaenoriaethau, a bydd y gwaith o ddeall beth yw'r gwir angen o ran buddsoddiad yn parhau. Mi fyddwn ni hefyd yn mynd ati i ddeall pa fuddsoddiadau eraill a sefydliadau sydd eu hangen ar Gymru os ydyn ni am wireddu'r weledigaeth hon. Fel rhan o hyn, bydd y gwaith yn parhau o ran ein huchelgais o gael oriel gelf gyfoes genedlaethol i Gymru. Lywydd, rwyf eisoes wedi dechrau trafodaethau trawslywodraethol hanfodol ynghylch sut y gall diwylliant a chwaraeon ynghyd fod yn driniaeth feddygol, ynghyd â sut y gallan nhw gyfrannu at ein hagenda ataliol. Un enghraifft yw ein hymrwymiad i nofio ysgol a gwneud yn siŵr bod pob plentyn yn gadael yr ysgol gynradd gyda'r gallu i nofio, sydd wrth gwrs yn sgìl bwysig a all achub bywydau. Mi fyddwn ni'n cyhoeddi cynllun gweithredu o fewn ein 100 diwrnod cyntaf. Mae'r Llywodraeth hon yn cydnabod manteision iechyd a lles ataliol y celfyddydau, diwylliant a chwaraeon. Mae tystiolaeth gynyddol y gall y sectorau hyn gefnogi dulliau ataliol a gwella canlyniadau. Yn ein 100 diwrnod cyntaf, rydym yn comisiynu adolygiad o gyfleoedd ar gyfer buddsoddi mewn diwylliant, y celfyddydau a chwaraeon i lywio'r amcan o weld cynnydd cynyddol mewn gwariant yn y meysydd hyn. Dim ond yr wythnos diwethaf, mi ges i drafodaeth bwerus gyda chyngor y celfyddydau ynghylch sut y gallwn wneud mwy o ran cyflawni ymyriadau a all gael effaith ar y galwadau ar y gwasanaeth iechyd. Ac nid sefydliadau cenedlaethol yn unig sy'n chwarae rôl: mae ein rhwydwaith o amgueddfeydd, llyfrgelloedd ac archifau lleol hefyd yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth gefnogi iechyd a lles, economi a chymunedau ledled Cymru. Maen nhw hefyd yn gwneud gwaith arloesol. Am rhy hir, mae diwylliant, celfyddydau a chwaraeon wedi cael eu gosod yn erbyn y gwasanaeth iechyd, yn hytrach na chydnabod eu bod yn gwbl gysylltiedig ag ef. Nid yw'r sectorau hyn yn 'braf i'w cael'; maen nhw'n rhan o'r ateb i greu cymdeithas iachach. Mae ein maniffesto yn ymrwymo i wneud diwylliant a chwaraeon yn hygyrch i bawb. Mae hynny'n cynnwys mynd i'r afael ag anghydraddoldebau mewn mynediad, boed hynny oherwydd cost, daearyddiaeth, anabledd neu rwystrau eraill. Mae'r ymrwymiad hwn yn cynnwys sicrhau cynnal mynediad am ddim i bawb i'n hamgueddfeydd cenedlaethol, ac mi ydw i eisoes wedi cael trafodaethau cadarnhaol ar hyn gydag Amgueddfa Cymru, ac mae gwaith pellach i'w wneud i wireddu hawl pawb i gyfranogi mewn diwylliant a chwaraeon. Am wlad sy'n gymharol fach, mae'r dalent a'r dyhead sydd gennym yma yng Nghymru i gystadlu ar brif lwyfannau rhyngwladol yn un mawr, ac mae'n rhaid i ddigwyddiadau mawr sydd yn cael eu cynnal yma fod yn sbardun economaidd, diwylliannol a chwaraeon pwysig. Mae cyfleoedd fel y Tour de France ac Euro 2028 yn dod i Gymru yn dangos sut y gall digwyddiadau ddarparu manteision economaidd uniongyrchol, ond hefyd gwaddol tymor hir. Dyma ein cyfle i ysbrydoli cenhedlaeth newydd a sefydlu cynlluniau gwaddol fel bod effaith y digwyddiadau hyn yn cael ei theimlo ymhell y tu hwnt i'r digwyddiad. Ochr yn ochr â'n blaenoriaethau ar gyfer diwylliant, chwaraeon a threftadaeth, rydym hefyd eisiau amgylchedd cyfryngau cryfach sy'n adlewyrchu Cymru hyderus a ffyniannus. Mae fy mlaenoriaethau ar gyfer darlledu a'r cyfryngau yn glir. Mae Cymru'n haeddu tirlun cyfryngau hyderus, amrywiol a chynaliadwy wedi'i wreiddio mewn gwerth cyhoeddus ac uchelgais genedlaethol. Er mwyn cyflawni hyn, rhaid i Gymru gael llais yn y penderfyniadau sy'n effeithio arnom ni. Dyna pam rydym ni'n benderfynol o barhau i wneud yr achos am ddatganoli pwerau dros ddarlledu. Mae gwaith eisoes wedi dechrau ar sefydlu awdurdod darlledu a chyfathrebu cysgodol i Gymru, ac mae hwn yn gam cyntaf hanfodol i adeiladu'r gallu sefydliadol sydd ei angen ar Gymru i yrru tirlun cyfryngau cryfach a mwy atebol. Rwyf hefyd yn datblygu cynlluniau i gefnogi newyddiaduraeth er budd y cyhoedd a diogelu darpariaeth newyddion o ansawdd uchel, fel bod Cymru mewn sefyllfa dda i gwrdd â chyfleoedd a heriau tirlun cyfryngau sy'n newid yn gyflym yn y dyfodol. Mae'r Gymraeg yn rhan annatod o fy mlaenoriaethau, yn enwedig o ran cynyddu'r defnydd cymdeithasol o'r iaith drwy gyfranogiad mewn diwylliant a chwaraeon. Eleni, mi ydyn ni'n dathlu 850 mlynedd o'r Eisteddfod Genedlaethol, carreg filltir bwysig yn ein hanes fel cenedl. Bydd cyfraniad o £0.25 miliwn gan y Llywodraeth yn cefnogi rhaglen o weithgareddau i ysbrydoli pobl i ddefnyddio'r iaith a chodi proffil rhyngwladol yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. Bydd ein cefnogaeth ariannol hefyd yn sicrhau bod teuluoedd lleol ar incwm isel yn cael mynediad am ddim i'r ŵyl. Mae'n hollbwysig bod pawb yn cael cyfle i fwynhau ein diwylliant, ein hiaith a'n prifwyl. Mae'r blaenoriaethau hyn yn nodi dechrau taith a dechrau pennod newydd i ddiwylliant a chwaraeon yng Nghymru. Yn ganolbwynt i bopeth byddaf yn ei wneud dros y blynyddoedd i ddod fydd gwireddu'r weledigaeth dwi wedi'i rhannu gyda'r Senedd heddiw, er mwyn sicrhau bod pawb yng Nghymru yn gallu profi, cymryd rhan ac elwa o'n diwylliant a chwaraeon. Mae hyn oherwydd bod y Llywodraeth hon yn credu yng ngrym diwylliant a chwaraeon i drawsnewid bywydau, i gyfrannu i'r weledigaeth o symud tuag at agenda iechyd ataliol er mwyn gosod ein gwasanaeth iechyd ar sylfaen fwy cynaliadwy, a hefyd gan ein bod yn benderfynol o adeiladu Cymru lle mae creadigrwydd yn ffynnu. Diolch.
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I was pleased to announce the Arts Council of Wales's £8 million capital fund to support arts organisations with their infrastructure needs this year. This has been supported by significant audit work to establish needs and priorities, and the work of understanding what the real investment need is will continue. We will also be actively undertaking work to understand what other investments and organisations Wales needs if we are to realise this vision. And as part of this work, work will continue in relation to our ambition of having a national gallery of contemporary art for Wales. Llywydd, I've already begun vital cross-governmental discussions about how culture and sport together can be a medical treatment, as well as how they can contribute to our preventative agenda. One example is our commitment to school swimming and making sure that every child leaves primary school with the ability to swim, which is an important skill that can save lives. We will publish an action plan within our first 100 days. This Government recognises the preventative health and well-being benefits of arts, culture and sport. There is growing evidence that these sectors can support preventative approaches and improve outcomes. In our first 100 days, we are commissioning a review of opportunities for investment in culture, arts and sport to inform the objective of seeing increasing spending in these areas. Just last week, I had a powerful discussion with the arts council about how we can do more in delivering interventions that can have an impact on the calls on the health service. And it is not only national organisations that play a role: our network of local museums, libraries and archives also play a vital role in supporting health and well-being, local economies, and communities across Wales. They are also doing groundbreaking work. For too long, culture, the arts and sport have been pitted against the NHS rather than being recognised as completely connected to it. These sectors are not a 'nice to have'; they are part of the solution to creating a healthier society. Our manifesto commits to making culture and sport accessible to all. That includes addressing inequalities in access, whether due to cost, geography, disability or other barriers. This commitment includes maintaining free access for all to our national museums, and I have already had positive discussions on this with Amgueddfa Cymru, and further work needs to be done to realise everyone's right to participate in culture and sport. For a country that is relatively small, the talent and aspiration that we have here in Wales to compete on major international stages is huge, and major events that are held here have to be an important economic, cultural and sporting driver. Opportunities such as the Tour de France and Euro 2028 coming to Wales show how events can provide immediate economic benefits, but also a long-term legacy. This is our opportunity to inspire a new generation and establish legacy plans so that the impact of these events is felt far beyond the event. Alongside our priorities for culture, sport and heritage, we also want a stronger media environment that reflects a confident and prosperous Wales. My priorities for broadcasting and media are clear. Wales deserves a confident, diverse and sustainable media landscape rooted in public value and national ambition. To achieve this, Wales must have a voice in the decisions that affect us. That is why we are determined to continue to make the case for the devolution of powers over broadcasting. Work has already begun on the establishment of a shadow broadcasting and communications authority for Wales, and this is a vital first step in building the organisational capacity that Wales needs to drive a stronger and more accountable media landscape. I'm also developing plans to support public-interest journalism and safeguard the provision of high-quality news, so that Wales is well placed to meet the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing media landscape in the future. The Welsh language is an integral part of my priorities, particularly in terms of increasing the social use of the language through participation in culture and sport. This year, we are celebrating 850 years of the National Eisteddfod, an important milestone in our history as a nation. A contribution of £0.25 million from the Government will support a programme of activities to inspire people to use the language and raise the international profile of the National Eisteddfod. Our financial support will also ensure that local low-income families have free access to the festival. It is vital that everybody has an opportunity to enjoy our culture, language and National Eisteddfod. These priorities mark the beginning of a journey and the beginning of a new chapter for culture and sport here in Wales. At the heart of everything that I will do over the coming years will be realising the vision that I have shared with the Senedd today, to ensure that everybody in Wales can experience, participate in and benefit from our culture and sport. This is because this Government believes in the power of culture and sport to transform lives, to contribute to the vision of moving towards a preventative health agenda to put our health service on a more sustainable footing, and because we are determined to build a Wales where creativity thrives. Thank you.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am yr ymateb hwnnw. Braf iawn oedd clywed y Gymraeg yn fanna. Dwi'n edrych ymlaen i'ch gweld chi yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol. Dwi'n gofyn i Aelodau ailddychmygu beth mae'r celfyddydau a chwaraeon yn edrych fel efo Llywodraeth sy'n gweld eu gwerth nhw ac sy'n fodlon cael data a strategaeth iawn. Does yna ddim strategaeth wedi bod yn y meysydd hyn. Mae gwario wedi bod yn cael ei wneud heb sail data. Dyna dwi wedi'i etifeddu. Yn yr wrthblaid, roeddwn i'n credu eu bod nhw'n cuddio'r data hwn oddi wrthyf i, ond dydy o ddim yn bodoli. O ran yr hyn sydd angen ei wneud, dwi'n bod yn berffaith onest efo chi rŵan fy mod i eisiau sail dystiolaeth gadarn a data er mwyn gyrru'r newid rydyn ni ei angen. Yn yr wrthblaid, mi roeddwn i'n cael llond bol, fel aelod o bwyllgor, o weld yr un adroddiad yn dod drwodd, flwyddyn ar ôl blwyddyn, yn dweud ei bod hi'n bwysig ein bod ni'n symud at agenda ataliol, a dim byd yn newid o gwbl. Pan oeddwn i'n arwain dadl ynglŷn â phwysigrwydd diwylliant yn y Siambr hon, fe wnaeth y Dirprwy Weinidog oedd efo cyfrifoldeb dros ddiwylliant weiddi arnaf i ar y pryd, 'Ond beth am y NHS?', yn lle gweld gwerth hwn o ran triniaeth feddygol ynghyd â'r agenda ataliol. Felly, mae hwn yn newid sylweddol. Dwi'n deall y pwyntiau wnaethoch chi ynglŷn â'r sefyllfa ariannol heriol, ond mae'n bwysig ein bod ni'n cydnabod hynny. A doedden ni ddim yn rhan o'r toriadau hynny. Mi fyddwch chi wedi gweld yn gyson fod yna waith trawsbleidiol wedi'i wneud yn gwneud yr achos dros fuddsoddi mewn diwylliant a chwaraeon. Mi fyddwn i'n annog pob Aelod newydd yma i edrych ar waith y pwyllgor diwylliant a chwaraeon a wnaed yn ystod y chweched Senedd, oedd yn dangos pam mae'n rhaid i ni stopio torri yn y meysydd hyn os ydyn ni am newid hynny. Mae'r ymrwymiad hwnnw yn ddiamwys gennym ni, a'r hyn roeddwn i'n ei amlinellu heddiw oedd gweledigaeth drawsbleidiol—nid mewn seilos, ond trawsbleidiol. Dwi wedi cael sgyrsiau gwirioneddol gadarnhaol gyda'r Dirprwy Weinidog dros Iechyd Cyhoeddus ac Ataliol ynglŷn â sut rydym ni'n galluogi ein swyddogion i gydweithio er budd. Felly, o ran canrannau, beth fydd gennych chi yn y strategaeth fydd ffordd wahanol o weithredu, un fydd yn atebol i'r Senedd hon, ond mae hi yn ffordd newydd. Felly, dwi'n gobeithio y dewch chi efo ni ar y daith hon, a byddwch chi hefyd yn gweld gwerth yn y gwaith hwn, a'n bod ni, o'r diwedd, yn gweld diwylliant a chwaraeon yn cael y sylw teilwng yn y Senedd hon a gan Lywodraeth.
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I thank the Member for that response. It was very good to hear the Welsh language used there. I look forward to seeing you at the National Eisteddfod. I am asking Members to reimagine what the arts and sports look like with a Government that appreciates their value and is willing to have data and a proper strategy in place. There has been no strategy in this area. Expenditure has been done without data. That's what I've inherited. In opposition, I thought that they were hiding this data from me, but it doesn't actually exist. In terms of what we need to do, I'm being entirely honest with you now that I want a robust evidence base and data in order to drive the change that we need. In opposition, I grew tired, as a member of a committee, of the same report, published year on year, saying that it's important that we move to a preventative agenda, but nothing at all was changing. When I led a debate on the importance of culture in this Chamber, the Deputy Minister with responsibility for culture was shouting, 'What about the NHS?', rather than seeing the value of this as medical treatment as well as being part of the preventative agenda. So, this is a significant change. I understand the points that you made on the challenging financial situation, but it's important that we acknowledge and recognise that. And we weren't involved in those cuts. You will have seen, consistently, that cross-party work was done, making the case for investment in culture and sport. And I would encourage every new Member here to look at the work the culture and sport committee carried out during the sixth Senedd, that demonstrated why we must stop making cuts in these areas if we want real change. That commitment is unambiguous, and what I've outlined today is a cross-party vision—not in silos, but across the parties. I have had really positive conversations with the Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health as to how we enable our officials to collaborate. So, in terms of percentages, what you will have in the strategy will be a different way of working, one that will be accountable to this Senedd, but it is a new approach. So I do hope that you will come with us on this journey, that you will also see the value of the work, and that we at last see culture and sport given due attention in this Senedd and from Government.
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Gaf fi ddiolch i'r Aelod am y cyfraniad hwnnw a'i groesawu o i'r rôl craffu hefyd? Dwi'n falch eich bod chi'n cydnabod yn y cyfraniad hwnnw wendid y blaenoriaethau diwylliant diwethaf a'r ffaith nad oedd y diwydiannau creadigol yn rhan o hynny. Dyna'n union beth rydym ni eisiau ei unioni efo hyn. Mae'r ffaith bod y diwydiannau creadigol yn cael eu gweld fel rhywbeth ar wahân wedi bod yn wendid aruthrol, a dyna pam rydym ni'n gorfod ailedrych ar strategaeth newydd rŵan. Mae'r adolygiad o Cymru Greadigol er mwyn sicrhau ein bod ni'n gweld sut mae hynny yn gweithio yn y ffordd fwyaf effeithiol hefyd yn eithriadol o bwysig, oherwydd mae yna bethau gwirioneddol dda wedi dod allan o Cymru Greadigol, ond mae yna ffyrdd hefyd lle rydym ni'n gallu sicrhau bod y manteision hynny'n parhau, ein bod ni'n parhau hefyd yn gystadleuol, oherwydd mae hynna'n broblem wrth i lefydd fel Manceinion allu cystadlu mwy efo Cymru a bod yn denu cynyrchiadau ac ati. Felly, mae angen yr adolygiad hwnnw. A dwi'n meddwl hefyd—. Roeddwn i'n adlewyrchu ar eich pwynt chi ynglŷn â Grand Theft Auto—dim y geiriau roeddwn i'n disgwyl eu dweud yn ystod fy ymateb cyntaf fel Gweinidog, ond dyna ni, dyma le rydyn ni. [Chwerthin.] Roeddech chi'n sôn am y buddsoddiad a wnaed gan y Llywodraeth i alluogi hynny, y bartneriaeth efo prifysgolion. Wel, dyna'n union dŷn ni eisiau ei wneud efo'r strategaeth hon—galluogi twf sectorau fel hyn i sicrhau bod yna swyddi yma yng Nghymru a'r budd hwnnw, oherwydd y budd efo hynny ydy, dim ots lle dŷch chi'n gweithio yn y diwydiannau hynny, fedrwch chi fod yng Nghymru wledig, fedrwch chi fod mewn dinas, fedrwch chi fod yn y Cymoedd—dyna ydy strategaeth ddiwylliant gwirioneddol, lle dŷn ni'n sicrhau'r bartneriaeth honno. Mae rôl prifysgolion er mwyn sicrhau ein bod ni'n gweld hynny yn allweddol bwysig. Ond mi fedrwn ni weld hwn fel ffordd o ddenu pobl ifanc nôl i Gymru a'u cadw nhw yma mewn swyddi da iawn. Felly, dwi'n falch iawn o weld y gefnogaeth i hynny. Mi fydd yr Aelod, wrth gwrs, yn ymwybodol iawn o sefyllfa cerddoriaeth yma yng Nghymru. Mi oedd yna adroddiad y llynedd a oedd yn dangos bod cerddoriaeth draddodiadol, yn benodol, mewn perygl o ddiflannu yn llwyr. Dŷn ni'n gwybod bod sefydliadau dŷn ni i gyd, dwi'n siŵr, wedi eu mwynhau dros y blynyddoedd yn fregus dros ben, neu wedi diflannu. Mae yna bryder gwirioneddol fod cymaint o bobl rŵan ddim yn cael cyfleoedd i ddysgu offeryn, ein bod ni'n gweld diffyg bandiau yn dod drwodd oherwydd diffyg cyfleon iddyn nhw, ein bod ni'n gweld hi'n anodd i bobl greadigol allu cynnal bywoliaeth a pharhau yma yng Nghymru—eu bod nhw un ai'n gorfod gadael Cymru neu newid trywydd yn llwyr. Felly, yn sicr, dwi'n gweld y strategaeth yma yn cyd-fynd hefyd efo'r strategaeth sgiliau, oherwydd os dŷn ni'n edrych ar beth sy'n digwydd mewn ysgolion ar y funud, efo llai o blant a phobl ifanc yn cymryd TGAU mewn cerddoriaeth, drama a chelf, wel, ble mae hynny'n mynd i'n gadael ni yn y dyfodol? Mae prifysgolion yn torri cyrsiau yn y meysydd hyn, yn gweld eu bod nhw ddim yn bethau sydd yn werth buddsoddi ynddyn nhw, ond eto maen nhw. Felly, gobeithio y byddwn ni wedyn, drwy edrych ar hyn yn ei ystod, yn gallu gweld bod yna ddyfodol i bobl ddiwylliannol fod yma yng Nghymru, a dyfodol i'r sectorau hyn sy'n cael eu gweld fel budd economaidd.
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Could I thank the Member for that contribution and welcome him to his scrutiny role as well? I'm pleased that you do recognise in that contribution the weakness of the last set of priorities for culture and that the creative industries weren't part of it. That's exactly what we want to rectify with this. The fact that the creative industries are seen as a separate thing has been a great weakness, and that's why we need to relook at a new strategy now. The review of Creative Wales in terms of ensuring that we do see how that works in the most effective way is also very important, because there are very genuinely good things that have emerged from Creative Wales, but there are also ways in which we can ensure that those benefits continue and that we continue to be competitive, because that's a problem as places such as Manchester can compete more with Wales and attract productions and so forth. So, we do need that review. And I also think—. I was reflecting on your point around Grand Theft Auto. Those are not words I expected to say during my first response as a Minister, but that's where we are. [Laughter.] You mentioned the investment made by Government to enable that partnership with universities. Well, that's exactly what we want to do with this strategy, namely to enable growth in these sectors to ensure that there are jobs here in Wales and the benefits that they bring, because regardless of where you work in those industries, you can be in rural Wales, you can be in a city, you can be in the Valleys—that's a genuine cultural strategy, when we ensure that partnership. The role of universities in terms of ensuring that we do see that happening is vital. But we can see this as a way of attracting young people back to Wales and keeping them here in great jobs. So, I'm very pleased to see the support for that. The Member will be aware of the situation regarding music here in Wales. There was a report out last year that showed that traditional music, particularly, was in danger of disappearing entirely. We know of organisations that we've all, I'm sure, enjoyed over the years that are fragile or have disappeared. There is a great concern that so many people don't have opportunities to learn an instrument, that we see a lack of bands emerging because of a lack of opportunity, that we see that it's difficult for creative people to maintain a living here in Wales—either they have to leave Wales or they have to change direction entirely. So, I certainly see this strategy aligning with the skills strategy, because if we look at what's happening in schools at the moment, with fewer children and young people taking GCSEs in music, drama and art, where's that going to leave us in the future? Universities are cutting courses in these areas; they see them as things that are not worth investing in, but they are, of course. So, hopefully we will then see, by looking at this whole range of issues, that there will be a future for creative people here in Wales, and a future for these sectors that are seen as economically beneficial.
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Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am y sylwadau arbennig o bwysig yna? Mi wnaf i roi'r ymrwymiad hwn i'r Senedd hon rŵan: dwi yn parchu'r egwyddor hyd braich. Dydy hynna ddim wastad wedi digwydd, ac mae angen inni fod yn glir am hynna, gan Lywodraethau'r gorffennol. Mae bod hyd braich yn bwysig, ac un o'r pethau dwi'n barod yn edrych arnyn nhw ydy'r llythyr cylch gorchwyl, a sut mae'n bartneriaeth wirioneddol rhwng y Llywodraeth a'r cyrff hyn, gan fynd yn ôl hefyd i'w bwriad gwreiddiol nhw. Felly, mae hwnna'n ymrwymiad cyfan gwbl, oherwydd, i fi, mae angen i hon fod yn sgwrs genedlaethol. Mi fyddwch chi i gyd fel Aelodau'n ymwybodol o effaith y toriadau sydd wedi bod yn y meysydd hyn, a'r pethau y mae pobl wir yn gwerthfawrogi yn ein cymunedau ni, pethau y mae pobl yn cael budd gwirioneddol ohonyn nhw. Dwi'n meddwl mai gwendid mawr y strategaeth y gwelsom ni gan y Llywodraeth diwethaf—os gallwch chi ei galw hi'n strategaeth, oherwydd nifer o frawddegau oedden nhw, a oedd yn nodi, efallai, rhai sylwadau ynglŷn â diwylliant yn hytrach na strategaeth wirioneddol—y gwendid mawr oedd, mi oedd yr ymgysylltu wedi'i wneud efo rhai pobl, ond ddim gyda phawb, ddim gan ddefnyddwyr y gwasanaeth, ac, yn bwysicach, y rheini nad oeddynt yn cael cyfle i gyfranogi. Felly, yn hytrach na mynd ar ôl y sylwadau gan yr un un sefydliadau, dwi'n meddwl ei fod o'n bwysig iawn ein bod ni'n edrych ar y dystiolaeth a ddaeth i law, ac yna gwaith y strategaeth newydd fydd edrych ar y bylchau hynny. Does yna ddim strategaeth o ran chwaraeon gan y Llywodraeth. Byddwn i'n gofyn i rai Aelodau edrych ar beth oedd y strategaeth gan Lywodraeth Lafur Cymru—‘Dringo’n Uwch’, ‘Climbing Higher’—a oedd i fod yn strategaeth 20 mlynedd. Dwi'n trio gweithio allan ar ba bwynt y stopiodd y gwaith hwnnw. Pam ein bod ni mewn sefyllfa na fu i'r mesurau hynny gael eu cyrraedd? Mae hynny'n rhywbeth dwi wedi gofyn i swyddogion rŵan i egluro i fi—sut, efo’r un un blaid mewn grym am 27 mlynedd, y methwyd pob un targed yn y strategaeth hirdymor honno, a pha wersi y gallwn ni eu dysgu i sicrhau bod yr hyn dŷn ni'n ei wneud yn fesuradwy, yn uchelgeisiol, ein bod ni hefyd yn cyflawni a bod y gwaith hwn ddim yn mynd yn angof. O ran yr adnoddau a'r cyllid, yn sicr, mae'r ffaith ein bod ni'n edrych yn drawsbortffolio—. Os edrychwch chi ar adroddiad a wnaed i Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru gan Brifysgol Bangor a hefyd gan Brifysgol Edge Hill—dwi'n barod iawn i rannu copi o hwn—mae o'n dangos yr arbedion y gall buddsoddi yn y celfyddydau ei wneud o ran y gwasanaeth iechyd. Mae potensial i arbed hyd at £3.5 miliwn y flwyddyn drwy leihau costau salwch staff a staff yn gadael, felly dydy o ddim jest ynglŷn â chleifion, ond hefyd staff. O wneud hyn yn iawn, mi fedrwn ni arbed arian i'r NHS a sicrhau bod yna fuddsoddiad ar gael. Felly, dwi'n deall bod hyn yn newid ffocws, ond dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi'n gweld ein bod ni'n gyfan gwbl ymrwymedig i newid hyn er budd pawb yng Nghymru. O ran gweithio efo Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig, yn amlwg mae yna bartneriaeth gadarnhaol o ran Ewro 2028, a dwi'n edrych ymlaen yn fawr i fynd â'r gwaith hwnnw rhagddo. Ac mae yna gyfleoedd eraill efo digwyddiadau mawr ac ati. Dydw i ddim eto wedi cyfarfod efo'r Gweinidogion perthnasol, ond dŷn ni eisiau perthynas adeiladol lle dŷn ni yn gallu cydweithio. Ac yn sicr, mi fyddwch chi'n cael yr ymrwymiad yma gen i: os oes yna arian ar gael i Gymru, mi fyddaf i'n sicrhau ein bod ni'n trio ei gael o yma i Gymru.
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Could I thank the Member for those very important comments? I will give this commitment to the Senedd now: I respect the arm's-length principle. That hasn't always happened, and we have to be clear about that, in terms of Governments of the past. The arm's-length principle is important, and one of the things that I'm looking at is the terms of reference letter, and how it's a genuine partnership between the Government and these bodies, returning to their original purpose. So, that's an absolute commitment, because, to me, this needs to be a national conversation. You will all as Members be aware of the cuts that have taken place in these areas in respect of things that people genuinely appreciate in our communities, things that people gain genuine benefit from. I think that the great weakness of the strategy that we saw from the previous Government—if you can call it a strategy, because it was a number of sentences that noted, perhaps, some points about culture rather than a strategy—the great weakness was that engagement was carried out with some people, but not with everyone, not with service users and, importantly, those who didn't have a chance to participate. So, rather than pursuing comments from the same organisations, I think it's important that we look at the evidence that emerged, and the work of the new strategy will be to look at those gaps. There is no Government sports strategy. I would ask Members to look at what the strategy was from the Welsh Labour Government—‘Climbing Higher’—that was meant to be a 20-year strategy. I'm trying to work out at what point that work stopped. Why are we in a situation where those measures or points were not reached? That's something I've asked the officials to explain to me—how, with the same party in power for 27 years, were all the targets missed in that long-term strategy, and what lessons we can learn to ensure that what we do is measurable, ambitious, and that we can also deliver and that that work is not forgotten. In terms of resources and funding, certainly, the fact that we're looking on a cross-portfolio basis—. If you look at the report made for the Arts Council of Wales by Bangor University and also by Edge Hill University—I'm very happy to share a copy of this—it does show the savings that investment in the arts can make in terms of the health service. There is a potential to save £3.5 million a year in terms of staff sickness and departing staff. So, it's not just about patients, but also staff. In doing this properly, we can save money for the NHS and ensure that there is investment available. So, I do understand that this does change the focus, but I hope that you do see that we are entirely committed to changing this for the benefit of everyone in Wales. In terms of working with the UK Government, evidently there is a positive partnership in terms of Euro 2028, and I'm looking forward to taking that work forward. And there are other opportunities with major events. I haven't yet met the relevant Ministers, but we do want a constructive relationship where we can collaborate. And certainly, you will get this commitment from me: if there is money available for Wales, I will ensure that we try and get it here to Wales.
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Diolch i'r Aelod. Dwi'n hapus iawn i gael sgyrsiau pellach y tu hwnt i'r Siambr hon er mwyn clywed y syniadau hyn. Yn sicr, dyna pam mae edrych ar beth ydy'r sefyllfa ar lawr gwlad, nid jest o fewn ein sefydliadau cenedlaethol ni, ond ar lawr gwlad, mor, mor bwysig. Mae o'n syndod i fi ein bod ni ddim wedi gweld dealltwriaeth o hynny gan y Llywodraeth ddiwethaf—eu bod nhw ddim yn gwybod beth oedd yr angen a beth oedd yn fregus—er mwyn sicrhau bod pob £1 sy'n cael ei wario yr un fwyaf effeithiol. Rŵan, fedraf i ddim dweud wrth Aelodau y bydd yr holl arian ar gael i wneud popeth dŷn ni eisiau o fewn tymor yma—fedraf i ddim rhoi'r ymrwymiad yna—ond mae'n rhaid inni wybod beth ydy'r angen a chael cynllun, oherwydd beth mae pobl wedi dweud wrthyf i ydy dyma sut y byddwn ni hefyd yn gallu denu nawdd i nifer o'r prosiectau hyn, i ymgysylltu efo'r diaspora, gan y bydd yr ymrwymiad o'r Llywodraeth yn hollol glir, ac y byddwn ni'n trio ein gorau i gael gymaint o'r buddsoddiad angenrheidiol er mwyn denu buddsoddiad. Felly, dyna fy ymrwymiad i chi. Mae'n rhaid i fi ddeall beth ydy'r sefyllfa er mwyn cael cynllun iawn. Ac mae hynna yn mynd i gymryd amser, ond dydy o ddim yn mynd i gymryd pedair blynedd. Dwi'n gofyn i swyddogion wneud y gwaith hwn yn drylwyr, a dwi hefyd eisiau bod y data hwnnw yn aros yn gyson, ei fod o fel dashboard byw, inni wir ddeall beth sydd at risk, er mwyn inni allu sicrhau dyfodol i'r rhain. Ond mae gormod o'n sefydliadau ni yn fregus. Mae'r diffyg strategaeth yn warth, dwi'n credu, a dwi ddim yn hapus fy mod i'n etifeddu sefyllfa fel hon.
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I thank the Member. I'm very happy to have further conversations outside of this Chamber in order to hear her ideas. Certainly, that's why looking at the situation on the ground is important, not just within our national institutions, but the situation on the ground is so important. It's been surprising for me that we didn't have an understanding of that by the previous Government—that they didn't know what the needs were and where the vulnerabilities were—in order to ensure that every £1 spent is spent as effectively as possible. Now, I can't tell Members that all the money will be available to do everything that we want during this term—I can't give that commitment—but we need to know what the needs are and we need a plan in place, because what people have told me is that this is also how we can attract sponsorship for many of these projects—to link up with the diaspora, for example—because the Government's commitment will be entirely clear, and we will do our level best to get as much of that necessary investment in place to attract investment. So, that's my commitment to you. We have to understand what the situation is in order to get a proper plan in place. And that's going to take time, but it's not going to take four years. I'm asking officials to do this work thoroughly, and I also want that data to remain consistent, so it's a live dashboard, so we truly understand what's at risk, so that we can ensure a future for these. But too many of our organisations are vulnerable. That lack of strategy is a disgrace, I think, and I am not happy that I am inheriting this situation.
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Thank you, James. Certainly, there's common ground here and I'm keen to work with every Member who has an interest here. Because you will have seen that when I mentioned this initially there was criticism and I think a lack of understanding from people about the importance of sport, not just in terms of prevention, but as treatment, as effective medical treatment, and that's for both physical and mental health. In terms of the exact figures and how we will do this, this is a completely new way of working for Government, and what I can give you the assurance of is that there is an acknowledgement across Government of the importance of this, that we are ensuing that those discussions are now taking place within those first 100 days and we will update the Senedd as we can. Because the key thing here is making sure that we are having better outcomes for people, putting people at the centre of this. And actually, I would hope that we can make the case together that sport is not just a 'nice to have', but that, actually, it does transform lives, it saves lives, and an investment in the grass roots is something, if we can get that acknowledgment as treatment, that's not there currently. And that's the shift I'm asking all of you to support me with, so that we can make that case and see how we achieve it.
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Well, thank you for those points, and the answer I would give is that that's exactly the work we are doing, so that you have transparency, that I'm held to account, but also, hopefully, we see progress in these areas. Let me be clear: we have not held this portfolio for 15 years. Alun Ffred Jones was there. We saw investment, which led to St Fagans becoming Art Fund Museum of the Year, and a number of important initiatives that supported local museums, local libraries and archives. So, let's be very clear here: we share the frustrations that many Members will have about the lack of progress and the cuts that were made. I think it's very clear here that the work is starting. I've been honest with you about the data that I have inherited, because I want to be held to account, so that we can track this. So, that's the work that's currently being done, and I will update the Senedd accordingly so that you can see the measures that are being put in place and how we will progress this work.
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Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn pwysig hwnnw. Mi fydd Aelodau oedd yma yn y chweched Senedd yn gwybod bod hwn yn fater roedd gen i ddiddordeb mawr ynddo fo ac mi oeddwn i'n cwestiynu'r Llywodraeth ddiwethaf arno fo, oherwydd roedd o'n rhwystredigaeth i fi. Mi oedd yna ffocws ar ddenu digwyddiadau mawr, ond dim meddwl pam ac i ba bwrpas. A dyna'r cwestiwn byddaf i wastad yn gofyn i fi fy hun cyn inni roi ein henwau gerbron er mwyn galluogi hyn i ddigwydd: pam? Dydy o ddim jest er mwyn dweud, 'Rydym ni wedi cael y Tour de France yma yng Nghymru.' Dydy hynna'n golygu dim os nad oes yna waddol gwirioneddol a bod hynny'n rhan o'r cynllunio o'r dechrau. Mae gen i gyfle rŵan i roi stamp Plaid Cymru o ran yr Ewros yn 2028, ac mae'r gwaith hwnnw yn mynd rhagddo. O ran y Tour de France, fy her gyntaf i i swyddogion oedd, 'Beth ydy'r gwaddol i bobl Cymru? Faint mwy o bobl fydd yn beicio?' Oherwydd dydw i ddim eisiau ein bod ni jest yn denu ymwelwyr i Gymru i ddod ar eu beics, dwi eisiau gwybod beth ydy'r newid yn ein cymunedau ni, oherwydd, drwy gynrychioli'r Cymoedd, dwi'n gwybod pa mor heriol ydy diffyg ffaith bod gennym lwybrau beicio neu'r holl frynnoedd sydd gennym ni ac ati. Os dydych chi ddim efo beic electrig, yna does yna ddim lot o obaith, meddai rhywun sydd yn byw ar ben bryn fan hyn. Ond mae'n rhaid i ni ofyn y cwestiwn hwnnw, 'Pam?' bob tro, onid oes? A dyna fy ymrwymiad i o ran digwyddiadau mawr: maen nhw i bwrpas, mae yna waddol yn gorfod bod yn gysylltiedig â nhw, neu fedraf i ddim sefyll yma a chyfiawnhau degau o filiynau weithiau o wariant ar rywbeth sydd yn digwydd mewn amrantiad a fflach ac yn gadael dim ar ei ôl.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that important question. Members who were here in the sixth Senedd will be aware that this was an issue that I was very interested in and I questioned the last Government on it, because it was frustrating for me. There was a focus on attracting major sporting events, but no thought was given as to why and to what purpose. And that would be the question that I will always ask myself before we put our names forward in order to allow this to happen: why? It's not just to say, 'Well, we've had the Tour de France here in Wales.' That means nothing unless there is a real legacy and that is part of the planning from the outset. I have an opportunity now to put a Plaid Cymru stamp on Euro 2028, and that work is progressing. In terms of the Tour de France, my first challenge for officials was to ask, 'What's the legacy for the people of Wales? How many more people will cycle?' Because I don't want us just to attract visitors to come to Wales to cycle, I want to know what the change is within our own communities, because, representing the Valleys, I know how challenging the fact of not having cycle paths is and all the hills we have and so on. If you don't have an electric bike then you don't have much hope, and that's according to someone who lives on the top of a hill in the Valleys. But we have to ask that question, 'Why?' every time. That's my commitment in terms of major sporting events: they are for a purpose, there has to be a legacy attached to them, or I can't stand here justifying spending tens of millions of pounds sometimes on something that happens in the blink of an eye and leaves nothing behind.
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2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn, Lywydd. Ers y Cyfarfod Llawn diwethaf, mae un ychwanegiad wedi'i wneud i agenda heddiw. Yn hwyrach y prynhawn yma, mi fydd y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Drafnidiaeth yn gwneud datganiad ar wydnwch seilwaith allweddol. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes sydd ar gael i bob Aelod yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you very much, Llywydd. Since the last Plenary meeting, one addition has been made to today's agenda. Later this afternoon, the Deputy Minister for Transport will make a statement on key infrastructure resilience. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement, which is available to every Member electronically.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Yn sicr. Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi mater hynod o bwysig, ac, fel rydych chi wedi dweud yn berffaith iawn, mater trawsbleidiol y mae gofyn i ni weithio gyda'n gilydd drosto fo? Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet a'r Dirprwy Weinidogion perthnasol yma, a dwi'n siŵr y byddan nhw'n falch iawn o ddod â datganiad ymlaen, boed hynny yn ysgrifenedig neu'n llafar. Mi wnaf i drafod efo nhw o ran hynny. Ond, yn sicr, mi oedd yna ymrwymiad yn y chweched Senedd i weithio'n drawsbleidiol; dwi'n gobeithio y cawn ni'r un ymrwymiad yn y seithfed Senedd hon.
Official English translation
Certainly. May I thank the Member for raising such an important issue, and, as you have said, quite rightly, a cross-party issue that we need to work together on? The Cabinet Minister and the relevant Deputy Ministers are here, and I'm sure that they would be very pleased to bring a statement forward, be that a written or oral statement. I will discuss that with them. But, certainly, there was a commitment in the sixth Senedd to work on a cross-party basis; I hope we will see the same commitment in this seventh Senedd.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Mi fyddwn i'n argymell eich bod chi'n ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol yn amlinellu eich pryderon chi, ac mi fyddwch chi, dwi'n siŵr, yn cael yr ymateb drwy'r sianeli priodol.
Official English translation
Well, thank you very much to the Member for that question. I would recommend that you write to the Cabinet Minister outlining your concerns, and you will, I'm sure, receive a response through the appropriate channels.
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Diolch yn fawr iawn i chi am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Yn sicr, mi fyddwch chi wedi bod yma ar gyfer datganiad blaenoriaethau'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros iechyd yr wythnos diwethaf, lle buodd o'n glir ynglŷn â'i ddisgwyliadau o ran perfformiad ac argaeledd triniaeth ledled Cymru, boed hynny yng Nghymru wledig neu boed hynny'n drefol ac ati. Mi fyddwn i'n eich annog chi i fod yn parhau i ymgysylltu gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet. Mi fydd yna gyfleoedd eraill i fod yn croesholi'r Gweinidog Cabinet yma. Ond, fel y gwelsoch chi yr wythnos diwethaf, mae eisoes wedi bod datganiad ynglŷn â blaenoriaethau'r Gweinidog a'r parodrwydd hwnnw i weithio ledled Cymru i ganfod y datrysiadau rydyn ni'n eu deisyfu.
Official English translation
Thank you very much for that question. Certainly, you will have been here for the Cabinet Minister for health's priorities statement last week, where he was clear in terms of his expectations in terms of performance and the availability of treatment across Wales, be that in rural Wales or urban Wales. I would encourage you to continue to engage with the Cabinet Minister. There will be other opportunities to question the Cabinet Minister here. But, as you saw last week, there has already been a statement as to the Minister's priorities and that willingness to work across Wales to find the solutions that we all want.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch. Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r pwynt yma? Mi welais i'r people's emergency briefing cyn yr etholiad a chael fy mrawychu'n bersonol gan hynny. Yn sicr, mi fyddwn i'n annog pob Aelod, os nad ydych chi wedi'i wylio eto, i wylio hwn, oherwydd mae yna wersi pwysig i bawb yma yng Nghymru, ond yn rhyngwladol hefyd, ynglŷn ag effaith newid hinsawdd ond hefyd y cyfleoedd sydd yna i ni ymateb. Yn sicr, o ran y cyfrifoldebau, fi fel Aelod Cabinet sydd efo cyfrifoldeb dros ddarlledu. Yn amlwg, fedrwn ni ddim dweud wrth ddarlledwyr beth i ddarlledu, ond beth fedrwn ni ei wneud drwy'r gwaith y bydd y Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol yn ei wneud ydy sicrhau ein bod ni'n ymgysylltu, ein bod ni'n gweld gweithredu. Dwi'n meddwl bod yna rôl i ni i gyd i fod yn rhannu'r linc i'r ffilm bwysig hon ac annog pawb i fod yn ymwneud a deall beth ydy'r gwir heriau rydym ni'n eu hwynebu yma yng Nghymru.
Official English translation
Thank you. May I thank the Member for raising this point? I saw the people's emergency briefing before the election and I was frightened by that personally. Certainly, I would encourage every Member, if you haven't watched it yet, to do so, because there are important lessons for everyone here in Wales, but also internationally too, with regard to the impact of climate change but also the opportunities that there are there for us to respond. Certainly, in terms of the responsibilities, I as Cabinet Member have responsibility for broadcasting. Clearly, we can't tell broadcasters what to broadcast, but what we can do through the work that the relevant Cabinet Minister will be doing is to ensure that we do engage, that we see action. I think that there's a role for all of us to be sharing the link to this important film and to encourage everyone to be involved and to understand what the real challenges are that we face here in Wales.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn. Lywydd, dwi'n meddwl ei bod hi'n bwysig fy mod i'n datgan hefyd ddiddordeb gan fod hwn yn fater sy'n effeithio ar etholwyr ac dwi innau hefyd ar y record yn codi pryderon yn ystod y chweched Senedd, a hefyd yn codi'r mater ar ran etholwyr ar y funud gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet fel Aelod etholaeth. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod y Gweinidog Cabinet wedi cyfarfod â chadeirydd Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Cwm Taf Morgannwg yn barod, ac wedi nodi ei ddisgwyliadau clir bod y broses werthuso swyddi yn cael ei hanrhydeddu. Mi amlygodd hyn ar y record yr wythnos diwethaf. Dwi'n falch iawn bod y Gweinidog Cabinet yma heddiw. Dwi'n ymwybodol hefyd eich bod chi wedi ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet, ac, yn sicr, mi fyddwn ni'n awyddus iawn fel Llywodraeth i barhau i gydweithio ag Aelodau etholedig perthnasol, ond hefyd â'r bwrdd iechyd a'r undeb, i sicrhau bod yna ddatrysiad i hyn a'n bod ni'n gallu gweld y gwasanaeth yn ailddechrau. Ond, yn sicr, mae'r Gweinidog yma ac wedi clywed eich galwadau chi heddiw.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for raising this question. Llywydd, I think it's important that I also declare an interest as this is an issue that impacts constituents of mine and I am on the record raising concerns during the sixth Senedd on this issue, and also am raising the issue on behalf of constituents currently with the Cabinet Minister as a constituency Member. You will be aware that the Cabinet Minister has met the chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board already, and has set out his clear expectations that the job evaluation process should be honoured. He outlined this on the record last week. I'm very pleased that the Cabinet Minister is here this afternoon. I'm also aware that you have written to the Cabinet Minister, and, certainly, we would be very eager as a Government to continue to collaborate with relevant elected Members, but also with the health board and the union, in order to ensure that there is a resolution to this and that we can see the service recommenced. But, certainly, the Minister is here and will have heard your comments this afternoon.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn. Dwi'n siŵr, Lywydd, y bydd yr Aelod wedi clywed ymateb y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach heddiw, a hefyd wedi nodi'r datganiad a wnaed gan y Gweinidog Cabinet yr wythnos diwethaf. Rydym ni'n annog unrhyw Aelod yma sydd efo pryderon am ddatblygiadau penodol i ymgysylltu drwy'r ffyrdd arferol, a hynny drwy ysgrifennu at y Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol. Dyna y byddwn i'n eich annog chi i'w wneud yn yr achos yma.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for the question. I'm sure, Llywydd, that the Member will have heard the response of the First Minister earlier today, and will also have noted the statement made by the Cabinet Minister last week. We would encourage any Member here that has concerns about specific developments to engage through the usual channels, and that's by writing to the relevant Cabinet Minister. That is what I would encourage you to do as well in this case.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn pwysig yna. A hithau'n Wythnos Gofalwyr, dwi'n meddwl fy mod i'n siarad ar ran pawb yma o ran y gwerth a'r rôl bwysig mae gofalwyr di-dâl yn arbennig yn eu chwarae, a'r arbedion sylweddol i'r gwasanaeth iechyd oherwydd eu hymroddiad nhw—dros £10 biliwn y flwyddyn ydy'r arbedion hynny. Ond, yn amlwg, mae'r straen yn aruthrol ar yr unigolion hynny ac yn rhywbeth sydd wedi cael ei gydnabod gennym ni pan oeddem ni'n wrthblaid, ond hefyd yn ein maniffesto ni. Mae'r ffaith bod yna o leiaf 300,000 o ofalwyr di-dâl yma yng Nghymru yn ffigwr uchel aruthrol ac yn rhywbeth rydym wedi bod yn adlewyrchu arno fo. Mi ydym ni yn gwerthfawrogi yr effaith hon ac, yn sicr, mae'r ffaith bod y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yma—. Mae gennym ni ymrwymiadau clir o ran sut gallwn ni wella'r gefnogaeth honno. Ond, yn sicr, mi fyddwn ni eisiau adeiladu ar y gwaith sydd wedi ei wneud yn flaenorol. Mae hwn yn parhau yn bwnc o bwys.
Official English translation
I thank the Member for that important question. And it is, of course, Carers Week, and I think I speak on behalf of all of us in expressing the value of carers and the important role that unpaid carers particularly play, and the substantial savings that they bring to the health service because of their commitment—over £10 billion in savings per annum. But, clearly, the strain on those individuals is huge and is something that has been recognised by us when we were in opposition, but also in our manifesto. The fact that there are at least 300,000 unpaid carers here in Wales is an exceptionally high figure and it is something that we have been reflecting on. We do appreciate the impact this is having, and the fact that the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care is here—. We do have clear commitments in terms of how we can improve that support. But, certainly, we would want to build on the work that has been done previously. This continues to be an important issue.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am y ddau gwestiwn yna? O ran y mater cyntaf, yn amlwg, mae yna gyfle. Dwi'n falch bod y Gweinidog Cabinet yma i wrando hefyd. Ac yn sicr, dwi'n siŵr y bydd o'n awyddus i ddeall rhai o'r heriau sy'n cael eu hwynebu. Mae'r targedau ailgylchu yn rhai lle mae Cymru wedi bod ar flaen y gad, ond nid da lle gellir gwell. Ac yn amlwg, mae yna broblemau o ran y tipio anghyfreithlon rydym ni'n ei weld ac ati. Felly, yn sicr, mi fydd yna gyfle i ofyn rhagor o gwestiynau i'r Gweinidog yfory, yma ar lawr y Senedd, ac mi fyddwn yn annog Aelodau i gymryd y cyfle hynny. O ran yr ail bwynt, yn amlwg, mae Betsi Cadwaladr yn bwnc sydd, yn haeddiannol, wedi derbyn nifer o gwestiynau ar lawr y Senedd hon a chan Aelodau. Mi oedd y Gweinidog Cabinet yn glir yr wythnos diwethaf ynglŷn â'i ymrwymiad o, ac wedi eisoes cyfarfod efo cadeirydd a phrif weithredwr bwrdd Ysbyty Glan Clwyd i wneud yn glir yr hyn mae o'n ei ddisgwyl o ran gwelliannau i hyn. Os oes gennych chi gwestiynau penodol yr hoffech chi drafod ymhellach, byddwn i yn eich annog chi i ysgrifennu at yr Ysgrifennydd Cabinet. Ond, yn amlwg, mae hwn yn fater sydd yn dod i fyny yn gyson, ac yn haeddiannol felly, ac yn rhywbeth dwi'n gwybod y bydd y Gweinidog Cabinet yn awyddus i barhau i ddiweddaru Aelodau arno fo yn y ffordd dryloyw yr ydym ni wedi ymrwymo fel Llywodraeth i weithredu arno.
Official English translation
May I thank the Member for those two questions? In terms of the first issue, clearly, there is an opportunity. I'm pleased that the Cabinet Minister is here to hear your question. I'm sure that he'll be eager to understand some of the challenges that are being faced. The recycling targets are ones where Wales has been in the vanguard, but there's always room for improvement. And clearly, there are problems in terms of illegal fly-tipping and so on. So, there'll certainly be an opportunity to ask further questions of the Minister tomorrow in the Senedd, and I would encourage Members to take that opportunity. In terms of the second point, clearly, Betsi Cadwaladr is a topic that, deservingly, has been the subject of many questions in the Senedd and from Members. The Cabinet Minister was clear last week with regard to his commitment, and has already met the chair and chief executive of the board at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd to make clear to them his expectations in terms of improvements. If you have specific questions that you'd like to discuss further, I would encourage you to write to the Cabinet Minister. But, clearly, this is a matter that does come up consistently, and deservedly so, and it's something that I know that the Cabinet Minister will be very eager to continue to update Members on in the transparent way that we are committed to as a Government.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn am godi mater o bwys mawr. Dwi'n siŵr bod nifer ohonom ni fel Aelodau etholaeth wedi derbyn etholwyr yn cysylltu gyda ni yn bryderus dros ben am hyn. Gadewch i mi fod yn glir, mae problemau gweithredol parhaus gyda chynllun pensiwn y gwasanaeth sifil yn annerbyniol, ac mae aelodau Cymreig cynllun pensiwn y gwasanaeth sifil yn haeddu gwasanaeth gwell. Mae'n ddrwg iawn gen i glywed am y problemau y mae gweithwyr ledled Cymru wedi'u hwynebu oherwydd digwyddiadau sydd y tu hwnt i'n rheolaeth ni. Mi fyddaf i'n gofyn i'r Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol roi diweddariad i'r holl Aelodau o ran hyn.
Official English translation
Thank you very much for raising an issue of huge concern. I'm sure that many of us as Members in our constituencies have received contact from constituents who are very concerned about this. Let's be clear that continuing problems with regard to the civil service pension scheme are unacceptable and members of the civil service pension scheme in Wales deserve a better service. I'm very sorry to hear about the problems that employees across Wales have faced because of events that are beyond our control. I will be asking the relevant Cabinet Minister to give an update to all Members in terms of this.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Lywydd, dwi ddim yn siŵr os oedd yr Aelod yma ar gyfer y sesiwn gwestiynau i'r Prif Weinidog, lle gofynnwyd y cwestiwn hwn, ond yn sicr mi oedd yna ateb diamwys iawn a chadarn gan ein Prif Weinidog. Yn sicr, o ran Plaid Cymru, dydyn ni ddim angen Reform yn pregethu wrthym ni ynglŷn â dyfodol Port Talbot, a ninnau wedi bod yn ceisio cael Llywodraeth i fod yn gwladoli ac edrych ar opsiynau amgen. Mi oedd y Prif Weinidog yn glir bod y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni a phrif swyddog gweithredol Tata Steel wedi trafod ddoe—ddoe neu ddydd Llun? Ddoe, sori. Mae hi wedi bod yn wythnos hir yn barod. [Chwerthin.] Fe gafwyd sicrwydd bod y cwmni yn parhau i fod yn gwbl ymrwymedig i brosiect y ffwrnais arc drydan. Mi gadarnhaodd Tata fod y cwmni eisoes wedi cwrdd â chyfres o gerrig milltir allweddol yn y cyfnod adeiladu a chludo cydrannau mawr sy'n ymwneud ag adeiladau'r ffwrnais arc. Felly, mae Tata yn gweithio gyda'r Grid Cenedlaethol ac asiantaethau eraill i hyrwyddo'r prosiect yn gyflym ac yn ddiogel. Mi fyddwn ni, fel Llywodraeth, yn parhau i wneud popeth y gallwn i gefnogi'r gwaith hwn. Fel y nododd y Prif Weinidog hefyd, ar gyfer llawer o'r ysgogiadau hyn, nid oes gennym ni'r grym yma yng Nghymru; rydym ni angen gweithio mewn partneriaeth efo Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig, ac mae'r ymrwymiad hwnnw eisoes wedi ei wneud yma heddiw gan y Prif Weinidog.
Official English translation
Llywydd, I'm not sure if the Member was here for the First Minister's questions, where this very question was asked, but certainly there was an unambiguous response and a robust response from our First Minister. Certainly, from a Plaid Cymru perspective, we don't need Reform preaching at us about the future in terms of Port Talbot given that we have been trying to get the Government to nationalise and to look at alternative arrangements. The First Minister was clear that the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy and the chief executive of Tata Steel had had discussions yesterday—was it yesterday or was it Monday? Yes, it was yesterday. It's already been a long week. [Laughter.] He was given an assurance that the company continued to be committed to the electric arc furnace project. Tata confirmed that the company had already met with a series of significant milestones in the construction phase and in bringing large components related to the furnace to the site. So, Tata is working with the National Grid and other agencies to promote the process swiftly and safely. We, as a Government, will continue to do everything we can to support this work. As the First Minister also stated, many of these incentives aren't in our hands; we need to work in partnership with the UK Government, and that commitment has already been made here today by the First Minister.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Yn gyntaf oll, gaf i ddweud pa mor ofnadwy ydy clywed y stori yna? Yn amlwg, mae hynny'n gyfan gwbl annerbyniol, ac mi fyddai pawb yma, dwi'n siŵr, wedi'u brawychu o glywed hynny. Dwi'n siŵr ein bod ni i gyd, drwy waith achos fel Aelodau, wedi dod ar draws achosion cyffelyb lle mae hynny wedi bod yn annerbyniol. Dydy o ddim yn deg â'r cleifion, dydy o ddim yn deg â theuluoedd, dydy o ddim yn deg â staff yn y fath amgylchiadau. Mi fyddwn i'n hoffi rhoi'r sicrwydd i chi fod y Gweinidog Cabinet wedi cyfeirio at hyn yr wythnos diwethaf. Mae o eisoes wedi bod yn trafod hyn ac yn mynd ati i weld sut byddwn ni'n gallu cymryd camau pendant. Mi fu'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yn ymweld ag un hwb llawfeddygol a diagnostig yng Nghastell-nedd Port Talbot sydd yn gweld effaith go iawn ar gleifion. Mae yna ystod o bethau rydyn ni'n trio eu gwneud i osgoi pobl yn cyrraedd sefyllfa o argyfwng fel yna, oherwydd dylai fod triniaeth gynt ar gael a ddim ar y pwynt yna. Felly, yn sicr, mae'r ymrwymiad pendant yna gan yr Ysgrifennydd Cabinet dros iechyd ac mae o yma ac wedi clywed hwnna gennych chi heddiw.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. First of all, may I say how appalling it is to hear that story? Clearly, that is totally unacceptable, and everyone here would have been shocked to hear that. I'm sure that all of us, through our casework as Members, have come across similar cases where that has also been unacceptable. It's not fair on the patients, it's not fair on the families, it's not fair on the staff in those kinds of circumstances. I would like to give you an assurance that the Cabinet Minister has referred to this. He did refer to it last week. He's already been discussing this and he is looking at how we can take robust steps on this issue. The Cabinet Minister for Health and Care visited a surgical and diagnostic hub in Neath Port Talbot that is seeing a real impact in terms of patient care. There is a range of things that we are doing to avoid reaching that point of crisis in that way because there should be earlier treatment available before reaching that point. So, certainly, that firm commitment is there from the Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, and he is here and he'll have heard your words.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am godi mater o bwys, mater mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros iechyd wedi gwneud nifer o ddatganiadau pendant a chlir amdano, a hefyd sut rydyn ni'n bwriadu mynd i'r afael efo'r heriau hynny o ran gweithlu. Mi fydd yna uwchgynhadledd yn digwydd yn fuan iawn, sydd â ffocws pendant ar hyn, a dwi'n gobeithio bod yr ymrwymiadau hynny wedi bod yn glir. Yn amlwg, yn dilyn yr uwchgynhadledd, mi fydd yr Ysgrifennydd Cabinet, wrth gwrs, yn diweddaru'r Senedd hon.
Official English translation
Thank you very much to the Member for raising an important issue, an issue that the Cabinet Minister for health has made a number of decisive and clear statements on and also as to how we intend to address those challenges in relation to the workforce. There will be a summit happening very soon, which will have a clear focus on this issue, and I do hope that those commitments have been clear. Clearly, following the summit, the Cabinet Secretary will, of course, update the Senedd.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Gaf i ddiolch, Lywydd, i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn? Yn amlwg, mae o'n bwnc a gododd yn ystod cwestiynau i'r Prif Weinidog, ac mi fyddwn i'n cyfeirio'r Aelod at y sylwadau a wnaed gan y Prif Weinidog ar yr adeg hynny.
Official English translation
May I thank, Llywydd, the Member for raising this issue? Clearly it is a subject that was raised during questions to the First Minister and I would refer the Member to the comments made by the First Minister at that time.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Lywydd, gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi'r mater hwn? Mi wnaf i nodi eto fod hyn wedi codi yn ystod y cwestiynau i'r Prif Weinidog, ac wedi codi yr wythnos diwethaf. Yn sicr, mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod pob un o'r Gweinidogion Cabinet wedi ymrwymo i fod yn gwneud datganiad ar flaenoriaethau'r portffolio. Mae hynny eisoes yn yr amserlen tair wythnos, ac mi fydd yna gyfle i holi'r Gweinidog Cabinet ar yr ystod o feysydd hwnnw yn ystod hynny, ac, yn amlwg, mae yna ymrwymiadau hefyd wedi cael eu gwneud gan y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach heddiw.
Official English translation
Llywydd, may I thank the Member for raising this issue? I will set out again that this was raised during FMQs and was raised last week. You will certainly be aware that every Cabinet Minister is committed to making a portfolio priorities statement. That's already in the three-week timetable, and there will be an opportunity to question the Cabinet Minister on that range of issues at that time, and, clearly, there are commitments that have been made by the First Minister earlier today.
2. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr i'r Aelod am godi'r ddau fater hwnnw. Yn gyntaf oll, o ran amseroedd aros, mi wnaeth y Gweinidog Cabinet dros iechyd ddatganiad yr wythnos diwethaf. Mi fyddwn ni'n diweddaru'r Senedd. Mae'r gwaith yn mynd rhagddo, a hynny ar fyrder, ac mi fyddwn ni yn sicrhau bod yna ddiweddariadau rheolaidd i holl Aelodau'r Senedd hon. Dydy'r Llywodraeth hon ddim yn ofni craffu. Rydyn ni wedi ymrwymo i fod yn dryloyw, ac mi fyddwn ni'n rhannu'r wybodaeth wrth i'r gwaith hwnnw ddatblygu. O ran yr ail bwynt, dwi'n siŵr bydd yr Aelod yn falch o glywed bod yna gyfle i fy holi i, fel Gweinidog efo cyfrifoldeb dros chwaraeon a diwylliant, yr wythnos nesaf. Mi fyddaf i'n amlinellu fy mlaenoriaethau cychwynnol i ar gyfer y meysydd allweddol bwysig hyn, a byddwn i'n ei annog o, gobeithio, i fy holi wythnos nesaf, pan fydd yna fwy o fanylion ar gael hefyd.
Official English translation
Thank you very much to the Member for raising those two issues. First of all, in terms of waiting times, the Cabinet Minister for health made a statement last week. We will be giving an update to the Senedd. The work is in train as a matter of urgency, and we will ensure that there are regular updates given to all Members of the Senedd. This Government isn't afraid of scrutiny. We are committed to being transparent and we'll be sharing the information as that work develops. In terms of the second point, I'm sure that the Member will be pleased to hear that there's an opportunity to ask questions of me, as Minister with responsibility for sport and culture, next week. I will be outlining my initial priorities for these crucially important areas, and I would encourage him, hopefully, to ask me questions next week, when more details will be available.
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3. Motion to appoint the Senedd Commission cy
Cynnig yn ffurfiol.
Official English translation
Formally moved.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Ers y Cyfarfod Llawn diwethaf, mae dau ychwanegiad wedi'u gwneud i agenda heddiw. Mi fydd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal a'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni yn gwneud datganiadau llafar ar eu blaenoriaethau portffolio. Mae busnes drafft y tair wythnos nesaf wedi'i nodi yn y datganiad busnes sydd ar gael i'r Aelodau yn electronig.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. Since the last Plenary meeting, two additions have been made to today's agenda. The Cabinet Minister for Health and Care and the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy will each make an oral statement on their portfolio priorities. Draft Plenary business for the next three weeks is shown on the business statement that is available to Members electronically.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am y cwestiwn. Fel rhywun oedd ar yr ynys, fy mam ynys i, fel rhywun o Fôn yn wreiddiol, ar gyfer Eisteddfod yr Urdd, dwi'n meddwl, oedd, mi oedd o'n rhwystredigaeth, ond, yn amlwg, i bobl yr ynys sydd yn byw efo hyn bob dydd, a'r ansicrwydd, mae o'n fater sydd angen cael datrysiad, a dwi'n siŵr bod yr Aelod wedi clywed sylwadau'r Prif Weinidog yn gynharach yn ystod y cwestiynau y prynhawn yma. Mae pobl Ynys Môn a phobl ledled gogledd Cymru, wedi cael eu siomi am lawer rhy hir o ran gwydnwch croesfannau'r Fenai, ac mae heddiw yn profi unwaith yn rhagor pam mae angen canfod datrysiad. Tra bod y Llywodraeth flaenorol wedi methu â gweld y mater yma fel blaenoriaeth, mi fydd y Llywodraeth yma yn gweithredu gyda mwy o frys a ffocws i geisio ymateb i'r sefyllfa. Dwi'n gwybod bod y Dirprwy Weinidog trafnidiaeth yn edrych ar y mater hwn ar fyrder, ac mi fydd o'n falch iawn i ddod â datganiad llafar ymlaen i'r Senedd yr wythnos nesaf.
Official English translation
Thank you for the question. As one who was on the island, and one who is originally from Anglesey, and I was there for the Urdd Eisteddfod, yes, there was frustration, but, clearly, for the people on the island who live with this on a daily basis, and the uncertainty that they face, it is an issue that needs resolution, and I'm sure that the Member will have heard the comments made by the First Minister earlier during First Minister's questions this afternoon. People on Ynys Môn and across north Wales have been disappointed for far too long in terms of the resilience of the Menai crossings, and today proves once again why we need to find a solution. Whilst the previous Government had failed to see this issue as a priority, this Government will take action with more urgency and focus in order to try and respond to the situation. I know that the Deputy Minister for Transport is looking at this issue as a matter of urgency, and he will be pleased to bring an oral statement to the Senedd next week.
4. Business Statement and Announcement en
The Welsh Government respects the Supreme Court's judgment and is assessing the implication of the judgment and the Equality and Human Rights Commission's code of practice for devolved services and responsibilities in Wales. The judgment sets the current legal position, and work is under way to ensure devolved policy and practice remain compliant. The Welsh Government will continue to discharge its equality duties and expects all individuals to be treated with dignity and respect. We will support duty bearers to implement the law fairly, consistently and lawfully. But let me be absolutely clear from the outset: this Welsh Government remains steadfast in our commitment to inclusion. Trans people remain a valued part of our communities in Wales and continue to be protected in law from discrimination and harassment.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am y ddau gwestiwn. O ran y pwynt cyntaf, mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol, fel y gwnaethoch chi sôn, am yr ymchwiliad gan Archwilio Cymru. Yn sicr, mae swyddogion Llywodraeth Cymru yn adolygu'r canfyddiadau a'r argymhellion yn llawn, ac yn diweddaru canllawiau cenedlaethol i gryfhau'r due diligence sydd ei angen a sicrhau bod trefniadau yn parhau i fod yn gadarn, yn gymesur ac yn gyson ledled Cymru. O ran Seren, mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol, yn ein cynllun 100 diwrnod cyntaf, y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn archwilio opsiynau ar gyfer diwygio Academi Seren i ganolbwyntio mwy ar fynd i'r afael â'r bwlch cyfranogiad, cefnogi dysgwyr o gymunedau mwyaf difreintiedig Cymru, yn ogystal â galluogi dysgwyr yn well i wneud cais i sefydliadau uwch yng Nghymru. Mae'r Dirprwy Weinidog dros Sgiliau ac Addysg Drydyddol yn bwriadu cyhoeddi datganiad ysgrifenedig ar y mater hwn maes o law.
Official English translation
Thank you for those two questions. On the first point, you will be aware, as you mentioned, of the inquiry by Audit Wales. Certainly, Welsh Government officials are reviewing the findings and recommendations in full, and are updating national guidance to strengthen the required due diligence in order to ensure that arrangements continue to be robust, proportionate and consistent across Wales. In terms of Seren, you will be aware that, in our first 100 days plan, the Welsh Government will look at options to reform the Seren Academy to focus more on tackling the participation gap, to support learners from our most deprived communities in Wales, as well as to better enable learners to make applications to higher education institutions in Wales. The Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education will make a written statement on this issue in due course.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol bod y Llywodraeth hon yn cydnabod gwerth y sector twristiaeth i Gymru a'n bod ni wedi ymrwymo i fod yn edrych ar hyn. Mae'r Gweinidog perthnasol yn y Siambr—mi fyddan nhw wedi clywed eich cais chi heddiw.
Official English translation
Thank you very much for that question. You'll be aware that this Government acknowledges the value of the tourism sector to Wales and that we are committed to look at this issue. The relevant Minister is in the Chamber—they will have heard your request today.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn am godi mater mor eithriadol o bwysig. Rydych chi'n iawn: mae'r Gweinidogion perthnasol yma ac wedi clywed hynna'n uniongyrchol heddiw. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol o'r ffaith fod y Prif Weinidog wedi apwyntio Dirprwy Weinidog sydd yn edrych yn benodol ar y meysydd hyn o ymrwymiad y Llywodraeth hon i edrych ar sut rydyn ni'n gallu sicrhau, yn draws-bortffolio, ein bod ni'n gallu cefnogi pobl yn well. Dŷn ni hefyd yn gwerthfawrogi'r pwysau mawr sydd ar y trydydd sector, sydd yn gwneud gwaith gwyrthiol a phwysig, ond hefyd pa mor fregus ydy nifer o'r gwasanaethau hyn. Ac yn sicr, mae'n ffaith ein bod ni wedi clywed hynny'n glir—diolch i chi am ei godi o. Dwi'n siŵr y bydd y Gweinidogion eisiau bod yn ymwneud efo Aelodau sydd o'r farn dŷch chi wedi ei mynegi heddiw.
Official English translation
Thank you very much for raising such an important issue. You are right that the relevant Ministers are all here and have heard that directly today. You will be aware of the fact that the First Minister has appointed a Deputy Minister who looks specifically at these areas of this Government's commitment to look at how we can ensure, across portfolios, that we can support people better. We do appreciate also the huge pressures on the third sector, which does invaluable and important work, but also how vulnerable many of those services are. And certainly, it's a fact that we have heard that clearly—thank you for raising it. I'm sure that the Ministers will want to be working with Members who have the same views that you've expressed today.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am y cwestiwn ac am fynegi'r pryderon hyn. Mae yna nifer, wrth gwrs, wedi eu hamlygu, a dŷn ni'n deall, yn enwedig mewn ardaloedd gwledig, lle mae seilwaith trafnidiaeth yn anodd, pa mor bryderus ydy hyn. Fel y gwyddoch, mae'r bwrdd iechyd eisoes wedi gwneud y penderfyniad ar lawdriniaeth gyffredinol frys, ond nid ydy'r bwrdd iechyd wedi cyrraedd penderfyniad terfynol ar wasanaethau strôc eto. Felly, fe hoffem ni fel Llywodraeth fod yn atgoffa cleifion, teuluoedd a rhanddeiliaid i gymryd rhan yn yr ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus a fydd yn rhedeg am wyth wythnos. Mi fydd hyn yn rhoi cyfle ychwanegol a phwysig i randdeiliaid adolygu'r cynigion yn fanwl ac i godi unrhyw bryderon neu roi adborth pellach. Mae'n bwysig bod y pryderon ynghylch y cynigion gwreiddiol yn cael eu cydnabod, ac mae angen inni weld gwelliannau mewn gwasanaethau strôc, yn enwedig mewn ardaloedd gwledig. Fel y byddwch chi'n ymwybodol, y bwrdd iechyd sydd yn gyfrifol am gynllunio a darparu gwasanaethau i boblogaeth leol, ond wrth gyflawni'r rôl yma, mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn disgwyl i fyrddau iechyd gynnal asesiadau trylwyr ar gyfer unrhyw newidiadau arfaethedig ac ymgysylltu â'u cymunedau yn unol â chanllawiau cenedlaethol. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal yn y Siambr—mi fydd o wedi clywed eich cais heddiw, ac mi fydd hefyd yn cyflwyno ei ddatganiad blaenoriaethau yn ddiweddarach heddiw, felly mae yna gyfle i holi ymhellach.
Official English translation
Thank you for the question and for expressing these concerns. There are a number, of course, who have drawn attention to these issues, and we understand, particularly in rural areas, where transport infrastructure is difficult, how concerning all of this can be. As you know, the health board has already made the decision on general urgent surgery, but the health board has not yet reached a final decision on stroke services. So, we would, as a Government, like to remind patients, families and stakeholders to participate in the public consultation that will run for eight weeks. This will provide an additional and important opportunity for stakeholders to review the proposals and to raise any concerns or to give further feedback. It is important that the concerns regarding the original proposals are recognised, and we need to see improvements in stroke services, particularly in rural areas. As you will be aware, it is the health board that is responsible for planning and providing services to the local population, but in delivering this role, the Government expects the health board to hold thorough assessments for any proposed changes and to engage with the communities in accordance with national guidance. The Cabinet Minister for Health and Care is in the Chamber—he will have heard your request today, and he will also be making his statement on priorities later today, so there's an opportunity to question further then.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch am y cwestiwn hwnnw. Dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi wedi clywed ymateb y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach a'r holl bethau y gwnaeth o ymrwymo iddyn nhw. Yn sicr, mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol yma hefyd. Mae hwn yn fater rydyn ni'n ei gymryd o ddifrif. Dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi wedi clywed hynny'n glir gan y Prif Weinidog. Ym amlwg, mi fydd yna gyfle i chi ymgysylltu'n bellach gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol.
Official English translation
Thank you for that question. I hope that you will have heard the First Minister's response earlier and all of the commitments that he made. Certainly, the relevant Cabinet Minister is here this afternoon. This is an issue that we take seriously. I hope you will have heard that clearly from the First Minister. Clearly, there will be an opportunity for you to engage further with the relevant Cabinet Minister.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch i'r Aelod am y geiriau caredig ar ddechrau'r cwestiwn hwnnw. Yn sicr, mi fyddwch chi wedi clywed ymateb y Prif Weinidog yn gynharach y prynhawn yma ar y pwnc hwn. Mi fyddwch chi'n ymwybodol y bydd yna gyfle i roi cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet perthnasol yr wythnos nesaf. Ond, gadewch i ni fod yn berffaith glir, o ran popeth sydd wedi'i ddweud ynghylch y maes hwn, mae hwn ynglŷn â'r amgylchedd, o ran sicrhau ein bod ni'n dilyn y wyddoniaeth. Doedd yna ddim cyhoeddiad na phenderfyniad pendant. Yr ymrwymiad oedd o ran adolygu. Yn sicr, mi fydd y Gweinidog Cabinet yn diweddaru, ac mi fyddwn ni yn derbyn cwestiynau pellach a sylwadau, wrth gwrs, holl Aelodau'r Siambr hon.
Official English translation
Thank you to the Member for those kind words at the beginning of that question. Certainly, you will have heard the response of the First Minister earlier this afternoon on this topic. You'll be aware that there'll be an opportunity to ask questions of the relevant Cabinet Minister next week. But, let's be perfectly clear, in terms of everything that has been said about this area, this relates to the environment, in terms of ensuring that we follow the science. There was no announcement or firm decision made. The commitment made was to review. The Cabinet Minister will be giving an update, and we will be taking further questions and comments, of course, from all Members of this Chamber.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn. Mae'n ddrwg gen i glywed bod hynny wedi digwydd. Yn sicr, mi fyddwn ni yn codi hynny. Mi ddylai pob Aelod fod yn ymwybodol, a diolch am fy wneud i'n ymwybodol. Doeddwn i ddim yn gwybod hynny, ac mae'n bwysig bod Aelodau yn sôn wrthyf i fel fy mod i'n gallu dod â datrysiad gerbron. Mi ydym ni, wrth gwrs, yn parchu pob Aelod yn y Siambr hon.FootnoteLink O ran y pwynt cyntaf, dwi'n gobeithio eich bod chi wedi gweld y bydd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg yn dod â datganiad ar flaenoriaethau gerbron yn fuan. Yn amlwg, mae cyllid yn rhan bwysig o hyn. Rydyn ni yn deall y trafferthion y mae nifer o ysgolion wedi eu hwynebu. Mae hynny wedi bod yn wybyddus iawn drwy waith achos a'r holl gyfathrebu sydd wedi bod gan Aelodau i ni fel Llywodraeth a'r Llywodraeth flaenorol. Felly, yn sicr, mi fydd yna gyfle i holi'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros addysg yn fuan iawn ar y mater hwnnw.
Official English translation
Thank you very much. I'm sorry to hear that that happened. Certainly we will raise that. All Members should be aware of such visits, and thank you for making me aware of that. I did not know, and it is important that Members do tell me so that I can find solutions to these problems. We, of course, respect all Members in this Chamber.FootnoteLink In terms of the initial point, I hope that you will have seen that the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language will bring forward a priorities statement soon. Clearly, funding is an important part of this. We do understand the difficulties faced by a number of schools. That has been well known through casework and all the communications that there have been from Members to this Government and the previous Government. So, certainly, there will be an opportunity to question the Cabinet Minister for education very soon on that issue.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Diolch yn fawr iawn i'r Aelod am y cwestiwn hwnnw.
Official English translation
Thank you very much to the Member for that question.
4. Business Statement and Announcement en
Flattery does not guarantee a business statement, so let me be clear at the outset in terms of that. [Laughter.]
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
O ran y cwestiwn, yn amlwg, mi fyddwn ni'n parchu'r penderfyniad a wnaed gan y Senedd ddiwethaf. Mae Deddf Gwahardd Rasio Milgwn (Cymru) 2026 yn darparu cyfnod pontio clir o fis Ebrill 2027 i 2030 i gefnogi dirwyn y diwydiant i ben yn drefnus. Mae'r amserlen hon â'r bwriad o alluogi busnesau a chymunedau sydd wedi'u heffeithio arnynt i gael mynediad at gymorth wedi ei dargedu wrth i newidiadau ddod i rym. Trwy'r grŵp gweithredu, mi fyddwn ni fel Llywodraeth yn gweithio'n agos gyda'r diwydiant i reoli effeithiau a darparu canllawiau ymarferol.
Official English translation
In terms of the question, clearly we will respect the decision made by the last Senedd. The Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Act 2026 provides a clear transition period from April of 2027 to 2030 to support the winding up of the industry in an orderly manner. This timetable was put in place to enable the businesses and communities affected to access targeted support as the changes come into force. Through the action group, the Government will be working closely with the industry to manage the impacts and to provide practical guidance.
4. Business Statement and Announcement cy
Wel, gaf i ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi mater o bwys mawr? Mae gwirfoddolwyr, wrth gwrs, yn chwarae rôl mor hanfodol ac allweddol, ac mi fyddwch chi wedi clywed nifer ohonon ni sydd rŵan yn y Cabinet pan oeddem ni yn yr wrthblaid yn mynegi pryder ynglŷn â diffyg cefnogaeth i sefydliadau a pha mor fregus oedd nifer o wasanaethau oherwydd yr angen am wirfoddolwyr, ond hefyd pa mor anodd ydy hi i wirfoddolwyr allu parhau yn y rolau hanfodol hyn. Mae'r Gweinidog perthnasol wedi clywed yr alwad yma. Dwi'n gwybod ei bod hi'n awyddus i gael cyfle i wneud datganiad ar hyn, ond, yn sicr, mi fedraf, yn ddiamwys, rhoi'r sicrwydd hwn i bob Aelod yma: ein bod ni'n gwerthfawrogi'r sector hwn yn fawr, ein bod ni'n diolch i bob gwirfoddolwr am y gwaith diflino maen nhw'n ei wneud yn ein cymunedau ni bob dydd, ac, yn sicr, mi welwch chi'r ymrwymiad hwnnw gan y Llywodraeth hon i'w cefnogi nhw.
Official English translation
Well, may I thank the Member for raising an issue of great importance? Volunteers, of course, play such a crucial role and a key role, and you will have heard many of us who are now in the Cabinet when we were opposition Members expressing concerns about the lack of support for these organisations and how vulnerable many services were because of the need for volunteers, but also because of how difficult it is for volunteers to continue in these crucial roles. The relevant Minister will have heard your call. I know that she is eager to have an opportunity to make a statement on this, but, certainly, I can tell you unambiguously, and all Members here, that we do appreciate this sector very much, that we thank every volunteer for the tireless work that they do in our communities every day, and, certainly, you will see that commitment to support them from this Government.
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1. Motion to appoint Members to the Business Committee cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Rwy'n symud y cynnig ac yn gwahodd Aelodau'r Senedd i gytuno ar benodi aelodau i'r Pwyllgor Busnes.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. I move the motion and invite Members of the Senedd to agree the appointment of members to the Business Committee.
2. Proposal under Standing Order 12.10(ii) for items to be taken at the next Plenary meeting cy
Diolch, Lywydd. Rwy'n symud y cynnig ac yn gwahodd Aelodau'r Senedd i gytuno bod cwestiynau i'r Prif Weinidog a chynnig i gytuno ar argymhelliad y Prif Weinidog i'w Fawrhydi o berson i'w benodi yn Gwnsler Cyffredinol yn cael eu cynnwys ar yr agenda ar gyfer ein Cyfarfod Llawn nesaf.
Official English translation
Thank you, Llywydd. I move the motion and invite Members of the Senedd to agree that questions to the First Minister and the recommendation of the First Minister to His Majesty the King of an individual to be appointed as Counsel General should be included on the agenda for the next Plenary meeting.
Roll-call divisions, by sitting day
70 recorded votes. Official division result.
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- 34
- Against
- 30
- Abstain
- 3
- Did not vote
- 3
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For Against Abstain Unlit desk: did not vote
3 divisions
Members' Legislative Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): An NHS first Bill
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- Motion Did not vote Agreed
Reform UK Debate: Prostate cancer strategy
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- Motion Did not vote Agreed
Welsh Labour Debate: The M4 around Newport
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- Motion Did not vote Agreed
3 divisions
Reform UK Debate: Local referendums on council tax rises
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
6 divisions
Reform UK Debate: Regional rugby
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- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Not agreed
- Motion Against Not agreed
Reform UK Debate: Access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan a Lynne Neagle For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Family Drug and Alcohol Courts
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- Motion Abstain Agreed
1 division
Debate: Fiscal Reform
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- Motion For Agreed
4 divisions
Reform UK Debate: Default 20 mph speed limit
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
Welsh Conservatives Debate: The defence sector
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- Motion Against Agreed
5 divisions
Reform UK Debate: Wales and the United Kingdom
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- Amendment 2tabled in the name of Lynne Neagle Against Not agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
Welsh Labour Debate: Further education
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- Motion Against Agreed
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Reform UK Debate: Grooming gangs
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Amendment 2tabled in the name of Paul Davies Against Not agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
Reform UK Debate: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board health visitor pay dispute
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- Amendment 2tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Not agreed
- Amendment 4tabled in the name of Lynne Neagle For Agreed
- Motion as amended Against Not agreed
- Amendment 3tabled in the name of Paul Davies Against Not agreed
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Deposit-return scheme
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
Reform UK Debate: Bovine TB
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- Motion For Agreed
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Young people and employment
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- Motion For Agreed
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Legislative Consent Motion: Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
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- Motion For Agreed
Debate: The First Supplementary Budget 2026-27
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- Motion For Not agreed
4 divisions
Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Ophthalmology services
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- Motion Abstain Agreed
Reform UK Debate: The tourism sector
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
4 divisions
Debate: Fair Funding
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- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Lynne Neagle Against Not agreed
- Amendment 2tabled in the name of Llŷr Powell Against Not agreed
- Amendment 3tabled in the name of Paul Davies Against Not agreed
- Motion For Not agreed
4 divisions
Reform UK Debate: Nation of Sanctuary
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- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
- Motion Against Not agreed
Welsh Labour Debate: Funding for additional learning needs in the first Supplementary Budget 2026-27
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- Motion Against Agreed
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Welsh Conservatives Debate: Hospital services and hospital closures
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Not agreed
- Amendment 2tabled in the name of Lynne Neagle Against Agreed
- Amendment 3tabled in the name of Llŷr Powell Against Agreed
- Amendment 4tabled in the name of Lynne Neagle Against Not agreed
- Motion as amended Against Agreed
Reform UK Debate: A Welsh Rivers Act
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- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Not agreed
- Amendment 3tabled in the name of Paul Davies Against Not agreed
- Amendment 2tabled in the name of Lynne Neagle Against Not agreed
4 divisions
Reform UK Debate: Government international spending
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
Reform UK Debate: Statutory register for lobbyists
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- Motion For Agreed
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Reform UK Debate: Childcare offer
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- Motion Against Not agreed
- Amendment 1tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan For Agreed
- Amendment 2tabled in the name of Lynne Neagle For Agreed
- Motion as amended For Agreed
Welsh Labour Debate: School support staff negotiating body
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- Motion Abstain Agreed