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:00:37. > :00:37.could see some fall-out following Plaid Cymru's conference over the

:00:38. > :00:39.could see some fall-out following weekend, their comments on

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:00:40. > :00:40.weakend, their comments on UKIP and pephaps thear MP Jonath`n

:00:41. > :00:40.weakend, their comments on UKIP and perhaps their MP Jonathan Edward's

:00:41. > :00:41.pephaps thear MP Jonath`n Edward's remarks about the Welsh

:00:42. > :00:41.pephaps thear MP Jonath`n Edward's reiabks a`oet thd Welsh rugby

:00:42. > :00:42.pephaps thear MP Jonath`n Edward's remarks about the Welsh rugby side's

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:01:13. > :01:16.good aftepnoon, H national Assembly for Wales to

:01:17. > :01:18.good aftepnoon, H order, item one, questions to the

:01:19. > :01:22.or`er, item one, questions to the First Minister.

:01:23. > :01:26.Will he make a statement on the Wihl he m`ke a statement on thd

:01:27. > :01:30.impact of funding cuts on the Wihl he m`ke a statement on thd

:01:31. > :01:30.service in Wales? Tha

:01:31. > :01:34.service in Wales? The NHS revenue but it has not

:01:35. > :01:36.service in Wales? cut. Where there are budgets at

:01:37. > :01:40.service in Wales? local level, we know there is

:01:41. > :01:41.service in Wales? pressure on services,

:01:42. > :01:42.service in Wales? prascure on services, it

:01:43. > :01:44.prassure nn servhces, it as important we have the best possible

:01:45. > :01:48.prassure nn servhces, it as doctors to provide the highest

:01:49. > :01:48.qualaty doctors to provide the highest

:01:49. > :01:52.quality service. Will you doctors to provide the highest

:01:53. > :01:54.the steps taken by Bangor University tha cteps taken `y Bangnr Univdrsity

:01:55. > :01:58.to ensure that there are more tha cteps taken `y Bangnr Univdrsity

:01:59. > :02:00.opportunities to oppobtunities to young Velsh pdople

:02:01. > :02:02.to study medicine in Wales oppobtunities to young Velsh pdople

:02:03. > :02:02.to study ledicind in Wales in oppobtunities to young Velsh pdople

:02:03. > :02:03.to study medicine in Wales in their to sdudy ledicind an Wales in their

:02:04. > :02:07.local areas to tackle recruitment to sdudy ledicind an Wales in their

:02:08. > :02:08.This is part to sdudy ledicind an Wales in their

:02:09. > :02:09.This is p`rd of the to sdudy ledicind an Wales in their

:02:10. > :02:10.This is part of the government to sdudy ledicind an Wales in their

:02:11. > :02:12.strategy to recruit more people to stpategy to recruit more people to

:02:13. > :02:14.study in Wales and remain in Wales stpategy to recruit more people to

:02:15. > :02:18.is working doctors, and attract stpategy to recruit more people to

:02:19. > :02:19.experienced doctors to the health expebienced doctors to the health

:02:20. > :02:20.service. We expebienced doctors to the health

:02:21. > :02:21.sepvace. We warmly expebienced doctors to the health

:02:22. > :02:25.service. We warmly welcome any steps that ensure those aims are

:02:26. > :02:29.service. We warmly welcome any steps that ensure thosd aims are met.

:02:30. > :02:31.service. We warmly welcome any steps First Minister, NHS trusts in

:02:32. > :02:33.Firsd Minhsder, LHS trurts in England has seen a ?20 billion

:02:34. > :02:38.Firsd Minhsder, LHS trurts in reduction in funding under the

:02:39. > :02:47.Conservatives. That has led to 4000 reduction in funding under the

:02:48. > :02:50.fewer nurses. In Wales, nurse numbers have remained stable.

:02:51. > :02:50.fewer nurses. In Wales, nurse numbers have rem`ined stable. Vith

:02:51. > :02:51.numbers have remained stable. With tha

:02:52. > :02:52.numbers have remained stable. With the extra ?10 million your

:02:53. > :02:56.numbers have remained stable. With government has said it will put in,

:02:57. > :02:58.we hope to see nurse places increase. What more can your

:02:59. > :03:01.we hope to see nurse places government do to ensure we have the

:03:02. > :03:05.gotebnment do to ensure we havd the appropriate number of clinical staff

:03:06. > :03:06.gotebnment do to ensure we havd the acpocs Nopt` Wales

:03:07. > :03:06.across North Wales where historicallq

:03:07. > :03:07.across North Wales where historically it has been difficult

:03:08. > :03:11.across North Wales where to recruit?

:03:12. > :03:11.Tha to recruit?

:03:12. > :03:14.The medical recruitment to recruit?

:03:15. > :03:17.Tha medical recruitment progralme, The medical recruitment programme,

:03:18. > :03:17.an` The medical recruitment programme,

:03:18. > :03:18.and there have been many thousands The medical recruitment programme,

:03:19. > :03:24.of nurses who have lost their job in of nerses w`o hate lost t`eir job in

:03:25. > :03:25.England, that has not happened in Wales.

:03:26. > :03:26.England, that has not happened in Walec. We

:03:27. > :03:27.England, that has not happened in Wales. We have provided the

:03:28. > :03:28.England, that has not happened in appropriate resources to deliver in

:03:29. > :03:32.fupube. future.

:03:33. > :03:33.Yoq future.

:03:34. > :03:33.You suggested the future.

:03:34. > :03:34.You suggested thd NH isn't You suggested the NHS isn't having

:03:35. > :03:37.its budget cut in Wales. its budget cut il Wales. An real

:03:38. > :03:47.time budget cuts, it has had the time budgdt cuts, at har `ad the

:03:48. > :03:47.biggest in its history. One of the servaces

:03:48. > :03:50.biggest in its history. One of the services under pressure as a result

:03:51. > :03:53.servaces tnder ppessure as a result in North Wales and elsewhere is the

:03:54. > :03:54.servaces tnder ppessure as a result child and adolescent

:03:55. > :03:54.servaces tnder ppessure as a result child and adolesbent mental

:03:55. > :03:55.servaces tnder ppessure as a result child and adolescent mental health

:03:56. > :03:57.servaces tnder ppessure as a result service which has

:03:58. > :04:00.sepvice which har experienced long delays in waiting times for children

:04:01. > :04:05.needing access to support. Some delays in waiting times for children

:04:06. > :04:05.experts have claimed services across Wahec

:04:06. > :04:05.experts have claimed services across Wales are

:04:06. > :04:08.experts have claimed services across Wahes are o`erating

:04:09. > :04:09.experts have claimed services across Wales are operating up to 40% of the

:04:10. > :04:11.experts have claimed services across recommended staffing levels. What is

:04:12. > :04:13.experts have claimed services across your government going

:04:14. > :04:14.experts have claimed services across ensure people

:04:15. > :04:16.experts have claimed services across ensube people have

:04:17. > :04:19.experts have claimed services across interventions from this service when

:04:20. > :04:24.experts have claimed services across they need it?

:04:25. > :04:24.I refute the allegations about recobd-breacing

:04:25. > :04:26.I refute the allegations about record-breaking cuts. I wonder

:04:27. > :04:26.what`er record-breaking cuts. I wonder

:04:27. > :04:27.whether he will be record-breaking cuts. I wonder

:04:28. > :04:30.what`er he gill be replaced record-breaking cuts. I wonder

:04:31. > :04:33.whether he will be replaced by a parrot on the ventures. The reality

:04:34. > :04:38.is ?620 million extra has been put is ?20 mhllion dxtra h`s been put

:04:39. > :04:38.into the budget. I know it is painful but

:04:39. > :04:39.into the budget. I know it is painful btt he ndeds to

:04:40. > :04:43.into the budget. I know it is painful but he needs to listen. In

:04:44. > :04:46.into the budget. I know it is October, the health Minister

:04:47. > :04:46.annoenced October, the health Minister

:04:47. > :04:48.announced ?250,000 extra annually to announced ?"50,000 extra annually to

:04:49. > :04:51.ensure more people are cared for announced ?"50,000 extra annually to

:04:52. > :04:52.Wales, and many announced ?"50,000 extra annually to

:04:53. > :04:53.Wahes, and many lore announced ?"50,000 extra annually to

:04:54. > :04:53.Wales, and many more patients to be sean

:04:54. > :05:00.Wales, and many more patients to be seen in primary care to treat the

:05:01. > :05:03.Wales, and many more patients to be most complex cases. ?3.5 million

:05:04. > :05:11.Wales, and many more patients to be invested in this service.

:05:12. > :05:12.Firsd invested in this service.

:05:13. > :05:15.First Minister, the Public Fipsd Minhsder, the ublic Accounts

:05:16. > :05:20.Committee has demonstrated the health board reduced its

:05:21. > :05:20.Committee has demonstrated the healdh board reduced its deficit

:05:21. > :05:24.health board reduced its deficit from the end of month nine down

:05:25. > :05:31.health board reduced its deficit ?7.5 million. An individual has

:05:32. > :05:37.contacted me saying her treatment ?7.5 million. An individual has

:05:38. > :05:39.had been deferred and the hospital had been deferred and the hosphtal

:05:40. > :05:41.had told her that all day had been deferred and the hosphtal

:05:42. > :05:45.in her hospital had been deferred had been deferred and the hosphtal

:05:46. > :05:48.from March. Is the government aware, and could you confirm

:05:49. > :05:52.from March. Is the government that sort of policy exists within

:05:53. > :05:55.this health board? that sort of policy exists within

:05:56. > :05:58.It is difficult to give any opinion It ic difdicult to give any ophnion

:05:59. > :06:01.on the situation of an individual It ic difdicult to give any ophnion

:06:02. > :06:08.without the facts to hand. It ic difdicult to give any ophnion

:06:09. > :06:10.all local health boards to ensure that they have sufficient resources

:06:11. > :06:11.all local health boards to ensure during the financial

:06:12. > :06:13.all local health boards to ensure duping thd financial year, to

:06:14. > :06:14.during thd finanbial year, to progress with the surgery they

:06:15. > :06:18.during thd finanbial year, to should be carried out.

:06:19. > :06:20.during thd finanbial year, to What can the Welsh Government do to

:06:21. > :06:23.mipigate What can the Welsh Government do to

:06:24. > :06:26.mitigate the impact of the bedroom tax? We have implemented a number of

:06:27. > :06:28.initiatives, ?1.3 million tax? We have implemented a number of

:06:29. > :06:28.additionally tax? We have implemented a number of

:06:29. > :06:28.ad`idionally to tax? We have implemented a number of

:06:29. > :06:30.additionally to Welsh authorities to addidionallq to Velsh att`orities to

:06:31. > :06:37.add to their discretionary housing add to thdib disbretion`rq houring

:06:38. > :06:39.funds. A trabunal an Moltgomerys`ire,

:06:40. > :06:41.A tribunal in Montgomeryshire, Monmouthshibe,

:06:42. > :06:42.A tribunal in Montgomeryshire, Monmouthshire, has decided bedrooms

:06:43. > :06:45.A tribunal in Montgomeryshire, used as a study and art room are not

:06:46. > :06:46.A tribunal in Montgomeryshire, counted as

:06:47. > :06:47.A tribunal in Montgomeryshire, counded ar bedrooms. But

:06:48. > :06:47.A tribunal in Montgomeryshire, counted as bedrooms. But a tribunal

:06:48. > :06:48.A tribunal in Montgomeryshire, in Cardiff has decided the

:06:49. > :06:49.oppocite. in Cardiff has decided the

:06:50. > :06:50.opposite. I wondered how the opposite. I wonddred how the

:06:51. > :06:55.government can help opposite. I wonddred how the

:06:56. > :06:56.goternment can help clarify thd opposite. I wonddred how the

:06:57. > :07:00.situation of this poor sipuation of this poor legislation?

:07:01. > :07:05.It illustrates the mess raining as a result of this policy with

:07:06. > :07:06.inconsistency result of this policy with

:07:07. > :07:10.What I can say is that there is a What I cal cay is that there is a

:07:11. > :07:13.possibility of appeal to the upper What I cal cay is that there is a

:07:14. > :07:16.tribunal. It shows this policy was What I cal cay is that there is a

:07:17. > :07:18.ill thought out and What I cal cay is that there is a

:07:19. > :07:19.and ill implemented, as What I cal cay is that there is a

:07:20. > :07:20.and all implemented, as evidenbed By and ill implemented, as evidenced by

:07:21. > :07:20.tha and ill implemented, as evidenced by

:07:21. > :07:23.the fact there is a lack of and ill implemented, as evidenced by

:07:24. > :07:24.consistency in terms of the and ill implemented, as evidenced by

:07:25. > :07:24.colsastenby in terms of the wax and ill implemented, as evidenced by

:07:25. > :07:28.consistency in terms of the way it and ill implemented, as evidenced by

:07:29. > :07:28.has been implemented across Wales. Laboer

:07:29. > :07:30.has been implemented across Wales. Labour introduced this policy for

:07:31. > :07:35.hoqsang Labour introduced this policy for

:07:36. > :07:37.housing benefit recipients hoqsing bdnefit pecipients in 2008.

:07:38. > :07:39.DWP guidance was issued to DWP guidalce was issued to every

:07:40. > :07:42.local authority DWP guidalce was issued to every

:07:43. > :07:43.local authobity hn DWP guidalce was issued to every

:07:44. > :07:43.local authority in 2011 and 2012 on discretionary

:07:44. > :07:44.local authority in 2011 and 2012 on discbetiolary housang

:07:45. > :07:44.local authority in 2011 and 2012 on discretionary housing payments,

:07:45. > :07:47.local authority in 2011 and 2012 on saying disabled people in

:07:48. > :07:51.local authority in 2011 and 2012 on accommodation should be

:07:52. > :07:52.prioritised, accommodation should be

:07:53. > :07:53.priobitisdd, but we know accommodation should be

:07:54. > :07:53.prioritised, but we know Welsh accommodation should be

:07:54. > :07:53.gapment figeres accommodation should be

:07:54. > :07:54.garment figures show only accommodation should be

:07:55. > :07:55.gapment figeres rhow only three accommodation should be

:07:56. > :07:57.garment figures show only three out accommodation should be

:07:58. > :08:02.of 22 local authorities spent even hahf

:08:03. > :08:05.of 22 local authorities spent even half those payments, even though

:08:06. > :08:14.unspent money has two go back to the Treasury. Why is

:08:15. > :08:14.unspent money has two go back to the Local authobities must lace

:08:15. > :08:15.unspent money has two go back to the Local authorities must make sure

:08:16. > :08:16.unspent money has two go back to the they get

:08:17. > :08:16.unspent money has two go back to the thay get the money

:08:17. > :08:16.unspent money has two go back to the they get the money out of

:08:17. > :08:17.unspent money has two go back to the thay get the money out of the

:08:18. > :08:17.unspent money has two go back to the they get the money out of the door,

:08:18. > :08:21.as they are asked to do. The demand they get the money out of the door,

:08:22. > :08:22.for they get the money out of the door,

:08:23. > :08:22.fop discretaonary `ousing they get the money out of the door,

:08:23. > :08:24.for discretionary housing payments they get the money out of the door,

:08:25. > :08:25.in 15 local authorities in the first hahf

:08:26. > :08:27.in 15 local authorities in the first half of the financial year has

:08:28. > :08:30.increased by 269 said, compared to increased bq 269 said, bompared to

:08:31. > :08:33.last year. That tells us there increased bq 269 said, bompared to

:08:34. > :08:36.immense hardship out increased bq 269 said, bompared to

:08:37. > :08:39.of the introduction of the bedroom tax. It is a policy the party

:08:40. > :08:41.tax. It is a policq the party opposite continues to

:08:42. > :08:42.tax. It is a policq the party despate the effect

:08:43. > :08:42.tax. It is a policq the party despite the effect it has on

:08:43. > :08:46.despite the effect it h`s on m`ny people who are working, the effect

:08:47. > :08:48.despite the effect it h`s on m`ny it has on many people

:08:49. > :08:50.it has on many pdople who are disabled, despite the incredible

:08:51. > :08:52.inconsistency with which it disabled, despite the incredible

:08:53. > :08:53.inconsistency with which at is inconsistency with which it is

:08:54. > :08:54.inpebpreted. inconsistency with which it is

:08:55. > :08:54.interpreted. It inconsistency with which it is

:08:55. > :08:55.inpebpreted. t vas inconsistency with which it is

:08:56. > :08:56.interpreted. It was nothing more inconsistency with which it is

:08:57. > :09:01.than an attempt to have a go inconsistency with which it is

:09:02. > :09:03.degrade those who have the least incomes, `y

:09:04. > :09:03.degrade those who have the least incomes, by leaving those

:09:04. > :09:11.degrade those who have the least greatest

:09:12. > :09:18.degrade those who have the least First Minister, the case decided

:09:19. > :09:18.degrade those who have the least Monmouthshire that a bedroom needed

:09:19. > :09:20.degrade those who have the least to be furlished and

:09:21. > :09:21.degrade those who have the least to be furnished and used

:09:22. > :09:23.degrade those who have the least bedroom before it could be

:09:24. > :09:25.degrade those who have the least considered as such.

:09:26. > :09:29.degrade those who have the least winning appeal at tribunal. These

:09:30. > :09:31.must be related to other tenants iN must be related to other tenants in

:09:32. > :09:35.siiilar must be related to other tenants in

:09:36. > :09:36.similar circumstances, so they can avoid this cpitedul

:09:37. > :09:36.similar circumstances, so they can avoid this spiteful policy. What are

:09:37. > :09:36.you avoid this spiteful policy. What are

:09:37. > :09:37.yoq doing avoid this spiteful policy. What are

:09:38. > :09:40.you doing to ensure yoq doing to enstre that tenants

:09:41. > :09:44.across the country are getting yoq doing to enstre that tenants

:09:45. > :09:48.information, so they can appeal against those decisions by the

:09:49. > :09:49.information, so they can appeal authority? The

:09:50. > :09:49.information, so they can appeal auphority> The difficulty

:09:50. > :09:50.information, so they can appeal authority? The difficulty is these

:09:51. > :09:52.information, so they can appeal are lower tribunal

:09:53. > :09:54.information, so they can appeal What is decided in one local

:09:55. > :09:56.auphority What is decided in one local

:09:57. > :10:00.authority does not necessarily have to be followed elsewhere. The way

:10:01. > :10:03.authority does not necessarily have resolve it is with better guidance

:10:04. > :10:05.from DWP said resolve it is with better guidance

:10:06. > :10:05.from DWP raid thdre resolve it is with better guidance

:10:06. > :10:06.from DWP said there is a better un`ebstanding

:10:07. > :10:07.from DWP said there is a better understanding in

:10:08. > :10:13.from DWP said there is a better That has not been forthcoming.

:10:14. > :10:18.from DWP said there is a better I am not a fan of the bedroom tax,

:10:19. > :10:21.from DWP said there is a better but I want provisions which

:10:22. > :10:26.from DWP said there is a better alleviate its impact. The vast

:10:27. > :10:30.alheviate ids impact. The vast majority of Welsh councils when they

:10:31. > :10:32.assess a claimant for discretionary majority of Welsh councils when they

:10:33. > :10:34.housing payment take into account majority of Welsh councils when they

:10:35. > :10:36.disabled living allowance and child majority of Welsh councils when they

:10:37. > :10:39.benefit, which the DWP majority of Welsh councils when they

:10:40. > :10:40.benefit, vhach the DWP does majority of Welsh councils when they

:10:41. > :10:42.benefit, which the DWP does not do. Can qou give advhce to those

:10:43. > :10:43.benefit, which the DWP does not do. councils to say this is not how to

:10:44. > :10:47.coqncils to say thas is not how to go forward, these payments for

:10:48. > :10:48.coqncils to say thas is not how to disabled lifing

:10:49. > :10:49.coqncils to say thas is not how to disabled living allowance and child

:10:50. > :10:53.coqncils to say thas is not how to benefit are four different issues.

:10:54. > :10:55.coqncils to say thas is not how to We will see what we can do

:10:56. > :10:57.We wall sde what we can do to counter the lack of information

:10:58. > :10:59.counder the lack of information from the UK government which

:11:00. > :11:00.counder the lack of information from ultimately responsible for this

:11:01. > :11:04.counder the lack of information from policy. We should

:11:05. > :11:04.counder the lack of information from with discretionary housing

:11:05. > :11:07.payments, the allocation of with discretionary housing

:11:08. > :11:14.million, the bedroom tax cost Sarel mihlion, the bedpoom tax cost Rarel

:11:15. > :11:17.?23 million a year, there is nn way that loss can be made up to Wales

:11:18. > :11:18.?23 million a year, there is nn way a result

:11:19. > :11:18.?23 million a year, there is nn way a pecult nf

:11:19. > :11:20.?23 million a year, there is nn way a result of these

:11:21. > :11:21.?23 million a year, there is nn way many hard,working families

:11:22. > :11:26.?23 million a year, there is nn way hammered by the Conservatives.

:11:27. > :11:27.?23 million a year, there is nn way Now, questions from the party

:11:28. > :11:29.leaders. First this afternoon, the leaders. Dibst this afternoon, the

:11:30. > :11:33.leader of the opposition. leaders. Dibst this afternoon, the

:11:34. > :11:36.Do you think the January leaders. Dibst this afternoon, the

:11:37. > :11:37.Do you thhnk the January GCSE Do you thhnc the January GCSE hn

:11:38. > :11:42.dish results were an injustice to Do you thhnc the January GCSE hn

:11:43. > :11:44.people in Wales? There is a review taking place. 16%

:11:45. > :11:49.of schools are There is a review taking place. 16%

:11:50. > :11:51.It was clearly used, this word It was cleably ured, thhs word

:11:52. > :11:51.injustice, It was cleably ured, thhs word

:11:52. > :11:52.inhuctice, because It was cleably ured, thhs word

:11:53. > :11:54.injustice, because it was used by tha

:11:55. > :11:58.injustice, because it was used by the last minister 18 months ago. He

:11:59. > :12:00.injustice, because it was used by said, to ensure such an injustice

:12:01. > :12:01.said, to dncure ruch an injustice does not happen in future...

:12:02. > :12:04.said, to dncure ruch an injustice doas not happen in future... .

:12:05. > :12:06.said, to dncure ruch an injustice head of the Association of School

:12:07. > :12:08.said, to dncure ruch an injustice and College leaders said there has

:12:09. > :12:10.said, to dncure ruch an injustice been a wheelbarrow loads of evidence

:12:11. > :12:13.said, to dncure ruch an injustice already pointing to systemic failure

:12:14. > :12:16.said, to dncure ruch an injustice in the system. What is bemusing a

:12:17. > :12:20.said, to dncure ruch an injustice lot of people is how this situation

:12:21. > :12:20.said, to dncure ruch an injustice has occurred. It is knocked the

:12:21. > :12:23.confadence has occurred. It is knocked the

:12:24. > :12:25.confidence of learners, the confidence of teachers. When you

:12:26. > :12:26.confidence of learners, the have the Chief Executive saying

:12:27. > :12:27.confidence of learners, the have the Chief Executivd saying the

:12:28. > :12:30.have the Bhief Executivd sayinf the government

:12:31. > :12:30.have the Bhief Executivd sayinf the govebnment chould

:12:31. > :12:32.have the Bhief Executivd sayinf the government should now pause on its

:12:33. > :12:33.have the Bhief Executivd sayinf the reform of the qualifications system,

:12:34. > :12:39.do you not think you should start do you not dhink you shnuld start

:12:40. > :12:41.listening to such senior people in the educational establishment, so

:12:42. > :12:41.listening to such senior people in that learners can

:12:42. > :12:41.listening to such senior people in that learlebs cal `ave

:12:42. > :12:42.listening to such senior people in that learners can have confidence

:12:43. > :12:43.that learlebs cal `ave bonfidence they will be given a fair crack of

:12:44. > :12:45.that learlebs cal `ave bonfidence the whip?

:12:46. > :12:50.If Michael Gove did that, If Machael Gove did that, England

:12:51. > :12:54.would be a far better place. He medals at every opportunity. With

:12:55. > :12:58.medals at efery npportunity. Whth regard to English, one unit in a

:12:59. > :13:05.regard to English, one tnat in a minority of schools has been

:13:06. > :13:07.minobity nf schools has been affected. It is fair to say that

:13:08. > :13:09.minobity nf schools has been rigour in terms of the marking

:13:10. > :13:10.minobity nf schools has been system has

:13:11. > :13:12.minobity nf schools has been system har been improved.

:13:13. > :13:15.minobity nf schools has been Nevertheless, there is a

:13:16. > :13:17.minobity nf schools has been being taken forward. The Minister

:13:18. > :13:25.being takdn forward. Thd Minister will give further details later. 81

:13:26. > :13:27.wihl give ferthep details later. 81 schools have been affected by the

:13:28. > :13:27.wihl give ferthep details later. 81 calamity that

:13:28. > :13:29.wihl give ferthep details later. 81 cahamity that happened last

:13:30. > :13:29.wihl give ferthep details later. 81 calamity that happened last week to

:13:30. > :13:30.wihl give ferthep details later. 81 theib cohnrd takhng

:13:31. > :13:34.wihl give ferthep details later. 81 their cohort taking these exams.

:13:35. > :13:36.It has knocked confidence, just on tha

:13:37. > :13:36.It has knocked confidence, just on the eve

:13:37. > :13:36.It has knocked confidence, just on tha eve of dhe

:13:37. > :13:38.It has knocked confidence, just on the eve of the main summer exams,

:13:39. > :13:40.It has knocked confidence, just on not the confidence

:13:41. > :13:44.nop dhe confidenbe of teachers teaching those modules. There is

:13:45. > :13:47.teaching those mndules. T`ere hs critical evidence that shows

:13:48. > :13:49.critacal evidence that rhows the information to schools was slow

:13:50. > :13:52.critacal evidence that rhows the being made available through the

:13:53. > :13:54.being madd available through the modules as it

:13:55. > :14:00.being madd available through the in schools in October 2012. We saw a

:14:01. > :14:03.being madd available through the declane from 23% pass, down

:14:04. > :14:03.being madd available through the decline from 23% pass, down to

:14:04. > :14:05.decline fpom 23% pass, down to 5% pass, and 18% reduction. When the

:14:06. > :14:13.pass, and 10% reduction. When the Chief Executive of the WJC. And he

:14:14. > :14:15.is the most senior person of is the most senior persnn of that

:14:16. > :14:22.examination board, we should listen is the most senior persnn of that

:14:23. > :14:23.to the board, shouldn't you is the most senior persnn of that

:14:24. > :14:27.listening to the educationalists who is the most senior persnn of that

:14:28. > :14:29.want to improve Welsh education and install, pestore

:14:30. > :14:32.want to improve Welsh education and install, restore confidence?

:14:33. > :14:36.want to improve Welsh education and Really, from a man whose party was

:14:37. > :14:38.to cet Really, from a man whose party was

:14:39. > :14:43.to cut education funding by 20%... Really, from a man whose party was

:14:44. > :14:45.It is outstanding. He must Really, from a man whose party was

:14:46. > :14:45.It is outstandinf. He must think Really, from a man whose party was

:14:46. > :14:45.It is outstanding. He must think the Really, from a man whose party was

:14:46. > :14:46.Wehs` public Really, from a man whose party was

:14:47. > :14:48.Welsh public is stupid. That is Really, from a man whose party was

:14:49. > :14:48.Wehs` public is stupid. T`at is what Really, from a man whose party was

:14:49. > :14:51.his party wants to do. Really, from a man whose party was

:14:52. > :14:55.apology for raising the standards Really, from a man whose party was

:14:56. > :14:55.GCSE English, no apology for GCSE Englis`, no apologx for

:14:56. > :14:56.ensuring spelling GCSE Englis`, no apologx for

:14:57. > :14:56.ensubing spellinf and GCSE Englis`, no apologx for

:14:57. > :15:00.ensuring spelling and grammar ensubing rpellinf and grammar `re

:15:01. > :15:01.examined in a way they should. And ensube

:15:02. > :15:01.examined in a way they should. And ensure -- I am

:15:02. > :15:02.examined in a way they should. And ensube -- I am sure

:15:03. > :15:02.examined in a way they should. And ensure -- I am sure the public would

:15:03. > :15:15.ensube -- I am stre the public would support

:15:16. > :15:19.Order. Gracious me! The leader of Plaid Cymru. I know that you will

:15:20. > :15:20.Plaid ympu. klow that qou will agree with me that although

:15:21. > :15:21.agpee with me th`t althnugh international women's day

:15:22. > :15:25.agpee with me th`t althnugh annual event, we should work

:15:26. > :15:27.agpee with me th`t althnugh day to ensure that issues of concern

:15:28. > :15:31.to women remain on the political day to ensure that issues of concern

:15:32. > :15:32.agenda. Yesterday, two Welsh day to ensure that issues of concern

:15:33. > :15:34.officers were dismissed for day to ensure that issues of concern

:15:35. > :15:39.to properly follow up complaints of day to ensure that issues of concern

:15:40. > :15:39.sexual assault on domestic abuse survivors

:15:40. > :15:39.sexual assault on domestic abuse supvavors bq

:15:40. > :15:41.sexual assault on domestic abuse survivors by another officer.

:15:42. > :15:42.Although survivors by another officer.

:15:43. > :15:42.Alphough policinf survivors by another officer.

:15:43. > :15:44.Although policing is not survivors by another officer.

:15:45. > :15:48.Alphough policinf as not default, what action you and your government

:15:49. > :15:49.take to make sure that lessons what action you and your government

:15:50. > :15:54.learned from what action you and your government

:15:55. > :15:58.learned fpom this? We h`ve the learned from this? We have the

:15:59. > :16:01.violence against women build that is being taken through the Assembly and

:16:02. > :16:03.that will be an opportunity to examine issues such as this and

:16:04. > :16:06.examine issees stc` as thas and strengthen the law where we can with

:16:07. > :16:11.more confidence to ensure that this strengthen the law where we can with

:16:12. > :16:12.is not just one day every strengthen the law where we can with

:16:13. > :16:12.is not just one daq every year but is not just one day every year but

:16:13. > :16:13.soiedhing t`at is not just one day every year but

:16:14. > :16:13.something that is mainstream, is not just one day every year but

:16:14. > :16:20.everyday. I know that proposals for everqday. I know t`at proposals for

:16:21. > :16:23.legislation on domestic legiclation on dnmestic abuse vill

:16:24. > :16:24.continue and will consider how legiclation on dnmestic abuse vill

:16:25. > :16:24.bodies can legiclation on dnmestic abuse vill

:16:25. > :16:24.bodies cal gork together legiclation on dnmestic abuse vill

:16:25. > :16:29.bodies can work together in order to legiclation on dnmestic abuse vill

:16:30. > :16:30.reduce such obvious. One proposal is to cbeate

:16:31. > :16:31.reduce such obvious. One proposal is to create an adviser with a

:16:32. > :16:33.reduce such obvious. One proposal is statutory role to work with Dublin

:16:34. > :16:36.reduce such obvious. One proposal is bodies and government. Could such

:16:37. > :16:38.reduce such obvious. One proposal is role work, even the policing is

:16:39. > :16:42.role work, even the policang is not yet devolved? It could and there are

:16:43. > :16:43.yet devolted? It could `nd there are many ways that domestic abuse can be

:16:44. > :16:46.yet devolted? It could `nd there are avoided ald that

:16:47. > :16:48.yet devolted? It could `nd there are services and advice services and in

:16:49. > :16:52.yet devolted? It could `nd there are many ways, when abuse comes to the

:16:53. > :16:54.yet devolted? It could `nd there are attention of the police and the

:16:55. > :16:55.yet devolted? It could `nd there are prosecuting authorities,

:16:56. > :16:57.yet devolted? It could `nd there are often gond doo far.

:16:58. > :16:57.yet devolted? It could `nd there are often gone too far. With devolved

:16:58. > :17:01.yet devolted? It could `nd there are competence, we want to ensure that

:17:02. > :17:06.yet devolted? It could `nd there are things are done before things get to

:17:07. > :17:09.that stage. I welcome that response. Plaid Cymru would support the view

:17:10. > :17:14.that prevention is better than that prevdndion hs better than your.

:17:15. > :17:14.We also agree that early inpebvention

:17:15. > :17:14.We also agree that early intervention and

:17:15. > :17:15.We also agree that early inpebvention and education

:17:16. > :17:16.We also agree that early intervention and education are

:17:17. > :17:17.We also agree that early crucial in this and there has been

:17:18. > :17:20.We also agree that early recent concern about evidence

:17:21. > :17:22.We also agree that early attitudes towards sexual

:17:23. > :17:25.We also agree that early and sexual violence. What

:17:26. > :17:26.We also agree that early interventions can the

:17:27. > :17:28.We also agree that early take within the education system

:17:29. > :17:32.take withhn the dducation system to help create healthier attitudes

:17:33. > :17:33.towabds gdnder equality help create healthier attitudes

:17:34. > :17:36.towards gender equality and sexual help create healthier attitudes

:17:37. > :17:37.relationshi`s? I help create healthier attitudes

:17:38. > :17:37.relationships? I hope this forms help create healthier attitudes

:17:38. > :17:41.part of what schools are teaching in help create healthier attitudes

:17:42. > :17:47.courses, ensuring that help create healthier attitudes

:17:48. > :17:48.reduce not just well educated academic hndividuals but

:17:49. > :17:49.academic individuals but well roqnded

:17:50. > :17:50.academic individuals but well rounded also and another

:17:51. > :17:55.roqnded also and another many schools have made an effort

:17:56. > :17:56.roqnded also and another many eqqality is seen

:17:57. > :17:58.roqnded also and another many equality is seen as important,

:17:59. > :18:00.roqnded also and another many that racial or sexual equality and I

:18:01. > :18:02.that racial or sdxual equality and I am glad to see the examples I have

:18:03. > :18:09.am glad to cee the examples I have seen in schools around Wales.

:18:10. > :18:11.Finally, the leader of the Welsh seen in schools around Wales.

:18:12. > :18:15.Liberal Democrats. Last year, the seen in schools around Wales.

:18:16. > :18:16.NUJ surveyed members asking seen in schools around Wales.

:18:17. > :18:21.about their experience of the new seen in schools around Wales.

:18:22. > :18:22.literacy and numeracy tests. Unfortunately,

:18:23. > :18:22.literacy and numeracy tests. Undortunately, the

:18:23. > :18:27.literacy and numeracy tests. Unfortunately, the results do not

:18:28. > :18:28.make for positive reading. Do you thinc

:18:29. > :18:28.make for positive reading. Do you think these tests have been

:18:29. > :18:28.make for positive reading. Do you thinc these tests `ave been a

:18:29. > :18:29.think these tests have been a posidive ex`erience

:18:30. > :18:31.think these tests have been a positive experience for pupils? 93%

:18:32. > :18:35.of teachers said no. Do you positive experience for pupils? 93%

:18:36. > :18:36.the test have provided positive experience for pupils? 93%

:18:37. > :18:38.information about pupils that is not positive experience for pupils? 93%

:18:39. > :18:47.provided by teacher assessments? 92% positive experience for pupils? 93%

:18:48. > :18:48.of teachers said no. First Minister, if you cannot carry the profession

:18:49. > :18:49.of teachers said no. First Minister, with you, how

:18:50. > :18:50.of teachers said no. First Minister, wiph you, how on earth

:18:51. > :18:50.of teachers said no. First Minister, with you, how on earth can you

:18:51. > :18:52.of teachers said no. First Minister, expect thdse

:18:53. > :18:53.of teachers said no. First Minister, expect these tests to make the

:18:54. > :18:55.difference in literacy and numerous didference an literacy `nd numdrous

:18:56. > :18:56.that our children so desperately that our bhaldrel so desperately

:18:57. > :19:00.need? I am a parent and I welcome that our bhaldrel so desperately

:19:01. > :19:02.those tests, as do many others. I that our bhaldrel so desperately

:19:03. > :19:08.was able to understand, children that our bhaldrel so desperately

:19:09. > :19:08.were doing. It might be that some in tha `rofessaon

:19:09. > :19:08.were doing. It might be that some in the profession do

:19:09. > :19:09.were doing. It might be that some in tha `rofessaon do not like it,

:19:10. > :19:09.were doing. It might be that some in the profession do not like it, but

:19:10. > :19:13.were doing. It might be that some in the tests are staying. I want to

:19:14. > :19:15.make sure that teachers are able to the tests are staying. I want to

:19:16. > :19:16.benchmark their own the tests are staying. I want to

:19:17. > :19:17.children against the tests are staying. I want to

:19:18. > :19:18.children `gainst a the tests are staying. I want to

:19:19. > :19:18.children against a more the tests are staying. I want to

:19:19. > :19:18.children `gainst a more objective children against a more objective

:19:19. > :19:19.benchmark, that children against a more objective

:19:20. > :19:22.belc`mark, dhat hs helpful children against a more objective

:19:23. > :19:22.benchmark, that is helpful for them. Bup

:19:23. > :19:23.benchmark, that is helpful for them. But I strongly believe

:19:24. > :19:23.benchmark, that is helpful for them. But I strongly belaeve that parents

:19:24. > :19:26.But I strongly bdlaeve that parents have welcomed

:19:27. > :19:26.But I strongly bdlaeve that parents hate welcomed these tests in order

:19:27. > :19:27.have welcomed these tests in order to pbovide an idea of

:19:28. > :19:28.have welcomed these tests in order to provide an idea of how children

:19:29. > :19:31.ara to provide an idea of how children

:19:32. > :19:31.are progressing. What were you doing to provide an idea of how children

:19:32. > :19:33.as a govepnment to provide an idea of how children

:19:34. > :19:34.as a government to ensure that the profession felt the same way? From

:19:35. > :19:37.this survdy, profession felt the same way? From

:19:38. > :19:41.this survey, they do not. Last week we did see

:19:42. > :19:41.this survey, they do not. Last week we dad see enexpectedly low

:19:42. > :19:41.this survey, they do not. Last week we did see unexpectedly low results

:19:42. > :19:47.from the we did see unexpectedly low results

:19:48. > :19:51.exams. That was in a lot of Welsh schools. The WGC says that some

:19:52. > :19:52.exams. That was in a lot of Welsh schools appear to have struggled

:19:53. > :19:55.exams. That was in a lot of Welsh with the changes to that exam and

:19:56. > :19:55.thay with the changes to that exam and

:19:56. > :19:57.they have not prepared themselves or with the changes to that exam and

:19:58. > :19:58.their children well enough. Could with the changes to that exam and

:19:59. > :20:02.you outline what with the changes to that exam and

:20:03. > :20:02.government did take to ensure with the changes to that exam and

:20:03. > :20:03.gotebnment did take to ensure that with the changes to that exam and

:20:04. > :20:03.the profession with the changes to that exam and

:20:04. > :20:03.the professaon ald with the changes to that exam and

:20:04. > :20:08.the profession and the schools tha professaon ald the rc`ools were

:20:09. > :20:10.ready for those exams? As the Education Minister can

:20:11. > :20:13.ready for those exams? As the is clear from the initial findings

:20:14. > :20:14.that this is not something that that this ic not somethhng that

:20:15. > :20:19.happened in every school. happened hn every school. Some

:20:20. > :20:19.schools were not affected and some more

:20:20. > :20:19.schools were not affected and some mope than

:20:20. > :20:22.schools were not affected and some more than others. While it it is

:20:23. > :20:24.schools were not affected and some something that the review will look

:20:25. > :20:25.schools were not affected and some at, to understand why some

:20:26. > :20:28.schools were not affected and some affected more. Regarding the change

:20:29. > :20:31.in the way that English affected more. Regarding the change

:20:32. > :20:33.assecsed, yes, affected more. Regarding the change

:20:34. > :20:33.assessed, yes, there was more affected more. Regarding the change

:20:34. > :20:37.emphasis on spelling and grammar. emphasis nn spelling and gramm`r. I

:20:38. > :20:38.would expect in which teachers to teac`

:20:39. > :20:40.would expect in which teachers to teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:41. > :20:41.no point in being creative if you teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:42. > :20:45.cannot spell. I make no apology for teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:46. > :20:46.the fact that spelling `nd grammar teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:47. > :20:48.have been given greater weighting teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:49. > :20:48.than before at teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:49. > :20:48.than befope at a teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:49. > :20:51.than before at a time when skills teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:52. > :20:51.have been teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:52. > :20:51.hate been downgraded teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:52. > :20:54.have been downgraded in England. It teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:55. > :20:56.is important for teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:57. > :20:56.is importand for c`ildren to teach spelling and grammar. There is

:20:57. > :20:57.is important for children to express thamcelves propeply and

:20:58. > :20:57.is important for children to express themselves properly and I would

:20:58. > :20:59.expect teachers to produce children themselves properly and I would

:21:00. > :21:02.who can do that. themselves properly and I would

:21:03. > :21:02.who can do dhat. T`e question who can do that. The question I

:21:03. > :21:04.asked was could you outline asked was could xou outline wh`t

:21:05. > :21:08.steps your government had taken to asked was could xou outline wh`t

:21:09. > :21:08.ensure that teachers and schools ensube th`t teachers and schools

:21:09. > :21:13.were prepared for the new exam ensube th`t teachers and schools

:21:14. > :21:13.were prepared fop the ndw exam and were prepared for the new exam and

:21:14. > :21:14.yoq `ave lod been able to were prepared for the new exam and

:21:15. > :21:14.you have not been able to give were prepared for the new exam and

:21:15. > :21:14.yoq `ave lod been able to give me were prepared for the new exam and

:21:15. > :21:16.one cingle action that were prepared for the new exam and

:21:17. > :21:16.one single action that your govebnment

:21:17. > :21:18.one single action that your government took. The Chief

:21:19. > :21:22.govebnment dook. T`e Chhef Executive has warned that schools may not be

:21:23. > :21:23.govebnment dook. T`e Chhef Executive readq for

:21:24. > :21:25.govebnment dook. T`e Chhef Executive ready for the new GCSEs that

:21:26. > :21:26.govebnment dook. T`e Chhef Executive plan to introduce in September next

:21:27. > :21:31.plan to iltboduce an September next year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:32. > :21:31.onhy be year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:32. > :21:33.only be a political pick-up and year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:34. > :21:34.onhy be a political pick-up and a year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:35. > :21:34.bad headline for one year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:35. > :21:36.bad `eadline for one day, year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:37. > :21:36.bad headline for one day, for the year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:37. > :21:38.pupils that take those exams, those year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:39. > :21:41.results will stay year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:42. > :21:42.results will stax for the rest of year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:43. > :21:42.their lives. year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:43. > :21:45.thaib lives. You year. Whilst poor GCSE results might

:21:46. > :21:45.their lives. You have already ruled oup

:21:46. > :21:47.their lives. You have already ruled out delays into the introduction of

:21:48. > :21:49.their lives. You have already ruled those exams so I will

:21:50. > :21:52.those exals so I wall ark you specifically once again,

:21:53. > :21:55.those exals so I wall ark you is your government is taking to

:21:56. > :21:58.those exals so I wall ark you ensure that teachers and schools are

:21:59. > :22:01.adequately prepared to teach ensure that teachers and schools are

:22:02. > :22:04.new exam curriculums so ensure that teachers and schools are

:22:05. > :22:05.children get the best possible children fed the best pnssible

:22:06. > :22:08.chance of achievhng chance of achieving their potential?

:22:09. > :22:09.What stepr chance of achieving their potential?

:22:10. > :22:14.What steps are you taking? The exam chance of achieving their potential?

:22:15. > :22:22.board has a role to play and chance of achieving their potential?

:22:23. > :22:23.secondly, I have absolutely no qualms in saying that literacy and

:22:24. > :22:23.nuiebous qualms in saying that literacy and

:22:24. > :22:24.numerous the qualms in saying that literacy and

:22:25. > :22:25.nuiebous the tests qualms in saying that literacy and

:22:26. > :22:26.numerous the tests have been an enormously good thing

:22:27. > :22:27.numerous the tests have been an enormously good thang for children

:22:28. > :22:27.enormously good thing for children an`

:22:28. > :22:27.enormously good thing for children and `arents

:22:28. > :22:30.enormously good thing for children and parents and many parents have an

:22:31. > :22:31.and parents and lany parents h`ve an understanding of how their children

:22:32. > :22:34.and parents and lany parents h`ve an are doing in an objective way.

:22:35. > :22:35.and parents and lany parents h`ve an tepmc of

:22:36. > :22:38.and parents and lany parents h`ve an terms of English GCSE, it is

:22:39. > :22:39.tepmc of Dnglish GCS , ht is a matter for the WJC to communicate

:22:40. > :22:42.the changds matter for the WJC to communicate

:22:43. > :22:43.tha changds in waiting to schools the changes in waiting to schools

:22:44. > :22:43.bup the changes in waiting to schools

:22:44. > :22:47.but in any event, I would expect in the changes in waiting to schools

:22:48. > :22:50.this teachers to teach English, to be able to teach spelling

:22:51. > :22:51.this teachers to teach English, to grammar and punctuation and I do not

:22:52. > :22:52.grammar ald punctuation and I do not accept

:22:53. > :22:54.grammar ald punctuation and I do not acce`t in anyway t`at

:22:55. > :22:56.accept in anyway that somehow, because this is a greater part of

:22:57. > :22:57.becaese thic is ` greater part of the English syllabus, that teachers

:22:58. > :22:59.the English syllabus, that teabhers have been wrong footed. It

:23:00. > :23:02.hate been wbong dooted. It is vrong that they teach -- it is right that

:23:03. > :23:08.that they teach ,- it is right that they teach the basic skills. I

:23:09. > :23:11.they teach dhe b`sac skhlls. I cannot for the life of me understand

:23:12. > :23:11.tha cannot for the life of me understand

:23:12. > :23:17.the attitude of the Lib Dem leader, tha attitude of the ib Dem leader,

:23:18. > :23:18.that somehow it is surprisingly teachers of English should be

:23:19. > :23:22.teaching spelling and grammar. Back teachers of English should be

:23:23. > :23:22.to the quesdions teachers of English should be

:23:23. > :23:25.to the questions on teachers of English should be

:23:26. > :23:26.How is the Welsh Government teachers of English should be

:23:27. > :23:30.stimelate in ecolomic teachers of English should be

:23:31. > :23:30.stimulate in economic growth? In teachers of English should be

:23:31. > :23:36.many ways. Jobs growth for youth and maly ways, Bobs frowth for youth and

:23:37. > :23:37.unemployment and statistics show maly ways, Bobs frowth for youth and

:23:38. > :23:41.that the unemployment rate is at 71% maly ways, Bobs frowth for youth and

:23:42. > :23:42.and more jobs have been created an` more hobs hate been created

:23:43. > :23:44.through foreign direct investment an` more hobs hate been created

:23:45. > :23:45.and the and dhe improvemdnt in home-grown

:23:46. > :23:52.entrepreneurs. I welcome the recent and dhe improvemdnt in home-grown

:23:53. > :23:52.figures. I and dhe improvemdnt in home-grown

:23:53. > :23:54.figubes. I commeld the and dhe improvemdnt in home-grown

:23:55. > :23:57.Government for worcing in and dhe improvemdnt in home-grown

:23:58. > :23:57.Government for working in this area and an

:23:58. > :23:58.Government for working in this area and in reducing youth

:23:59. > :23:58.Government for working in this area and an reducing youth unemploylent.

:23:59. > :24:02.Government for working in this area Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:03. > :24:02.araa Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:03. > :24:04.area it has fallen behind in terms Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:05. > :24:08.of growth and employment. If Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:09. > :24:11.listen to the recent TUC report, the Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:12. > :24:12.avarage worker Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:13. > :24:12.average worker was Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:13. > :24:14.avarage worker was ?1600 worse Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:15. > :24:14.average worker was ?1600 worse off Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:15. > :24:20.than when the Tory lead over and Recent figures highlight that in my

:24:21. > :24:21.into power. There is a clear impact on t`e

:24:22. > :24:21.into power. There is a clear impact on the economy so

:24:22. > :24:21.into power. There is a clear impact on t`e economy so what

:24:22. > :24:21.into power. There is a clear impact on the economy so what can the

:24:22. > :24:22.government on the economy so what can the

:24:23. > :24:23.gotebnment do on the economy so what can the

:24:24. > :24:25.government do to stimulate economic growth in mq area

:24:26. > :24:26.government do to stimulate economic growth in my area so we can feel the

:24:27. > :24:37.government do to stimulate economic same benefit? The major employer

:24:38. > :24:42.government do to stimulate economic Tata and I visited India and

:24:43. > :24:45.investment was announced. We know that the investment was

:24:46. > :24:45.investment was announced. We know that the hnfestmdnt was needed

:24:46. > :24:46.that the investment was needed to turn

:24:47. > :24:47.that the investment was needed to tupn that steelworcs

:24:48. > :24:49.that the investment was needed to are many other countries

:24:50. > :24:49.that the investment was needed to ara many nt`er countries who

:24:50. > :24:50.that the investment was needed to are many other countries who would

:24:51. > :24:50.have are many other countries who would

:24:51. > :24:52.hate abandoned are many other countries who would

:24:53. > :24:55.have abandoned the area but Tata invested the money that was needed

:24:56. > :24:58.have abandoned the area but Tata to provide the

:24:59. > :24:58.have abandoned the area but Tata ara ceen to

:24:59. > :24:58.have abandoned the area but Tata are keen to see

:24:59. > :25:00.have abandoned the area but Tata ara ceen to see that growing

:25:01. > :25:01.have abandoned the area but Tata are keen to see that growing and to

:25:02. > :25:02.are keen to see that growang and to see the impressive growth has been

:25:03. > :25:07.are keen to see that growang and to in youth unemployment, laanly

:25:08. > :25:08.are keen to see that growang and to through jobs growth as well as

:25:09. > :25:08.are keen to see that growang and to thpoegh jobc growt` as well as in

:25:09. > :25:13.through jobs growth as well as in schemes that I mentioned. And the

:25:14. > :25:13.through jobs growth as well as in good record we have

:25:14. > :25:14.through jobs growth as well as in good recopd we have with foreign

:25:15. > :25:18.good record we have with foreign direct investment and exports.

:25:19. > :25:19.direct invectment and exports. Wales massively outstrips the rest of the

:25:20. > :25:26.direct invectment and exports. Wales UK. You'll aware of the

:25:27. > :25:33.direct invectment and exports. Wales of while classed mine to biking

:25:34. > :25:36.direct invectment and exports. Wales routes, so with this out-of-control

:25:37. > :25:39.roqtes, sn gith thas out-of-control in South Wales, we can see forestry

:25:40. > :25:42.roqtes, sn gith thas out-of-control roadc being damaged.

:25:43. > :25:43.roqtes, sn gith thas out-of-control roads being damaged. The Welsh

:25:44. > :25:47.roqtes, sn gith thas out-of-control Government can commit to funding of

:25:48. > :25:47.spaedy Government can commit to funding of

:25:48. > :25:48.speedy and complete plantang of spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:49. > :25:50.forestry spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:51. > :25:51.forectry hn spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:52. > :25:54.forestry in areas where selling spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:55. > :25:55.taken place. Is that a commitment spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:56. > :25:57.yoq can spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:58. > :25:58.you can give? It has been spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:59. > :25:58.yoq can give? It has been the spaedy and complete plantang of

:25:59. > :26:00.you can give? It has been the case for many years that we expected the

:26:01. > :26:00.coimassiol for many years that we expected the

:26:01. > :26:01.coimissiol do for many years that we expected the

:26:02. > :26:02.commission to plant for many years that we expected the

:26:03. > :26:03.coimissiol do plant more for many years that we expected the

:26:04. > :26:07.commission to plant more mixed wood land than was the case before and

:26:08. > :26:08.the ctrategq produced land than was the case before and

:26:09. > :26:09.the strategy produced more than ten land than was the case before and

:26:10. > :26:10.years ago say th`t land than was the case before and

:26:11. > :26:13.years ago say that there was a need land than was the case before and

:26:14. > :26:14.to ensure we did not just land than was the case before and

:26:15. > :26:14.conifers. They land than was the case before and

:26:15. > :26:15.colifers. T`ey ape land than was the case before and

:26:16. > :26:15.conifers. They are important for land than was the case before and

:26:16. > :26:17.colifers. T`ey ape important for the conifers. They are important for the

:26:18. > :26:17.sawmalls conifers. They are important for the

:26:18. > :26:20.sawmills but it is also important conifers. They are important for the

:26:21. > :26:22.that woodland is seen as an conifers. They are important for the

:26:23. > :26:25.that woodland is seen ar an area fOr conifers. They are important for the

:26:26. > :26:25.recreation. The forestry was seen as recreatiol. The dorestry was sden as

:26:26. > :26:27.in a position 20 years ago. I was in a position 20 years `go. I vas

:26:28. > :26:31.able to open the in a position 20 years `go. I vas

:26:32. > :26:31.abhe to open the new centre in a position 20 years `go. I vas

:26:32. > :26:33.able to open the new centre and, again, 12 years ago,

:26:34. > :26:34.able to open the new centre and, again, 12 years `go, and A havd seen

:26:35. > :26:35.again, 12 years ago, and I have seen tha

:26:36. > :26:35.again, 12 years ago, and I have seen the impact

:26:36. > :26:35.again, 12 years ago, and I have seen tha impact dhat

:26:36. > :26:36.again, 12 years ago, and I have seen the impact that mountain biking has

:26:37. > :26:39.again, 12 years ago, and I have seen had. In areas where there has

:26:40. > :26:41.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to be felling of marchers, it is

:26:42. > :26:43.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to crucial to do so when it is safe

:26:44. > :26:46.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to that there is further planting and

:26:47. > :26:48.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to consideration given to new species

:26:49. > :26:52.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to as well. I ask two years ago what

:26:53. > :26:52.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to the government

:26:53. > :26:53.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to tha goverlment would

:26:54. > :26:54.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to the government would do to market

:26:55. > :26:56.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to Brownfield land around Port

:26:57. > :26:59.ha`. In apeas whdre there has had to but the result of opening the

:27:00. > :27:02.harbour away and you said you would but the result of opening the

:27:03. > :27:04.encourage businesses to invest. Can you give an outline as to what you

:27:05. > :27:10.encourage businesses to invest. Can have done? We

:27:11. > :27:15.encourage businesses to invest. Can council and we have seen the

:27:16. > :27:16.encourage businesses to invest. Can being opened for potential

:27:17. > :27:19.development, including parts of the developmelt, including parts of the

:27:20. > :27:22.docks. Before the road was opened, developmelt, including parts of the

:27:23. > :27:23.it was diffacult to developmelt, including parts of the

:27:24. > :27:23.it was difficult to attract anybody because

:27:24. > :27:24.it was difficult to attract anybody becaese od

:27:25. > :27:24.it was difficult to attract anybody because of access but

:27:25. > :27:25.it was difficult to attract anybody becaese of accesr but the opening of

:27:26. > :27:28.it was difficult to attract anybody the roads some months ago certainly

:27:29. > :27:33.it was difficult to attract anybody will act as a stimulus to open up

:27:34. > :27:43.that part of the Talbot area for development. What is a Welsh

:27:44. > :27:44.developmelt. hat as a Velsh Government policy regarding a more

:27:45. > :27:45.developmelt. hat as a Velsh frequent train service from

:27:46. > :27:48.frequent train sdrvice from Aberystwyth? We are currently

:27:49. > :27:50.looking at the possibility of ` Aberystwyth? We are currently

:27:51. > :27:52.looking at the possibility of a more Aberystwyth? We are currently

:27:53. > :27:52.frequent service, including every hoqr

:27:53. > :27:55.frequent service, including every hour on the Cambrian line. First

:27:56. > :27:58.Minister, a strong hour on the Cambrian line. First

:27:59. > :28:00.Milicter, a strong camp`ign has been hour on the Cambrian line. First

:28:01. > :28:04.running in mid-Wales to demonstrate the need for a more

:28:05. > :28:05.running in mid-Wales to demonstrate service and that campaign has

:28:06. > :28:06.running in mid-Wales to demonstrate presented evidence to the

:28:07. > :28:08.running in mid-Wales to demonstrate and as you mention, a decision is

:28:09. > :28:11.about to be made by and as you mention, a decision is

:28:12. > :28:11.aboud to `e made by the governlent about to be made by the government

:28:12. > :28:11.on t`at about to be made by the government

:28:12. > :28:13.on that service. I will take this on t`at sdrfice. I will take this

:28:14. > :28:15.opportunity to urge you to on t`at sdrfice. I will take this

:28:16. > :28:16.oppobtunity to upge you to look opportunity to urge you to look at

:28:17. > :28:17.tha opportunity to urge you to look at

:28:18. > :28:18.the importance of a more frequent opportunity to urge you to look at

:28:19. > :28:24.service to and from Aberystwyth, sepvice to and fpom berystwyth,

:28:25. > :28:27.that is the only real road that services the area. There

:28:28. > :28:28.that is the only real road that sepvaces the area. There as

:28:29. > :28:28.that is the only real road that services the area. There is a need

:28:29. > :28:29.for dhat to services the area. There is a need

:28:30. > :28:30.for that to have more frequent for dhat to have more frequent

:28:31. > :28:36.services and we do need some good services `nd we do need some gnod

:28:37. > :28:38.news for the people of @berystwyth after the hard winter they have just

:28:39. > :28:40.afpeb the hard winter theq havd just faced. Quite

:28:41. > :28:41.afpeb the hard winter theq havd just faced. Quhte right. I

:28:42. > :28:45.afpeb the hard winter theq havd just faced. Quite right. I know that the

:28:46. > :28:46.faced. Quhte right. know that the Minister met the Liaison

:28:47. > :28:47.Minister led the Laaison Committee covering this particular stretch of

:28:48. > :28:51.cotebing thas paptacular stretch of the railway in November and she will

:28:52. > :28:54.cotebing thas paptacular stretch of meet again tomorrow, to consider

:28:55. > :28:55.cotebing thas paptacular stretch of recommendations that have been

:28:56. > :28:56.cotebing thas paptacular stretch of recommend`taons that have been made

:28:57. > :29:03.to her from the railway action to her from the paalway action

:29:04. > :29:05.group. And I do hope there will be a conversation as to the way forward.

:29:06. > :29:07.group. And I do hope there will be a Bearing in mind, the financial

:29:08. > :29:13.posidion. Bearing in mind, the financial

:29:14. > :29:14.position. Excuse my poor voice to`aq.

:29:15. > :29:15.position. Excuse my poor voice today. There

:29:16. > :29:15.position. Excuse my poor voice to`aq. There is

:29:16. > :29:17.position. Excuse my poor voice today. There is no doubt that an

:29:18. > :29:22.hourly service is vital and it must today. There is no doubt that an

:29:23. > :29:24.happen. There are concerns from today. There is no doubt that an

:29:25. > :29:25.farmers regarding moving livestock farmers regardinf movinf livestock

:29:26. > :29:33.from either side of the line. This from eithdr side of the lane. This

:29:34. > :29:34.you be prepared to have dascusrions with Network Rail or

:29:35. > :29:37.wiph Network Rail or maje representations regarding creating

:29:38. > :29:37.stock representations regarding creating

:29:38. > :29:38.stocc proof representations regarding creating

:29:39. > :29:39.stock proof holding areas close to representations regarding creating

:29:40. > :29:47.the boundary to help speed up that representations regarding creating

:29:48. > :29:48.movement? I commend the member for his voice lasting. He raises

:29:49. > :29:49.movement? I commend the member for his foice lasting. He raises an

:29:50. > :29:51.his voice lasting. He raises an impobtant

:29:52. > :29:52.his voice lasting. He raises an important point and that is, if

:29:53. > :29:55.thare are important point and that is, if

:29:56. > :29:57.there are to be regular services, we hope that the time is right and the

:29:58. > :29:58.hope that t`e time is rig`t and the money is there

:29:59. > :29:59.hope that t`e time is rig`t and the moleq is there ol

:30:00. > :30:00.hope that t`e time is rig`t and the Railway and consideration is

:30:01. > :30:02.hope that t`e time is rig`t and the to the need to move livestock across

:30:03. > :30:05.to the need to mnve livdstock `cross the line. Where

:30:06. > :30:07.to the need to mnve livdstock `cross frequent services, that

:30:08. > :30:07.to the need to mnve livdstock `cross freqeent rebvices, that does

:30:08. > :30:07.frequent services, that does involve looking

:30:08. > :30:08.frequent services, that does involve lookang at

:30:09. > :30:09.frequent services, that does involve looking at ways of holding livestock

:30:10. > :30:12.looking at gays nf holdhng livdstock back until the line is clear

:30:13. > :30:15.looking at gays nf holdhng livdstock will ask the Minister to write to

:30:16. > :30:15.Nepwork will ask the Minister to write to

:30:16. > :30:15.Network R`il to will ask the Minister to write to

:30:16. > :30:16.Network Rail to raise will ask the Minister to write to

:30:17. > :30:18.Network R`il to paase those concerNs will ask the Minister to write to

:30:19. > :30:19.to ensure there is a solution will ask the Minister to write to

:30:20. > :30:20.future, if we will ask the Minister to write to

:30:21. > :30:21.fupube, id ge see will ask the Minister to write to

:30:22. > :30:27.future, if we see more frequent fupube, id ge see more frequent

:30:28. > :30:27.services. What is the Welsh Govebnment

:30:28. > :30:28.services. What is the Welsh Government doing to increase the use

:30:29. > :30:33.services. What is the Welsh of public transport? We recognise

:30:34. > :30:34.the importance of effective, affobdable

:30:35. > :30:35.the importance of effective, affordable transport and as a result

:30:36. > :30:37.the importance of effective, of our investment,

:30:38. > :30:38.the importance of effective, capacity has seel

:30:39. > :30:41.the importance of effective, capacity has seen an expansion. An

:30:42. > :30:41.increase nf capacity has seen an expansion. An

:30:42. > :30:42.increase of 15% in passenger capacity has seen an expansion. An

:30:43. > :30:46.increase nf 15% hn passdnger ntmbers using train services from the start

:30:47. > :30:47.of the franchise in 2003 using train services from the start

:30:48. > :30:48.of t`e franchise in 2003 and we using train services from the start

:30:49. > :30:51.of the franchise in 2003 and we have seen the reopening over the last

:30:52. > :30:53.of the franchise in 2003 and we have decade or two of the Vale

:30:54. > :31:02.of the franchise in 2003 and we have Glamorgan line. The South East

:31:03. > :31:04.of the franchise in 2003 and we have Metro project is to encourage people

:31:05. > :31:13.to use public transport. -- Wales. Metro project is to encourage people

:31:14. > :31:15.The North East quadrant of Metro project is to encourage people

:31:16. > :31:20.has been identified as having Metro project is to encourage people

:31:21. > :31:24.access to Metro project is to encourage people

:31:25. > :31:25.Connecting those kinds of communities should

:31:26. > :31:25.Connecting those kinds of commenities should be

:31:26. > :31:26.Connecting those kinds of communities should be the priority

:31:27. > :31:29.Connecting those kinds of for this project?

:31:30. > :31:29.Thase for this project?

:31:30. > :31:34.These are all considerations which for this project?

:31:35. > :31:35.can be given to the project. We wehcome

:31:36. > :31:35.can be given to the project. We welcome the commhtment

:31:36. > :31:36.can be given to the project. We welcome the commitment by

:31:37. > :31:36.can be given to the project. We welcome the commhtment by the UK

:31:37. > :31:38.can be given to the project. We government to pay for

:31:39. > :31:41.goternment to pax for the electrification of these lines in

:31:42. > :31:42.goternment to pax for the full. We look forward to that being

:31:43. > :31:48.confarmed, full. We look forward to that being

:31:49. > :31:50.confirmed. It is important that those communities east of Cardiff

:31:51. > :31:50.which those communities east of Cardiff

:31:51. > :31:53.whic` have been traditionally which have been traditionally

:31:54. > :31:54.disconnected from the railway lines becaese

:31:55. > :31:56.disconnected from the railway lines because of the way they were built

:31:57. > :31:59.becaese od dhe way they were btilt in Victorian lines, are able to

:32:00. > :32:03.becaese od dhe way they were btilt access regular, sustainable

:32:04. > :32:04.access regular, rustain`ble public transport and to provide viable

:32:05. > :32:09.access regular, rustain`ble public alternatives.

:32:10. > :32:09.Firsd alternatives.

:32:10. > :32:12.First Minister, access to reliable alternatives.

:32:13. > :32:15.public transport is absolutely alternatives.

:32:16. > :32:18.in my constituency, in part due to in my conrtatuenby, in part dud to

:32:19. > :32:20.low car ownership rate. What in my conrtatuenby, in part dud to

:32:21. > :32:23.guidance does the government give to guidance does thd government ghve to

:32:24. > :32:28.bus operators and trained operatives bus operatobs and traindd operatives

:32:29. > :32:33.-- train operators? In parts bus operatobs and traindd operatives

:32:34. > :32:35.colstituencq, ond bus bus operatobs and traindd operatives

:32:36. > :32:40.constituency, one bus stop bus operatobs and traindd operatives

:32:41. > :32:43.cut, which has caused great inconvenience to many residents who

:32:44. > :32:47.cut, which has caused great now face long walks to access public

:32:48. > :32:49.now face long walks to `ccess public transport.

:32:50. > :32:51.This is of transport.

:32:52. > :32:52.important, transport.

:32:53. > :32:52.impobtant, af transport.

:32:53. > :32:57.important, if bus companies decide transport.

:32:58. > :33:00.not to use stops, one is provided as close as possible to the

:33:01. > :33:07.not to use stops, one is provided as What I can say is we don't issue

:33:08. > :33:08.not to use stops, one is provided as guidance to bus operators, but each

:33:09. > :33:12.not to use stops, one is provided as local authority is responsible for

:33:13. > :33:16.determining whether local local authority is responsible for

:33:17. > :33:18.transport facilities are adequate. Whare

:33:19. > :33:21.transport facilities are adequate. Where decisions are made as to where

:33:22. > :33:21.transport facilities are adequate. to locate bes

:33:22. > :33:22.transport facilities are adequate. to locate bus stops, it is

:33:23. > :33:23.transport facilities are adequate. imperative local authorities

:33:24. > :33:24.transport facilities are adequate. impebativd local authoritaes look

:33:25. > :33:24.transport facilities are adequate. imperative local authorities look at

:33:25. > :33:29.transport facilities are adequate. road safety implications, but we do

:33:30. > :33:31.provide road safety implications, but we do

:33:32. > :33:31.provade a natural road safety implications, but we do

:33:32. > :33:33.provide a natural support to bus road safety implications, but we do

:33:34. > :33:41.users who can road safety implications, but we do

:33:42. > :33:51.complaints over services and I might urge those concerned to contact that

:33:52. > :33:52.complaints over services and I might Since becoming an Assembly Member, I

:33:53. > :33:59.Since becomang al Assemblq Member, I have tackled the issue on how to

:34:00. > :34:00.increase public transport use. And idaac

:34:01. > :34:03.increase public transport use. And ideas how to integrate the

:34:04. > :34:05.increase public transport use. And The cey

:34:06. > :34:06.increase public transport use. And The key consideration is planning to

:34:07. > :34:07.increase public transport use. And integrate t`e cap into

:34:08. > :34:10.increase public transport use. And integrate the car into our network,

:34:11. > :34:11.increase public transport use. And the car is an integral element like

:34:12. > :34:16.increase public transport use. And it or not. With an eye to the

:34:17. > :34:19.increase public transport use. And future, would

:34:20. > :34:21.increase public transport use. And explore the feasibility of a Swansea

:34:22. > :34:22.Parkgay explore the feasibility of a Swansea

:34:23. > :34:22.Parkway in view of the explore the feasibility of a Swansea

:34:23. > :34:27.electrification investment, to explore the feasibility of a Swansea

:34:28. > :34:30.create a significant park and explore the feasibility of a Swansea

:34:31. > :34:33.given the immense drift daily in explore the feasibility of a Swansea

:34:34. > :34:36.mornings from West to mopnings drom West to E`st.

:34:37. > :34:49.The difficulty is suggesting this on The difficulty is suggestang this on

:34:50. > :34:50.the Swansea district line, bypassing Swancea

:34:51. > :34:51.the Swansea district line, bypassing Swansea entirely. That would need to

:34:52. > :34:54.the Swansea district line, bypassing be electrified for it to form part

:34:55. > :34:56.the Swansea district line, bypassing of the intercity passenger service

:34:57. > :34:58.in years to come. of the intercity passenger service

:34:59. > :34:58.in years to come, At of the intercity passenger service

:34:59. > :34:59.in years to come. At the moment it in years to come, At thd moment it

:35:00. > :35:05.is used as a diversion line. So we is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:06. > :35:06.would need to is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:07. > :35:06.woqld need do see a comlitment is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:07. > :35:06.would need to see a commitment from is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:07. > :35:08.the EK is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:09. > :35:09.the UK government to electrified the is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:10. > :35:16.Swansea district line. is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:17. > :35:17.Thanks you very much, is uced ar a divdrsion line. So we

:35:18. > :35:17.Thancs you very luch, Presidinf Thanks you very much, Presiding

:35:18. > :35:20.Officer. Would he agree, following Ofdicer. Voeld hd agree, following

:35:21. > :35:24.the publication of the second part Ofdicer. Voeld hd agree, following

:35:25. > :35:25.of t`e commassion on Ofdicer. Voeld hd agree, following

:35:26. > :35:27.of the commission on the of t`e commissiol on thd

:35:28. > :35:30.constitution ably led by Paul silk colsditution ably led bx Paul rilk

:35:31. > :35:32.that the two major requirements that the two major requhrements in

:35:33. > :35:38.creating an integrated transport craading `n integrated transport

:35:39. > :35:43.system in Wales is that the franchise for the

:35:44. > :35:46.system in Wales is that the Railway, should be devolved to

:35:47. > :35:47.system in Wales is that the Wahes, and

:35:48. > :35:48.system in Wales is that the Wales, and the regulation

:35:49. > :35:48.system in Wales is that the Wahes, and dhe regulation of btses

:35:49. > :35:51.Walec, and dhe regulation of btses should be a power held

:35:52. > :35:51.Walec, and dhe regulation of btses should be a powep `eld by

:35:52. > :35:53.Walec, and dhe regulation of btses should be a power held by the

:35:54. > :35:54.Walec, and dhe regulation of btses Government? How soon can

:35:55. > :35:55.Walec, and dhe regulation of btses negotiate these

:35:56. > :35:56.Walec, and dhe regulation of btses negotiate t`ese issues

:35:57. > :35:56.Walec, and dhe regulation of btses negotiate these issues rather than

:35:57. > :36:01.us having to wait before negotiate these issues rather than

:36:02. > :36:02.which Wales needs? negotiate these issues rather than

:36:03. > :36:04.I agree with what the member has negotiate these issues rather than

:36:05. > :36:07.said about that, with trains negotiate these issues rather than

:36:08. > :36:10.buses, it would negotiate these issues rather than

:36:11. > :36:10.busec, it would `e of bdnefit negotiate these issues rather than

:36:11. > :36:13.buses, it would be of benefit to the negotiate these issues rather than

:36:14. > :36:15.Assembly that we could manage and control the way the buses are

:36:16. > :36:16.Assembly that we could manage and contbol the way the buses are run

:36:17. > :36:21.contbol the way the busds are run here in Wales, and this would be

:36:22. > :36:21.dependent on a bill being passed in Westminster aftep

:36:22. > :36:23.dependent on a bill being passed in Westminster after the next election.

:36:24. > :36:24.dependent on a bill being passed in As a government, we are supportive

:36:25. > :36:28.As a govepnment, we are supportive of both.

:36:29. > :36:30.Will he make a statement of both.

:36:31. > :36:34.Welsh Government's response to of both.

:36:35. > :36:34.recommendations made in the Coimassiol

:36:35. > :36:35.recommendations made in the Commission on

:36:36. > :36:35.recommendations made in the Coimissiol on Detolution

:36:36. > :36:36.recommendations made in the Commission on Devolution in

:36:37. > :36:38.recommendations made in the second report published last

:36:39. > :36:40.recommendations made in the We welcome the publication of the

:36:41. > :36:40.report We welcome the publication of the

:36:41. > :36:40.repobt and We welcome the publication of the

:36:41. > :36:42.report and hope it will form the report and `ope ht will form the

:36:43. > :36:44.basis of a cross-party report and `ope ht will form the

:36:45. > :36:44.basis of a cross,party consensus on the

:36:45. > :36:46.basis of a cross,party consensus on tha future of

:36:47. > :36:46.basis of a cross,party consensus on the future of devolution

:36:47. > :36:46.basis of a cross,party consensus on tha future of detolution in Wales.

:36:47. > :36:48.basis of a cross,party consensus on I am sure we look forward to the

:36:49. > :36:49.basis of a cross,party consensus on full

:36:50. > :36:49.basis of a cross,party consensus on fuhl debate

:36:50. > :36:50.basis of a cross,party consensus on full debate to be held in this

:36:51. > :36:53.basis of a cross,party consensus on chamber after Easter.

:36:54. > :36:56.basis of a cross,party consensus on One particular aspect of

:36:57. > :36:56.basis of a cross,party consensus on Ona `articular aspect of the

:36:57. > :36:57.basis of a cross,party consensus on One particular aspect of the second

:36:58. > :36:59.part of One particular aspect of the second

:37:00. > :37:00.papt of report One particular aspect of the second

:37:01. > :37:03.part of report of interest, part of report od anterest, relating

:37:04. > :37:07.to cross-border health care and delivery. The report proposes that

:37:08. > :37:07.current delivery. The report proposes that

:37:08. > :37:08.cuprent cpocs-bopder delivery. The report proposes that

:37:09. > :37:09.current cross-border arrangements delivery. The report proposes that

:37:10. > :37:10.should be strengthened by developing delivery. The report proposes that

:37:11. > :37:13.individual protocols between delivery. The report proposes that

:37:14. > :37:14.indifidual protocols between each delivery. The report proposes that

:37:15. > :37:16.local health board in Wales and delivery. The report proposes that

:37:17. > :37:17.neighbouring NHS trusts on neighbouring HS trusts on the

:37:18. > :37:22.English side. This is of particular neighbouring HS trusts on the

:37:23. > :37:24.importance in certain neighbouring HS trusts on the

:37:25. > :37:25.impobtance an ceptain locations neighbouring HS trusts on the

:37:26. > :37:26.where there is interdependence on neighbouring HS trusts on the

:37:27. > :37:30.hospital services. In this context, neighbouring HS trusts on the

:37:31. > :37:35.given the ability neighbouring HS trusts on the

:37:36. > :37:36.exists to put in place some of these protocols and enhance effective

:37:37. > :37:39.delivery of health care, protocols and enhance effective

:37:40. > :37:40.measures will your government un`ebtake

:37:41. > :37:41.measures will your government undertake to be in this forward

:37:42. > :37:53.ahead of Follett fuller.

:37:54. > :37:55.We will of course study what the fuller.

:37:56. > :37:58.commission has said in terms of coimission has s`id in terms of

:37:59. > :37:58.strengthening coimission has s`id in terms of

:37:59. > :38:01.arrangements coimission has s`id in terms of

:38:02. > :38:01.arrangemeltc and improvhng services arrangements and improving services

:38:02. > :38:01.for dhose arrangements and improving services

:38:02. > :38:02.for those in arrangements and improving services

:38:03. > :38:06.for dhose in Wales and England. arrangements and improving services

:38:07. > :38:08.Since 2011 when this institution Since 2010 ghen thas inrtatution

:38:09. > :38:09.first received primary lawmaking first receifed ppimary lawmaking

:38:10. > :38:15.powers, we have seen three acts first receifed ppimary lawmaking

:38:16. > :38:16.referred to the Supreme Court and I fear that will increase. Do you join

:38:17. > :38:22.referred to the Supreme Court and I with me in welcoming the commission

:38:23. > :38:27.referred to the Supreme Court and I recommendation to

:38:28. > :38:33.referred to the Supreme Court and I reserve powers model another which

:38:34. > :38:34.resebve pnwers mndel annt`er which would not add more

:38:35. > :38:35.resebve pnwers mndel annt`er which woqld not add more power

:38:36. > :38:35.resebve pnwers mndel annt`er which would not add more power but

:38:36. > :38:36.resebve pnwers mndel annt`er which clarifying where we are at

:38:37. > :38:36.resebve pnwers mndel annt`er which clarafyinf ghere we are at the

:38:37. > :38:39.clarifying where we are at the moment? It would save money as

:38:40. > :38:41.clarifying where we are at the Every timd

:38:42. > :38:42.clarifying where we are at the Every time there is a referral

:38:43. > :38:47.clarifying where we are at the the Supreme Court, there is a cost

:38:48. > :38:48.to the Welsh and UK governments. The resebve

:38:49. > :38:49.to the Welsh and UK governments. The reserve powers model will clarify

:38:50. > :38:49.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify the

:38:50. > :38:50.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify tha legisladive

:38:51. > :38:52.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify the legislative boundaries of

:38:53. > :38:53.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify Assembly and the UK government,

:38:54. > :38:54.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify has to be

:38:55. > :38:55.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify has do be in

:38:56. > :38:57.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify has to be in the interest of

:38:58. > :38:59.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify everyone. It is

:39:00. > :38:59.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify evarqone. Id is pight to

:39:00. > :39:00.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify everyone. It is right to say

:39:01. > :39:01.resebve pnwers mndel will clarify schedule number

:39:02. > :39:04.schedule lumber reven is presently drafted is vague to say the least in

:39:05. > :39:06.drafted is fague to say t`e least in terms of confidence. There

:39:07. > :39:08.drafted is fague to say t`e least in bills that have been referred

:39:09. > :39:10.billc that `ave `een referred nr have gone through the process of

:39:11. > :39:15.being referred. That is not the sign have gone through the process of

:39:16. > :39:18.of a devolution settlement that have gone through the process of

:39:19. > :39:18.clear, nor one which have gone through the process of

:39:19. > :39:19.claab, nop one which is have gone through the process of

:39:20. > :39:20.sustainable. The reserve powers have gone through the process of

:39:21. > :39:22.model would deliver mo`el would deliter that clarity

:39:23. > :39:24.Whitehall mo`el would deliter that clarity

:39:25. > :39:39.Thank you. First Minister, on the Thank you. First Manister, on the

:39:40. > :39:47.publication... Do you believe if publication... Do qou bdlaeve hf

:39:48. > :39:48.people report for such a publication... Do qou bdlaeve hf

:39:49. > :39:49.people repobt for such a change to people report for such a change to

:39:50. > :39:51.happen, theq people report for such a change to

:39:52. > :39:52.happen, they should be honest and people report for such a change to

:39:53. > :39:53.admit this institution will have two people report for such a change to

:39:54. > :39:57.grown up and settle on a figure of people report for such a change to

:39:58. > :39:59.about people report for such a change to

:40:00. > :40:00.aboud 80 people report for such a change to

:40:01. > :40:07.about 80 in the recommendations. aboud 80 hn the pecommendationr. I

:40:08. > :40:08.wouldn't agree that one is dependent on t`e

:40:09. > :40:09.wouldn't agree that one is dependent on the other, there cannot be

:40:10. > :40:12.wouldn't agree that one is dependent transfer of powers unless there is

:40:13. > :40:17.wouldn't agree that one is dependent an increase in the number of members

:40:18. > :40:21.in this chamber. This is a small chamber given the work it

:40:22. > :40:23.chamber ghven thd work ht does. I am aware backbench members work

:40:24. > :40:24.expremely aware backbench members work

:40:25. > :40:25.extremely hard particularly on aware backbench members work

:40:26. > :40:28.legislative committees we have. I am aware backbench members work

:40:29. > :40:29.not ceen to aware backbench members work

:40:30. > :40:33.not keen to conflate the idea more aware backbench members work

:40:34. > :40:33.powers means more politicians. That woqld

:40:34. > :40:37.powers means more politicians. That would be a very difficult idea for

:40:38. > :40:40.tha `ublic, particularly, to support, given the fact they will

:40:41. > :40:42.tha `ublic, particularly, to see this as an attempt to have more

:40:43. > :40:46.see this `s an attempt to have more politicians. 80 members would be

:40:47. > :40:47.see this `s an attempt to have more better for this

:40:48. > :40:48.see this `s an attempt to have more better for dhis chamber. I am

:40:49. > :40:51.see this `s an attempt to have more aware of the fact of

:40:52. > :40:59.see this `s an attempt to have more there should be more politicians. I

:41:00. > :40:59.have there should be more politicians. I

:41:00. > :41:00.hate sympat`y there should be more politicians. I

:41:01. > :41:04.have sympathy with what he has said there should be more politicians. I

:41:05. > :41:04.but would not go so far as to say we cannot

:41:05. > :41:04.but would not go so far as to say we calnot hate

:41:05. > :41:08.but would not go so far as to say we cannot have an implementation

:41:09. > :41:08.wiphout cannot have an implementation

:41:09. > :41:09.without an increase in members, it cannot have an implementation

:41:10. > :41:12.is possible to have one without cannot have an implementation

:41:13. > :41:15.other. One recommendation in the second

:41:16. > :41:21.other. report which was very clear was

:41:22. > :41:22.other. one on devolution on conditions for

:41:23. > :41:24.other. teachers, the only part of the

:41:25. > :41:26.other. educational package not in the hands

:41:27. > :41:31.edqcation`l pack`ge not in the hands of the last government. As the

:41:32. > :41:32.edqcation`l pack`ge not in the hands cross-party has

:41:33. > :41:33.crosc-party has pecommended th`t, would you change your

:41:34. > :41:35.crosc-party has pecommended th`t, would you c`ange your vhew and worK

:41:36. > :41:36.crosc-party has pecommended th`t, with us on the

:41:37. > :41:38.crosc-party has pecommended th`t, with us ol dhe ddvolution of

:41:39. > :41:39.crosc-party has pecommended th`t, teachers's pay and conditions. It is

:41:40. > :41:41.crosc-party has pecommended th`t, not something we asked for.

:41:42. > :41:42.Bup, not something we asked for.

:41:43. > :41:43.But, if this is something not something we asked for.

:41:44. > :41:44.But, if thic is romething wHich not something we asked for.

:41:45. > :41:44.But, if this is something which will not something we asked for.

:41:45. > :41:50.be devolved, then of course the not something we asked for.

:41:51. > :41:50.argument is the funding. What we coqld

:41:51. > :41:54.argument is the funding. What we could not support is the transfer of

:41:55. > :41:57.the duties, without the transfer of adaqeate

:41:58. > :41:58.the duties, without the transfer of adequate funding to go with those

:41:59. > :42:00.the duties, without the transfer of new duties. We klow

:42:01. > :42:01.the duties, without the transfer of new duties. We know what happened

:42:02. > :42:05.the duties, without the transfer of with the council tax benefits,

:42:06. > :42:05.the duties, without the transfer of with the coencil tax benefits, only

:42:06. > :42:07.the duties, without the transfer of 90% of the

:42:08. > :42:10.the duties, without the transfer of and we had to make up the

:42:11. > :42:13.the duties, without the transfer of and ge had do maje up the 10%. And

:42:14. > :42:16.the duties, without the transfer of so, this is something that would be

:42:17. > :42:19.so( dhis hs somethang that would be strongly dependent on the financial

:42:20. > :42:20.so( dhis hs somethang that would be settlement that accompanied

:42:21. > :42:24.settlement dhat `ccompanied thd duty. But we know what Silk has

:42:25. > :42:29.said. This is something that said. his as something t`at we

:42:30. > :42:33.wanted to see as a party, we will said. his as something t`at we

:42:34. > :42:35.see what happens. What I would see ghat ha`pens, What H would say

:42:36. > :42:41.now is we would never wish to see a see ghat ha`pens, What H would say

:42:42. > :42:42.situation where teachers are paid see ghat ha`pens, What H would say

:42:43. > :42:43.less than teachers see ghat ha`pens, What H would say

:42:44. > :42:43.less than teacheps in England. see ghat ha`pens, What H would say

:42:44. > :42:44.less than teachers in England. I see ghat ha`pens, What H would say

:42:45. > :42:46.believe it is important to see ghat ha`pens, What H would say

:42:47. > :42:46.behieve it as important to state believe it is important to state

:42:47. > :42:50.that now. That is not something that believe it is important to state

:42:51. > :42:53.any government here could consider in feture.

:42:54. > :42:56.any government here could consider Will he make a statement on Welsh

:42:57. > :42:58.NHS financec? Will he make a statement on Welsh

:42:59. > :42:59.The NHS will be in a Will he make a statement on Welsh

:43:00. > :43:01.position to Will he make a statement on Welsh

:43:02. > :43:02.posidion to meet demand and Will he make a statement on Welsh

:43:03. > :43:06.position to meet demand and drive posidion to meet demand and drive up

:43:07. > :43:08.standards of care. That is it for today, we will be

:43:09. > :43:10.standards of care. back at the same time next week with

:43:11. > :43:11.standards of care. more coverage of First Minister's

:43:12. > :43:15.standards of care. Questions. If you want more Welsh

:43:16. > :43:16.standards of care. politics before then, don't forget

:43:17. > :43:16.Tha politics before then, don't forget

:43:17. > :43:19.The Wales Report with Huw politics before then, don't forget

:43:20. > :43:20.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC Ona

:43:21. > :43:21.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC One Wales. You can catch

:43:22. > :43:23.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC One Wales, Qou can catch up

:43:24. > :43:24.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC on the Sunday Politics, on BBC One

:43:25. > :43:26.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC Wales, at 11, and the Wales Report

:43:27. > :43:28.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC with Huw Edwards after the Ten

:43:29. > :43:35.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC O'Clock News tomorrow. As for today,

:43:36. > :43:43.after the Ten O'Clock News on BBC from all of us on the