Dental services across Wales on their knees Senedd hears
MSs warned that dental services across Wales are “on their knees” with NHS provision being put at risk by new contracts. Peter Fox said a practice in his Monmouth constituency has highlighted that thousands of patients are unable to even…
Families misled over scandal-hit maternity services
Families were misled about a review into scandal-hit maternity services that was never actually carried out, the Senedd heard. Russell George said parents and the press were wrongly told a review of serious incidents and complaints at Swansea Bay health…
Rents should be frozen and evictions banned Senedd hears
Rents should be frozen and evictions banned this winter as the cost-of-living crisis puts the squeeze on tenants, causing an increase in homelessness, the Senedd heard. Mabon ap Gwynfor led a debate on a Plaid Cymru motion, which highlighted a…
Decade of improvements may still be required for troubled Betsi Health Board
A decade of improvements may still be required at the troubled Betsi Cadwaladr health board, which has been in and out of special measures since 2015, a committee heard. MSs on the Senedd health committee grilled newly appointed bosses at…
Petition by campaigners following tragic death debated in the Senedd
THE Senedd debated a petition submitted by campaigners following the tragic death of a young father at an accident black spot in west Wales. The petition, which attracted more than 10,300 signatures in a little over a month, was started after Ashley…
More powers for the RSPCA demanded by Conservative MS
A CONSERVATIVE MS led a debate calling for more powers for the RSPCA with the aim of better protecting animal welfare in Wales. Samuel Kurtz, who represents Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, told the Senedd that RSPCA inspectors undertake vital…
Transport for Wales representatives questioned at Senedd
MSs questioned representatives of Transport for Wales about passenger numbers, new trains and a review of timetables. The Senedd’s climate change committee took evidence from James Price, chief executive, as part of its annual scrutiny of Transport for Wales (TfW)….
Drivers could face pollution charges on roads in Wales
Drivers could face pollution charges on the M4 and major A roads in future after a proposed clean air law was backed by the Senedd. Julie James, Wales’ climate change minister, stressed that the Welsh Government currently has no plans…
Proposed new law could mean higher taxes in Wales
A proposed new law would amount to the most radical and progressive reforms of local government finances in the devolution era, the Senedd heard. The Welsh Government has introduced the Local Government Finance bill which would reform business rates…
Children as young as three-years-old are involved in racism with prejudice on the rise in Wales
Children as young as three-years-old are involved in racism with prejudice on the rise in Wales’ schools, MSs heard. The Senedd’s equality committee took evidence from Race Council Cymru and Cardiff University as part of an inquiry on the Welsh…