Agenda and minutes
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Introduction, apologies and substitutions Supporting documents:
Minutes: The Chair welcomed everyone to the meeting. Apologies were received from Bethan Jenkins AM, who was substituted by Rhodri Glyn Thomas AM. |
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New petitions |
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P-04-579 Reinstate funding for Skomer Island's Guillemot monitoring Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Natural Resources seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-580 Restrictions on Donating Blood Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to:
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P-04-581 Opposition to cuts in provision for learners of English as an Additional Language Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to: ·
the
Minister for Education and Skills; and ·
Swansea
County Council seeking
their views on the petition. |
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P-04-582 Much Needed Change to the Rules in our Schools with Regards to Head Lice and Nits Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Education and Skills and the Minister for Health and Social
Services seeking their views on the petition. |
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P-04-583 Ban all Growing and Selling of all GM seeds / Foods and Animal / Fish Feed in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Natural Resources seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-584 Wales Planning Bill to Protect Town and Village Greens in Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Natural Resources seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-585 Changes to A494/A470 Junction Dolgellau Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Economy Science and Transport seeking her views on the petition
and an update on the current road safety position after the summer period. |
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P-04-586 All NHS Wales staff to be Paid at Least the Hourly Living Wage Rate of £7.65. Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Health and Social Services seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-587 A Dedicated Support Team for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.),Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Sufferers in South East Wales Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Health and Social Services seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-588 Charter for Children and Fathers Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Health and Social Services seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-589 Reduce the Number of Councillors and Executive Members in Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Public Services seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-590 Funding for the Cardi Bach Coastal Bus Service Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to: ·
the
Minister for Economy, Science and Transport; and ·
Ceredigion
County Council seeking
their views on the petition. |
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P-04-591 Fair Funding for Local Government Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Public Services seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-592 Democratically Binding Plebiscites at Local Government Level Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Public Services seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-593 Advise schools on visits to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Education and Skills seeking his views on the petition and forward
the correspondence received from Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm and the Petitioner. |
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P-04-594 Cilmeri Community Council Appeal for The Prince Llywelyn Monument Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Economy, Science and Transport seeking her views on the petition. |
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P-04-595 Foresight Pathway Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Natural Resources seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-596 Save Porth Fire Station - SECONDS COST LIVES! Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write to the
Minister for Public Services seeking his views on the petition. |
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P-04-597 Protect the future of Funky Dragon, the Children and Young People’s Assembly for Wales Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write
to:
seeking their views on
the petition. |
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P-04-598 Disability Awareness Training Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write
to the Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty seeking his views on the
petition. |
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P-04-599 Impact of Domestic Rating on Self Catering Accommodation Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered the petition for the first time and agreed to write
to the Minister for Economy, Science and Transport seeking her views on the
petition. |
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Updates to previous petitions |
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P-04-549 Make ’Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’ the Official Welsh National Anthem Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to: ·
seek
the petitioner’s views on the First Minister’s correspondence; and ·
move
to close the petition. |
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P-04-319 Newtown traffic petition Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to: ·
thank
the Minister for her reply and ask for continued updates; and ·
await
any further comments from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-555 Stop the unethical and draconian proposed compulsory microchipping of dogs Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to:
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P-04-556 No to Junction 41 closure Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek further
comments from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-565 Revive disused railway lines for leisure Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek further
comments from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-574 Bus Services in Burryport Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to write to
Carmarthen County Council seeking their views on the correspondence. |
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P-04-539 Save Cardiff Coal Exchange Supporting documents: Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to:
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P-04-440 Say NO to Asset Stripping Bronllys Hospital Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to write to the
Health Board asking for an update from its perspective and asking for their
views on the petitioner’s letter and the proposals from the local action group. |
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P-04-492 Diagnosis of autism in children Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek further
comments from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-505 Eating Disorder Unit in Wales Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to maintain a
watching brief. |
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P-04-568 Public Inquiry into ABMU Health Board Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to: ·
seek
the Minister’s comments on the petitioner’s request for a public inquiry; and ·
draw
the petition to the attention of the Health and Social Care Committee and ask
if they have any plans to look at the matter.
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P-04-571 Treating Pernicious Anaemia Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to:
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P-04-528 All Primary Schools in Wales taught through the medium of Welsh Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek the
Minister’s views on the petitioner’s comments.
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P-04-538 Involving lecturers to ensure a Further Education Inspection Framework that is fit for purpose Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek comments
from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-543 No Increase to University Tuition Fees Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to close the
petition as there seems little prospect of further dialogue with
petitioners. |
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P-04-551 Basic First Aid To Be Taught In Schools Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek comments
from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-567 A Fair Deal for Welsh Students Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to: ·
convey the Petitioner’s further comments to the
Minister; but ·
as the Minister clearly
indicates that the Welsh Government has considered this matter previously and
is not prepared to change its position, close the petition. |
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P-04-569 Stop National Tests for Primary School Children Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek comments
from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-544 Ban the Shooting of Greenland White-fronted Geese Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek the
Minister for Natural Resources’ views on the petitioner’s comments. |
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P-04-547 Ban Polystyrene(EPS) Fast Food and Drinks Packaging Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to: ·
seek
clarification from the petitioner on whether they wish to continue to actively
pursue the matter, given the generally positive tone of their recent
correspondence; and ·
depending
on the petitioner’s response, carry out a ‘piece of work’ on the petition. |
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P-04-572 Grants for Flood Resilience Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek comments
from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-550 Planning Powers Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek comments
from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-557 Valuation Tribunal Service Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to: ·
forward
the petitioner’s further comments to the Minister for Communities and Tackling
Poverty for information; and ·
close
the petition in light of the former Minister’s views and that the issues of
concern to the petitioner appear to have been considered by the Ombudsman. |
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P-04-563 Provision of Services at Pontypridd Fire Station Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek comments
from the lead petitioner. |
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P-04-577 Reinstate Funding to the Real Opportunities Project Supporting documents:
Minutes: The
Committee considered correspondence on the petition and agreed to seek the
Minister’s views on the outline proposal put forward by the petitioners. |