Carwyn Jones: ...or Parliament, as we will call ourselves, no doubt, in time—into the era of devolved revenue raising. Llywydd, as Members will be aware, Kirsty Williams joins the Cabinet with responsibility for education, a policy area on which she has spoken with great passion and conviction over many years. We know, of course, that schools are important, but are, by no means, the only important aspect...
Carwyn Jones: ...it focuses on the main pledges in the Welsh Labour manifesto, it also includes the key elements of the agreement with the Liberal Democrats, under which Kirsty Williams became Cabinet Secretary for Education, and also the priority areas agreed with Plaid Cymru before the summer recess. Members will also see that it is a very different document to the one we published five years ago. I have...
Carwyn Jones: ...and debate issues so that the Welsh Government is able, ultimately, to reflect a broad spread of opinion across the country. The council for economic renewal, the Valleys taskforce, the higher education Brexit working group and round tables for stakeholders on environmental and agriculture issues are all examples of how Government is stimulating debate and contributions on EU exit issues....
Carwyn Jones: ...a passion to learn throughout their lives, inspiring them with the ambition to be the best they possibly can be. A prosperous Wales needs creative, highly skilled and adaptable people, so quality education from the earliest age will be the foundation for a lifetime of learning and achievement. Finally, a united and connected Wales. We will build a nation where people take pride in their...
