16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782683 0 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-0 C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 784404 1 Cy 261104-0 I Yn y fersiwn ddwyieithog, mae’r golofn chwith yn cynnwys yr iaith a lefarwyd yn y cyfarfod. Mae’r golofn dde yn cynnwys cyfieithiad o’r areithiau hynny. Mae [R] yn dynodi bod yr Aelod wedi datgan buddiant wrth gyflwyno’r busnes. In the bilingual version, the left-hand column includes the language used during the meeting. The right-hand column includes a translation of those speeches. [R] indicates that the Member has declared an interest when tabling the business. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782684 2 Cy 261104-0 I Cyfarfu'r Senedd yn y Siambr a thrwy gynhadledd fideo am 13:30 gyda'r Dirprwy Lywydd (Kerry Ferguson) yn y Gadair. The Senedd met in the Chamber and by video-conference at 13:30 with the Deputy Presiding Officer (Kerry Ferguson) in the Chair. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782686 3 Cy 2026-11-04T13:30:01 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Prynhawn da, Aelodau. Rydym yn cychwyn heddiw efo cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb. Cwestiwn 1, Sarah Rees. Good afternoon, Members. We will begin this afternoon with questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality. Question 1, Sarah Rees. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782687 4 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Siarter Budd-daliadau Cymru The Welsh Benefits Charter 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782688 5 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 5196 5196 Sarah Rees https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 Rees, Sarah 1. Pa asesiad mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'i wneud o ran a yw gweithredu siarter budd-daliadau Cymru yn gwella mynediad pobl ym Mhen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg at gymorth? OQ64830 1. What assessment has the Welsh Government made of whether the implementation of the Welsh benefits charter is improving access to support for people in Pen-y-Bont Bro Morgannwg? OQ64830 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782689 6 Cy 2026-11-04T13:30:22 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=24&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=24&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality Y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb Williams, Sioned Dangosodd adolygiad diweddar fod awdurdodau lleol Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr a Bro Morgannwg yn gwneud cynnydd da o ran rhoi egwyddorion siarter budd-daliadau Cymru ar waith wrth ddarparu budd-daliadau. Maen nhw'n symleiddio'r prosesau gweinyddu i'w gwneud yn haws i bobl fanteisio ar ostyngiadau'r dreth gyngor, prydau ysgol am ddim a'r grant hanfodion ysgol. A recent review showed that Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan local authorities are making good progress in embedding the Welsh benefits charter's principles into the delivery of benefits. They are streamlining the administration processes to make it easier for people to benefit from council tax reduction, free school meals and the school essentials grant. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782690 7 En 2026-11-04T13:30:48 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=50&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=50&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 5196 5196 Sarah Rees https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 Rees, Sarah Thank you, Minister. Following a recent meeting with the Bevan Foundation, I discussed concerns that, whilst many families are struggling with the ever-increasing cost of living, an estimated £2 billion-worth of benefits goes unclaimed in Wales. How is the Welsh Government ensuring that the Welsh benefits charter is helping to reach people in need of support, who may be unaware of what they can claim, and that this is being delivered consistently across all local authorities? I'm sorry, I should have added at the start a declaration that, when I worked at Oxfam Cymru, I did support the Bevan Foundation with research into Welsh benefits. Diolch, Weinidog. Yn dilyn cyfarfod diweddar gyda Sefydliad Bevan, trafodais bryderon, er bod llawer o deuluoedd yn ei chael hi'n anodd ymdopi gyda chostau byw sy'n cynyddu'n barhaus, fod oddeutu £2 biliwn o fudd-daliadau heb eu hawlio yng Nghymru. Sut y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn sicrhau bod siarter budd-daliadau Cymru yn helpu i gyrraedd pobl sydd angen cymorth, nad ydynt yn ymwybodol efallai o'r hyn y gallant ei hawlio, a bod y cymorth hwn yn cael ei ddarparu'n gyson ar draws yr holl awdurdodau lleol? Mae’n ddrwg gennyf, dylwn fod wedi ychwanegu datganiad ar y dechrau, pan oeddwn yn gweithio yn Oxfam Cymru, fy mod wedi cefnogi Sefydliad Bevan gydag ymchwil i fudd-daliadau Cymru. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782693 8 Cy 2026-11-04T13:31:23 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=85&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=85&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr am y cwestiwn pwysig yna. Thank you very much for that important question. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782694 9 En 2026-11-04T13:31:25 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=87&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=87&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned This is really a key priority for this Government, because ensuring that people have got enough money in their pockets—money that they are eligible for because of low income or different circumstances—is the ultimate preventative measure, isn't it, and prevention is at the heart of this Government's work. So, we recognise the significant potential of this work of making it easier for people to be able to claim what's theirs, to be aware of what they can claim, and for that money to reach their pockets as quickly and as easily as possible. It's really such a key part of what we're trying to do as a part of this preventative agenda. We know, of course, that additional income won't prevent every household from falling into crisis, but it will prevent some, and that's a difference that's really worth making. Mae hyn yn flaenoriaeth allweddol i'r Llywodraeth hon mewn gwirionedd, gan mai sicrhau bod gan bobl ddigon o arian yn eu pocedi—arian y maent yn gymwys i'w gael oherwydd incwm isel neu amgylchiadau gwahanol—yw'r mesur ataliol eithaf, onid e, ac mae atal yn ganolog i waith y Llywodraeth hon. Felly, rydym yn cydnabod potensial sylweddol y gwaith hwn i'w gwneud yn haws i bobl allu hawlio'r hyn sy'n eiddo iddynt, i fod yn ymwybodol o'r hyn y gallant ei hawlio, ac i'r arian hwnnw gyrraedd eu pocedi cyn gynted â phosibl ac mor rhwydd â phosibl. Mae'n rhan mor allweddol o'r hyn rydym yn ceisio'i wneud yn rhan o'r agenda ataliol. Fe wyddom, wrth gwrs, na fydd incwm ychwanegol yn atal pob aelwyd rhag wynebu argyfwng, ond bydd yn atal rhai, ac mae hynny'n wahaniaeth sy'n werth ei wneud. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782696 10 Cy 2026-11-04T13:32:22 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=144&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=144&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Nid da lle gellir gwell. Fe wnes i ddweud yn rhan gyntaf fy ateb fod cynnydd da yn cael ei wneud. Fe wnaethom ni wneud adolygiad o'r gwaith a'r cynnydd ar y siarter dros yr haf, ac roedd y cynnydd yn galonogol ledled Cymru—pob awdurdod lleol, gan gynnwys y ddau sydd yn eich etholaeth chi, wedi cymryd camau i symleiddio'r ffordd y bydd budd-daliadau Cymru yn cael eu gweinyddu, gan roi mwy o bwyslais ar ddarparu cymorth sy'n diwallu anghenion unigolion. Rŷn ni'n gwybod bod data, rhannu data a chael mynediad at ddata wir yn bwysig i hyn, achos dyna, mewn gwirionedd, sy'n mynd i'w gwneud hi'n haws i fedru dweud wrth bobl a gwybod bod pobl yn gymwys am rywbeth—does dim rhaid iddyn nhw ddweud eu stori fwy nag unwaith. Mae Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr a Bro Morgannwg bellach yn defnyddio data'r Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau i nodi pobl sy'n gymwys ar gyfer y gostyngiad yn y dreth gyngor yn awtomatig, felly does dim angen iddyn nhw wneud cais ar wahân. Dwi eisiau gweld hynny. Dyna'r her dwi wedi ei rhoi i'r grŵp sy'n llywio'r gwaith yma, i sicrhau ein bod ni'n gwneud cynnydd. Dwi hefyd yn pwyso ar y DWP i wneud yn siŵr ein bod ni'n gallu rhannu'r data sydd ei angen, i helpu gwaith y cynghorau i wneud hynny. There's always room for improvement. I said in my first answer that good progress is being made. We conducted a review of progress on the charter over the summer, and it was encouraging across Wales—every local authority, including the two in your own constituency, have taken steps to simplify the way that Welsh benefits are administered, placing more emphasis on providing support that meets the needs of individuals. We know that data, data sharing and data access is very important in this area, because that, in reality, is what will make it easier to inform people and to know what they are eligible for so that they don't have to tell their story more than once. Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan are now using Department for Work and Pensions data to identify those people who are eligible for that council tax reduction automatically, so they don't have to make a separate application. I want to see that happening and that's the challenge I've given to the steering group on this work, to ensure that we make progress. I'm also urging the DWP to make sure that we can share the necessary data to help the councils in doing that. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782711 11 En 2026-11-04T13:33:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=229&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=229&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12148 12148 Gareth Thomas AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12148 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12148 Thomas, Gaz The Welsh Government's own progress report on phase 1 of streamlining Welsh benefits, published in April, admits that it has not been possible to establish a baseline take-up rate for council tax reduction, free school meals or the school essentials grant, and the longer term evaluation has not yet been looked at. Bridgend council took part in a Welsh Government pilot; the Vale of Glamorgan did not. The review of the pilot found that, on average, only around 15 per cent of households contacting each campaign went on to receive an award. Without a baseline, the Government cannot tell my constituents whether the Welsh benefits charter is working. Will the Cabinet Minister and Deputy First Minister commit to publishing take-up figures for each local authority and to agreeing a framework for evaluating the charter in the long term, so that progress in Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan can finally be measured? Mae adroddiad cynnydd Llywodraeth Cymru ei hun ar gam 1 symleiddio budd-daliadau Cymru, a gyhoeddwyd ym mis Ebrill, yn cyfaddef na fu'n bosibl sefydlu llinell sylfaen o'r nifer sy'n manteisio ar ostyngiadau'r dreth gyngor, prydau ysgol am ddim na'r grant hanfodion ysgol, ac ni edrychwyd ar y gwerthusiad mwy hirdymor eto. Cymerodd cyngor Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr ran yng nghynllun peilot Llywodraeth Cymru; ni wnaeth Bro Morgannwg. Canfu'r adolygiad o'r cynllun peilot mai dim ond oddeutu 15 y cant ar gyfartaledd o aelwydydd a ddaeth i gysylltiad â phob ymgyrch a aeth ymlaen i dderbyn arian. Heb linell sylfaen, ni all y Llywodraeth ddweud wrth fy etholwyr p'un a yw siarter budd-daliadau Cymru yn gweithio. A wnaiff y Gweinidog Cabinet a'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog ymrwymo i gyhoeddi'r nifer sydd wedi manteisio ar y cymorth hwn ym mhob awdurdod lleol ac i gytuno ar fframwaith ar gyfer gwerthuso'r siarter yn y tymor hir, fel y gellir mesur cynnydd ym Mhen-y-bont ar Ogwr a Bro Morgannwg o'r diwedd? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782714 12 En 2026-11-04T13:34:49 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=291&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=291&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Thank you. As I said, we have done a review of this. When I first chaired the steering group, back in July,  I asked members to shift their focus towards implementation, to make sure that we are delivering and make sure that those solutions are forthcoming, that they're not theoretic, rather than continue to revisit the challenges. We are going to bring more Welsh benefits within the scope. I think the foundations have been laid. It is definitely, as I said in my answer to Sarah Rees, 'Nid da lle gellir gwell'—we've got a way to go on this. I've made very clear that the commitment at the moment, which was developed in conjunction with stakeholders, including the WLGA, remains something that is not statutory at the moment. But I believe that, if progress in embedding the charter's principle within Welsh benefits delivery is not satisfactory, I have said that I will consider legislative options to strengthen those requirements. Diolch. Fel y dywedais, rydym wedi cynnal adolygiad o hyn. Pan gadeiriais y grŵp llywio gyntaf, yn ôl ym mis Gorffennaf, gofynnais i aelodau newid eu ffocws i weithredu, i sicrhau ein bod yn cyflawni ac i sicrhau bod yr atebion hynny'n dod, nad ydynt yn ddamcaniaethol, yn hytrach na pharhau i ailedrych ar yr heriau. Rydym yn mynd i gynnwys mwy o fudd-daliadau Cymreig o fewn y cwmpas. Credaf fod y sylfeini wedi'u gosod. Yn bendant, fel y dywedais yn fy ateb i Sarah Rees, 'Nid da lle gellir gwell'—mae gennym lawer o ffordd i fynd ar hyn. Rwyf wedi nodi'n glir iawn fod yr ymrwymiad ar hyn o bryd, a ddatblygwyd ar y cyd â rhanddeiliaid, gan gynnwys CLlLC, yn dal i fod yn rhywbeth nad yw'n statudol ar hyn o bryd. Ond oni cheir cynnydd boddhaol ar ymgorffori egwyddor y siarter o fewn y ddarpariaeth o fudd-daliadau Cymreig, rwy'n credu fy mod wedi dweud y byddaf yn ystyried opsiynau deddfwriaethol i gryfhau'r gofynion hynny. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782695 13 En 2026-11-04T13:35:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=302&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=302&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782703 14 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Cyfamod y Lluoedd Arfog The Armed Forces Covenant 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782704 15 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 171 171 Darren Millar AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=171 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=171 Leader of the Welsh Conservatives Arweinydd y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig Millar, Darren 2. Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i sicrhau bod cyfamod y lluoedd arfog yn cael ei gynnal yng Nghymru? OQ64802 2. What action is the Welsh Government taking to ensure that the armed forces covenant is upheld in Wales? OQ64802 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782705 16 Cy 2026-11-04T13:36:11 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=373&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=373&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch. Rŷn ni wedi cynnwys ein cefnogaeth i gyfamod y lluoedd arfog fel ymrwymiad yn ein rhaglen lywodraethu. Ymhlith y camau rŷn ni'n eu cymryd ar hyn o bryd mae darparu cyllid ar gyfer swyddogion cyswllt y lluoedd arfog a GIG Cymru i Gyn-filwyr. Rŷn ni hefyd yn paratoi at ehangiad disgwyliedig y cyfamod y flwyddyn nesaf. Thank you. We've included our support for the armed forces covenant as a commitment in our programme for government. The action we are currently taking includes providing funding for armed forces liaison officers and Veterans' NHS Wales. We are also preparing for the anticipated broadening of the covenant next year. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782707 17 En 2026-11-04T13:36:34 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=396&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=396&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 171 171 Darren Millar AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=171 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=171 Millar, Darren Thank you for that answer, Minister. As you will be aware, the bombing of the RFA Sir Galahad was both a military and a Welsh tragedy. Forty-eight people lost their lives in that incident, 32 of which were Welsh Guards, and others, of course, suffered life-changing injuries. The survivors, veterans and bereaved families are still living with the consequences of that day in June 1982, and they're still awaiting answers from the many sealed documents and the lack of evidence that is in the public domain about what happened. In fact, some of those documents remain sealed, as I understand it, until 2065, which is obviously a very long time away and probably beyond the lifetime of some of those individuals who suffered that day and continue to suffer. Do you agree with me that the failure of the UK Government to publish that evidence is inconsistent with the armed forces covenant? Will you make representations as a Welsh Government, given the impact on Welsh families? And will you join me in asserting the rights of Falkland islanders to self-determination by agreeing with the statement that the Falkland Islands are British? Diolch am eich ateb, Weinidog. Fel y gwyddoch, roedd bomio'r RFA Sir Galahad yn drasiedi filwrol ac yn drasiedi Gymreig. Collodd 48 o bobl eu bywydau yn y digwyddiad hwnnw, 32 ohonynt yn aelodau o'r Gwarchodlu Cymreig, a dioddefodd erail anafiadau a newidiodd eu bywydau. Mae'r goroeswyr, y cyn-filwyr a theuluoedd y rhai a fu farw yn dal i fyw gyda chanlyniadau'r diwrnod hwnnw ym mis Mehefin 1982, ac maent yn dal i aros am atebion o'r nifer o ddogfennau wedi'u selio a'r diffyg tystiolaeth sydd yn y parth cyhoeddus ynglŷn â’r hyn a ddigwyddodd. Mewn gwirionedd, bydd rhai o'r dogfennau hynny'n dal i fod wedi'u selio, yn ôl yr hyn a ddeallaf, tan 2065, sydd yn amlwg yn bell iawn i ffwrdd ac yn ôl pob tebyg y tu hwnt i oes rhai o'r unigolion a ddioddefodd ar y diwrnod hwnnw ac sy'n parhau i ddioddef. A ydych chi'n cytuno â mi fod methiant Llywodraeth y DU i gyhoeddi'r dystiolaeth honno yn anghyson â chyfamod y lluoedd arfog? A wnewch chi roi sylwadau fel Llywodraeth Cymru, o ystyried yr effaith ar deuluoedd Cymru? Ac a wnewch chi ymuno â mi i fynnu hawliau pobl Ynysoedd Falkland i hunanbenderfyniaeth drwy gytuno â'r datganiad bod Ynysoedd Falkland yn Brydeinig? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782715 18 En 2026-11-04T13:37:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=469&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=469&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Obviously, foreign affairs are not devolved, but the first part of your question is really important. I know many Members here have heard testimony from Welsh Guards themselves and their families about the need for closure on that tragic incident that befell them with the Sir Galahad. Those records should absolutely be published. I know that the First Minister has given his commitment to make those representations. If that letter hasn't already gone, then it will, and I am completely in concord with that, that we should absolutely see justice for those families. They deserve to have the closure and the information about what happened with the Sir Galahad. Yn amlwg, nid yw materion tramor wedi'u datganoli, ond mae rhan gyntaf eich cwestiwn yn bwysig iawn. Rwy'n gwybod bod llawer o Aelodau yma wedi clywed tystiolaeth gan y Gwarchodlu Cymreig eu hunain a'u teuluoedd am yr angen i ddeall amgylchiadau'r digwyddiad trasig hwnnw gyda'r Syr Galahad. Yn sicr, dylid cyhoeddi'r cofnodion hynny. Rwy'n gwybod bod y Prif Weinidog wedi rhoi ei ymrwymiad i wneud y sylwadau hynny. Os nad yw'r llythyr hwnnw wedi mynd eisoes, fe fydd yn mynd, ac rwy'n gwbl gytûn y dylem weld cyfiawnder i'r teuluoedd hynny. Maent yn haeddu cael yr wybodaeth am yr hyn a ddigwyddodd gyda'r Syr Galahad. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782719 19 Cy 2026-11-04T13:38:37 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=519&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=519&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 5083 5083 Gwyn Williams https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5083 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5083 Williams, Gwyn Rydyn ni yn Abertawe wedi bod yn gweithio gyda'r Swansea Veterans Hub, sydd wedi tynnu sylw at bryderon gwirioneddol iawn am gyn-filwyr sy'n dioddef o PTSD ac wedi'u gadael heb fawr o gefnogaeth i ddelio â'r cyflwr ofnadwy hyn, sydd wedyn yn gysylltiedig â throseddau a cham-drin cyffuriau. Ymwelais hefyd â Brynawel i weld y gwaith pwysig y maen nhw'n ei wneud wrth ddelio â complex PTSD y milwyr, er eu bod nhw wedi'u rhwystro gan drefniadau ariannu y byrddau iechyd a'r fiwrocratiaeth sy'n gysylltiedig â hyn. Mae hyn mor annheg. Mae pobl sy'n rhoi eu bywydau a'u hiechyd ar y llinell dros ein gwlad yn haeddu cymaint mwy. Rhaid i ni ofalu amdanyn nhw. Rydyn ni'n ddyledus iddyn nhw. Mae'r cyfamod a amlygwyd gan Darren Millar yn union hynny: cwlwm cysegredig rhwng ein milwyr a'r bobl y maen nhw'n eu hamddiffyn. A gaf i wahodd y Gweinidog Cabinet i ymweld â'n cyn-filwyr yn Abertawe ac ymrwymo i weithio gyda nhw i ddeall y PTSD cymhleth y maen nhw'n dioddef, er mwyn eu gwasanaethu'n well fel rhan o'r cyfamod cysegredig hyn? We in Swansea have been working with the Swansea Veterans Hub, who've highlighted some very real concerns about veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and being left with very little support to deal with this terrible condition, which is then linked to crime and substance abuse. I also visited Brynawel to see the important work they're doing in dealing with complex PTSD in our soldiers, even though they're hindered by the funding arrangements of the health boards and the related bureaucracy. This is so unfair. People who've put their lives and health on the line for their country deserve so much more. We have to take care of them. We owe it to them. The covenant highlighted by Darren Millar is exactly that: a sacred bond between our soldiers and the people they protect. May I invite the Cabinet Minister to visit our former soldiers in Swansea and commit to working with them to understand the complex PTSD they suffer from, so as to serve them better as part of this sacred covenant? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782725 20 Cy 2026-11-04T13:39:44 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=586&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=586&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr am godi'r mater pwysig yma o ran iechyd meddwl cyn-filwyr. Rwy'n gwybod bod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Iechyd Cyhoeddus ac Ataliol wedi ymweld â chanolfan adsefydlu breswyl Brynawel yn ddiweddar i weld y gwaith da sy'n cael ei wneud yno. Roedd hynny, wrth gwrs, yn cynnwys y gwaith y maen nhw'n ei wneud gyda chyn-filwyr. Rwy'n ymwybodol bod y Dirprwy Weinidog dros Ofal Cymdeithasol, Iechyd Meddwl ac Iechyd Menywod yn trefnu ymweliad â chanolfan cyn-filwyr Abertawe ar hyn o bryd. Dwi wastad yn falch hefyd i siarad gyda chyn-filwyr am eu profiadau. Felly, ar ôl i'r Dirprwy Weinidog ymweld, byddwn i'n hapus hefyd i ymgysylltu gyda'r cyn-filwyr yno yn eich etholaeth. Dwi'n siŵr y bydd ei hymweliad hi yn rhoi gwell dealltwriaeth, a dealltwriaeth allweddol, o'r heriau sy'n wynebu cyn-filwyr wrth gael mynediad at gymorth ar gyfer iechyd meddwl. Mae'r ganolfan yna yn Abertawe yn rhan o'r rhwydwaith Valour yng Nghymru, a dwi'n edrych ymlaen at gael cwrdd â nhw yng nghynhadledd cyfamod Cymru ar 19 Tachwedd yn Abertawe. Felly, mae gyda ni rwydwaith ardderchog o ganolfannau cyn-filwyr ledled Cymru, ac rwy'n edrych ymlaen at glywed yn uniongyrchol ganddyn nhw yn y gynhadledd genedlaethol honno. Nhw yw'r arbenigwyr ar y rheng flaen ac rŷn ni yn gwrando arnyn nhw. Wrth gwrs, mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn darparu £920,000 bob blwyddyn i Veterans' NHS Wales, sy'n gweithio gyda chyn-filwyr sydd ag anhawsterau iechyd meddwl sy'n gysylltiedig â'u gwasanaeth milwrol. Thank you very much for raising that important issue in terms of veterans' mental health. I know that the Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health has visited the Brynawel residential rehabilitation centre recently to see the good work that's being done there. That included, of course, the work that they do with veterans. And I am aware that the Deputy Minister for Social Care, Mental Health and Women's Health is due to visit the Swansea veterans hub, and I'm always pleased to speak to veterans about their experience too. So, once the Deputy Minister has visited, I would be more than happy to engage with the veterans there in your constituency. I'm sure that her visit will provide a better understanding and a key understanding of the challenges facing veterans in accessing mental health support. That centre in Swansea is part of the Valour network in Wales, and I look forward to meeting with them at the Wales covenant conference on 19 November in Swansea. So, we do have an excellent network of veteran centres across Wales and I do look forward to hearing directly from them at that national conference. They are the experts on the front line and we do listen to them. Of course, the Welsh Government does provide £920,000 per annum to Veterans' NHS Wales, who work with veterans experiencing mental health problems related to their military service. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782702 21 Cy 2026-11-04T13:40:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=602&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=602&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782924 22 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Cwestiynau Heb Rybudd gan Lefarwyr y Pleidiau Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782732 23 Cy 2026-11-04T13:41:45 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=707&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=707&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Galwaf nawr ar lefarwyr y pleidiau i holi'r Gweinidog Cabinet. Llefarydd Reform UK, Cristiana Emsley. I now call on the party spokespeople to question the Cabinet Minister. The Reform UK spokesperson, Cristiana Emsley. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782740 24 En 2026-11-04T13:41:51 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=713&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=713&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana Diolch. Deputy First Minister, let me set the scene for my scrutiny today. Last time we met across this Chamber, just before the recess, there was rather a lot of hyperventilation, but unfortunately no opportunity for me to intervene and challenge what you were saying. It appears that sometimes diversity stops where diversity of thought begins. So, I intend to use my parliamentary time today to ask what I was not afforded the time to ask then. So, let us keep the temperature down, focus on the substance and answer the questions actually being asked. So, let me begin with the first one: during that debate on the face coverings, you defended the wearing of the burqa on grounds of religious freedom. Can you identify the specific verse in the Koran that unequivocally requires a Muslim woman to cover her face? Diolch. Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog, gadewch imi egluro'r cefndir i fy ngwaith craffu heddiw. Y tro diwethaf inni gyfarfod ar draws y Siambr hon, ychydig cyn y toriad, bu cryn dipyn o golli tymer, ond yn anffodus, dim cyfle imi ymyrryd a herio'r hyn roeddech chi'n ei ddweud. Ymddengys bod amrywiaeth weithiau'n dod i ben lle mae amrywiaeth barn yn dechrau. Felly, rwy'n bwriadu defnyddio fy amser seneddol heddiw i ofyn yr hyn na chefais amser i'w ofyn bryd hynny. Felly, gadewch inni gadw'r tymheredd i lawr, canolbwyntio ar y sylwedd ac ateb y cwestiynau sy'n cael eu gofyn. Felly, gadewch imi ddechrau gyda'r cyntaf: yn y ddadl ar y gorchuddion wyneb, fe wnaethoch chi amddiffyn gwisgo'r burqa ar sail rhyddid crefyddol. A allwch chi nodi'r adnod benodol yn y Qur'an sy'n ei gwneud yn ofynnol yn ddigamsyniol i fenyw Fwslimaidd orchuddio ei hwyneb? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782742 25 En 2026-11-04T13:42:39 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=761&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=761&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned I would just like to remind the Member that it was a Reform debate. You could have asked for a minute from your fellow Member, if you so wanted to. Hoffwn atgoffa'r Aelod mai dadl Reform oedd hi. Gallech fod wedi gofyn am funud gan eich cyd-Aelod, pe baech chi'n dymuno gwneud hynny. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782743 26 En 2026-11-04T13:42:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=769&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=769&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana No, I ask you. Just answer the question now. Na, rwy'n gofyn i chi. Atebwch y cwestiwn nawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782744 27 En 2026-11-04T13:42:49 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=771&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=771&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Well, I'm just reminding you in case you don't know how we do business in the Senedd. Wel, rwy'n eich atgoffa rhag ofn nad ydych yn gwybod sut rydym yn gwneud pethau yn y Senedd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782745 28 En 2026-11-04T13:42:52 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=774&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=774&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana And I stood up actually and asked you— Ac fe godais i ofyn i chi— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782746 29 En 2026-11-04T13:42:55 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=777&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=777&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned I will tell you I absolutely reject any attempt to divide community— Fe ddywedaf wrthych fy mod yn gwrthod yn llwyr unrhyw ymgais i rannu cymunedau— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782750 30 En 2026-11-04T13:43:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=783&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=783&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana Answer the question. Atebwch y cwestiwn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782752 31 En 2026-11-04T13:43:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=784&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=784&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Are you going to listen? I absolutely reject any attempts by any Member in this Chamber to divide communities by scapegoating, by insinuating and spreading false information, scaremongering. And I'm sure there are many, many—as we saw that evening—many Members in this Chamber who feel exactly the same as this Government. There is a persistent pattern of members of Reform and spokespeople using their position to fuel hate and division. So, I'm here in good faith—[Interruption.] A ydych chi'n mynd i wrando? Rwy'n gwrthod yn llwyr unrhyw ymdrechion gan unrhyw Aelod yn y Siambr hon i rannu cymunedau drwy wneud pobl yn fychod dihangol, drwy ensynio a lledaenu gwybodaeth anwir, codi bwganod. Ac rwy'n siŵr bod llawer iawn—fel y gwelsom y noson honno—o'r Aelodau yn y Siambr yn teimlo'n union yr un fath â'r Llywodraeth hon. Mae patrwm parhaus o aelodau Reform a llefarwyr yn defnyddio eu swydd i hybu casineb ac ymraniad. Felly, rwyf yma yn gwbl ddiffuant—[Torri ar draws.] 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782758 32 En 2026-11-04T13:43:42 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=824&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=824&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can we please keep quiet while the Minister is afforded her parliamentary time to answer? A gawn ni gadw'n dawel tra bo'r Gweinidog yn cael ei hamser seneddol i ateb? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782763 33 En 2026-11-04T13:43:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=829&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=829&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned I'm here in good faith to answer questions of scrutiny on my work. I will do that. We are all elected to do so. It's a huge privilege, but, as I said that day, with that privilege comes a huge responsibility, and I'd remind the Member of that responsibility to be careful about the words that she uses. Rwyf yma'n gwbl ddiffuant i ateb cwestiynau'n ymwneud â chraffu ar fy ngwaith. Fe wnaf hynny. Mae pob un ohonom wedi ein hethol i wneud hynny. Mae'n fraint enfawr, ond fel y dywedais y diwrnod hwnnw, gyda'r fraint honno, daw cyfrifoldeb enfawr, a charwn atgoffa'r Aelod o'r cyfrifoldeb hwnnw i fod yn ofalus ynglŷn â'r geiriau y mae'n eu defnyddio. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782780 34 En 2026-11-04T13:44:05 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=847&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=847&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana Minister, my responsibility is to scrutinise you and, as you refused the question, to enlighten you. There is no such requirement in the Koran. And let me tell you something, that is precisely the distinction you failed to make because women are entitled to have that distinction discussed without Ministers branding the debate itself as intolerant. That brings me to the second question. During that debate, you chose to compare Reform's position with the persecution of Jews in 1930s Germany and invoked the Nuremberg law. I have since been contacted by a Member of the Jewish community in Wales, Beth, who has expressly authorised me to raise her words in this Chamber. She writes, 'I'm Jewish and I found Miss Williams's words offensive in the extreme.' She describes your comparison as a false equivalence, which, in her words, minimises the horrors of the Nazi regime and says that using the persecution of the Jews in the 1930s to score political points was hard to listen to. But there's something else. Beth tells me that she cannot put those concerns directly to you because you've blocked her on social media. She said she's never sworn at you or been abusive. Deputy First Minister, you invoked the persecution of Jews to condemn your political opponents. A Jewish woman is now telling you that she found your words profoundly offensive, and she says you have denied her every opportunity to tell you so directly. So, I ask you a very simple question: will you apologise to Beth, unblock her, and listen to a Jewish woman whose history you chose to invoke? [Interruption.] I know the truth hurts. Or does your celebrated commitment to diversity and inclusion end once again where diversity of thought begins? Weinidog, fy nghyfrifoldeb i yw craffu arnoch, ac oherwydd eich bod wedi gwrthod y cwestiwn, eich goleuo. Nid oes gofyniad o'r fath yn y Qur'an. A gadewch imi ddweud rhywbeth wrthych, dyna'r union wahaniaeth y methoch chi â'i wneud gan fod hawl gan fenywod i gael y gwahaniaeth hwnnw wedi'i drafod heb i Weinidogion alw'r ddadl ei hun yn anoddefgar. Daw hynny â mi at yr ail gwestiwn. Yn y ddadl honno, fe ddewisoch chi gymharu safbwynt Reform ag erledigaeth yr Iddewon yn yr Almaen yn y 1930au a chyfeirio at gyfraith Nuremberg. Ers hynny, mae Aelod o'r gymuned Iddewig yng Nghymru, Beth, wedi cysylltu â mi, gan fy awdurdodi'n benodol i godi ei geiriau yn y Siambr hon. Mae'n ysgrifennu, 'Rwy'n Iddewig ac roeddwn yn teimlo bod geiriau Miss Williams yn sarhaus iawn.' Mae'n disgrifio eich cymhariaeth fel un ffug, sydd, yn ei geiriau hi, yn lleihau erchyllterau'r gyfundrefn Natsïaidd ac yn dweud ei bod yn anodd gwrando ar rywun yn defnyddio erledigaeth yr Iddewon yn y 1930au i sgorio pwyntiau gwleidyddol. Ond mae rhywbeth arall. Dywed Beth wrthyf na all fynegi'r pryderon hynny'n uniongyrchol i chi gan eich bod wedi'i blocio ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol. Dywedodd nad yw erioed wedi rhegi arnoch nac wedi bod yn ddifrïol. Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog, fe wnaethoch chi gyfeirio at erledigaeth yr Iddewon i gondemnio eich gwrthwynebwyr gwleidyddol. Mae menyw Iddewig yn dweud wrthych nawr fod eich geiriau'n hynod sarhaus iddi, ac mae'n dweud eich bod wedi gwadu pob cyfle iddi ddweud hynny wrthych yn uniongyrchol. Felly, gofynnaf gwestiwn syml iawn i chi: a wnewch chi ymddiheuro i Beth, ei dadflocio, a gwrando ar y fenyw Iddewig rydych chi'n dewis cyfeirio at ei hanes? [Torri ar draws.] Gwn fod y gwir yn brifo. Neu a yw eich ymrwymiad honedig i amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant yn dod i ben unwaith eto lle mae amrywiaeth barn yn dechrau? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782692 35 En 2026-11-04T13:45:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=902&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=902&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782697 36 En 2026-11-04T13:45:41 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=943&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=943&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned I'll tell you what's offensive. You should have seen the messages that many of us, including many of us on this frontbench in the Government, received after that debate. They were horrified and intimidated, and felt unsafe and threatened by the language and tone of the debate that was used by Members on the Reform bench. I had so many messages in so many different forms. As to the point on social media, of course everybody is entitled to their opinion on the views that we take in this Chamber. I am very available as a Government Minister. I have a correspondence address, an e-mail address that is available to all. There is no need to use social media to get in touch—[Interruption.] I'm sorry? Fe ddywedaf wrthych beth sy'n sarhaus. Dylech fod wedi gweld y negeseuon a dderbyniodd llawer ohonom, gan gynnwys llawer ohonom ar fainc flaen y Llywodraeth, ar ôl y ddadl honno. Cawsant eu dychryn a'u brawychu, ac roeddent yn teimlo'n anniogel ac wedi'u bygwth gan iaith a chywair y ddadl a ddefnyddiwyd gan Aelodau ar fainc Reform. Cefais gymaint o negeseuon ar gymaint o wahanol ffurfiau. Ar y pwynt ynglŷn â'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol, mae gan bawb hawl i'w barn ar y safbwyntiau a fynegwn yn y Siambr hon. Mae'n hawdd cael gafael arnaf fel Gweinidog y Llywodraeth. Mae gennyf gyfeiriad gohebiaeth, cyfeiriad e-bost sydd ar gael i bawb. Nid oes angen defnyddio'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol i gysylltu—[Torri ar draws.] Mae’n ddrwg gennyf? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782706 37 En 2026-11-04T13:46:22 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=984&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=984&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana It's not public to all. If you write on social media, other people can see it.  Nid yw'n gyhoeddus i bawb. Os ydych chi'n ysgrifennu rhywbeth ar y cyfryngau cymdeithasol, gall pobl eraill ei weld. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782708 38 En 2026-11-04T13:46:26 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=988&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=988&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Cristiana, can we not interrupt the Minister? Cristiana, a gawn ni beidio â thorri ar draws y Gweinidog? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782709 39 En 2026-11-04T13:46:28 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=990&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=990&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned If she wants to send a message to me, then she can write to me as a Minister. I will finish my point. I just want to finish the point, because you weren't here, but when we were having—you did used to be a member, of course, of the Tory party—the toxic language from them about immigration, when that first started, and there were Tory Ministers talking about 'swarms'—I think it was Suella Braverman, who was also a Tory then, of course—coming across the channel, a holocaust survivor spoke out. I quoted her in a debate about that in this Chamber. What I was pointing out, and what she pointed out, face to face to those Tory Ministers in a public meeting, was how language can lead places. When we talk about people that are less than, and your fellow Member says that not all cultures are equal, that infers that some people who are of certain cultures are less than others. That's how things started. That's how things start.  Os yw hi eisiau anfon neges ataf, gall ysgrifennu ataf fel Gweinidog. Fe wnaf orffen fy mhwynt. Fe wnaf orffen y pwynt, gan nad oeddech yma, ond pan oeddem yn cael—roeddech chi'n arfer bod yn aelod o'r blaid Dorïaidd wrth gwrs—yr iaith wenwynig ganddynt hwy am fewnfudo, pan ddechreuodd hynny gyntaf, ac roedd Gweinidogion Torïaidd yn siarad am 'heidiau'—credaf mai Suella Braverman a ddywedodd hynny, a oedd hefyd yn Dori bryd hynny, wrth gwrs—yn dod dros y sianel, cododd un o oroeswyr yr Holocost ei llais. Fe'i dyfynnais mewn dadl am hynny yn y Siambr hon. Yr hyn roeddwn i'n ei nodi, a'r hyn a nododd hithau, wyneb yn wyneb â'r Gweinidogion Torïaidd hynny mewn cyfarfod cyhoeddus, oedd sut y gall iaith arwain at bethau eraill. Pan fyddwn yn dweud bod pobl yn werth llai, a'ch cyd-Aelod yn dweud nad yw pob diwylliant yn gyfartal, mae hynny'n awgrymu bod rhai pobl o ddiwylliannau penodol yn werth llai nag eraill. Dyna sut y dechreuodd pethau. Dyna sut y mae pethau'n dechrau. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782713 40 En 2026-11-04T13:47:35 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1057&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1057&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana Deputy First Minister, I'm beginning to think that you may be Reform's greatest asset in this Chamber. Whenever we raise an uncomfortable question, you seem to determined to demonstrate precisely why it needs asking.  Anyway, this is my last question, you'll be relieved to hear. You recently admitted that there has been painfully little change in child poverty in Wales, and that deprivation is actually deepening. Around two in five children in Wales were living in income deprivation in 2024. Yet, when I questioned you in September, you told me your child poverty strategy still needed a tighter focus, measurable targets and milestones, and that you were working on what those targets should be.  Deputy First Minister, children cannot live on strategies, taskforces and targets that Governments are still designing. So, give me something measurable today: by the end of this Senedd term, by exactly how much will your Government reduce child poverty in Wales? Because if you cannot give us a number, how will anyone know whether your strategy has succeeded, and whether we'll simply—let me finish—be back here in four years discussing another strategy for the same failure? Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog, rwy'n dechrau meddwl mai chi yw ased mwyaf Reform yn y Siambr hon. Pryd bynnag y byddwn yn codi cwestiwn anghyfforddus, rydych chi fel pe baech chi'n benderfynol o ddangos yn union pam y mae angen ei ofyn. Beth bynnag, dyma fy nghwestiwn olaf, fe fyddwch yn falch o glywed. Fe wnaethoch chi gyfaddef yn ddiweddar nad oes llawer o newid wedi bod mewn tlodi plant yng Nghymru, a bod amddifadedd yn gwaethygu mewn gwirionedd. Roedd oddeutu dau o bob pump o blant yng Nghymru yn byw mewn amddifadedd incwm yn 2024. Eto, pan wneuthum eich holi ynglŷn â hyn ym mis Medi, fe ddywedoch chi wrthyf fod angen ffocws tynnach, targedau a cherrig milltir mesuradwy ar eich strategaeth tlodi plant, a'ch bod yn gweithio ar yr hyn y dylai'r targedau hynny fod. Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog, ni all plant fyw ar strategaethau, tasgluoedd a thargedau y mae Llywodraethau'n dal i'w cynllunio. Felly, rhowch rywbeth mesuradwy i mi heddiw: erbyn diwedd tymor y Senedd hon, faint yn union y bydd eich Llywodraeth yn lleihau tlodi plant yng Nghymru? Oherwydd os na allwch roi ffigur i ni, sut y bydd unrhyw un yn gwybod a yw eich strategaeth wedi llwyddo, ac a fyddwn—gadewch imi orffen—yn ôl yma ymhen pedair blynedd yn trafod strategaeth arall ar gyfer yr un methiant? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782722 41 En 2026-11-04T13:48:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1129&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1129&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Again, I just feel that you need to understand that in order to arrive at a target, you need a strategy. You need to understand what levers the Welsh Government has, what control, what we can change, what we can implement, where we can move our resources. That is a strategy. The money follows the strategy. The policies follow the strategy. The work across Government will follow that strategy. That's what we're currently doing. We are meeting, as I think I said in the previous answer to you, in that previous question session, to make sure that we can do that work across Government as a sub-group of the Cabinet, and then, obviously, listening to stakeholders, policy experts and anti-poverty campaigners who've been doing this work for such a long time and have a lot to say about the strategy of the last Government.  That is what we are working on. I will be ready to consult on that strategy—because we have accelerated this work—in the new year. It will be ready then. It's a statutory consultation, to be able to hear those views, to make sure that we're on the right track. What I'm absolutely clear about is that we will focus the priorities of this Government on efforts on the key policies that will have the biggest impact to shift that dial on those things that are within our power. Unwaith eto, rwy'n teimlo bod angen ichi ddeall, er mwyn penderfynu ar darged, fod angen strategaeth arnoch. Mae angen ichi ddeall pa ysgogiadau sydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru, pa reolaeth, beth y gallwn ei newid, beth y gallwn ei roi ar waith, ble y gallwn symud ein hadnoddau. Dyna yw strategaeth. Mae'r arian yn dilyn y strategaeth. Mae'r polisïau'n dilyn y strategaeth. Bydd y gwaith ar draws y Llywodraeth yn dilyn y strategaeth honno. Dyna rydym yn ei wneud ar hyn o bryd. Rydym yn cyfarfod, fel y dywedais yn yr ateb blaenorol i chi, rwy'n credu, yn y sesiwn gwestiynau flaenorol honno, i sicrhau y gallwn wneud y gwaith hwnnw ar draws y Llywodraeth fel un o is-grwpiau'r Cabinet, ac yna, yn amlwg, gwrando ar randdeiliaid, arbenigwyr polisi ac ymgyrchwyr gwrth-dlodi sydd wedi bod yn gwneud y gwaith hwn ers cyhyd ac sydd â llawer i'w ddweud am strategaeth y Llywodraeth ddiwethaf. Rydym yn gweithio ar hynny. Byddaf yn barod i ymgynghori ar y strategaeth honno—gan ein bod wedi cyflymu'r gwaith hwn—yn y flwyddyn newydd. Bydd yn barod bryd hynny. Mae'n ymgynghoriad statudol, er mwyn gallu clywed y safbwyntiau hynny, i sicrhau ein bod ar y trywydd iawn. Yr hyn rwy'n gwbl glir yn ei gylch yw y byddwn yn canolbwyntio blaenoriaethau'r Llywodraeth hon ar ymdrechion ar y polisïau allweddol a fydd yn cael yr effaith fwyaf i newid y pethau sydd o fewn ein pwerau i'w gwneud. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782698 42 En 2026-11-04T13:50:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1202&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1202&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782734 43 En 2026-11-04T13:54:34 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1476&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1476&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782699 44 Cy 2026-11-04T13:50:09 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1211&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1211&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Llefarydd Llafur Cymru, Shav Taj. Welsh Labour spokesperson, Shav Taj. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782701 45 En 2026-11-04T13:50:13 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1215&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1215&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12175 12175 Shav Taj AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 Taj, Shav I'll get back to the business of the Senedd. Diolch, Deputy Llywydd. As we count down the days until the Welsh Government's draft budget, I'd like to ask the Minister what consideration she has given to the idea of gender budgeting. This should be a simple commitment that helps the Government to reach its equality objectives and advance gender equality in all sectors of Wales. Women's Equality Network Wales has told Senedd Members that it is concerned at the lack of emphasis and momentum around gender budgeting, and that this could actually endanger the progress that we've made with the previous Welsh Labour Government. This is obviously recognised internationally as an approach, and we know that it works. I'm sure the Minister would not want Wales to miss out on the opportunity to use gender budgeting to advance her important objectives. So, could she please assure us by telling us what sorts of conversations she's had with the finance Minister and Cabinet colleagues about gender budgeting in future Welsh Government spending, please? Dof yn ôl at fusnes y Senedd. Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Wrth inni gyfrif y dyddiau tan gyllideb ddrafft Llywodraeth Cymru, hoffwn ofyn i’r Gweinidog pa ystyriaeth y mae wedi’i rhoi i’r syniad o gyllidebu ar sail rhywedd. Dylai hwn fod yn ymrwymiad syml sy’n cynorthwyo’r Llywodraeth i gyflawni ei hamcanion cydraddoldeb a hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb rhywedd ym mhob sector yng Nghymru. Mae Rhwydwaith Cydraddoldeb Menywod Cymru wedi dweud wrth Aelodau’r Senedd eu bod yn pryderu am y diffyg pwyslais a momentwm ynghylch cyllidebu ar sail rhywedd, ac y gallai hyn beryglu’r cynnydd a wnaethom gyda Llywodraeth Lafur flaenorol Cymru. Mae hyn yn amlwg yn cael ei gydnabod yn rhyngwladol fel dull gweithredu, a gwyddom ei fod yn gweithio. Rwy’n siŵr na fyddai’r Gweinidog am i Gymru golli’r cyfle i ddefnyddio cyllidebu ar sail rhywedd i hyrwyddo ei hamcanion pwysig. Felly, a all roi sicrwydd i ni drwy ddweud wrthym pa fath o sgyrsiau a gafodd gyda'r Gweinidog cyllid a chyd-Aelodau o'r Cabinet am gyllidebu ar sail rhywedd yng ngwariant Llywodraeth Cymru yn y dyfodol, os gwelwch yn dda? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782717 46 Cy 2026-11-04T13:51:18 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1280&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1280&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr am y cwestiwn. Thank you for the question. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782718 47 En 2026-11-04T13:51:20 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1282&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1282&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned It's a really important point. Obviously, we're in the middle of those budget discussions now, but we are carefully considering the impacts of all the decisions that we are making. It's going to be a very difficult budget, as we've heard the Cabinet Minister for Finance outline. So, we are going to have to take difficult choices, but we are absolutely clear that we want to take the learning from the pilots that have happened around gender budgeting, and also, of course, the wider impacts that we need to consider on vulnerable groups, on children and young people, in our budgetary decisions. One thing that I think we've been very clear on, and I think it's something that will be evident in the budget, and was evident in the supplementary budget yesterday, is the strides that we are taking on a very important measure for gender equality, which will absolutely impact women and those who give care, which is, of course, ploughing ahead with our very ambitious childcare programme. I'm hoping that the work of the Government in that regard will demonstrate how we are really ensuring that every pound that we spend will have a big impact on equality, and gender equality specifically. Mae'n bwynt pwysig iawn. Yn amlwg, rydym yng nghanol y trafodaethau cyllidebol hynny nawr, ond rydym yn ystyried effeithiau'r holl benderfyniadau a wnawn yn ofalus. Mae’n mynd i fod yn gyllideb anodd iawn, fel y clywsom y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyllid yn ei amlinellu. Felly, rydym yn mynd i orfod gwneud dewisiadau anodd, ond rydym yn gwbl glir ein bod am ystyried yr hyn a ddysgwyd o'r cynlluniau peilot a gynhaliwyd mewn perthynas â chyllidebu ar sail rhywedd, a hefyd, wrth gwrs, yr effeithiau ehangach y mae angen inni eu hystyried ar grwpiau agored i niwed, ar blant a phobl ifanc, yn ein penderfyniadau cyllidebol. Un peth y credaf ein bod wedi bod yn glir iawn yn ei gylch, a chredaf ei fod yn rhywbeth a fydd yn amlwg yn y gyllideb, ac a oedd yn amlwg yn y gyllideb atodol ddoe, yw’r camau a gymerwn ar fesur pwysig iawn i gydraddoldeb rhywedd, a fydd yn sicr yn effeithio ar fenywod a’r rheini sy’n rhoi gofal, sef bwrw ymlaen â’n rhaglen ofal plant uchelgeisiol iawn. Rwy'n gobeithio y bydd gwaith y Llywodraeth yn hynny o beth yn dangos sut rydym yn mynd ati o ddifrif i sicrhau y bydd pob punt a wariwn yn cael effaith fawr ar gydraddoldeb, a chydraddoldeb rhywedd yn benodol. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782720 48 En 2026-11-04T13:52:50 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1372&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1372&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12175 12175 Shav Taj AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 Taj, Shav Okay. And that will be done across the different Cabinet responsibilities, of course, because it's an issue that will touch on every side.  Iawn. A bydd hynny'n cael ei wneud ar draws gwahanol gyfrifoldebau'r Cabinet, wrth gwrs, gan ei fod yn fater a fydd yn cyffwrdd ar bob ochr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782721 49 En 2026-11-04T13:52:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1379&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1379&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Of course. Wrth gwrs. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782723 50 En 2026-11-04T13:52:58 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1380&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1380&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12175 12175 Shav Taj AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 Taj, Shav On to my second question. Nine in 10 school support staff in Wales are women, which means that when Unison Cymru's report evidences staff having to take second jobs and in some cases rely on foodbanks so that they don't go hungry, this immediately becomes an equality issue. As the Minister responsible for social justice, equality and social partnership, could you take this opportunity to outline the conversations that you've had with the education Minister in relation to this time-sensitive matter? School support staff are waiting for a better deal that ends the injustice of term-time-only pay. Will the Minister commit to ensuring this predominantly female workforce doesn't get left behind while progress is being made with the Labour Government for workers in England? Will you commit to pay justice? And equally, will you press the education Minister to start work to establish a Wales school support staff negotiating body? Ymlaen at fy ail gwestiwn. Mae naw o bob 10 aelod o staff cymorth ysgolion yng Nghymru yn fenywod, sy’n golygu, pan fydd adroddiad Unsain Cymru yn dangos bod staff yn gorfod cymryd ail swyddi, ac mewn rhai achosion, yn dibynnu ar fanciau bwyd fel nad ydynt yn llwglyd, fod hyn yn dod yn fater cydraddoldeb ar unwaith. Fel y Gweinidog sy’n gyfrifol am gyfiawnder cymdeithasol, cydraddoldeb a phartneriaeth gymdeithasol, a wnewch chi achub ar y cyfle hwn i amlinellu’r sgyrsiau rydych chi wedi’u cael gyda’r Gweinidog addysg mewn perthynas â’r mater hwn sy’n sensitif o ran amser? Mae staff cymorth ysgolion yn aros am fargen well sy'n rhoi diwedd ar anghyfiawnder tâl yn ystod y tymor yn unig. A wnaiff y Gweinidog ymrwymo i sicrhau nad yw’r gweithlu hwn, sy’n un benywaidd yn bennaf, yn cael ei adael ar ôl tra bo cynnydd yn cael ei wneud gyda’r Llywodraeth Lafur ar ran gweithwyr yn Lloegr? A wnewch chi ymrwymo i degwch cyflog? Ac yn yr un modd, a wnewch chi bwyso ar y Gweinidog addysg i ddechrau ar y gwaith o sefydlu corff negodi ar gyfer staff cymorth ysgolion yng Nghymru? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782726 51 Cy 2026-11-04T13:54:03 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1445&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1445&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch am y cwestiwn. Thank you for the question. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782727 52 En 2026-11-04T13:54:04 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1446&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1446&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Of course, this is a decision that lies with the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language. So, obviously, we can have inter-ministerial meetings, as you say, when a workforce is predominantly of one gender, but it's not a given either, is it? Anybody can become a teaching support member of staff. This is something that— Wrth gwrs, mae hwn yn benderfyniad i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg. Felly, yn amlwg, gallwn gael cyfarfodydd rhyngweinidogol, fel y dywedwch, pan fo gweithlu yn cynnwys un rhywedd yn bennaf, ond nid yw'n anochel chwaith, onid yw? Gall unrhyw un ddod yn aelod o staff cymorth addysgu. Mae hyn yn rhywbeth sydd— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782733 53 En 2026-11-04T13:54:31 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1473&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1473&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12175 12175 Shav Taj AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 Taj, Shav Nine in 10 school support staff, though, are women.  Serch hynny, mae naw o bob 10 aelod o staff cymorth ysgol yn fenywod. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782736 54 En 2026-11-04T13:54:34 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1476&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1476&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Shav, don't interrupt the Minister when she's answering the question. Thank you. Shav, peidiwch â thorri ar draws y Gweinidog pan fydd yn ateb y cwestiwn. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782738 55 En 2026-11-04T13:54:37 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1479&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1479&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12175 12175 Shav Taj AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 Taj, Shav Apologies. Ymddiheuriadau. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782739 56 En 2026-11-04T13:54:38 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1480&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1480&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned I will just say that this is a decision—. We have previously committed to look at this, I know. And obviously, through social partnership, as we do through the social partnership council, and many of the work streams that pertain to that, the groups that pertain to that council, this is an issue that we will obviously discuss in social partnership with the unions and the bodies that represent that workforce. But it isn't a decision for me. Fe ddywedaf mai penderfyniad yw hwn—. Gwn ein bod eisoes wedi ymrwymo i edrych ar hyn. Ac yn amlwg, drwy bartneriaeth gymdeithasol, fel y gwnawn drwy'r cyngor partneriaeth gymdeithasol, a llawer o'r ffrydiau gwaith sy'n gysylltiedig â hynny, y grwpiau sy'n gysylltiedig â'r cyngor hwnnw, mae hwn yn fater y byddwn yn amlwg yn ei drafod mewn partneriaeth gymdeithasol â'r undebau a'r cyrff sy'n cynrychioli'r gweithlu hwnnw. Ond nid yw'n benderfyniad i mi. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782700 57 En 2026-11-04T13:55:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1502&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1502&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782712 58 Cy 2026-11-04T13:55:07 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1509&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1509&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Llefarydd y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig, Peter Fox. Welsh Conservative spokesperson, Peter Fox. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782716 59 En 2026-11-04T13:55:10 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1512&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1512&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 4787 4787 Peter Fox AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4787 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4787 Fox, Peter Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Deputy First Minister, we are approaching that time of year where we focus on remembrance, where we come together to honour the service and sacrifice of those who have served in our armed forces. Whilst remembrance is an important opportunity to reflect on that service and the immense sacrifices that were made to ensure that we are able to live our lives today, it's a timely moment to consider how we support veterans and their families in their day-to-day lives once their military service has ended. Ahead of Remembrance Day, will you, Deputy First Minister, outline what support the Welsh Government is providing to veterans and their families across Wales and what further action is being taken to ensure those who have served our country receive timely access to housing, healthcare and mental health support?  Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog. Rydym yn agosáu at yr adeg honno o'r flwyddyn lle rydym yn canolbwyntio ar gofio, pan ddown ynghyd i anrhydeddu gwasanaeth ac aberth y rhai sydd wedi gwasanaethu yn ein lluoedd arfog. Er bod cofio yn gyfle pwysig i fyfyrio ar y gwasanaeth hwnnw a'r aberthau aruthrol a wnaed i sicrhau ein bod yn gallu byw ein bywydau heddiw, mae'n adeg amserol i ystyried sut rydym yn cefnogi cyn-filwyr a'u teuluoedd yn eu bywydau bob dydd ar ôl i'w gwasanaeth milwrol ddod i ben. Cyn Dydd y Cofio, a wnewch chi amlinellu, Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog, pa gymorth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei ddarparu i gyn-filwyr a'u teuluoedd ledled Cymru a pha gamau pellach sy'n cael eu cymryd i sicrhau bod y rhai sydd wedi gwasanaethu ein gwlad yn cael mynediad amserol at dai, gofal iechyd a chymorth iechyd meddwl? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782724 60 Cy 2026-11-04T13:56:03 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1565&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1565&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr am y cwestiwn. Mae'n hynod o bwysig yn ystod y cyfnod yma o gofio—cofio am yr aberth sydd wedi bod gan rai sydd wedi gwasanaethu yn y lluoedd arfog ac wedi gweld rhyfel a brwydro a'r effaith mae hynny wedi ei gael arnyn nhw o ran eu lles corfforol a'u lles meddyliol, fel yr oedden ni'n trafod yn gynharach. Ond mae hefyd angen inni gofio bod yna fywyd wedyn ar ôl gwasanaethu a bod yna hefyd deuluoedd ynghlwm wrth yr aberth yna. Mae'n gallu bod yn aberth nid yn unig o ran colled, o ran colli aelodau o'r teulu, ond hefyd o ran beth mae'r gwasanaeth yna wedi meddwl i deuluoedd. Dwi wedi siarad â nifer o bartneriaid i filwyr sy'n gwasanaethu nawr ac i gyn-filwyr, ac maen nhw wedi disgrifio i fi pa mor anodd mae'n gallu bod iddyn nhw a'u teuluoedd. Hyd yn oed os dyw'r partner ddim yn mynd i ryfel, maen nhw'n gorfod symud weithiau ar fyr rybudd ac mae'r plant yn gorfod setlo'n gyflym iawn mewn ysgolion gwahanol a symud ac yn y blaen. Weithiau, mae rhai o'r merched hefyd yn dweud wrthyf ei bod hi'n anodd iawn i gael gwaith. Maen nhw'n bobl sydd eisiau gweithio, pobl sydd â chymwysterau a rhywbeth i'w gynnig, ond dydyn nhw ddim yn gallu. Os ydyn nhw'n cael eu postio i'r Almaen, er enghraifft, maen nhw ond yn gallu gweithio ar y base. Felly, maen nhw'n ffeindio weithiau bod hwnna'n gallu bod yn rhwystredigaeth ac yn aberth er lles gyrfa eu partneriaid. Mae'r Llywodraeth yma'n hollol glir bod gyda ni ddyled i aelodau ein lluoedd arfog. Mae sicrhau ein bod ni'n cefnogi cyfamod y lluoedd arfog ar draws y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus yn ein rhaglen lywodraethu. Rwy'n ei weld e fel mater sydd yn berthnasol iawn i gyfiawnder cymdeithasol a chydraddoldebau, achos beth rŷn ni'n ceisio gwneud drwy'r hyn rŷn ni'n ariannu ac yn cefnogi yw lleihau unrhyw fath o anfantais sydd gan aelodau o'r lluoedd arfog. Byddaf i'n mynd â phapur i'r Cabinet am hyn a'r gweithredoedd pellach y gallwn ni eu cymryd ar hyn ar ddiwedd y mis. Thank you very much for the question. It is extremely important during this period of remembrance—remembrance of the sacrifices that have been made by those who have served in the armed forces and have experienced war and fighting and the impact that that has had on them in terms of their physical and mental health, as we were discussing earlier. But we also need to bear in mind that there is life after service and that there are also families attached to that sacrifice. It can be a sacrifice not just in terms of loss in losing members of one's family, but also in terms of what that service has meant to families. I have spoken to a number of partners of those currently serving and partners of veterans, and they have described to me how difficult it can be for them and their families. Even if the partner isn't engaged in war, they often have to move at short notice and the children have to settle very quickly in different schools and so on. Sometimes, some of the women tell me that it can be very difficult to get work. These are people who want to work, who have qualifications and a lot to offer, but they can't get a job. If they're posted to Germany, for example, they can only work on the base. So, they sometimes find that that can be a frustration and a sacrifice too for the benefit of their partner's career. This Government is entirely clear that we have a debt to pay to members of our armed forces. Ensuring that we support the armed forces covenant across public services is part of our programme for government. I see it as an issue that is particularly pertinent to social justice and equalities because what we are seeking to do through what we fund and support is to reduce any disadvantage faced by members of the armed forces. I will be taking a paper to Cabinet on this issue and the further action that we can take in this area at the end of the month. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782760 61 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Prydau Ysgol am Ddim Free School Meals 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782761 62 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 12141 12141 Zaynub Akbar AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12141 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12141 Akbar, Zaynub 3. Pa drafodaethau mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi'u cael gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg ynghylch sicrhau bod disgyblion ysgolion uwchradd y mae cyfyngiadau heb hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus yn effeithio arnynt, yn gallu cael gafael ar brydau ysgol am ddim? OQ64813 3. What discussions has the Cabinet Minister had with the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language about ensuring that secondary school pupils affected by a no recourse to public funds restriction can access free school meals? OQ64813 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782762 63 En 2026-11-04T13:58:42 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1724&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1724&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Tackling child poverty is a key commitment for this Government. The Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language and I have been briefed on the potential need to support learners from households with no recourse to public funds. We are now considering what further support may be required. Mae trechu tlodi plant yn ymrwymiad allweddol i'r Llywodraeth hon. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg a minnau wedi cael ein briffio am yr angen posibl i gefnogi dysgwyr o aelwydydd heb hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus. Rydym yn ystyried nawr pa gymorth pellach y gallai fod ei angen. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782759 64 En 2026-11-04T13:58:59 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1741&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1741&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12141 12141 Zaynub Akbar AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12141 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12141 Akbar, Zaynub Free school meals are one of the most effective ways to tackle child poverty and hunger, improve children's health and well-being, support educational attainment and ease financial pressures on families. To put it into monetary value, they are worth over £500 for every single child every year in Wales, with their wider social and economic benefits extending far beyond this figure. Yet secondary school pupils with no recourse to public funds in Wales cannot access these free school meals, unlike in England. Families already blocked from accessing life-changing benefits and housing support are also being excluded from this essential provision. Recent proposals by the UK Labour Government settlement changes could now leave families struggling for years longer, deepening poverty and exposing the cracks in an already inadequate safety net. No child should go hungry because of their immigration status. We cannot claim to tackle child poverty while denying some children the support that they need. With this in mind, I'd like to ask two questions. First, what progress has been made towards a joined-up strategy with local authorities and third sector partners to prevent destitution among migrants and sanctuary seekers— Mae prydau ysgol am ddim yn un o'r ffyrdd mwyaf effeithiol o fynd i'r afael â newyn a thlodi plant, gwella iechyd a lles plant, cefnogi cyrhaeddiad addysgol a lleddfu pwysau ariannol ar deuluoedd. I'w roi mewn gwerth ariannol, maent yn werth dros £500 bob blwyddyn i bob plentyn yng Nghymru, gyda'u buddion cymdeithasol ac economaidd ehangach yn ymestyn ymhell y tu hwnt i'r ffigur hwn. Fodd bynnag, ni all disgyblion ysgolion uwchradd heb hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus yng Nghymru gael mynediad at y prydau ysgol am ddim hyn, yn wahanol i Loegr. Mae teuluoedd sydd eisoes wedi'u rhwystro rhag cael mynediad at fudd-daliadau sy'n newid bywydau a chymorth tai hefyd yn cael eu heithrio o'r ddarpariaeth hanfodol hon. Gallai cynigion diweddar gan newidiadau i setliad Llywodraeth Lafur y DU olygu y bydd rhai teuluoedd yn dal i'w chael hi'n anodd am flynyddoedd lawer, gan ddyfnhau tlodi a datgelu'r craciau mewn rhwyd ddiogelwch sydd eisoes yn annigonol. Ni ddylai unrhyw blentyn lwgu oherwydd eu statws mewnfudo. Ni allwn honni ein bod yn ceisio trechu tlodi plant gan amddifadu rhai plant o'r cymorth y maent ei angen. Gyda hyn mewn golwg, hoffwn ofyn dau gwestiwn. Yn gyntaf, pa gynnydd a wnaed tuag at strategaeth gydgysylltiedig gydag awdurdodau lleol a phartneriaid trydydd sector i atal amddifadedd ymhlith mudwyr a cheiswyr noddfa— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782710 65 En 2026-11-04T14:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1802&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782728 66 En 2026-11-04T14:00:10 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1812&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1812&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can I ask you to conclude, please? A gaf i ofyn i chi ddod i ben, os gwelwch yn dda? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782730 67 En 2026-11-04T14:00:12 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1814&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1814&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12141 12141 Zaynub Akbar AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12141 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12141 Akbar, Zaynub —with no recourse to public funds? And secondly, when will secondary school pupils with no recourse to public funds be able to access the free school meals they're entitled to? —heb hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus? Ac yn ail, pryd fydd disgyblion ysgol uwchradd heb hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus yn gallu cael mynediad at y prydau ysgol am ddim y mae ganddynt hawl iddynt? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782731 68 Cy 2026-11-04T14:00:23 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1825&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1825&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch am y cwestiynau pwysig. Thank you for those important questions.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782735 69 En 2026-11-04T14:01:25 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1887&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1887&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Of course, immigration policy, including no recourse to public funds, is reserved to the UK Government, but we absolutely recognise the pressures faced by people, and young people, in Wales subject to this condition. So, we absolutely recognise it can create barriers to accessing support. Our guidance on supporting families with no recourse to public funds reminds local authorities of their discretionary powers under the Education Act of 1996 to provide meals free of charge, because no child should miss out on learning because they're hungry. That's why, of course, Plaid Cymru campaigned so hard for free school meals in primary schools, and also now we are working to expand that in a phased way, starting with the poorest children—those who are on universal credit—with no income limit, then, for them, for their families to be able to start expanding that into secondary schools. So, officials are still working closely with local authorities, reminding them of their discretionary powers, and through, of course, the Welsh Local Government Association to understand local circumstances, barriers and opportunities. And the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language will also meet the Bevan Foundation to discuss this next month. So, I'm sure, following that meeting, the Cabinet Minister and I will consider that evidence, and then that will inform our future policy approach. But in the meantime, this Government encourages schools and local authorities to ensure that no child who arrives hungry is denied a meal in school. Wrth gwrs, mae polisi mewnfudo, gan gynnwys dim hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus, yn fater a gedwir yn ôl i Lywodraeth y DU, ond rydym yn cydnabod yn llwyr y pwysau sy'n wynebu pobl, a phobl ifanc, yng Nghymru sy'n ddarostyngedig i'r amod hwn. Felly, rydym yn cydnabod yn llwyr y gall greu rhwystrau i fynediad at gymorth. Mae ein canllawiau ar gefnogi teuluoedd heb hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus yn atgoffa awdurdodau lleol o'u pwerau yn ôl disgresiwn o dan Ddeddf Addysg 1996 i ddarparu prydau bwyd am ddim, oherwydd ni ddylai unrhyw blentyn gael ei amddifadu o addysg am eu bod yn llwglyd. Dyna pam y gwnaeth Plaid Cymru ymgyrchu mor galed dros brydau ysgol am ddim mewn ysgolion cynradd, ac rydym yn gweithio i ehangu hynny fesul cam nawr, gan ddechrau gyda'r plant tlotaf—y rhai sydd ar gredyd cynhwysol—heb gyfyngiad ar incwm felly, er mwyn i'w teuluoedd allu dechrau ymestyn hynny i mewn i'r ysgol uwchradd. Felly, mae swyddogion yn dal i weithio'n agos gydag awdurdodau lleol, gan eu hatgoffa o'u pwerau yn ôl disgresiwn, a thrwy Gymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru i ddeall amgylchiadau, rhwystrau a chyfleoedd lleol. A bydd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg hefyd yn cyfarfod â Sefydliad Bevan i drafod hyn fis nesaf. Felly ar ôl y cyfarfod hwnnw, rwy'n siŵr y bydd y Gweinidog Cabinet a minnau yn ystyried y dystiolaeth honno, ac yna bydd hynny'n llywio ein dull o weithredu polisi yn y dyfodol. Ond yn y cyfamser, mae'r Llywodraeth hon yn annog ysgolion ac awdurdodau lleol i sicrhau na wrthodir pryd o fwyd yn yr ysgol i unrhyw blentyn sy'n cyrraedd yn llwglyd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782753 70 En 2026-11-04T14:02:16 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1938&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1938&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12171 12171 David Mills AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12171 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12171 Mills, David I have some real concerns about this approach. A 'no recourse to public funds' determination is usually made for those who are in this country unlawfully, or those granted limited leave to remain, where they are required to support themselves and their families as a condition of their residency. It would be wholly inappropriate for the Welsh Government to use Welsh taxpayers' money to extend state-funded benefits to families in circumstances where the UK Government has deliberately placed restrictions on the access to their public support. More broadly, as children progress into secondary school, surely parental responsibility must remain paramount. The state should not become a substitute for parents in raising their children. With Wales recording such poor educational outcomes, shouldn't our limited education budget be focused on improving literacy, numeracy and standards in our classroom, rather than continually expanding free provision, particularly to those— Mae gennyf bryderon gwirioneddol am y dull hwn o weithredu. Fel arfer, gwneir penderfyniad 'dim hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus' ar gyfer y rhai sydd yn y wlad hon yn anghyfreithlon, neu'r rhai sydd wedi cael caniatâd cyfyngedig i aros, lle mae'n ofynnol iddynt gynnal eu hunain a'u teuluoedd fel amod preswylio. Byddai'n gwbl amhriodol i Lywodraeth Cymru ddefnyddio arian trethdalwyr Cymru i ymestyn budd-daliadau a ariennir gan y wladwriaeth i deuluoedd mewn amgylchiadau lle mae Llywodraeth y DU wedi gosod cyfyngiadau'n fwriadol ar fynediad at eu cymorth cyhoeddus. Yn fwy cyffredinol, wrth i blant symud ymlaen i'r ysgol uwchradd, dylai cyfrifoldeb rhieni barhau i fod yn hollbwysig. Ni ddylai'r wladwriaeth gymryd lle rhieni i fagu eu plant. Gyda Chymru'n cofnodi canlyniadau addysgol mor wael, oni ddylai ein cyllideb addysg gyfyngedig ganolbwyntio ar wella llythrennedd, rhifedd a safonau yn y dosbarth, yn hytrach nag ehangu darpariaeth am ddim yn barhaus, yn enwedig i'r rheini sydd— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782782 71 En 2026-11-04T14:02:32 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1954&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1954&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can I ask you to conclude, please? A gaf i ofyn i chi ddod i ben, os gwelwch yn dda? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782783 72 En 2026-11-04T14:02:33 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=1955&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=1955&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12171 12171 David Mills AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12171 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12171 Mills, David —with no recourse to public funds? —heb hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782784 73 En 2026-11-04T14:03:39 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2021&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2021&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned I want to just make a point of fact here: 'no recourse to public funds' is a visa condition restricting access to certain benefits and housing support. People on work or family visas can be affected. They're here legally. If they have children and they're in a difficult situation, then I would hope that most Members of this Chamber would want for this Government to find a way to make sure that those children are able to avail themselves of a hot meal when they get to school.  Hoffwn nodi ffaith yma: mae 'dim hawl i arian cyhoeddus' yn amod fisa sy'n cyfyngu ar fynediad at fudd-daliadau penodol a chymorth tai. Gall pobl ar fisâu gwaith neu deuluol gael eu heffeithio. Maent yma'n gyfreithiol. Os oes ganddynt blant a'u bod mewn sefyllfa anodd, yna rwy'n gobeithio y byddai'r rhan fwyaf o Aelodau'r Siambr eisiau i'r Llywodraeth hon ddod o hyd i ffordd o wneud yn siŵr bod y plant hynny'n gallu manteisio ar bryd poeth o fwyd pan fyddant yn yr ysgol. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782785 74 En 2026-11-04T14:04:22 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2064&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2064&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12176 12176 Paul Rock AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12176 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12176 Rock, Paul Diolch, Zaynub, for highlighting this clear injustice. Learners in England are able to access free school meals regardless of their parents' immigration status, and this is something that I think can and must be replicated across Wales. It is, of course, a simple matter of fairness, but the idea that free school meals should be denied to specific pupils who need them is a false economy. We know that for a relatively small amount of money, free school meals create huge educational and health benefits for pupils, helping them to keep well-nourished and ready to learn. What representations is the Minister making to UK Government to mitigate the harms of no recourse to public funds restrictions to the health and well-being of learners, or, even better, will you join the Greens in calling for the abolition of no recourse to public funds conditions, which only exacerbate social, economic and racial inequalities? Diolch, Zaynub, am dynnu sylw at yr anghyfiawnder amlwg hwn. Mae dysgwyr yn Lloegr yn gallu cael mynediad at brydau ysgol am ddim beth bynnag yw statws mewnfudo eu rhieni, ac mae hyn yn rhywbeth y credaf y gellir ac y dylid ei ailadrodd ledled Cymru. Mae'n fater syml o degwch wrth gwrs, ond mae'r syniad y dylid gwrthod prydau ysgol am ddim i ddisgyblion penodol sydd eu hangen yn economi ffug. Am swm cymharol fach o arian, fe wyddom fod prydau ysgol am ddim yn creu buddion addysgol ac iechyd enfawr i ddisgyblion, gan eu helpu i gadw'n iach ac yn barod i ddysgu. Pa sylwadau y mae'r Gweinidog yn eu gwneud i Lywodraeth y DU i liniaru niwed cyfyngiadau dim hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus i iechyd a lles dysgwyr, neu hyd yn oed yn well, a fyddwch chi'n ymuno â'r Gwyrddion i alw am ddiddymu amodau dim hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus, sydd ond yn gwaethygu anghydraddoldebau cymdeithasol, economaidd ac ar sail hil? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782729 75 En 2026-11-04T14:05:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2102&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2102&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782737 76 En 2026-11-04T14:05:23 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2125&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2125&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch. As I said, this isn't a devolved policy area. It will be for the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language to make those representations directly, Minister to Minister. But as I've said, we know that, in some local authorities, there is an inconsistency as regards how those discretionary powers under the Education Act are applied. We will continue to work across devolved policy areas to consider what more can be done within our responsibilities to support people affected by no recourse to public funds, and that, of course, would include children of those families. Diolch. Fel y dywedais, nid yw hwn yn faes polisi datganoledig. Mater i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg fydd gwneud y sylwadau hynny'n uniongyrchol, o un Gweinidog i'r llall. Ond fel y dywedais, gwyddom fod anghysondeb mewn rhai awdurdodau lleol o ran sut y mae'r pwerau yn ôl disgresiwn hynny o dan y Ddeddf Addysg yn cael eu cymhwyso. Byddwn yn parhau i weithio ar draws meysydd polisi datganoledig i ystyried beth arall y gellir ei wneud o fewn ein cyfrifoldebau i gefnogi pobl yr effeithir arnynt gan amodau dim hawl i gyllid cyhoeddus, a byddai hynny, wrth gwrs, yn cynnwys plant y teuluoedd hynny. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782747 77 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Rhoi Terfyn ar Dlodi Ending Poverty 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782748 78 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 5025 5025 Anthony Slaughter AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5025 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5025 Slaughter, Anthony 4. Pa asesiad mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi'i wneud o effaith cyllideb Llywodraeth y DU ar waith Llywodraeth Cymru i roi terfyn ar dlodi? OQ64829 4. What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the impact of the UK Government budget on the Welsh Government's work to end poverty? OQ64829 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782751 79 Cy 2026-11-04T14:06:18 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2180&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2180&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr am y cwestiwn. Thank you very much for the question. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782749 80 En 2026-11-04T14:07:21 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2243&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2243&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned This was not a budget that delivered for Wales. We welcome measures, of course, within that budget, to ease some pressures on Welsh households, including action on energy costs, on fuel duty and on wages. But tackling poverty requires sustained targeted action, including, for example, on social tariffs, removing the benefit cap and increasing the local housing allowance. Nid oedd hon yn gyllideb a gyflawnodd i Gymru. Rydym yn croesawu mesurau o fewn y gyllideb honno i leddfu pwysau ar aelwydydd Cymru, gan gynnwys gweithredu ar gostau ynni, ar dreth tanwydd ac ar gyflogau. Ond mae trechu tlodi'n galw am weithredu parhaus wedi'i dargedu, gan gynnwys, er enghraifft, ar dariffau cymdeithasol, dileu'r cap ar fudd-daliadau a chynyddu'r lwfans tai lleol. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782754 81 En 2026-11-04T14:06:51 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2213&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2213&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 5025 5025 Anthony Slaughter AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5025 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5025 Slaughter, Anthony Diolch, Weinidog. I was pleased to see, in your recent letter with the Scottish Government, a call on the UK Government to put measures to tackle poverty at the heart of this annual budget. However, as you referenced, it seems that your calls to unfreeze the local housing allowance have once again been disregarded. We know that raising local housing allowance rates is one of the most impactful things the UK Government could do now to help people living in poverty, as the long-term freeze, in conjunction with the serious lack of social homes, has been perpetuating homelessness and housing insecurity for far too long. According to data from Crisis, in my constituency of Caerdydd Penarth, less than 1 per cent of homes in the private rental sector are affordable at LHA rates, with households needing to find thousands of pounds to make up the shortfall. In the absence of support from the Westminster Government, what more can the Minister do, working with the Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, to protect people from deepening housing poverty across Wales? Diolch. Diolch, Weinidog. Roeddwn yn falch o weld yr alwad yn eich llythyr diweddar gyda Llywodraeth yr Alban ar Lywodraeth y DU i roi mesurau i fynd i'r afael â thlodi wrth wraidd y gyllideb flynyddol hon. Fodd bynnag, fel y nodwyd gennych, mae'n ymddangos bod eich galwadau i ddadrewi'r lwfans tai lleol wedi cael eu diystyru unwaith eto. Fe wyddom fod codi cyfraddau lwfansau tai lleol yn un o'r pethau mwyaf effeithiol y gallai Llywodraeth y DU eu gwneud nawr i helpu pobl sy'n byw mewn tlodi, gan fod y rhewi hirdymor, ynghyd â'r prinder difrifol o gartrefi cymdeithasol, wedi bod yn parhau digartrefedd ac ansicrwydd tai ers llawer gormod o amser. Yn ôl data gan Crisis, yn fy etholaeth i, Caerdydd Penarth, mae llai nag 1 y cant o gartrefi yn y sector rhentu preifat yn fforddiadwy ar gyfraddau'r lwfans tai lleol, gydag aelwydydd angen dod o hyd i filoedd o bunnoedd i wneud iawn am y diffyg. Yn absenoldeb cymorth gan Lywodraeth San Steffan, beth arall y gall y Gweinidog ei wneud, gan weithio gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Lywodraeth Leol, Tai a Chynllunio, i ddiogelu pobl rhag tlodi tai sy'n dyfnhau ledled Cymru? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782781 82 Cy 2026-11-04T14:07:59 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2281&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2281&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr. Fe allai Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Gyfunol fod wedi cymryd y camau pellach yna i dargedu cefnogaeth ar gyfer y rheini sydd ei angen e fwyaf, a dwi yn meddwl mai un o'r bylchau mwyaf amlwg o ran darparu'r gefnogaeth yna yng nghyllideb Llywodraeth y Deyrnas Gyfunol yw'r penderfyniad yna i beidio â dadrewi'r local housing allowance. Dŷn ni'n ystyried y byddai adfer LHA, ochr yn ochr â'r sefyllfa sydd yn y farchnad rentu ar hyn o bryd, fel y gwnaethoch chi sôn, wedi cael cymaint o effaith ar atal digartrefedd ac ar atal cysgu ar y stryd—rhywbeth y gwnaeth y Prif Weinidog a'r Canghellor sôn oedd yn rhywbeth roedden nhw eisiau ei weld yn ganolog i'w gweledigaeth nhw.  Thank you very much. The UK Government could have taken those further steps to target support for those who need it most, and I do think that one of the clearest gaps in terms of providing that support in the UK Government's budget is the decision not to unfreeze the local housing allowance. We consider that restoring the LHA, alongside the situation in the rental market currently, as you mentioned, would have had such an effect on stopping homelessness and sleeping on the streets—something that the Prime Minister and the Chancellor talked about as part of what they wanted to see as central to their vision. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782786 83 En 2026-11-04T14:09:09 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2351&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2351&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned In Wales, the freeze in LHA has that disproportionate impact on our households. Private sector rents increased by 4.5 per cent in the year to July this year, exceeding the UK average of 3.7 per cent. And we've had that report, haven't we, by Crisis Cymru, highlighting that this continued freeze is leaving so many vulnerable households unable to meet their housing costs and at a greater risk of homelessness. So, yes, unfreezing these rates would be consistent with the Prime Minister's stated aim and commitment to end homelessness, but what we are doing within our own powers, of course, is trying to support people with the cost of living. Our immediate focus is on helping to reduce costs for families. We want to maximise incomes, because, for me, as I was saying in my earlier answers on the Welsh benefits system, it's getting that money for which people are eligible into their pockets. While those welfare levels are often not sufficient, if we can just make sure they get everything that they can possibly have, that will help, obviously, boost household incomes and ensure—. For me as well, it's about dignity; it's not just about pounds and pence. We have a duty, as a Government, to look after and respect the people we are here to serve, and making sure that everyone can afford a safe and warm home is surely the most essential thing that we can do. Yng Nghymru, mae rhewi lwfans tai lleol yn cael yr effaith anghymesur honno ar ein cartrefi. Cynyddodd rhenti sector preifat 4.5 y cant yn y flwyddyn hyd at fis Gorffennaf eleni, yn fwy na chyfartaledd y DU o 3.7 y cant. Ac rydym wedi cael yr adroddiad hwnnw gan Crisis Cymru, onid ydym, yn tynnu sylw at y ffaith bod y rhewi parhaus yn gadael cymaint o aelwydydd agored i niwed yn methu talu eu costau tai ac mewn mwy o berygl o ddigartrefedd. Felly, byddai dadrewi'r cyfraddau hyn yn gyson â nod ac ymrwymiad datganedig Prif Weinidog y DU i roi diwedd ar ddigartrefedd, ond yr hyn a wnawn ni o fewn ein pwerau ein hunain wrth gwrs yw ceisio cefnogi pobl gyda chostau byw. Mae ein ffocws uniongyrchol ar helpu i leihau costau i deuluoedd. Rydym eisiau gwneud y mwyaf o incwm, oherwydd i mi, fel y dywedais yn fy atebion cynharach ar system fudd-daliadau Gymreig, mae'n fater o gael yr arian y mae pobl yn gymwys i'w gael i mewn i'w pocedi. Er nad yw'r lefelau lles hynny'n ddigonol yn aml, os gallwn wneud yn siŵr eu bod yn cael popeth y gallant ei gael, bydd hynny'n helpu, yn amlwg, i roi hwb i incwm aelwydydd ac yn sicrhau—. I mi hefyd, mae'n ymwneud ag urddas, nid ag arian yn unig. Mae gennym ddyletswydd, fel Llywodraeth, i barchu a gofalu am y bobl rydym yma i'w gwasanaethu, a gwneud yn siŵr bod pawb yn gallu fforddio cartref diogel a chynnes yw'r peth mwyaf hanfodol y gallwn ei wneud. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782741 84 En 2026-11-04T14:10:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2402&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2402&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782755 85 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Y Cynllun Hawliau Pobl Anabl The Disabled People's Rights Plan 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782764 86 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782765 87 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782766 88 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782767 89 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782768 90 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782769 91 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782770 92 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782771 93 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782772 94 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782773 95 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782774 96 En 2026-11-04T14:10:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2459&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2459&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782756 97 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 4967 4967 Lyn Ackerman AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 Ackerman, Lyn 5. Sut mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn gweithio gyda'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Fenter, Cysylltedd ac Ynni i weithredu'r ymrwymiadau ar gynhwysiant digidol yn y cynllun hawliau pobl anabl? OQ64832 5. How is the Cabinet Minister working with the Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy to implement the commitments on digital inclusion in the disabled people's rights plan? OQ64832 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782757 98 En 2026-11-04T14:10:56 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2458&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2458&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned We are working together to deliver the plan’s digital inclusion commitments. Through the digital inclusion Wales programme and grants, we’re supporting help in local communities and access to accessible technology, so disabled people can build confidence and use the services they need. Rydym yn gweithio gyda'n gilydd i gyflawni ymrwymiadau cynhwysiant digidol y cynllun. Drwy raglen a grantiau cynhwysiant digidol Cymru, rydym yn cefnogi cymorth mewn cymunedau lleol a mynediad at dechnoleg hygyrch, fel y gall pobl anabl fagu hyder a defnyddio'r gwasanaethau sydd eu hangen arnynt. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782779 99 En 2026-11-04T14:11:14 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2476&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2476&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 4967 4967 Lyn Ackerman AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 Ackerman, Lyn Could the Minister outline how the Government is working across portfolios to ensure that accessibility is built into delivery of public services, including the provision of suitable alternatives for people who cannot use digital systems? A wnaiff y Gweinidog amlinellu sut y mae'r Llywodraeth yn gweithio ar draws portffolios i sicrhau bod hygyrchedd yn cael ei ymgorffori wrth ddarparu gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, gan gynnwys darparu dewisiadau amgen addas i bobl nad ydynt yn gallu defnyddio systemau digidol? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782778 100 En 2026-11-04T14:11:30 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2492&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2492&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Thanks for that really important question. Accessibility is a cross-Government responsibility, so the disabled people's rights plan and digital service standard for Wales support services are built, then, around people's needs. Of course, digital inclusion means not digital only, doesn't it? It means that suitable telephone, face-to-face or paper alternatives must remain available where needed. We know that too many disabled people in Wales still face unequal access to public services, so grounded in the social model of disability, our disabled people's rights plan provides a shared framework for action to address those inequalities across Government, in health, in education, in housing, in transport, in employment, in childcare and beyond. The social model, in essence, means removing barriers, doesn't it, understanding that it's barriers that disabled people face, and those are the things that we need to remove from society. So, with partners, including health and transport employers, we're making systems accessible, protecting and improving British Sign Language, telephone, face-to-face and written access, and developing also safeguards for disabled people to access and spend cash. Diolch am y cwestiwn pwysig hwnnw. Mae hygyrchedd yn gyfrifoldeb trawslywodraethol, felly mae'r cynllun hawliau pobl anabl a'r safon gwasanaethau digidol ar gyfer gwasanaethau cymorth Cymru wedi eu hadeiladu o amgylch anghenion pobl. Wrth gwrs, mae cynhwysiant digidol yn golygu mwy na digidol yn unig, onid yw? Mae'n golygu bod rhaid i ddewisiadau ffôn, wyneb yn wyneb neu bapur addas barhau i fod ar gael lle bo angen. Gwyddom fod gormod o bobl anabl yng Nghymru yn dal i wynebu mynediad anghyfartal at wasanaethau cyhoeddus, felly mae ein cynllun hawliau pobl anabl sydd wedi'i seilio ar y model cymdeithasol o anabledd yn darparu fframwaith gweithredu a rennir i fynd i'r afael â'r anghydraddoldebau hynny ar draws y Llywodraeth, mewn iechyd, mewn addysg, mewn tai, mewn trafnidiaeth, mewn cyflogaeth, mewn gofal plant a thu hwnt. Yn ei hanfod, mae'r model cymdeithasol yn golygu cael gwared ar rwystrau, onid yw, deall mai rhwystrau y mae pobl anabl yn eu hwynebu, a dyna'r pethau sydd angen inni eu diddymu o gymdeithas. Felly, gyda phartneriaid, gan gynnwys cyflogwyr iechyd a thrafnidiaeth, rydym yn gwneud systemau'n hygyrch, yn diogelu a gwella mynediad Iaith Arwyddion Prydain, ffôn, wyneb yn wyneb ac ysgrifenedig, ac yn datblygu mesurau diogelu i bobl anabl allu cael mynediad at arian parod a'i wario. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782788 101 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Cefnogaeth i Bobl sy'n Gadael y Carchar Support for People Leaving Prison 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782789 102 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane 6. Pa gefnogaeth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei ddarparu i bobl sy'n gadael y carchar? OQ64812 6. What support is the Welsh Government providing to people leaving prison? OQ64812 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782790 103 Cy 2026-11-04T14:13:02 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2584&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2584&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Er bod cyfiawnder wedi'i gadw'n ôl i Lywodraeth y Deyrnas Gyfunol ar hyn o bryd, rŷn ni'n gweithio'n agos â Gwasanaeth Carchardai a Phrawf Ei Fawrhydi, awdurdodau lleol a gwasanaethau cyfiawnder eraill i helpu pobl sy'n cael eu rhyddhau o'r carchar i gael mynediad at lety, gofal iechyd, gwasanaethau camddefnyddio sylweddau a chymorth ehangach. Mae ailsefydlu llwyddiannus yn allweddol i leihau aildroseddu, gwella canlyniadau a helpu pobl i ailadeiladu eu bywydau yn eu cymunedau. Although justice is currently reserved to the UK Government, we work closely with His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service, local authorities and other justice partners to support people leaving prison to access accommodation, healthcare, substance misuse services and wider support. Effective resettlement is crucial to reducing reoffending, improving outcomes and enabling successful reintegration into communities. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782777 104 Cy 2026-11-04T14:13:34 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2616&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2616&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane Diolch yn fawr iawn. A dyna'r pwynt, yndê, ein bod ni'n gyfrifol am y gwasanaethau ar ôl iddyn nhw adael y carchar. Thank you very much. And that's the point, isn't it, that we are responsible for the services once they've left prison. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782776 105 En 2026-11-04T14:13:41 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2623&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2623&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane A report published by the Wales Governance Centre found that more than a third of people who died after leaving prison in Wales last year died as a result of drug-related causes. The report also found that nearly 700 people were released into rough-sleeping in Wales, and that number has now risen for four years in a row. These are people who have served their sentences and should have the chance to get their lives back on track, but, instead, too many are leaving prison with no stable home, no proper support and nowhere to turn to. The report itself also directly questions whether the Welsh Government support for people with substance use problems and for those leaving custody is really fit for purpose. Whilst, obviously, as you've said, we continue to push for the devolution of justice, the Welsh Government already has the powers over those services. So, Deputy First Minister, this is the key question: what action will you take now to ensure that nobody leaves prison in Wales with nowhere to live and nowhere to turn to for treatment? Diolch yn fawr iawn. Canfu adroddiad a gyhoeddwyd gan Ganolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru fod mwy na thraean o'r bobl a fu farw ar ôl gadael y carchar yng Nghymru y llynedd wedi marw o ganlyniad i achosion sy'n gysylltiedig â chyffuriau. Canfu'r adroddiad hefyd fod bron i 700 o bobl wedi cael eu rhyddhau i gysgu allan yng Nghymru, ac mae'r nifer hwnnw bellach wedi codi am bedair blynedd yn olynol. Mae'r rhain yn bobl sydd wedi bwrw eu dedfryd a dylent gael cyfle i roi eu bywydau yn ôl ar y trywydd iawn, ond yn lle hynny, mae gormod yn gadael y carchar heb gartref sefydlog, heb gefnogaeth briodol ac unman i droi. Mae'r adroddiad ei hun hefyd yn cwestiynu'n uniongyrchol a yw cefnogaeth Llywodraeth Cymru i bobl sydd â phroblemau defnyddio sylweddau ac i'r rhai sy'n gadael carchar yn addas i'r diben. Wrth inni barhau, fel y dywedoch chi, i wthio am ddatganoli cyfiawnder, mae gan Lywodraeth Cymru bwerau dros y gwasanaethau hynny eisoes. Felly, Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog, dyma'r cwestiwn allweddol: pa gamau y byddwch chi'n eu cymryd nawr i sicrhau nad oes neb yn gadael carchar yng Nghymru heb unman i fyw ac unman i droi am driniaeth? Diolch yn fawr iawn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782775 106 Cy 2026-11-04T14:14:50 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2692&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2692&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch. Dwi eisiau rhoi ar y record y ddyled sydd gyda ni i'r academwyr fel Dr Rob Jones sydd yn tynnu sylw parhaus. Beth fyddem ni'n ei wneud heb yr academwyr yna yn ein prifysgolion sy'n ein helpu ni i ddeall canlyniadau polisïau a sut gallwn ni edrych i wella yr hyn dŷn ni'n ei wneud er budd pobl Cymru, fel pobl sy'n gadael carchar? Wrth gwrs, fel gwnaethon ni sôn, mae'n maniffesto ni a'n rhaglen lywodraethu ni wedi ailddatgan ein hymrwymiad hirsefydlog i ddyfalbarhau i geisio datganoli cyfiawnder. Mae e'n rhywbeth, wrth gwrs, mae canfyddiadau'r adroddiad yma sydd wedi'i gyhoeddi gan Ganolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru yn cryfhau'r achos drosto, onid yw e, fel ein bod ni'n gallu pwytho yn well y gwasanaethau hyn at ei gilydd er mwyn gwneud yn siŵr ein bod ni'n gallu ymateb i anghenion a sefyllfaoedd carcharorion sy'n cael eu rhyddhau yn well. Mae'r angen yna am fwy o gydlyniant rhwng y system gyfiawnder a chyfrifoldebau datganoledig mor glir; byddai'n lleihau aildroseddu ac yn gwella, wrth gwrs, y canlyniadau ar gyfer y bobl sydd yn cael eu rhyddhau. Felly, rŷn ni eisiau gwneud yn siŵr—. Ein blaenoriaeth ni wastad yw atal digartrefedd. Mae angen sicrhau ein bod ni'n nodi anghenion tai yn gynharach, yn gynt, bob amser, a disgwyl wedyn i wasanaethau gydweithio cyn i unigolyn adael y ddalfa. Rŷn ni'n gwybod yn rhy aml does dim digon o rybudd yn cael ei roi ac wedyn mae pobl yn ffeindio eu hunain mewn sefyllfa lle maen nhw'n ddigartref. Ac mae hynny yn amlwg. Fel rŷn ni'n gwybod am bwysigrwydd cartref a thŷ sefydlog, ontefe, mae e'n gallu arwain at bob mathau o bwysau ar unigolion ac mae'n gallu arwain at y ffaith bod—. Os nad oes gyda chi unrhyw le i fyw, rŷch chi efallai yn mynd i droi at dorcyfraith. Weithiau rŷn ni wedi cael enghreifftiau, onid ŷn ni, o bobl yn gwneud hynny er mwyn cael to uwch eu pen. Felly, mae e'n sefyllfa mae'n rhaid i ni fynd i'r afael ag e. Rŷn ni'n ddiolchgar am ganfyddiadau'r adroddiad a bydd hyn yn pwytho i mewn i'n gwaith ni o ran y pethau rŷn ni yn gallu eu rheoli, ond mae e eto yn gwneud y ddadl yna dros ddatganoli cyfiawnder hyd yn oed yn gryfach. Thank you. I want to put on record the debt that we have to academics such as Dr Rob Jones, who draw continuous attention to this. What would we do without those academics who help us to understand policy outcomes and how we can look to improve what we’re doing for the benefit of the people of Wales, for example, people who are leaving prison? Of course, as we mentioned, our manifesto and our programme for government have restated our long-standing commitment to continue to try and devolve justice. It’s something, of course, that the findings of this report that has been published by the Wales Governance Centre strengthen the case for, so that we can bring together these services better to ensure that we can respond to the needs and situations of released prisoners in a better manner. The need for more co-ordination between the justice system and the devolved responsibilities is so clear; it would reduce reoffending and improve, of course, the outcomes for people who are released. So, we want to ensure—. Our priority, of course, is to prevent homelessness. We need to ensure that housing needs are identified earlier at all times, and then expect services to work together before prisoners are released. We know too often that not enough notice is given and then people find themselves in a situation where they’re homeless. And that is clear. As we know about the importance of a stable home, that can lead to all sorts of pressures on individuals, and it can lead to the fact that—. If you don’t have anywhere to live, perhaps you’re going to turn to breaking the law. We’ve had examples, haven’t we, of people doing that in order to have a roof over their heads. So, it is a situation that we have to address. We’re grateful for the report’s findings and this will weave into our work in terms of what we can control, but, again, it makes that case for devolving justice even stronger. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782791 107 Cy 2026-11-04T14:15:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2702&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2702&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782816 108 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Diogelwch Menywod a Merched The Safety of Women and Girls 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782817 109 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 336 336 Natasha Asghar AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=336 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=336 Asghar, Natasha 7. Pa gamau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn eu cymryd i sicrhau diogelwch menywod a merched? OQ64800 7. What action is the Welsh Government taking to protect the safety of women and girls? OQ64800 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782818 110 Cy 2026-11-04T14:17:27 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2849&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2849&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned O fewn ein 100 diwrnod cyntaf, fe gynhalion ni adolygiad o strategaeth genedlaethol trais yn erbyn menywod, cam-drin domestig a thrais rhywiol. Rŷn ni'n gweithredu ar ei ganfyddiadau i gyhoeddi erbyn yr haf nesaf gamau i roi terfyn ar drais a cham-drin, sy'n canolbwyntio ar ei atal rhag digwydd yn y lle cyntaf. Mae hyn yn galw am weithredu ar y cyd i wneud Cymru yn lle mwy diogel i fenywod a merched. Within our first 100 days, we completed a review of the violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence national strategy. We are acting on its findings to publish by next summer a prevention-led approach to ending VAWDASV. This requires collective action to make Wales a safer place for women and girls. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782815 111 En 2026-11-04T14:17:54 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2876&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2876&l=cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 336 336 Natasha Asghar AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=336 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=336 Asghar, Natasha Thanks for your response. Cabinet Minister, you may claim that this Government is all about protecting women and girls across Wales, but the rhetoric simply doesn’t match the action. To be able to truly keep women and girls safe, we must first understand and defend their rights. I’m pleased to be chairing the Senedd’s first cross-party group on women’s and girls’ rights, and it’s an important milestone and it’s great to have Reform Members, Labour Members, and I’m hoping to see a Lib Dem Member in there as well very soon with us. Now, we did have Plaid Cymru representation on the CPG, but the MS was forced to resign because it doesn’t align with your party’s values. Deputy Minister, I am appalled, truly, and disgusted, that Plaid Cymru is so brazen about admitting that protecting women's and girls’ rights doesn’t align with your views and values. Perhaps more shocking is that the Plaid Cymru MS was, according to media reports, bullied by male staffers into leaving the group. Deputy Minister, this really does show that Plaid Cymru doesn’t really care about protecting women and girls—and are the allegations that men within Plaid Cymru bullied one of the party members into withdrawing from this important CPG actually true? Diolch am eich ymateb. Weinidog Cabinet, efallai eich bod yn honni bod y Llywodraeth hon yn gwbl ymroddedig i ddiogelu menywod a merched ledled Cymru, ond nid yw'r rhethreg yn cyd-fynd â'r gweithredoedd. Er mwyn gallu cadw menywod a merched yn ddiogel mewn gwirionedd, rhaid inni yn gyntaf ddeall a diogelu eu hawliau. Rwy'n falch o gadeirio grŵp trawsbleidiol cyntaf y Senedd ar hawliau menywod a merched, ac mae'n garreg filltir bwysig ac mae'n wych cael Aelodau Reform, Aelodau Llafur, ac rwy'n gobeithio gweld Aelod y Democratiaid Rhyddfrydol yno hefyd yn fuan iawn gyda ni. Nawr, roedd gennym gynrychiolaeth o Blaid Cymru yn y grŵp trawsbleidiol, ond gorfodwyd yr AS i ymddiswyddo am nad yw'n cyd-fynd â gwerthoedd eich plaid. Ddirprwy Weinidog, rwyf wedi fy mrawychu, o ddifrif, ac yn ffieiddio at haerllugrwydd Plaid Cymru yn cyfaddef nad yw diogelu hawliau menywod a merched yn cyd-fynd â'ch safbwyntiau a'ch gwerthoedd. Efallai'n fwy syfrdanol, yn ôl adroddiadau yn y wasg, fe gafodd yr AS Plaid Cymru ei bwlio gan staff gwrywaidd i adael y grŵp. Ddirprwy Weinidog, mae hyn yn dangos nad yw Plaid Cymru yn malio am ddiogelu menywod a merched—ac a yw'r honiadau fod dynion o fewn Plaid Cymru wedi bwlio un o aelodau'r blaid i dynnu'n ôl o'r grŵp trawsbleidiol pwysig hwn yn wir? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782881 112 Cy 2026-11-04T14:19:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=2942&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=2942&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Byddwn i jest yn gofyn i'r Aelod bwyllo a deall bod y rhain yn faterion sensitif iawn. Dwi yn meddwl ei bod hi'n bwysig nad ydyn ni, yn y lle cyntaf, yn drysu hawliau merched yn gyfan gwbl gydag unrhyw beth sy'n ymwneud â diogelu diogelwch menywod, rhywbeth sydd, fel roeddwn i wedi sôn yn fy ateb cychwynnol i chi—. Mae'n blaenoriaeth ni yn glir: atal trais a cham-drin a diogelu menywod a merched. Mae hynny yn ein rhaglen lywodraethu ni, sicrhau bod y dioddefwyr a goroeswyr yn cael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnyn nhw. O ran dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys, wrth gwrs, rŷn ni yn gwneud yn siŵr ein bod ni'n cydymffurfio â'r gyfraith fel y'i heglurwyd gan y llys, ac wedyn dyna beth rŷn ni'n ei wneud er mwyn sicrhau ein bod ni'n parchu pawb yn ein cymdeithas a chadw pawb yn ein cymdeithas yn ddiogel. I would ask the Member to pause and to understand that these are very sensitive issues. I do think it's important that we, in the first instance, don't confuse the rights of women and girls with anything that relates to the safeguarding of women, something that, as I mentioned in my initial response to you—. Our priority is clear: preventing violence against women and safeguarding women and girls. That is part of our programme for government, to ensure that victims and survivors get the support that they need. In terms of the Supreme Court ruling, of course, we ensure that we comply with the law as was explained by the court, and that is what we are doing in order to ensure that we respect everyone in our society and keep everyone safe.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782792 113 Cy 2026-11-04T14:20:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3002&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3002&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782793 114 Cy 2026-11-04T14:20:10 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3012&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3012&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Diolch. A'r cwestiwn olaf i chi, Ddirprwy Prif Weinidog, cwestiwn 8—Marc Jones. Thank you. And the final question for you, Deputy First Minister, question 8—Marc Jones. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782794 115 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality B Digartrefedd Homelessness 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782795 116 Cy 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality O 350 350 Marc Jones AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=350 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=350 Jones, Marc 8. Pa drafodaethau mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi'u cael gyda Llywodraeth y DU ar y berthynas rhwng rhyddhau carcharorion a'r lefelau cynyddol o ddigartrefedd? OQ64833 8. What discussions has the Cabinet Minister had with the UK Government on the relationship between prisoner release and the rising levels of homelessness? OQ64833 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782796 117 Cy 2026-11-04T14:20:25 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3027&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3027&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr. Mae ein blaenoriaeth ni yn glir: ddylai pobl ddim eu cael eu hunain yn ddigartref wrth adael y carchar. Er mai mater i Lywodraeth y Deyrnas Gyfunol yw cyfiawnder ar hyn o bryd, mae penderfyniadau am ryddhau carcharorion yn effeithio'n uniongyrchol ar wasanaethau datganoledig yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys, wrth gwrs, tai. Rŷn ni'n parhau i weithio'n agos gyda Gwasanaeth Carchardai a Phrawf Ei Fawrhydi a phartneriaid cyfiawnder i wella'r cynlluniau ar gyfer pobl Cymru sy'n gadael y ddalfa. Thank you very much. Our priority is clear: people should not leave prison into homelessness. Although justice is currently reserved to the UK Government, decisions about prisoner release directly affect devolved services in Wales, including, of course, housing. We continue to work closely with His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service and justice partners to improve planning for Welsh people leaving custody. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782799 118 Cy 2026-11-04T14:20:57 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3059&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3059&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 350 350 Marc Jones AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=350 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=350 Jones, Marc Diolch yn fawr iawn. Mae Jane Dodds wedi cyfeirio at hyn yn barod, felly dwi'n mynd i ofyn cwestiwn ychydig bach yn wahanol, yn seiliedig ar y sefyllfa yn lleol yn Wrecsam. Ni ddylai neb adael y carchar i gysgu ar y stryd, a dyna beth ddigwyddodd i chwech allan o 10 carcharor a adawodd carchar Berwyn y llynedd. Mae hwnna'n anfaddeuol. Mae'r nifer o bobl sy'n cysgu ar y stryd yn Wrecsam ar gynnydd. Llynedd, cafodd 215 o garcharorion Berwyn eu rhyddhau i gysgu ar y stryd ar eu noson gyntaf. Ac mae'r ffigurau arswydus yma cyn y cynlluniau gan Lywodraeth y Deyrnas Unedig i ryddhau carcharorion yn gynnar. So, dwi'n poeni ein bod ni'n mynd i weld y sefyllfa yn gwaethygu, a dyna pam dwi eisiau codi'r cwestiwn, oherwydd mae'n cael effaith andwyol iawn ar y gwasanaethau sydd gennym ni yn lleol yn trio delio efo problemau'r cyn-garcharorion yma. [Torri ar draws.] Sori, mi oedd yna gwestiwn i ddod. Pa wybodaeth ydych chi wedi ei chael gan y Llywodraeth yn Llundain i helpu lleihau'r nifer o gyn-garcharorion sy'n gorfod cysgu ar y stryd? Thank you very much. Jane Dodds has already referred to this, so I will ask a slightly different question, based on the situation locally in Wrexham. Nobody should leave prison to face rough sleeping, and that's what happened to six out of 10 prisoners who were released from Berwyn prison last year. That's unforgiveable. The number of people sleeping rough in Wrexham is increasing. Last year, 215 Berwyn prisoners were released to sleep rough on their first night. And these shocking figures came before the latest UK Government early release programme. So, I am deeply concerned that we will see the situation worsen, and that's why I want to ask the question, because it has a very detrimental impact on the services that we have locally in trying to deal with the problems of these former prisoners. [Interruption.] Sorry, there was a question. What information have you received from the Government in London to help to reduce the number of former prisoners who are forced to sleep rough? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782805 119 Cy 2026-11-04T14:22:12 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3134&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3134&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Diolch. Wnaf i ddim ailadrodd nifer o'r pwyntiau gwnes i mewn ymateb i Jane Dodds, ond jest i gadarnhau ac i danlinellu nad yw hyn yn sefyllfa dderbyniol yng ngolwg y Llywodraeth yma. Mae'r penderfyniadau yma ynglŷn â rhyddhau carcharorion yn cael effaith uniongyrchol ar wasanaethau tai a digartrefedd yng Nghymru, ac rŷn ni wrth gwrs yn cydnabod bod digartrefedd ymhlith pobl sy'n gadael y ddalfa wir yn her, ond hefyd yn gwbl annerbyniol. Felly, mae'r Llywodraeth yn parhau i geisio gweithio'n agos gyda HMPPS ac awdurdodau lleol i sicrhau bod y cynllunio yna cyn rhyddhau pobl o'r ddalfa yn cael ei wella.  Ac o ran yr hyn rydyn ni'n ei wneud, mae yna grŵp, y post-custody working group, sy'n cael ei gyd-gadeirio gan uwch-swyddogion o Lywodraeth Cymru a HMPPS, sydd wedi cael ei sefydlu ac mae yna ffocws penodol gan y grŵp yma ynglŷn â cheisio gwella'r cynllunio yna, gwneud hynny llawer ynghynt, ar y cyfnod cynharaf posibl, fel bod cysgu ar y stryd a digartrefedd yn cael ei osgoi yn gyfan gwbl.  Thank you. I won't repeat a number of the points I made in response to Jane Dodds, but just to confirm and to underline that this is not an acceptable situation in the Government's view. These decisions regarding releasing prisoners have a direct effect on housing and homelessness services in Wales, and, of course, we recognise that homelessness amongst those who leave custody is a real challenge, but also completely unacceptable. Therefore, the Government continues to work closely with HMPPS and local authorities to ensure that the planning before people are released from custody is improved. And in terms of what we are doing, a post-custody working group, which is co-chaired by senior officials from Welsh Government and HMPPS, has been established and there's a specific focus in this group on improving that planning, doing that much sooner, at the earliest stage possible, so that rough-sleeping and homelessness are completely avoided.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782812 120 Cy 2026-11-04T14:23:40 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3222&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3222&l=en 261104-1 1. Cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb 1. Questions to the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Diolch, Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog.  Thank you, Deputy First Minister. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782826 121 Cy 2026-11-04T14:23:42 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3224&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3224&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Symudwn ymlaen at gwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd. Cwestiwn 1—Joe Martin.  We'll move now to questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability. Question 1—Joe Martin. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782827 122 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Lles Anifeiliaid Animal Welfare 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782828 123 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 12146 12146 Joe Martin AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12146 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12146 Martin, Joe 1. Beth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud i ddiogelu lles anifeiliaid? OQ64803 1. What is the Welsh Government doing to safeguard animal welfare? OQ64803 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782829 124 En 2026-11-04T14:23:54 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3236&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3236&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability Y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd Gruffydd, Llyr We are committed, of course, to delivering a new animal welfare plan for Wales, working closely with stakeholders and partners, and we will build on Wales's strong reputation for animal welfare and, of course, continue to maintain and enhance high welfare standards. Rydym wedi ymrwymo, wrth gwrs, i gyflwyno cynllun lles anifeiliaid newydd ar gyfer Cymru, gan weithio'n agos gyda rhanddeiliaid a phartneriaid, a byddwn yn adeiladu ar enw da cryf Cymru o ran lles anifeiliaid ac yn parhau i gynnal a gwella safonau lles uchel. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782831 125 En 2026-11-04T14:24:09 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3251&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3251&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12146 12146 Joe Martin AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12146 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12146 Martin, Joe Thank you, Cabinet Minister. As you will be aware, a petition numbering almost 14,000 signatures has passed through the Senedd's Petitions Committee calling for a ban on the tethering of horses. In Cardiff earlier this year, a horse was hit and killed by a car in my constituency. The RSPCA has raised serious concerns about tethering, saying that the practice often leads to a lack of shelter, limited grazing, offers no company for horses, stops their natural behaviour and is a direct threat to their physical safety. Yet, despite the public outcry, the Welsh Government hasn't taken action. Minister, will you now take the necessary action to ban tethering and introduce strict guidance that ensures the highest animal welfare standards? Diolch, Weinidog Cabinet. Fel y gwyddoch, mae deiseb sydd â bron i 14,000 o lofnodion wedi mynd drwy Bwyllgor Deisebau'r Senedd, yn galw am wahardd rhwymo ceffylau. Yng Nghaerdydd, yn gynharach eleni, cafodd ceffyl ei daro a'i ladd gan gar yn fy etholaeth. Mae'r RSPCA wedi mynegi pryderon difrifol ynghylch rhwymo ceffylau, gan nodi bod yr arfer yn aml yn arwain at ddiffyg lloches, pori cyfyngedig, diffyg cwmni i'r ceffylau, atal eu hymddygiad naturiol, ac mae'n fygythiad uniongyrchol i'w diogelwch corfforol. Ac eto, er gwaethaf y gwrthwynebiad cryf gan y cyhoedd, nid yw Llywodraeth Cymru wedi gweithredu. Weinidog, a wnewch chi gymryd y camau angenrheidiol nawr i wahardd rhwymo ceffylau a chyflwyno canllawiau llym sy'n sicrhau'r safonau lles anifeiliaid uchaf? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782847 126 En 2026-11-04T14:24:45 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3287&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3287&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Well, of course, much of what you've referred to there is already illegal. The welfare of tethered horses is already considered under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, and that places a legal duty on those responsible for horses to meet their welfare needs. Now, that includes providing suitable shelter, an appropriate diet, necessary veterinary care and the opportunity to exhibit normal behaviour. Tethering is unsustainable when it comes to long-term use, certainly, and the equine code of practice sets out conditions, including access to food, access to water, shelter, supervision et cetera. As far as I'm concerned, the framework is there, so it then comes down to enforcement, of course, and enforcement remains the responsibility of the local authority. Now, Welsh Government also, of course, funds Animal Licensing Wales, who are there to support local authorities, and I would expect effective enforcement to happen as a result of that. Wel, mae llawer o'r hyn a nodwyd gennych eisoes yn anghyfreithlon wrth gwrs. Mae lles ceffylau wedi'u rhwymo eisoes yn cael ei ystyried o dan Ddeddf Lles Anifeiliaid 2006, ac mae honno'n gosod dyletswydd gyfreithiol ar y rhai sy'n gyfrifol am geffylau i ddiwallu eu hanghenion lles. Nawr, mae hynny’n cynnwys darparu lloches addas, deiet priodol, gofal milfeddygol angenrheidiol a'r cyfle i arddangos ymddygiad normal. Yn sicr, nid yw rhwymo'n gynaliadwy o ran defnydd hirdymor, yn sicr, ac mae'r cod ymarfer ar gyfer ceffylau yn nodi amodau penodol, gan gynnwys mynediad at fwyd a dŵr, lloches, goruchwyliaeth, ac ati. Yn fy marn i, mae'r fframwaith yn bodoli, felly, mater o orfodaeth ydyw wrth gwrs, ac mae gorfodi’n parhau i fod yn gyfrifoldeb i awdurdodau lleol. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru’n ariannu Trwyddedu Anifeiliaid Cymru, sydd yno i gefnogi awdurdodau lleol, ac rwy’n disgwyl i orfodaeth effeithiol ddigwydd o ganlyniad i hynny. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782787 127 En 2026-11-04T14:25:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3302&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3302&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782797 128 En 2026-11-04T14:25:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3349&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3349&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 332 332 Mike Hedges AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=332 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=332 Hedges, Mike I believe animal welfare is important. Many animals are sentient beings, meaning they have the capacity to experience feelings like pain, pleasure and emotional states. The evidence is strongest for mammals and birds, but in recent years researchers have built compelling cases for fish, octopuses, crabs and even some insects. Welsh Labour took the decision to ban greyhound racing in Wales on animal welfare grounds, and secured the legislation to deliver the ban—thank you, Jane Dodds. And while the law allows the ban to take effect between April 2027 and April 2030, I want to see the ban brought into force as soon as practically possible. The transition period was put in place to help deliver the ban safely, with animal welfare at its heart, not to prolong greyhound racing unnecessarily. What action is the Minister taking to bring the ban into force? Rwy’n credu bod lles anifeiliaid yn bwysig. Mae llawer o anifeiliaid yn greaduriaid ymdeimladol, sy'n golygu eu bod yn gallu profi teimladau fel poen, pleser a chyflyrau emosiynol. Mae'r dystiolaeth gryfaf yn bodoli ar gyfer mamaliaid ac adar, ond yn y blynyddoedd diweddar mae ymchwilwyr wedi cyflwyno dadleuon cryf dros bysgod, octopysau, crancod, a rhai pryfed hyd yn oed. Gwnaeth Llafur Cymru benderfyniad i wahardd rasio milgwn yng Nghymru ar sail lles anifeiliaid, a sicrhaodd y ddeddfwriaeth i sefydlu'r gwaharddiad—diolch, Jane Dodds. Ac er bod y gyfraith yn caniatáu i'r gwaharddiad ddod i rym rhwng mis Ebrill 2027 a mis Ebrill 2030, hoffwn weld y gwaharddiad yn weithredol cyn gynted â phosibl yn ymarferol. Cafodd y cyfnod pontio ei sefydlu i helpu i roi'r gwaharddiad ar waith yn ddiogel, gyda lles anifeiliaid wrth ei wraidd, ac nid er mwyn ymestyn rasio milgwn yn ddiangen. Pa gamau y mae'r Gweinidog yn eu cymryd i sicrhau bod y gwaharddiad yn dod i rym? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782803 129 En 2026-11-04T14:26:36 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3398&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3398&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Well, as you will know, Mike, the previous Government set up the greyhound racing ban implementation group. They have been charged with working through a number of those issues and striking the right balance in terms of protecting the welfare of greyhounds that will no longer be raced against other measures as well. I am expecting their second report imminently. That, I would expect, will give me some advice in terms of the coming into force of the ban and, until I receive that, obviously, I'm not in a position to give you any dates, other than to reassure you that this Government will introduce the ban according to the legislation within the window that is specified in law. Wel, fel y gwyddoch, Mike, sefydlodd y Llywodraeth flaenorol y grŵp gweithredu ar wahardd rasio milgwn. Mae'r grŵp wedi cael y dasg o ystyried nifer o'r materion hyn a sicrhau'r cydbwysedd cywir o ran diogelu lles milgwn na fyddant yn rasio mwyach yn erbyn mesurau eraill yn ogystal. Rwy'n disgwyl eu hail adroddiad yn fuan iawn. Rwy'n disgwyl y bydd hwnnw'n cynnig cyngor i mi ynghylch dod â'r gwaharddiad i rym, a hyd nes y daw’r adroddiad hwnnw i law, ni allaf roi unrhyw ddyddiadau i chi heblaw eich sicrhau y bydd y Llywodraeth hon yn cyflwyno'r gwaharddiad yn unol â'r ddeddfwriaeth o fewn y cyfnod a nodir yn y gyfraith. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782810 130 En 2026-11-04T14:27:21 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3443&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3443&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane I support what Joe said about the tethering of horses and, obviously, I'm going to support what Mike said as well. I'm not going to ask about greyhounds—I think you've had enough of me on that. But you mentioned in your response to Joe the animal health and welfare plan, and it's really just trying to see if we can pin you down on a timetable for the delivery of that. We know that charities such as RSPCA Cymru and Hope Rescue are keen to see the progress on this. They have—. Particularly Hope Rescue, they're caring—and this is an increasing number—they currently care for nearly 800 dogs and are facing mounting financial pressures. We know that the plan—we hope—will include the regulation of animal welfare establishments and the promotion of responsible pet ownership and breeding. So, therefore, could I ask you, if possible, could you please confirm a timetable for when we will see this published? Diolch yn fawr iawn. Rwy'n cefnogi'r hyn a ddywedodd Joe ynglŷn â rhwymo ceffylau, ac yn amlwg, rwyf hefyd yn cefnogi'r hyn a ddywedodd Mike. Nid wyf yn mynd i ofyn cwestiwn am filgwn—rwy'n credu eich bod wedi cael digon gennyf ar hynny. Ond yn eich ymateb i Joe, fe sonioch chi am y cynllun iechyd a lles anifeiliaid ac rwyf am weld a allwn gael amserlen gennych ar gyfer cyflwyno'r cynllun hwnnw. Gwyddom fod elusennau, fel RSPCA Cymru a Hope Rescue, yn awyddus i weld cynnydd ar hyn. Mae ganddynt—. Mae Hope Rescue yn enwedig yn gofalu—ac mae hwn yn nifer sy’n cynyddu—am bron i 800 o gŵn ar hyn o bryd ac yn wynebu pwysau ariannol cynyddol. Rydym yn gwybod y bydd y cynllun—rydym yn gobeithio—yn cynnwys rheoleiddio sefydliadau lles anifeiliaid a hyrwyddo perchnogaeth gyfrifol ar anifeiliaid anwes a bridio cyfrifol. Felly, a gaf i ofyn i chi gadarnhau amserlen, os yn bosibl, ar gyfer cyhoeddi'r cynllun hwn? Diolch yn fawr iawn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782851 131 En 2026-11-04T14:28:25 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3507&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3507&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr I can't give you that timetable here in the Chamber. I will write to you on that specifically. But I can assure you that it is absolutely our intention to deliver that, at the very least, within this Government, obviously, otherwise the moment will have passed. Ni allaf roi'r amserlen honno i chi yma yn y Siambr. Fe ysgrifennaf atoch ynglŷn â hynny’n benodol. Ond gallaf eich sicrhau mai ein bwriad pendant yw cyflawni hynny, o leiaf o fewn cyfnod y Llywodraeth hon, yn amlwg, neu fel arall, bydd y foment wedi mynd heibio. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782852 132 En 2026-11-04T14:28:41 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3523&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3523&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 8579 8579 Peredur Owen Griffiths AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8579 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8579 Griffiths, Peredur Owen While fireworks are fun for many people, this does not extend to the majority of animals. Research undertaken by the RSPCA has shown that 55 per cent of animal and livestock owners dread the firework season because of the negative impacts on their animals. Private displays in places such as people's back gardens are also becoming increasingly popular, with 64 per cent of animals negatively impacted by these, according to the RSPCA. Firework litter from such displays is also posing a significant risk to animals. While the relevant legislation is reserved to Westminster, a recent consultation has been held that could see noisier fireworks used only during professional displays. As we await the outcome of the consultation, will the Cabinet Minister commit to advocating for the use of low-noise and silent fireworks as much as possible throughout Wales, and to undertaking any relevant action in that respect? Diolch. Er bod tân gwyllt yn hwyl i lawer o bobl, nid yw hynny'n wir am y rhan fwyaf o anifeiliaid. Mae ymchwil gan yr RSPCA wedi dangos bod 55 y cant o berchnogion anifeiliaid a da byw yn ofni’r tymor tân gwyllt oherwydd yr effeithiau negyddol ar eu hanifeiliaid. Mae arddangosiadau preifat mewn lleoedd fel gerddi cefn pobl hefyd yn dod yn fwyfwy poblogaidd, gyda 64 y cant o anifeiliaid, yn ôl yr RSPCA, yn cael eu heffeithio'n negyddol gan y rhain. Mae gweddillion tân gwyllt o arddangosiadau o'r fath hefyd yn peri risg sylweddol i anifeiliaid. Er bod y ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol yn fater a gedwir yn ôl i San Steffan, cynhaliwyd ymgynghoriad yn ddiweddar a allai arwain at gyfyngu'r defnydd o dân gwyllt mwy swnllyd i arddangosiadau proffesiynol yn unig. Wrth inni aros am ganlyniad yr ymgynghoriad, a wnaiff y Gweinidog Cabinet ymrwymo i hyrwyddo'r defnydd o dân gwyllt tawel neu lai swnllyd cyn belled â phosibl ledled Cymru, ac i roi unrhyw gamau perthnasol ar waith i'r perwyl hwnnw? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782867 133 En 2026-11-04T14:29:38 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3580&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3580&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Well, I think there's a very strong case to be made for taking all kinds of actions to reduce the stress and disturbance to animals and pets as a consequence either of the fireworks in terms of noise or, as you say, spent fireworks that may be found in fields and other places where both wildlife and domestic pets would, potentially, come across them. But, whilst the UK Government consultation is running, I think it's only right that we await the conclusion of that process, and then, obviously, take stock from there. Wel, rwy'n credu bod achos cryf iawn dros roi pob math o gamau ar waith i leihau'r straen a'r aflonyddwch i anifeiliaid ac anifeiliaid anwes o ganlyniad i dân gwyllt, boed hynny o ran y sŵn, neu fel y dywedwch, o ran gweddillion tân gwyllt y gellir eu canfod mewn caeau a lleoedd eraill lle gallai bywyd gwyllt ac anifeiliaid anwes ddod ar eu traws. Fodd bynnag, tra bod ymgynghoriad Llywodraeth y DU ar y gweill, rwy'n credu ei bod hi'n briodol inni aros i'r broses honno ddod i ben, ac asesu'r sefyllfa o'r fan honno wrth gwrs. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782798 134 En 2026-11-04T14:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3602&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3602&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782800 135 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Llifogydd Flooding 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782801 136 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 12151 12151 Matthew Jones AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12151 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12151 Jones, Matthew 2. Pa gamau y mae'r Llywodraeth yn eu cymryd i leihau'r risg o lifogydd yn Sir Fynwy Torfaen? OQ64810 2. What action is the Government taking to reduce the risk of flooding in Sir Fynwy Torfaen? OQ64810 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782802 137 Cy 2026-11-04T14:30:18 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3620&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3620&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Drwy ein rhaglen rheoli perygl llifogydd ac erydu arfordirol, mae yna dros £1.4 miliwn wedi ei ddarparu yn Sir Fynwy Torfaen y flwyddyn ariannol yma yn benodol. Rŷn ni'n amcangyfrif bod tua 947 eiddo wedi elwa o hynny, ac, wrth gwrs, mae e wedi helpu cymunedau, gobeithio, i addasu i newid hinsawdd. Through our flood and coastal erosion risk management programme, over £1.4 million has been made available in Sir Fynwy Torfaen in this financial year specifically. We estimate that around 947 properties have benefited from that, and, of course, it's helped communities, hopefully, to adapt to climate change. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782833 138 En 2026-11-04T14:30:40 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3642&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3642&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12151 12151 Matthew Jones AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12151 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12151 Jones, Matthew Diolch, Weinidog. For flood-affected communities like those in Monmouthshire, we need to both reduce the risk of catastrophic flooding and support those communities that are affected. Last month, my constituents were encouraged to hear that the upcoming Welsh flood forum will act as a national support network for flood-affected communities. You'll remember the devastation from storm Claudia and the flooding that that brought to Monmouthshire almost exactly a year ago. The section 19 flood report has shown that there is still a lot of work to do, and many are still feeling the effects of the flood a year later. Critical decisions on flood risk management need to be made in Monmouthshire and across Wales in the coming months and years. So, when will the Welsh flood forum be up and running, and how will it be able to help support those decisions? Diolch, Weinidog. Ar gyfer cymunedau yr effeithiwyd arnynt gan lifogydd fel y rhai yn sir Fynwy, mae angen inni leihau'r risg o lifogydd trychinebus a chefnogi'r cymunedau yr effeithir arnynt. Y mis diwethaf, cafodd fy etholwyr y newyddion calonogol y bydd fforwm llifogydd Cymru sydd ar y ffordd yn gweithredu fel rhwydwaith cymorth cenedlaethol ar gyfer cymunedau yr effeithiwyd arnynt gan lifogydd. Fe fyddwch yn cofio'r dinistr a achoswyd gan storm Claudia a'r llifogydd yn ei sgil i sir Fynwy bron i flwyddyn union yn ôl. Mae'r adroddiad llifogydd adran 19 wedi dangos bod llawer o waith i'w wneud o hyd, ac mae llawer yn dal i deimlo effeithiau'r llifogydd flwyddyn yn ddiweddarach. Mae angen gwneud penderfyniadau hollbwysig ynglŷn â rheoli risg llifogydd yn sir Fynwy a ledled Cymru yn y misoedd a'r blynyddoedd nesaf. Felly, pryd y bydd fforwm llifogydd Cymru ar waith, a sut y bydd yn helpu i gefnogi'r penderfyniadau hynny? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782849 139 En 2026-11-04T14:31:33 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3695&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3695&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Thank you for that question. I met Monmouthshire County Council, actually, a few weeks ago to discuss some of these events and the section 19 report as well. But in October as well, I chaired a dedicated steering group that is now going to be working on establishing the Welsh flood forum. It brings together, yes, key partners and organisations, but also, critically, people with lived experience of flooding, which I think is a very important voice that needs to cut through in these deliberations. So, hopefully, their work, which has now started, will help shape a new national support network for those flood-affected communities. We do have a programme for government commitment, of course, to set that up during this Government term. We're looking to set up a charity, so that will take time, but we are learning from experiences in Scotland, where they've done this before us, and we're leaning heavily on the expertise and the experiences of the National Flood Forum, which of course is already in place, so that we can replicate some of that. So, I will shy away from giving you a date, other than to say I am absolutely committed to seeing this being in place as soon as possible, because it's critical to help communities prepare for flooding, respond to flooding and recover from flooding, and it's much, much needed. Diolch am eich cwestiwn. Cyfarfûm â Chyngor Sir Fynwy ychydig wythnosau yn ôl mewn gwirionedd i drafod rhai o'r digwyddiadau hyn a'r adroddiad adran 19. Ond hefyd ym mis Hydref, cadeiriais grŵp llywio pwrpasol sy'n mynd i fod yn gweithio nawr ar sefydlu fforwm llifogydd Cymru. Mae'n dwyn partneriaid a sefydliadau allweddol ynghyd, ond hefyd, yn hollbwysig, pobl sydd â phrofiad bywyd o lifogydd, sydd yn fy marn i yn llais pwysig iawn y mae angen iddo gael ei glywed yn y trafodaethau hyn. Felly, gobeithio y bydd eu gwaith, sydd bellach wedi dechrau, yn helpu i lunio rhwydwaith cymorth cenedlaethol newydd ar gyfer y cymunedau yr effeithir arnynt gan lifogydd. Mae gennym ymrwymiad yn y rhaglen lywodraethu i sefydlu hynny yn ystod tymor y Llywodraeth hon. Rydym yn bwriadu sefydlu elusen, felly bydd hynny'n cymryd amser, ond rydym yn dysgu o brofiadau yn yr Alban, lle maent wedi gwneud hyn o'n blaenau, ac rydym yn dibynnu'n helaeth ar arbenigedd a phrofiadau'r Fforwm Llifogydd Cenedlaethol, sydd eisoes ar waith wrth gwrs, fel y gallwn efelychu rhywfaint o hynny. Felly, nid wyf am roi dyddiad i chi, dim ond dweud fy mod wedi ymrwymo'n llwyr i sicrhau ei fod ar waith cyn gynted â phosibl, gan ei fod yn hanfodol er mwyn helpu cymunedau i baratoi ar gyfer llifogydd, ymateb i lifogydd ac adfer ar ôl llifogydd, ac mae ei angen yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782855 140 En 2026-11-04T14:33:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3783&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3783&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12160 12160 Stephen Senior AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12160 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12160 Senior, Stephen Minister, following on from that, I need to talk about human sewage, or black water as it's sometimes euphemistically known. As you know, much of Wales is covered by a combined sewer system where human waste and rainwater all goes, effectively, into the same pipe. When it was originally built, that wasn't a problem because it just went into the nearest river or into the sea. However, today, that pipe network just can't cope at times, and the water treatment plants can't cope during very heavy rain. We know that there are overflows, which either put the water into the river or into the sea, and even those can't cope sometimes, and it gets backed up, and some of these places that are flooded end up with a very stressful situation where we have human waste in that flood water. That's the harsh reality of our water system. To separate out those two different systems at a UK level would cost anything between an estimated £300 billion and £1 trillion. The fact we can't put a figure on it shows the problem. We actually don't even know or have an accurate map of where some of those pipes are. So, Minister, my question is: does the Welsh Government, having worked with the water industry in Wales—which is, obviously, more than one company—have any estimate for how much it might cost to solve the problem of combined sewers and combined sewer overflows? Weinidog, yn dilyn hynny, mae angen imi siarad am garthion dynol, neu ddŵr du fel y'i gelwir yn fwytheiriol weithiau. Fel y gwyddoch, mae llawer o Gymru'n defnyddio system garthffosydd cyfun lle mae gwastraff dynol a dŵr glaw i gyd yn mynd i'r un bibell i bob pwrpas. Pan gafodd ei hadeiladu, nid oedd hynny'n broblem gan ei fod yn mynd i'r afon agosaf neu i'r môr. Fodd bynnag, heddiw, ni all y rhwydwaith pibellau ymdopi ar brydiau, ac ni all y gweithfeydd trin dŵr ymdopi yn ystod glaw trwm iawn. Gwyddom fod gennym orlifoedd, sydd naill ai'n cyfeirio'r dŵr i'r afon neu i'r môr, ac weithiau ni all hyd yn oed y rheini ymdopi chwaith, ac ni all y dŵr lifo drwyddynt, ac mae rhai o'r lleoedd hyn sy'n cael llifogydd yn wynebu sefyllfa ofnadwy lle mae gennych wastraff dynol yn y dŵr hwnnw. Dyna realiti llwm ein system ddŵr. Byddai gwahanu'r ddwy system wahanol ar lefel y DU yn costio rhywle rhwng £300 biliwn a £1 triliwn. Mae'r ffaith na allwn roi ffigur arno'n dangos maint y broblem. Nid ydym hyd yn oed yn gwybod ac nid oes gennym fap cywir o ble mae rhai o'r pibellau hyn. Felly, Weinidog, fy nghwestiwn yw: a oes gan Lywodraeth Cymru, ar ôl gweithio gyda'r diwydiant dŵr yng Nghymru—sydd, yn amlwg, yn fwy nag un cwmni—unrhyw amcangyfrif o faint y gallai gostio i ddatrys problem carthffosydd cyfun a gorlifoedd carthffosydd cyfun? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782879 141 En 2026-11-04T14:34:13 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3855&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3855&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr We don't have a cost, no. But it's absolutely a system that's been inherited, and it's a system that, frankly, doesn't deliver the kind of drainage network that would benefit customers and nature and health and a number of other outcomes. You will be aware that developments have happened in terms of urban drainage systems and requirements through the planning system for new builds, et cetera, to try and separate grey water and rainwater and water running off our road infrastructure, for example, from sewers. But we are where we are. Now, we therefore look to the water companies and the water regulators to play their part in making sure that we are on the right path and on a decent trajectory to get to a place where we don't see these incidents occurring as often. I know there is a topical question coming up later on, which I'm sure will address some of these issues. So, yes, we're not where we would like to be, but regulators and water companies have a big part to play in that, and we as a Government are putting pressure on them to deliver. Nid oes gennym gost, na. Ond yn sicr, mae'n system sydd wedi'i hetifeddu, ac mae'n system, a bod yn onest, nad yw'n darparu'r math o rwydwaith draenio a fyddai o fudd i gwsmeriaid a natur ac iechyd a nifer o ganlyniadau eraill. Fe fyddwch yn gwybod bod datblygiadau wedi digwydd o ran systemau draenio trefol a gofynion drwy'r system gynllunio ar gyfer adeiladau newydd ac ati, i geisio gwahanu dŵr llwyd a dŵr glaw a dŵr sy'n rhedeg oddi ar ein seilwaith ffyrdd, er enghraifft, a charthffosydd. Ond dyma ble rydym arni. Nawr, rydym yn disgwyl i'r cwmnïau dŵr a'r rheoleiddwyr dŵr chwarae eu rhan i sicrhau ein bod ar y trywydd cywir ac ar lwybr priodol i gyrraedd sefyllfa lle nad ydym yn gweld y digwyddiadau hyn mor aml. Gwn fod cwestiwn amserol i ddod yn nes ymlaen, ac rwy'n siŵr y bydd yn mynd i'r afael â rhai o'r materion hyn. Felly, nid ydym ble yr hoffem fod, ond mae gan reoleiddwyr a chwmnïau dŵr ran fawr i'w chwarae yn hynny o beth, ac rydym ni fel Llywodraeth yn rhoi pwysau arnynt i gyflawni. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782814 142 En 2026-11-04T14:35:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3902&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3902&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782821 143 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Cwestiynau Heb Rybudd gan Lefarwyr y Pleidiau Questions Without Notice from Party Spokespeople 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782822 144 Cy 2026-11-04T14:35:23 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3925&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3925&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Galwaf nawr ar lefarwyr y pleidiau i holi'r Gweinidog Cabinet. Llefarydd Reform UK, Laura Anne Jones. I now call on the party spokespeople to question the Cabinet Minister. Reform UK spokesperson, Laura Anne Jones. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782823 145 En 2026-11-04T14:35:29 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=3931&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=3931&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne Diolch. Minister, the devastation caused by this summer's wildfires demanded and deserved an oral statement in this Chamber, post summit, to update us on the outcomes and provide us with a list of the urgent and long-term actions that you will now take, and importantly outline where the funding for them will come from. Instead, we got a written statement. I'm bewildered that you or the First Minister haven't made the time to come to the Chamber this week to outline that and set out what has been in the summit and face proper scrutiny. The urgency of getting preventative actions in place is paramount if we are to be as prepared as we can be for next summer. A summit is great, but now we need real, tangible action, and at speed, if we are to prevent the fires on the scale that we saw. Since September 2025, England's countryside stewardship higher tier pays for work like bracken control and firebreaks, with scope for private investment to help carry that work forward, but there is no equivalent in Wales. It will take a substantial uplift in the budget, private capital, money from our farmers and commoners' own pockets, to enable any actions. Diolch. Weinidog, roedd y dinistr a achoswyd gan danau gwyllt yr haf hwn yn mynnu ac yn haeddu datganiad llafar yn y Siambr hon, ar ôl yr uwchgynhadledd, i roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i ni am y canlyniadau a rhoi rhestr i ni o'r camau gweithredu brys a hirdymor y byddwch yn eu cymryd nawr, ac yn bwysicach, amlinellu o ble y daw'r cyllid ar eu cyfer. Yn hytrach, cawsom ddatganiad ysgrifenedig. Rwy'n synnu nad ydych chi na'r Prif Weinidog wedi rhoi amser i ddod i'r Siambr yr wythnos hon i amlinellu hynny a nodi beth a godwyd yn yr uwchgynhadledd ac wynebu craffu priodol. Mae'n hollbwysig ein bod yn rhoi camau ataliol ar waith ar frys os ydym am fod mor barod ag y gallwn fod ar gyfer yr haf nesaf. Mae uwchgynhadledd yn wych, ond nawr mae angen gweithredoedd pendant, a hynny ar frys, os ydym am atal y tanau ar y raddfa a welsom. Ers mis Medi 2025, mae haen uwch stiwardiaeth cefn gwlad Lloegr yn talu am waith fel rheoli rhedyn a strimynnau atal tân, gyda lle i fuddsoddiad preifat helpu i fwrw ymlaen â'r gwaith hwnnw, ond nid oes unrhyw beth cyfwerth yng Nghymru. Bydd angen cynnydd sylweddol yn y gyllideb, cyfalaf preifat, arian o bocedi ein ffermwyr a'n cominwyr, i alluogi unrhyw gamau gweithredu. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782832 146 En 2026-11-04T14:36:40 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4002&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4002&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can I ask you to come to a question, please? A gaf i ofyn ichi ddod at gwestiwn os gwelwch yn dda? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782836 147 En 2026-11-04T14:36:42 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4004&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4004&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne Yes. But, Minister, who should pay for these land management interventions? Will you use the sustainable farming scheme or another scheme to incentivise farmers and landowners to carry out these vital works? Fundamentally, would they be in place— Iawn. Ond Weinidog, pwy ddylai dalu am yr ymyriadau rheoli tir hyn? A wnewch chi ddefnyddio'r cynllun ffermio cynaliadwy neu gynllun arall i gymell ffermwyr a thirfeddianwyr i wneud y gwaith hanfodol hwn? Yn y bôn, a fyddent ar waith— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782838 148 En 2026-11-04T14:36:55 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4017&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4017&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can you please conclude? A wnewch chi ddirwyn i ben os gwelwch yn dda? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782842 149 En 2026-11-04T14:36:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4019&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4019&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne Fundamentally, would they be in place for the hot weather in the summer? Diolch. Yn y bôn, a fyddent ar waith ar gyfer y tywydd poeth yn yr haf? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782844 150 En 2026-11-04T14:37:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4024&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4024&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Okay, there's a lot there; I'll try and remember all of it. First of all, I am here now today, this week. Ironically, you're asking for an opportunity to ask Ministers about the wildfire summit and you're asking me about the wildfire summit. So, you know, okay, maybe it could have been—[Interruption.] Hang on, it's my turn now, you've had your more than one minute. So, look, I'm here now, and I'll happily engage with you further outside of here if you want to go into greater detail. What I would say is: is it me? Is it the planning Minister? Is it the First Minister? This is a cross-Government endeavour. So, I suppose we could all appear and respond to the summit that was held. But the important thing now is, as you say, the outcome of that summit. There are clear, identified, immediate priorities that have been recognised as a consequence of the summit. We need to support a strengthened all-Wales wildfire board. That came through clearly, and we're committed to doing that. A new pan-Wales approach to monitoring spring and summer resilience risk; that is something that's going to be a work stream. A rapid evidence review to better understand the role of land management interventions is a particular piece of work that my officials are undertaking. We have already announced a separate review of 'The Heather and Grass Burning Code for Wales 2008'. In relation to your question about funding some of these interventions, it may well come up with a requirement for funding, and that will be a challenge for me then to go and see where I can identify the funding for that. The sustainable farming scheme can play a role as well, depending exactly on what the requirements are. We are going to bring—another outcome of the summit—international expertise to support Welsh fire and rescue services with training and preparation. We need a structured pan-Wales register, for example, for farmers and landowners to indicate where, out there, the willingness is to provide vehicles, equipment, local knowledge, support. Many of them stepped up. They played a critical role. Can we sort of formalise that in some way? We need to review evidence as well on options with the fire and rescue service on improved health monitoring and decontamination procedures for firefighters. We need exploration of further preventative actions to reduce risk, including public engagement. There's a big public education piece. You know, I could go on. There are huge pieces of work, both individually and collectively spread across Government. We are getting on with it. I'm happy to sit down with you and go through this in greater detail. But please, the work has started. Iawn, mae llawer yno; rwyf am geisio cofio'r cyfan. Yn gyntaf oll, rwyf yma nawr heddiw, yr wythnos hon. Yn eironig, rydych chi'n gofyn am gyfle i ofyn i Weinidogion am yr uwchgynhadledd tanau gwyllt ac rydych chi'n gofyn i mi am yr uwchgynhadledd tanau gwyllt. Felly, iawn, efallai y gallai fod wedi bod—[Torri ar draws.] Am funud bach, fy nhro i yw hi nawr, rydych chi wedi cael mwy na'ch munud. Felly, edrychwch, rwyf yma nawr, ac rwy'n fwy na pharod i ymwneud â chi ymhellach y tu allan i'r fan hon os ydych chi eisiau mwy o fanylion. Yr hyn y buaswn i'n ei ddweud yw: ai fi? Ai'r Gweinidog Cynllunio? Ai'r Prif Weinidog? Mae hon yn ymdrech drawslywodraethol. Felly, mae'n debyg y gallai pob un ohonom ymddangos ac ymateb i'r uwchgynhadledd a gynhaliwyd. Ond y peth pwysig nawr, fel y dywedwch, yw canlyniad yr uwchgynhadledd honno. Mae blaenoriaethau clir ac uniongyrchol wedi'u nodi a'u cydnabod o ganlyniad i'r uwchgynhadledd. Mae angen inni gefnogi bwrdd tanau gwyllt cryfach i Gymru gyfan. Daeth hynny drwodd yn glir, ac rydym wedi ymrwymo i wneud hynny. Dull newydd ledled Cymru o fonitro risg gwydnwch y gwanwyn a'r haf; mae hynny'n rhywbeth a fydd yn ffrwd waith. Mae adolygiad cyflym o'r dystiolaeth i ddeall rôl ymyriadau rheoli tir yn well yn waith penodol y mae fy swyddogion yn ei wneud. Rydym eisoes wedi cyhoeddi adolygiad ar wahân o 'God Llosgi Grug a Glaswellt Cymru 2008'. O ran eich cwestiwn ynglŷn ag ariannu rhai o'r ymyriadau hyn, mae'n bosibl iawn y gallai arwain at ofyniad am gyllid, a bydd hynny'n her i mi wedyn fynd i weld o ble y gallaf ddod o hyd i'r cyllid ar gyfer hynny. Gall y cynllun ffermio cynaliadwy chwarae rhan hefyd, yn dibynnu ar beth yn union yw'r gofynion. Rydym yn mynd i gynnull—un o ganlyniadau eraill yr uwchgynhadledd—arbenigedd rhyngwladol i gefnogi gwasanaethau tân ac achub Cymru gyda hyfforddiant a pharatoadau. Mae arnom angen cofrestr strwythuredig ar gyfer Cymru gyfan, er enghraifft, i ffermwyr a thirfeddianwyr ddangos ble allan yno y mae'r parodrwydd i ddarparu cerbydau, offer, gwybodaeth leol, cefnogaeth. Mae llawer ohonynt wedi cynnig cymorth. Maent wedi chwarae rôl hanfodol. A allwn ni ffurfioli hynny mewn rhyw ffordd? Mae angen inni adolygu tystiolaeth hefyd ar opsiynau gyda'r gwasanaeth tân ac achub i wella gweithdrefnau monitro iechyd a dadhalogi ar gyfer diffoddwyr tân. Mae angen inni archwilio camau ataliol pellach i leihau risg, gan gynnwys ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd. Mae elfen fawr o hyn yn ymwneud ag addysg gyhoeddus. Gallwn barhau. Mae llawer iawn o waith, gwaith unigol a gwaith ar y cyd, wedi'i wasgaru ar draws y Llywodraeth. Rydym yn bwrw ymlaen ag ef. Rwy'n fwy na pharod i fynd drwy hyn yn fanylach gyda chi. Ond mae'r gwaith wedi dechrau. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782857 151 En 2026-11-04T14:39:35 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4177&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4177&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne I would love to. I will definitely take you up on that offer, Minister; I appreciate that. But that response was extremely disappointing and very wishy-washy considering the amount of time that we have left before next summer to put these actions in place. You're still reviewing and creating another view. This summit was of utmost importance. Even though it was two hours long and contributors had 90 seconds each to contribute, it was a very important summit that deserved an oral statement in this Chamber, so that everybody—because it is a collective effort—every single MS should have the opportunity to ask you questions on it. But I'll move on to my second question—[Interruption.] You've had your chance, it's mine now. Your Government is consulting on whether to replace or scrap the scheme that gives the youngest pupils in our schools free milk during the day and subsidising it through to year 6 if requested. Margaret Thatcher got a lot right, but on this, she got it wrong: she should never have snatched milk out of the schools. It may have been 'Thatcher the milk snatcher' a few decades ago, but it's 'Llyr dim llaeth' now, which perhaps will be the nickname that sticks. It isn't good enough to— Buaswn wrth fy modd. Rwy'n sicr am dderbyn eich cynnig, Weinidog; rwy'n gwerthfawrogi hynny. Ond roedd yr ymateb hwnnw'n siomedig iawn, ac yn dila iawn o ystyried faint o amser sydd ar ôl gennym cyn yr haf i roi'r camau hyn ar waith. Rydych chi'n dal i adolygu a chreu safbwynt arall. Roedd yr uwchgynhadledd hon yn hollbwysig. Er ei bod yn ddwy awr o hyd a bod gan gyfranwyr 90 eiliad yr un i gyfrannu, roedd yn uwchgynhadledd bwysig iawn a oedd yn haeddu datganiad llafar yn y Siambr, fel bod pawb—gan ei bod yn ymdrech ar y cyd—dylai pob Aelod o'r Senedd gael cyfle i ofyn cwestiynau i chi yn ei chylch. Ond fe symudaf ymlaen at fy ail gwestiwn—[Torri ar draws.] Rydych chi wedi cael eich cyfle, fy nhro i yw hi nawr. Mae eich Llywodraeth yn ymgynghori ynghylch a ddylid disodli neu ddileu'r cynllun i ddarparu llaeth am ddim i'r disgyblion ieuengaf yn ein hysgolion yn ystod y dydd a darparu cymhorthdal ar ei gyfer hyd at flwyddyn 6 os dymunir. Fe wnaeth Margaret Thatcher lawer o bethau'n iawn, ond ar hyn, fe wnaeth gamgymeriad: ni ddylai byth fod wedi mynd â'r llaeth o'r ysgolion. Efallai mai 'Thatcher the milk snatcher' oedd hi rai degawdau yn ôl, ond 'Llyr dim llaeth' yw hi nawr, sef y llysenw a fydd yn glynu o bosibl. Nid yw'n ddigon da— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782809 152 En 2026-11-04T14:40:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4202&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4202&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782811 153 En 2026-11-04T14:40:44 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4246&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4246&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can you ask your question, please? You're already over. A wnewch chi ofyn eich cwestiwn os gwelwch yn dda? Mae eich amser ar ben eisoes. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782813 154 En 2026-11-04T14:40:48 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4250&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4250&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne —just give milk to breakfast clubs; all children deserve to have that nutritional benefit, which supports our dairy farmers and local economies across Wales. Your bedfellows, Labour— —rhowch laeth i glybiau brecwast; mae pob plentyn yn haeddu cael y budd maethol hwnnw, sy'n cefnogi ein ffermwyr llaeth ac economïau lleol ledled Cymru. Mae hyd yn oed eich cymheiriaid, Llafur— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782819 155 En 2026-11-04T14:40:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4259&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4259&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can the Member ask a question? A wnaiff yr Aelod ofyn cwestiwn? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782820 156 En 2026-11-04T14:40:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4259&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4259&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne —even recognised it. Can you guarantee here today that you will not scrap the scheme, which should not even be an option in the consultation? Diolch. —wedi cydnabod hyn. A wnewch chi warantu yma heddiw na fyddwch chi'n dileu'r cynllun, na ddylai fod yn opsiwn hyd yn oed yn yr ymgynghoriad? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782824 157 En 2026-11-04T14:41:06 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4268&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4268&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr No decision has been made on the future of the school milk subsidy scheme, and there is a consultation on the future arrangements, but that's happening because the Rural Payments Agency will stop administering the scheme for Wales after the end of March next year. And the consultation considers two options: introducing a new scheme, delivered through existing school food funding arrangements, or, yes, ending the dedicated milk subsidy scheme. But we will consider the consultation responses. And as the Minister for rural affairs, I have a view on this and I will make my view known through the consultation, as I hope all other Members and the wider public will. Nid oes penderfyniad wedi'i wneud ar ddyfodol y cynllun cymhorthdal llaeth ysgol, ac mae ymgynghoriad yn mynd rhagddo ar y trefniadau ar gyfer y dyfodol, ond mae hynny'n digwydd am y bydd yr Asiantaeth Taliadau Gwledig yn rhoi'r gorau i weinyddu'r cynllun ar gyfer Cymru ar ôl diwedd mis Mawrth y flwyddyn nesaf. Ac mae'r ymgynghoriad yn ystyried dau opsiwn: cyflwyno cynllun newydd, a fydd yn cael ei gyflawni drwy drefniadau presennol ar gyfer ariannu bwyd ysgol, neu ddod â'r cynllun cymhorthdal llaeth penodol i ben. Ond byddwn yn ystyried yr ymatebion i'r ymgynghoriad. Ac fel y Gweinidog dros faterion gwledig, mae gennyf farn ar hyn a byddaf yn mynegi fy marn drwy'r ymgynghoriad, fel y gobeithiaf y bydd yr holl Aelodau eraill a'r cyhoedd yn ei wneud. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782830 158 En 2026-11-04T14:41:45 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4307&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4307&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne Yes, we certainly will, Minister. That consultation, as an option, takes away all children having milk or getting rid of it altogether. That should not even be an option in the consultation, Minister. Minister, I commend this Government, actually, on the work it's done on the promotion of our fantastic Welsh produce that we have on offer here in Wales, and your Rooted in Wales campaign. But if this Government is truly serious about using local produce in our schools, hospitals, public bodies, how are you going to incentivise local authorities to do that? Are you planning to subsidise the food? What is your plan, Minister? Because the biggest barrier for local authorities to use local suppliers is cost. As I previously outlined in this Chamber, in Merthyr, 99 per cent of schoolchildren—school chicken, sorry—came from Thailand and China. In Conwy, 94 per cent came from outside the UK. This is a complete shambles, and it's happening right across Wales. It's all very well and good that you're promoting local Welsh high-quality products through adverts like Rooted in Wales, but until you get to grips with our abattoirs, the local supply chain issues, and supporting our farmers in a way where they are absolutely able to produce food— Yn sicr, Weinidog. Mae'r ymgynghoriad hwnnw'n cynnwys opsiwn i roi'r gorau i ddarparu llaeth i bob plentyn neu gael ei wared yn gyfan gwbl. Ni ddylai hynny fod yn opsiwn hyd yn oed yn yr ymgynghoriad, Weinidog. Weinidog, rwy'n canmol y Llywodraeth hon mewn gwirionedd ar y gwaith y mae wedi'i wneud ar hyrwyddo'r cynnyrch gwych sydd ar gael gennym yma yng Nghymru, a'ch ymgyrch Gwreiddiau Cymreig. Ond os yw'r Llywodraeth hon o ddifrif ynglŷn â defnyddio cynnyrch lleol yn ein hysgolion, ysbytai, cyrff cyhoeddus, sut rydych chi'n mynd i gymell awdurdodau lleol i wneud hynny? A ydych chi'n bwriadu darparu cymhorthdal ar gyfer y bwyd? Beth yw eich cynllun, Weinidog? Oherwydd y rhwystr mwyaf i awdurdodau lleol rhag defnyddio cyflenwyr lleol yw'r gost. Fel y nodais eisoes yn y Siambr hon, ym Merthyr Tudful, dôi 99 y cant o blant ysgol—cyw iâr ysgol, mae’n ddrwg gennyf—o Wlad Thai a Tsieina. Yng Nghonwy, dôi 94 y cant o'r tu allan i'r DU. Mae hyn yn llanast llwyr, ac mae'n digwydd ledled Cymru. Mae'n iawn eich bod yn hyrwyddo cynhyrchion lleol o ansawdd uchel o Gymru drwy hysbysebion fel Gwreiddiau Cymreig, ond hyd nes yr ewch chi i'r afael â'n lladd-dai, materion yn codi o gadwyni cyflenwi lleol, a chefnogi ein ffermwyr mewn ffordd lle maent yn gwbl abl i gynhyrchu bwyd— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782834 159 En 2026-11-04T14:42:53 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4375&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4375&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can I remind the Member that they are one-minute contributions, please? A gaf i atgoffa'r Aelod eu bod yn gyfraniadau un funud os gwelwch yn dda? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782837 160 En 2026-11-04T14:42:55 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4377&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4377&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne —you won't get to grips with this. Can you update the Senedd on how you're working— —ni lwyddwch i fynd i'r afael â hyn. A wnewch chi roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i'r Senedd ynglŷn â sut rydych chi'n gweithio— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782839 161 En 2026-11-04T14:43:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4383&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4383&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr And there's more. Ac mae mwy. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782841 162 En 2026-11-04T14:42:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4324&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4324&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne —with local authorities on local procurement plans? —gydag awdurdodau lleol ar gynlluniau caffael lleol? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782843 163 En 2026-11-04T14:43:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4384&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4384&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Laura, with respect—. Can I remind the Chamber that it is one-minute contributions, not one minute and then pushing and waiting for the Chair to come in? I have a button that turns off. I really don't want to use it, because I want you all to be able to get across what you want to ask. Everyone is doing it, everyone is going over. Please be respectful of the time limits. Sorry, Gweinidog. Laura, gyda phob parch—. A gaf i atgoffa'r Siambr mai cyfraniadau un funud yw'r rhain, nid un funud ac yna gwthio ac aros i'r Cadeirydd ymyrryd? Mae gennyf fotwm i'ch diffodd. Nid wyf eisiau ei ddefnyddio, gan fy mod eisiau i chi gyd allu cyfleu'r hyn rydych chi am ei ofyn. Mae pawb yn ei wneud, mae pawb yn mynd dros yr amser. Parchwch y terfynau amser. Mae’n ddrwg gennyf, Weinidog. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782848 164 En 2026-11-04T14:43:25 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4407&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4407&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Diolch. Well, the Member will know that I am a strong proponent of locally produced food being locally processed and locally procured or eaten, ultimately. We have set up, of course, the national food strategy group that are going to be looking at developing the strategy for us. They have identified three priority work streams, one being the red meat supply chain in Wales and another one being food in our schools. So, as part of that work, they will be looking at some excellent examples that exist out there, actually, in terms of how we make this work. But, of course, at the minute, they're examples that are here and there—we need to mainstream those kinds of approaches. So, I am putting great faith in the work of Simon Wright, as chair, and the membership of that board to come up with some of these proposals or some of these actions that will turn that around. But there is a duty on local authorities as well. And I think, in fact, the public sector has a critical role to play here because we know the value of public procurement and the level of spend that's happening. But every 1 per cent extra that is spent on public procurement with companies, or through companies or producers in Wales, equates to around 2,000 additional jobs in the Welsh economy. So, if you increase procurement by 10 per cent, that's effectively 20,000 extra jobs in the Welsh economy. And, of course, you're not spending more money necessarily, you're just spending it in a different place. So, there is much more that could be done, should have been done, potentially, in the past. But we're up for that challenge, because not only do we see the benefits in terms of the economic value of being able to deliver that—there is an economic value, but there may be slightly higher costs initially—but if you mainstream it, you'll get over that hump, and also the money will come back in and you'll keep the pound circulating locally. But there will be nutritional benefits, in terms of it then rubbing off on public health. There will be environmental benefit because you're cutting down on food miles, et cetera, et cetera, et cetera. And those are exactly the kinds of interventions that I absolutely want to pursue, because they don't just achieve one of our cross-cutting goals as a Government, but they achieve two, three, four, delivering a win-win-win for Wales. Diolch. Wel, bydd yr Aelod yn gwybod fy mod yn llwyr o blaid bwyd a gynhyrchir yn lleol yn cael ei brosesu'n lleol a'i gaffael neu ei fwyta'n lleol. Rydym wedi sefydlu'r grŵp strategaeth fwyd cenedlaethol a fydd yn edrych ar ddatblygu'r strategaeth ar ein rhan. Maent wedi nodi tair ffrwd waith â blaenoriaeth, un yw'r gadwyn gyflenwi cig coch yng Nghymru ac un arall yw bwyd yn ein hysgolion. Felly, yn rhan o'r gwaith hwnnw, byddant yn edrych ar enghreifftiau rhagorol sydd i'w cael o ran sut y gallwn wneud i hyn weithio. Ond wrth gwrs, ar hyn o bryd, maent yn enghreifftiau yma ac acw—mae angen inni brif ffrydio'r mathau hynny o ddulliau. Felly, rwy'n rhoi llawer iawn o ffydd yng ngwaith Simon Wright, fel cadeirydd, ac aelodaeth y bwrdd hwnnw i lunio rhai o'r cynigion hyn neu rai o'r camau gweithredu hyn a fydd yn newid pethau. Ond mae dyletswydd ar awdurdodau lleol hefyd. Ac mae gan y sector cyhoeddus rôl hanfodol i'w chwarae yma gan ein bod yn ymwybodol o werth caffael cyhoeddus a lefel y gwariant. Ond mae pob 1 y cant ychwanegol sy'n cael ei wario ar gaffael cyhoeddus gyda chwmnïau, neu drwy gwmnïau neu gynhyrchwyr yng Nghymru, yn cyfateb i oddeutu 2,000 o swyddi ychwanegol yn economi Cymru. Felly, os ydych chi'n cynyddu caffael 10 y cant, mae hynny i bob pwrpas yn 20,000 o swyddi ychwanegol yn economi Cymru. Ac wrth gwrs, nid ydych chi'n gwario mwy o arian o reidrwydd, rydych chi'n ei wario mewn lle gwahanol. Felly, mae llawer mwy y gellid ei wneud, ac y dylid bod wedi'i wneud, o bosibl, yn y gorffennol. Ond rydym yn barod am yr her honno, gan ein bod nid yn unig yn gweld manteision gallu cyflawni hynny o ran gwerth economaidd—mae gwerth economaidd, ond efallai y bydd rhywfaint o gostau ychydig yn uwch i ddechrau—ond os byddwch yn ei brif ffrydio, byddwch yn goresgyn y rhwystr hwnnw, a bydd yr arian yn dod yn ôl i mewn a byddwch yn cadw'r bunt yn cylchredeg yn lleol. Ond bydd manteision maethol, gan y byddai wedyn yn effeithio ar iechyd y cyhoedd. Byddai budd amgylcheddol gan eich bod yn lleihau milltiroedd bwyd ac ati. A dyna'r union fathau o ymyriadau rwy'n bendant eisiau mynd ar eu trywydd, gan eu bod nid yn unig yn cyflawni un o'n nodau trawsbynciol fel Llywodraeth, maent yn cyflawni dau, tri, pedwar, gan sicrhau sefyllfa lle mae Cymru ar ei hennill ym mhob ffordd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782804 165 En 2026-11-04T14:45:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4502&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4502&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782845 166 Cy 2026-11-04T14:45:44 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4546&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4546&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Llefarydd Llafur Cymru, Vikki Howells.  The Welsh Labour spokesperson, Vikki Howells.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782850 167 En 2026-11-04T14:45:46 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4548&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4548&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 5107 5107 Vikki Howells AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5107 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5107 Howells, Vikki Cabinet Minister, there is significant concern emerging that the Welsh Government may seek to delay the development of a nutrient pollution target under the new Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Act 2026. This would, obviously, be unacceptable, given that nutrient pollution, especially in our rivers, is a major driver of biodiversity loss. Now, I appreciate from your time as Chair of the environment committee in the last Senedd that addressing river pollution remains, I hope, a personal priority for you. So, I'd be grateful if you could confirm today that there will be no delay in bringing forward a nutrient pollution target by 2028, and that it will be consulted upon in the spring, as originally planned. Weinidog Cabinet, mae pryder cynyddol y gallai Llywodraeth Cymru geisio gohirio datblygu targed llygredd maethynnau o dan Ddeddf yr Amgylchedd (Egwyddorion, Llywodraethiant a Thargedau Bioamrywiaeth) (Cymru) 2026. Byddai hyn, yn amlwg, yn annerbyniol, o ystyried bod llygredd maethynnau, yn enwedig yn ein hafonydd, yn un o brif achosion colli bioamrywiaeth. Nawr, rwy'n sylweddoli, o'ch amser fel Cadeirydd y pwyllgor amgylchedd yn y Senedd ddiwethaf, fod mynd i'r afael â llygredd afonydd yn parhau i fod, gobeithio, yn flaenoriaeth bersonol i chi. Felly, buaswn yn ddiolchgar pe gallech gadarnhau heddiw na fydd unrhyw oedi cyn cyflwyno targed llygredd maethynnau erbyn 2028, ac y bydd ymgynghoriad yn cael ei gynnal arno yn y gwanwyn, fel y cynlluniwyd yn wreiddiol. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782853 168 En 2026-11-04T14:46:31 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4593&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4593&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Well, there are a range of targets, aren't there, as you will know, because I know you'll be familiar with the legislation. There is a range of targets being worked on under the requirements for biodiversity targets through the legislation, the environment Act, that you referred to. Now, I'm aware that nutrients is one of those that's being considered, and I'll undertake to meet with officials to be updated in terms of exactly where we are on those targets. But you'll also be aware that it was us in Plaid Cymru, of course, that pushed for strong and enforceable targets on biodiversity in that legislation, along with a real independent office of environmental governance. And the work on all of that, I can assure you, is ongoing. And what's important, I think, is that, whatever targets are agreed, they're deliverable and, of course, enforceable. Wel, mae ystod o dargedau, onid oes, fel y gwyddoch, gan y gwn y byddwch yn gyfarwydd â'r ddeddfwriaeth. Mae gwaith yn mynd rhagddo ar ystod o dargedau o dan y gofynion ar gyfer targedau bioamrywiaeth drwy'r ddeddfwriaeth, Deddf yr amgylchedd, y cyfeirioch chi ati. Nawr, rwy'n ymwybodol fod maethynnau yn un o'r rhai sy'n cael eu hystyried, ac fe ymrwymaf i gyfarfod â swyddogion i gael yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf o ran ble'n union rydym arni ar y targedau hynny. Ond fe fyddwch chi'n gwybod hefyd mai ni ym Mhlaid Cymru a wthiodd am dargedau cryf a gorfodadwy ar fioamrywiaeth yn y ddeddfwriaeth honno, ynghyd â swyddfa lywodraethu amgylcheddol wirioneddol annibynnol. A gallaf eich sicrhau bod gwaith ar hynny oll yn parhau. Ac ni waeth pa dargedau y cytunir arnynt, rwy'n credu mai'r hyn sy'n bwysig yw eu bod yn gyflawnadwy, ac yn orfodadwy wrth gwrs. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782866 169 En 2026-11-04T14:47:17 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4639&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4639&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 5107 5107 Vikki Howells AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5107 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5107 Howells, Vikki Diolch, Cabinet Minister. For my second question, I want to return to the subject of contaminated land, following on, of course, from that Michael Sheen documentary, Buried, the recent Member debate that we held here, and a packed public meeting that I attended in Church Village earlier this week along with other MSs from across this Siambr. Now, one thing that is clear to me is that there is confusion around who is responsible for what in terms of testing and monitoring sites to ensure that they are safe. And similarly, there is a lack of trust from communities about the results of any testing. We need to address this, and I know, in your letter to me last month, Cabinet Minister, you said that you hadn't reached a decision yet on whether to establish a review or an inquiry regarding historic polychlorinated biphenyls contamination. Accepting that any review needs to be evidence based, and with Natural Resources Wales saying that there are over 9,000 sites requiring investigation, isn't it time to now set up a review or an inquiry to do just this and give our communities the answers they deserve? Diolch, Weinidog Cabinet. Ar gyfer fy ail gwestiwn, hoffwn ddychwelyd at bwnc tir halogedig, yn dilyn y rhaglen ddogfen honno gyda Michael Sheen, Buried, y ddadl Aelodau ddiweddar a gynhaliwyd gennym yma, a chyfarfod cyhoeddus llawn dop a fynychais ym Mhentre'r Eglwys yn gynharach yr wythnos hon ynghyd ag ASau eraill o bob cwr o'r Siambr hon. Nawr, un peth sy'n amlwg i mi yw bod dryswch ynghylch pwy sy'n gyfrifol am beth o ran profi a monitro safleoedd i sicrhau eu bod yn ddiogel. Ac yn yr un modd, mae diffyg ymddiriedaeth gan gymunedau ynghylch canlyniadau unrhyw brofion. Mae angen inni fynd i'r afael â hyn, ac yn eich llythyr ataf y mis diwethaf, Weinidog Cabinet, gwn eich bod wedi dweud nad oeddech wedi dod i benderfyniad eto ynglŷn ag a ddylid sefydlu adolygiad neu ymchwiliad ynghylch halogiad biffenylau polyclorinedig hanesyddol. Gan dderbyn bod angen i unrhyw adolygiad fod yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth, a chyda Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru yn dweud bod dros 9,000 o safleoedd yn galw am eu hymchwilio, onid yw'n bryd sefydlu adolygiad neu ymchwiliad nawr i wneud hyn ac i roi'r atebion y maent yn eu haeddu i'n cymunedau? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782919 170 En 2026-11-04T14:48:23 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4705&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4705&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Thank you for raising this, because I think it's important that I have an opportunity to address this point. I suppose it depends what you mean by 'review' or what you mean by 'inquiry', because we've seen in other contexts how that can create expectations or otherwise. So, maybe we can pick up on that outside of the Chamber.  But identifying and assessing potential contaminated land in the first instance, of course, is a matter for local authorities. That's how it's always been, and that's how it continues to be. And, in terms of the Welsh Government's contribution to that specifically, we provided guidance on how local authorities meet their duties under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Now, of course, I am aware—acutely aware—that communities are concerned about land contamination, and we take those concerns seriously. But the best role, I think, that the Welsh Government can play is to help develop a Wales-wide strategy to restore former industrial land and protect communities from potential risk. And as part of that, of course, we're also pressing the UK Government, in terms of environmental justice, by raising this directly, as the Finance Minister has, I think, on three, maybe four occasions now, with the UK Treasury—I know the First Minister has raised it as well directly with the Prime Minister—so that we can sit down and discuss opportunities to come together, seeking UK Government funding to complement, potentially, Welsh Government funding to continue joint efforts to address this legacy. We've done it through some of the work that happened under the previous Government in relation to coal tip safety. I see that as a model that we now need to pursue in relation to contaminated land.  Diolch am godi hyn, gan y credaf ei bod yn bwysig imi gael cyfle i fynd i'r afael â'r pwynt hwn. Mae'n debyg ei fod yn dibynnu ar yr hyn rydych chi'n ei olygu wrth 'adolygiad' neu'r hyn rydych chi'n ei olygu wrth 'ymchwiliad', gan ein bod wedi gweld mewn cyd-destunau eraill sut y gall hynny greu disgwyliadau neu fel arall. Felly, efallai y gallwn drafod hynny y tu allan i'r Siambr. Ond mater i awdurdodau lleol yn y lle cyntaf yw nodi ac asesu tir halogedig posibl. Dyna sut y bu erioed, a dyna sut y mae'n parhau i fod. Ac o ran cyfraniad Llywodraeth Cymru yn hynny'n benodol, fe wnaethom ddarparu canllawiau ar sut y mae awdurdodau lleol yn cyflawni eu dyletswyddau o dan Ran IIA o Ddeddf Diogelu'r Amgylchedd 1990. Nawr, rwy'n ymwybodol—yn ymwybodol iawn—fod cymunedau'n pryderu am halogiad tir, ac rydym o ddifrif ynghylch y pryderon hynny. Ond rwy'n credu mai'r rôl orau y gall Llywodraeth Cymru ei chwarae yw helpu i ddatblygu strategaeth Cymru gyfan i adfer hen dir diwydiannol a diogelu cymunedau rhag risg bosibl. Ac yn rhan o hynny, rydym hefyd yn pwyso ar Lywodraeth y DU, o ran cyfiawnder amgylcheddol, drwy godi hyn yn uniongyrchol, fel y mae'r Gweinidog Cyllid wedi'i wneud, ar dri, efallai pedwar achlysur nawr, gyda Thrysorlys y DU—gwn fod y Prif Weinidog wedi'i godi'n uniongyrchol gyda Phrif Weinidog y DU hefyd—fel y gallwn drafod cyfleoedd i ddod at ein gilydd, i geisio cyllid gan Lywodraeth y DU i ategu, o bosibl, cyllid Llywodraeth Cymru i barhau â'r ymdrechion ar y cyd i fynd i'r afael â'r gwaddol hwn. Rydym wedi gwneud hynny drwy rywfaint o'r gwaith a wnaed o dan y Llywodraeth flaenorol mewn perthynas â diogelwch tomenni glo. Rwy'n gweld hynny fel model y mae angen i ni ei ddilyn nawr mewn perthynas â thir halogedig. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782835 171 En 2026-11-04T14:50:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4802&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782840 172 Cy 2026-11-04T14:50:08 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4810&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4810&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Llefarydd y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig, Andrew R.T. Davies. The Welsh Conservatives' spokesperson, Andrew R.T. Davies. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782846 173 En 2026-11-04T14:50:11 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4813&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4813&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 143 143 Andrew R.T. Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=143 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=143 Davies, Andrew R.T. Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. Minister, we've had some grim statistics about bluetongue this week, we have. I think the five hundredth case has been reported here in Wales, and next year is particularly bleak looking. Many examples are highlighted about the south-west being what Wales might look like next year without a good course of vaccination rolled throughout the livestock sector. We have the winter fair at the end of November. Will you commit to using all the Government communication channels to promote the virtues of vaccination and make sure that you're in constant dialogue with the vaccination companies to make sure there's a good supply of vaccination stock available for livestock, because none of us want to see what happened in the south-west unfolding in Wales this time next year? Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Weinidog, rydym wedi cael ystadegau llwm am y tafod glas yr wythnos hon. Rwy'n credu bod y pum canfed achos wedi'i nodi yma yng Nghymru, ac mae'r flwyddyn nesaf yn edrych yn arbennig o ddigalon. Mae llawer o enghreifftiau wedi'u nodi ynglŷn â sut y gallai de-orllewin Lloegr gynrychioli sut y gallai Cymru edrych y flwyddyn nesaf heb gwrs da o frechu ar draws y sector da byw. Mae gennym y ffair aeaf ddiwedd mis Tachwedd. A wnewch chi ymrwymo i ddefnyddio holl sianeli cyfathrebu'r Llywodraeth i hyrwyddo rhinweddau brechu a sicrhau eich bod yn cael deialog gyson â'r cwmnïau brechu i sicrhau bod cyflenwad da o frechiadau ar gael ar gyfer da byw, gan nad oes yr un ohonom eisiau gweld yr hyn a ddigwyddodd yn ne-orllewin Lloegr yn datblygu yng Nghymru yr adeg hon y flwyddyn nesaf? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782854 174 En 2026-11-04T14:50:51 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4853&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4853&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Yes, I will. We have been, of course, promoting the benefits of vaccination. It's the only sustainable way at the minute that we have to fend off bluetongue and to keep it at bay. There is a real risk, as you say, that we will end up in 12 months' time where south-west England has been. We need to avoid that. I would urge farmers to speak with their vet, to vaccinate now, because, obviously, we're coming to the tail end of the season this year, but it will provide that protection and then, certainly, being protected into the next term as well. So, the short answer is 'yes'. Gwnaf. Rydym wedi bod yn hyrwyddo manteision brechu. Dyma'r unig ffordd gynaliadwy sydd gennym ar hyn o bryd o ddiogelu rhag y tafod glas a'i gadw draw. Mae risg wirioneddol, fel y dywedwch, y byddwn yn yr un sefyllfa â de-orllewin Lloegr ymhen 12 mis. Mae angen inni osgoi hynny. Rwy'n annog ffermwyr i siarad â'u milfeddyg, i frechu nawr, oherwydd yn amlwg, rydym yn dod at ddiwedd y tymor eleni, ond bydd yn darparu'r amddiffyniad hwnnw, ac yna, yn sicr, byddant yn cael eu diogelu ar gyfer y tymor nesaf hefyd. Felly, yr ateb byr yw 'gwnaf'. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782856 175 En 2026-11-04T14:51:29 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4891&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4891&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 143 143 Andrew R.T. Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=143 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=143 Davies, Andrew R.T. I'm grateful for that. If you could use the winter fair, the premier livestock event of the winter season, as a conduit for that message, that would be really well received by the industry. As we go into the closed season, I think there's a danger that some farmers might actually think, 'It's gone. It's not happening', and when you look at the fallen stock numbers coming out of the south-west, they are pretty horrendous, to say the least. That leads me to my second question, Minister, in relation to fallen stock: what discussions are your officials having, trying to pre-empt any spike in demand next summer, if the consequences that we've seen unfold in the south-west unfold in Wales next year, where some report of a tenfold increase in dealing with fallen stock? That's a huge amount of livestock having to be dealt with by the rendering industry. Are you giving any consideration to what support, if we do find ourselves in those conditions, you might be able to offer as a Government to the livestock sector to deal with this? Rwy'n ddiolchgar am hynny. Pe gallech ddefnyddio'r ffair aeaf, prif ddigwyddiad da byw tymor y gaeaf, fel cyfrwng ar gyfer y neges honno, byddai hynny'n cael ei groesawu'n fawr gan y diwydiant. Wrth inni fynd i mewn i'r tymor gwaharddedig, rwy'n credu bod perygl y gallai rhai ffermwyr feddwl, 'Mae wedi mynd. Nid yw'n digwydd', a phan edrychwch ar niferoedd y stoc drig a ddaw o dde-orllewin Lloegr, maent yn eithaf erchyll, a dweud y lleiaf. Mae hynny'n fy arwain at fy ail gwestiwn, Weinidog, mewn perthynas â stoc drig: pa drafodaethau y mae eich swyddogion yn eu cael, gan geisio achub y blaen ar unrhyw gynnydd sydyn yn y galw yr haf nesaf, os bydd y canlyniadau a welwn yn datblygu yn ne-orllewin Lloegr yn datblygu yng Nghymru y flwyddyn nesaf, lle mae rhai'n adrodd am gynnydd ddengwaith cymaint mewn stoc drig? Byddai hynny'n golygu y byddai'n rhaid i'r diwydiant rendro ddelio â llawer iawn o dda byw. A ydych chi'n ystyried pa gymorth y gallech ei gynnig fel Llywodraeth i'r sector da byw i ddelio â hyn os byddwn yn y sefyllfa honno? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782860 176 En 2026-11-04T14:52:22 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4944&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4944&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr That is a live consideration at the minute, but it isn't just in relation to fallen stock. We need to be clear that there is a sufficient supply of vaccines. We need to be confident that there is the testing and laboratory capacity in place. So, you know, it's part of a wider picture. I will undertake to pursue that further and report back to the Member, because there's a wider package of being ready, I think, for what we fear may be coming unless action is taken now. Mae honno'n ystyriaeth fyw ar hyn o bryd, ond mae'n ymwneud â mwy na stoc drig yn unig. Mae angen inni fod yn glir fod cyflenwad digonol o frechlynnau. Mae angen inni fod yn hyderus fod y capasiti profi a labordai ar waith. Felly, mae'n rhan o ddarlun ehangach. Fe ymrwymaf i fynd ar drywydd hynny ymhellach ac adrodd yn ôl i'r Aelod, gan fod pecyn ehangach o baratoadau, rwy'n credu, ar gyfer yr hyn yr ofnwn y gallai fod yn dod oni bai ein bod yn gweithredu nawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782861 177 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Tanau Gwyllt Wildfires 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782862 178 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 174 174 Lynne Neagle AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 Neagle, Lynne 3. Pa gamau mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn eu cymryd i gefnogi ffermwyr y mae'r tanau gwyllt yr haf hwn wedi effeithio arnynt? OQ64817 3. What action is the Cabinet Minister taking to support farmers affected by the wildfires this summer? OQ64817 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782863 179 En 2026-11-04T14:52:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4979&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4979&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Well, I'm keenly aware of the extensive impacts of the wildfires on farmers. This is why I increased advance payments for farm business from 70 per cent to 80 per cent, easing, hopefully, or helping to ease cash flow pressure caused by the exceptionally difficult conditions farmers have faced this year. Wel, rwy'n ymwybodol iawn o effeithiau helaeth y tanau gwyllt ar ffermwyr. Dyma pam y cynyddais ragdaliadau ar gyfer busnesau fferm o 70 y cant i 80 y cant, gan leddfu, gobeithio, neu helpu i leddfu, pwysau llif arian a achoswyd gan yr amodau anodd iawn y mae ffermwyr wedi'u hwynebu eleni. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782864 180 En 2026-11-04T14:53:13 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=4995&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=4995&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 174 174 Lynne Neagle AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 Neagle, Lynne Thank you. I was very pleased that James Bourne, a farmer from my constituency, was able to attend the wildfire summit, and I want to thank James and the other landowners who did exceptional work over the summer alongside firefighters and other agencies to tackle the wildfire in Blaenavon. Now, I've seen the list of actions arising from the summit, and I heard you answer Laura Anne Jones just then, but what I haven't seen so far is any mention of funding, either for farmers directly affected by the fires or funding to restore the common land that was devastated in Blaenavon by the wildfire. So, can I ask, Cabinet Minister, what plans do you have to provide additional funding to farmers badly affected by the wildfires and also to restore common land in places like Blaenavon? Diolch. Roeddwn yn falch iawn fod James Bourne, ffermwr o fy etholaeth i, wedi gallu mynychu'r uwchgynhadledd tanau gwyllt, ac rwyf am ddiolch i James a'r tirfeddianwyr eraill a wnaeth waith eithriadol dros yr haf ochr yn ochr â diffoddwyr tân ac asiantaethau eraill i fynd i'r afael â'r tanau gwyllt ym Mlaenafon. Nawr, rwyf wedi gweld y rhestr o gamau gweithredu a ddeilliodd o'r uwchgynhadledd, ac fe'ch clywais yn ateb Laura Anne Jones nawr, ond yr hyn nad wyf wedi'i weld hyd yn hyn yw unrhyw sôn am gyllid, naill ai i ffermwyr yr effeithiwyd arnynt yn uniongyrchol gan y tanau neu gyllid i adfer y tir comin a ddinistriwyd gan y tanau gwyllt ym Mlaenafon. Felly, a gaf i ofyn, Weinidog Cabinet, pa gynlluniau sydd gennych i ddarparu cyllid ychwanegol i ffermwyr yr effeithiwyd arnynt yn wael gan y tanau gwyllt a hefyd i adfer tir comin mewn mannau fel Blaenafon? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782871 181 En 2026-11-04T14:54:11 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5053&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5053&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Thank you for your question. I would agree with you—the testimony that we received in the wildfire summit, particularly from James Bourne, and others, in fairness, was quite sobering, quite strong testimony from those who have been affected, and reminding us, I think, of some of the consequences that they're still living with now. Whilst maybe many people, in their heads, have moved on from the wildfires, some animals are still suffering in terms of respiratory issues, pneumonia, et cetera, et cetera, and I think it was important that we were reminded of that. Now, of course, I recognise the call for financial support, particularly from commoners and those farmers who were directly involved in experiencing losses as a consequence of the fire. Now, what we did agree at the summit was, as you've recognised, a programme of practical work to try and strengthen resilience and preparedness, including the rapid evidence review of land management. I mentioned the review of the heather and grass burning code as well. And there's a lot of work that's happening now where I think we'll need to consider the evidence that will come from that, as that comes forward, to make sure that we focus on targeting interventions in the future and that those interventions are the ones that make the greatest difference to future resilience. I'm aware of the challenges. I haven't come to any decisions yet, but I think we need to look at it in the light of the wider resilience piece as well. Diolch am eich cwestiwn. Buaswn yn cytuno â chi—roedd y dystiolaeth a gawsom yn yr uwchgynhadledd tanau gwyllt, yn enwedig gan James Bourne ac eraill, yn eithaf sobreiddiol a bod yn deg, tystiolaeth go gryf gan y rhai yr effeithiwyd arnynt, ac roedd yn ein hatgoffa, rwy'n credu, o rai o'r canlyniadau y maent yn dal i fyw gyda nhw nawr. Er efallai fod llawer o bobl, yn eu pennau, wedi symud ymlaen o'r tanau gwyllt, mae rhai anifeiliaid yn dal i ddioddef problemau anadlu, niwmonia, ac ati, a chredaf ei bod yn bwysig ein bod wedi cael ein hatgoffa o hynny. Nawr, rwy'n cydnabod y galw am gymorth ariannol, yn enwedig gan gominwyr a'r ffermwyr hynny a ddioddefodd golledion uniongyrchol o ganlyniad i'r tân. Nawr, yr hyn y cytunwyd arno yn yr uwchgynhadledd, fel rydych chi wedi'i gydnabod, oedd rhaglen o waith ymarferol i geisio cryfhau gwydnwch a pharatoadau, gan gynnwys yr adolygiad cyflym o dystiolaeth rheoli tir. Soniais am yr adolygiad o'r cod llosgi grug a glaswellt hefyd. Ac mae llawer o waith yn mynd rhagddo nawr lle credaf y bydd angen inni ystyried y dystiolaeth a fydd yn deillio o hynny, wrth i'r dystiolaeth honno ddod i'r amlwg, i sicrhau ein bod yn canolbwyntio ar dargedu ymyriadau yn y dyfodol ac mai'r ymyriadau hynny yw'r rhai sy'n gwneud y gwahaniaeth mwyaf i wydnwch yn y dyfodol. Rwy'n ymwybodol o'r heriau. Nid wyf wedi dod i unrhyw benderfyniadau eto, ond credaf fod angen inni edrych ar hyn yng ngoleuni gwydnwch ehangach hefyd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782865 182 En 2026-11-04T14:55:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5102&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5102&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782878 183 En 2026-11-04T14:55:42 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5144&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5144&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12176 12176 Paul Rock AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12176 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12176 Rock, Paul I'd like to draw attention to the statement of opinion tabled in my name last week, which was co-tabled—'thank you' to Members of parties across this Senedd—calling for more nature-based solutions to be implemented to mitigate the risks of wildfires, droughts and flooding across Wales. By rewilding our countryside, we can create healthier, more diverse ecosystems, as well as improve the health and water retention of our soils, which will subsequently make Cymru more resilient against wildfires, flooding and other extreme weather events. This includes tree planting for shade, as well as rewetting of dried out moorlands and lowlands, which are at the greatest risk now of wildfires. I welcome the fact that the Welsh Government held a wildfire summit last month. Will the Cabinet Minister outline the next steps to bring partners together to implement nature-based solutions to prevent future wildfires, and is he confident that funding mechanisms, including the sustainable farming scheme, are well designed to accelerate these interventions? Hoffwn dynnu sylw at y datganiad barn a gyflwynwyd yn fy enw i yr wythnos diwethaf, a gyflwynwyd ar y cyd—'diolch' i Aelodau pleidiau ar draws y Senedd hon—yn galw am weithredu mwy o atebion ar sail ar natur i liniaru risgiau tanau gwyllt, sychder a llifogydd ledled Cymru. Drwy ailwylltio ein cefn gwlad, gallwn greu ecosystemau iachach a mwy amrywiol, yn ogystal â gwella iechyd a lefelau cadw dŵr ein priddoedd, a fydd wedyn yn gwneud Cymru'n fwy gwydn yn erbyn tanau gwyllt, llifogydd a digwyddiadau tywydd eithafol eraill. Mae hyn yn cynnwys plannu coed ar gyfer cysgod, yn ogystal ag ailwlychu rhostiroedd sych a thiroedd isel, sy'n wynebu'r risg fwyaf o danau gwyllt nawr. Rwy'n croesawu'r ffaith bod Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cynnal uwchgynhadledd tanau gwyllt y mis diwethaf. A wnaiff y Gweinidog Cabinet amlinellu'r camau nesaf i ddod â phartneriaid ynghyd i weithredu atebion ar sail natur i atal tanau gwyllt yn y dyfodol, ac a yw'n hyderus fod mecanweithiau ariannu, gan gynnwys y cynllun ffermio cynaliadwy, wedi'u cynllunio'n dda i gyflymu'r ymyriadau hyn? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782885 184 En 2026-11-04T14:56:50 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5212&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5212&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Yes, although that is part of the wider mosaic, I think, of interventions and funding that are required. As you were asking the question, I was jotting down peatland restoration and rewetting, and trees, and you were trotting them off about three seconds after I was writing them down. So, they're very much on this broader menu, if you like, of interventions that we're now looking at, some of which, of course, are already pieces of work that the Government is delivering, but maybe we need to look at delivering at greater pace or at greater scale. But there is a resource challenge that has to be met in doing that to the extent that we would like, and that is something that we're considering in the wider context of the Welsh budget for next year. Ydw, er bod hynny'n rhan o'r mosaig ehangach o ymyriadau a chyllid sydd eu hangen. Wrth ichi ofyn y cwestiwn, roeddwn yn ysgrifennu adfer mawndiroedd ac ailwlychu, a choed, ac roeddech chi'n eu rhestru oddeutu tair eiliad ar ôl i mi eu hysgrifennu. Felly, maent yn sicr ar y ddewislen ehangach hon, os mynnwch, o ymyriadau rydym yn edrych arnynt nawr, ac mae rhai ohonynt eisoes yn waith y mae'r Llywodraeth yn ei gyflawni, ond efallai fod angen inni edrych ar gyflawni'n gyflymach neu ar raddfa fwy. Ond mae yna her o ran adnoddau sy'n rhaid ei goresgyn ar gyfer gwneud hynny i'r graddau y byddem yn ei hoffi, ac mae hynny'n rhywbeth rydym yn ei ystyried yng nghyd-destun ehangach cyllideb Cymru ar gyfer y flwyddyn nesaf. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782894 185 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B TB sy'n Gysylltiedig â Bywyd Gwyllt Wildlife-related TB 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782895 186 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 12182 12182 Louise Emery AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12182 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12182 Emery, Louise 4. A wnaiff y Gweinidog Cabinet roi diweddariad ar yr amserlen ar gyfer derbyn a chyhoeddi papur cyngor grŵp cynghori technegol TB gwartheg Cymru ar TB sy'n gysylltiedig â bywyd gwyllt? OQ64811 4. Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on the timescale for receiving and publishing the bovine TB technical advisory group for Wales's advice paper on wildlife-related TB? OQ64811 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782896 187 En 2026-11-04T14:57:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5269&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5269&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr I have recently received the advice paper from the TB programme board, which was informed, of course, by the technical advisory group. I plan to publish their paper later this month, along, of course, with the Welsh Government response. Yn ddiweddar, cefais y papur cyngor gan fwrdd y rhaglen dileu TB, a gafodd ei lywio, wrth gwrs, gan y grŵp cynghori technegol. Rwy'n bwriadu cyhoeddi eu papur yn nes ymlaen y mis hwn, ynghyd ag ymateb Llywodraeth Cymru. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782897 188 En 2026-11-04T14:58:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5283&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5283&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12182 12182 Louise Emery AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12182 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12182 Emery, Louise Well, that is great news, because that was my next question, on exactly when that's going to be published. So, can I check that will be published—you said published in full—by the end of November, and available to the public? Wel, mae hynny'n newyddion gwych, gan mai dyna oedd fy nghwestiwn nesaf, pryd yn union y bydd hwnnw'n cael ei gyhoeddi. Felly, a gaf i wirio y bydd hwnnw'n cael ei gyhoeddi—fe ddywedoch chi y byddai'n cael ei gyhoeddi'n llawn—erbyn diwedd mis Tachwedd, ac ar gael i'r cyhoedd? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782901 189 En 2026-11-04T14:58:14 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5296&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5296&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Yes, it will be, and I will be making an oral statement as a consequence of that as well. Bydd, ac fe fyddaf yn gwneud datganiad llafar o ganlyniad i hynny hefyd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782902 190 En 2026-11-04T14:58:19 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5301&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5301&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12182 12182 Louise Emery AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12182 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12182 Emery, Louise Diolch yn fawr. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782904 191 En 2026-11-04T14:58:24 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5306&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5306&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12178 12178 Anna Nicholl AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12178 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12178 Nicholl, Anna Cabinet Minister, the recent decision to extend the Pembrokeshire project, which I was pleased to visit recently, reflects the success of a collaborative approach that brings together farmers, vets, researchers and Government to reduce disease risk at herd level. This model has attracted interest beyond Wales and has been recognised in both the Godfray review and Northern Ireland's TB strategy. The project has been praised for empowering farmers and vets to make informed decisions and take greater leadership in disease control. Pembrokeshire remains one of the hardest hit parts of Wales, accounting for around 40 per cent of all TB animal slaughterings. Focusing targeted intervention support and interventions in high infection areas offers an opportunity to achieve real impact in reducing disease transmission and improving herd health. So, can the Cabinet Minister assure us that the lessons that have been learnt from this Pembrokeshire project will now be able to inform the refreshed TB eradication programme right across Wales? Weinidog Cabinet, mae'r penderfyniad diweddar i ymestyn prosiect sir Benfro, yr oeddwn yn falch o ymweld ag ef yn ddiweddar, yn adlewyrchu llwyddiant dull cydweithredol sy'n dod â ffermwyr, milfeddygon, ymchwilwyr a'r Llywodraeth ynghyd i leihau'r risg o glefyd ar lefel y fuches. Mae'r model hwn wedi denu diddordeb y tu hwnt i Gymru ac mae wedi'i gydnabod yn adolygiad Godfray a strategaeth TB Gogledd Iwerddon. Mae'r prosiect wedi cael ei ganmol am rymuso ffermwyr a milfeddygon i wneud penderfyniadau gwybodus a dangos mwy o arweinyddiaeth wrth reoli clefydau. Mae sir Benfro yn parhau i fod yn un o'r rhannau yr effeithiwyd arnynt waethaf yng Nghymru, gydag oddeutu 40 y cant o'r holl anifeiliaid sy'n cael eu lladd yn sgil TB. Mae canolbwyntio cymorth ymyrraeth wedi'i dargedu ac ymyriadau mewn ardaloedd haint uchel yn cynnig cyfle i gael effaith wirioneddol ar leihau lefelau trosglwyddo clefydau a gwella iechyd buchesi. Felly, a all y Gweinidog Cabinet roi sicrwydd i ni y bydd y gwersi a ddysgwyd o'r prosiect hwn yn sir Benfro yn gallu llywio'r rhaglen ddiwygiedig ar gyfer dileu TB ledled Cymru? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782920 192 En 2026-11-04T14:59:25 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5367&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5367&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Well, yes, the Pembrokeshire project and the north Wales project as well, actually, have already demonstrated, I think, the value of close partnership working between, as you say, farmers, private vets, Government, and, of course, with that strong focus on herd level disease risks and practical action then stemming from that. Now, of course, we'll need to make sure that the lessons we draw from that are based on the fullest evidence available. So, we're awaiting final reports from the projects, alongside an independent review, and there's a review meeting actually taking place, I think, in a month or two as well, to reflect on some of that. These findings will absolutely help inform the refreshed TB eradication programme, including how the most effective elements of the approaches we've seen in Pembrokeshire and north Wales can be delivered more widely across Wales. The aim always has been to build on what we think works, whilst ensuring that any future targeted interventions reflect local disease risks and can be delivered effectively. Wel, rwy'n credu bod prosiect sir Benfro, a phrosiect gogledd Cymru hefyd, eisoes wedi dangos gwerth gweithio mewn partneriaeth agos rhwng ffermwyr, milfeddygon preifat, y Llywodraeth, fel y dywedwch, gyda ffocws cryf ar risgiau clefydau ar lefel y fuches a'r camau ymarferol sy'n deillio o hynny. Nawr, bydd angen inni sicrhau bod y gwersi a ddysgwn o hynny yn seiliedig ar y dystiolaeth fwyaf cyflawn sydd ar gael wrth gwrs. Felly, rydym yn aros am adroddiadau terfynol o'r prosiectau, ochr yn ochr ag adolygiad annibynnol, a bydd cyfarfod adolygu'n cael ei gynnal ymhen mis neu ddau hefyd i ystyried rhywfaint o hynny. Bydd y canfyddiadau hyn yn bendant yn helpu i lywio'r rhaglen ddiwygiedig ar gyfer dileu TB, gan gynnwys sut y gellir cyflwyno elfennau mwyaf effeithiol y dulliau a welsom yn sir Benfro a gogledd Cymru yn ehangach ledled Cymru. Y nod bob amser fu adeiladu ar yr hyn y credwn ei fod yn gweithio, gan sicrhau bod unrhyw ymyriadau wedi'u targedu yn y dyfodol yn adlewyrchu risgiau clefyd yn lleol ac y gellir eu cyflwyno'n effeithiol. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782858 193 En 2026-11-04T15:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5402&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5402&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782868 194 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782869 195 Cy 2026-11-04T15:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5402&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5402&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782870 196 En 2026-11-04T15:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5402&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5402&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782872 197 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782873 198 Cy 2026-11-04T15:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5402&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5402&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782874 199 En 2026-11-04T15:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5402&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5402&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782875 200 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Newydd-ddyfodiaid i Fyd Ffermio New Entrants into Farming 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782876 201 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 4967 4967 Lyn Ackerman AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 Ackerman, Lyn 5. Pa gamau mae'r Llywodraeth yn eu cymryd i gefnogi newydd-ddyfodiaid i fyd ffermio? OQ64836 5. What steps is the Government taking to support new entrants into farming? OQ64836 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782877 202 En 2026-11-04T15:00:41 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5443&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5443&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr The Welsh Government supports new entrants across Wales through Farming Connect and Start to Farm, helping develop skills, experience and business opportunities. Newly established farm businesses can also access agricultural support schemes as they become available, subject to individual scheme eligibility requirements. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi newydd-ddyfodiaid ledled Cymru drwy Cyswllt Ffermio a Dechrau Ffermio, gan helpu i ddatblygu sgiliau, profiad a chyfleoedd busnes. Gall busnesau fferm newydd gael mynediad at gynlluniau cymorth amaethyddol wrth iddynt ddod ar gael hefyd, yn amodol ar ofynion cymhwysedd cynlluniau unigol. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782880 203 En 2026-11-04T15:01:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5463&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5463&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 4967 4967 Lyn Ackerman AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4967 Ackerman, Lyn Cabinet Minister, access to land and finance remains a barrier for new entrants, particularly those without a farming background. What conversations has the Welsh Government had with the Development Bank of Wales to help the farming sector to provide opportunities for our next generation of farmers? Weinidog Cabinet, mae mynediad at dir a chyllid yn parhau i fod yn rhwystr i newydd-ddyfodiaid, yn enwedig rhai heb gefndir ffermio. Pa sgyrsiau y mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi'u cael gyda Banc Datblygu Cymru i helpu'r sector ffermio i ddarparu cyfleoedd i'n cenhedlaeth nesaf o ffermwyr? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782882 204 En 2026-11-04T15:01:21 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5483&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5483&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Thank you. I absolutely recognise the importance of helping young people, wherever they are in Wales, to be able to build their careers within agriculture if they wish to do so. I'm due to meet the chair and chief executive of the Development Bank of Wales later this month, so that we can start exploring how we can help young people establish and develop their farming businesses. You'll be aware that we currently work with the development bank on the sustainable agricultural loan scheme, which is all about making farms more sustainable and more resilient in the face of climate change. So, there's a model there that we may wish to consider, but there will be other possible options as well. Regardless of the work that we hope to do with the Development Bank of Wales, we are providing funding through Farming Connect for mentoring, special advice, one-to-one surgeries et cetera, and business development support as well, for those wishing to come into the industry. The Start to Farm scheme particularly can offer substantial bespoke support services, and there's financial support for developing business plans et cetera. So, there's a lot happening, but there's always more that we can do. Diolch. Rwy'n llwyr gydnabod pwysigrwydd helpu pobl ifanc, ble bynnag y maent yng Nghymru, i allu adeiladu eu gyrfaoedd mewn amaethyddiaeth os ydynt yn dymuno gwneud hynny. Byddaf yn cyfarfod â chadeirydd a phrif weithredwr Banc Datblygu Cymru yn ddiweddarach y mis hwn inni allu dechrau archwilio sut y gallwn helpu pobl ifanc i sefydlu a datblygu eu busnesau ffermio. Fe fyddwch chi'n gwybod ein bod ar hyn o bryd yn gweithio gyda'r banc datblygu ar y cynllun benthyciadau amaethyddiaeth gynaliadwy, gyda'r nod o wneud ffermydd yn fwy cynaliadwy ac yn fwy gwydn yn wyneb newid hinsawdd. Felly, mae yna fodel yno y byddwn am ei ystyried o bosibl, ond bydd opsiynau posibl eraill hefyd. Beth bynnag am y gwaith y gobeithiwn ei wneud gyda Banc Datblygu Cymru, rydym yn darparu cyllid drwy Cyswllt Ffermio ar gyfer mentora, cyngor arbennig, cymorthfeydd wyneb yn wyneb ac ati, a chymorth datblygu busnes hefyd, i'r rhai sy'n dymuno dechrau yn y diwydiant. Mae'r cynllun Dechrau Ffermio yn enwedig yn gallu cynnig gwasanaethau cymorth pwrpasol sylweddol, ac mae cymorth ariannol ar gael ar gyfer datblygu cynlluniau busnes ac ati. Felly, mae llawer yn digwydd, ond mae yna bob amser fwy y gallwn ei wneud. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782886 205 En 2026-11-04T15:02:39 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5561&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5561&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12171 12171 David Mills AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12171 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12171 Mills, David Having previously farmed in France, I saw first-hand a much more structured system of support for people wanting to enter the industry. In France, young farmers were able to access substantial establishment grants averaging €32,000 under the previous national scheme, alongside lots of additional financial incentives. Here in Wales, the barriers are considerable. The cost of acquiring land is probably the worst thing, as well as machinery and livestock. It just makes it prohibitively expensive, particularly for someone without a farming family behind them. The figures speak for themselves. According to the Farmers Union of Wales, just 3 per cent of farmers are under 35, and the median age of the principal decision maker in Wales is 61. What consideration is the Welsh Government giving to more ambitious—? Well, you've just covered this, really, but it's something we really need to look at, and find a way of dealing with it. Ar ôl ffermio yn Ffrainc yn flaenorol, gwelais drosof fy hun system lawer mwy strwythuredig o gymorth i bobl sydd eisiau dechrau yn y diwydiant. Yn Ffrainc, roedd ffermwyr ifanc yn gallu cael mynediad at grantiau sefydlu sylweddol o €32,000 ar gyfartaledd o dan y cynllun cenedlaethol blaenorol, ochr yn ochr â llawer o gymhellion ariannol ychwanegol. Yma yng Nghymru, mae'r rhwystrau'n sylweddol. Mae'n debyg mai'r gost o gaffael tir yw'r peth gwaethaf, yn ogystal â pheiriannau a da byw. Mae'n ei gwneud hi'n waharddol o ddrud, yn enwedig i rywun heb deulu ffermio y tu ôl iddynt. Mae'r ffigurau'n siarad drostynt eu hunain. Yn ôl Undeb Amaethwyr Cymru, dim ond 3 y cant o ffermwyr sydd o dan 35 oed, ac oedran canolrifol y prif benderfynwr yng Nghymru yw 61. Pa ystyriaeth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei roi i gynlluniau mwy uchelgeisiol—? Wel, rydych chi newydd ymdrin â hyn, mewn gwirionedd, ond mae'n rhywbeth y mae angen inni edrych arno, a dod o hyd i ffordd o ddelio ag ef. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782900 206 En 2026-11-04T15:03:56 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5638&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5638&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr I'd be grateful if the Member could share some of the information that he has about the interventions that they're providing in France. There's no harm at all in learning from experiences in other countries. But what I do know is that we do have, as I mentioned, some form of support through Farming Connect, which helps young people develop skills and business opportunities. Accredited training is a big part of it, as well as the mentoring and the specialist advice I mentioned. But with Start to Farm particularly, that does offer more targeted support for people looking to establish themselves in the industry, particularly those, as you say, who don't have access to land, who aren't part of farming families or whatever. It provides practical experience through structured work placements. It can match new entrants with farmers and landowners who may be looking for joint ventures, who may be looking to step back from farming a little bit. There's fully-funded business support, a few thousand pounds, available. There are a few more thousand pounds available per partner then towards specialist advice. There's money available to develop business plans. As I say, there's always more that we could do, but I'm always keen to learn from other experiences. Learning about the information that you have from what they do in France would be very valuable. I'd appreciate it. Buaswn yn ddiolchgar pe bai'r Aelod yn gallu rhannu rhywfaint o'r wybodaeth sydd ganddo am yr ymyriadau y maent yn eu darparu yn Ffrainc. Nid oes unrhyw niwed o gwbl mewn dysgu o brofiadau mewn gwledydd eraill. Ond yr hyn rwy'n ei wybod yw bod gennym ni, fel y soniais, ffurf ar gymorth drwy Cyswllt Ffermio, sy'n helpu pobl ifanc i ddatblygu sgiliau a chyfleoedd busnes. Mae hyfforddiant achrededig yn rhan fawr ohono, yn ogystal â'r mentora a'r cyngor arbenigol a grybwyllais. Ond gyda Dechrau Ffermio yn arbennig, mae hwnnw'n cynnig cefnogaeth wedi'i thargedu'n well i bobl sy'n ceisio ymsefydlu yn y diwydiant, yn enwedig y rheini, fel y dywedwch, nad oes ganddynt fynediad at dir, nad ydynt yn aelodau o deuluoedd ffermio neu beth bynnag. Mae'n darparu profiad ymarferol drwy leoliadau gwaith strwythuredig. Gall baru newydd-ddyfodiaid â ffermwyr a thirfeddianwyr a allai fod yn chwilio am fentrau ar y cyd, a allai fod yn ystyried camu'n ôl ychydig o ffermio. Mae cymorth busnes wedi'i ariannu'n llawn, ychydig filoedd o bunnoedd, ar gael. Mae ychydig mwy o filoedd o bunnoedd ar gael i bob partner wedyn tuag at gyngor arbenigol. Mae arian ar gael i ddatblygu cynlluniau busnes. Fel y dywedaf, mae yna fwy bob amser y gallem ei wneud, ond rwy'n awyddus bob amser i ddysgu o brofiadau eraill. Byddai dysgu am yr wybodaeth sydd gennych o'r hyn a wnânt yn Ffrainc yn werthfawr iawn. Buaswn yn ei werthfawrogi. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782883 207 En 2026-11-04T15:05:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5702&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5702&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782884 208 Cy 2026-11-04T15:05:19 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5721&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5721&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782914 209 Cy 2026-11-04T15:08:10 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5892&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5892&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782888 210 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Agor Llwybr yr Arfordir ym Maglan Opening the Coastal Path at Baglan 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782889 211 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 12164 12164 Elyn Stephens AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12164 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12164 Stephens, Elyn 6. A wnaiff y Gweinidog Cabinet roi diweddariad ar agor llwybr yr arfordir ym Maglan, Afan Ogwr Rhondda? OQ64838 6. Will the Cabinet Minister provide an update on opening the coastal path at Baglan, Afan Ogwr Rhondda? OQ64838 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782890 212 Cy 2026-11-04T15:05:30 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5732&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5732&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Mae llwybr arfordir Cymru yn parhau i fod ar agor trwy Faglan, gyda dau opsiwn y gallwch eu dilyn nawr. Rŷn ni hefyd wedi cytuno ar lwybr caniataol newydd gyda Chyngor Castell-nedd Port Talbot. Mi fydd hyn yn gwella mynediad at yr arfordir, gan osgoi'r hen lwybr ar hyd glan yr afon, sy'n parhau i fod yn anniogel oherwydd bod yna ansadrwydd difrifol ar y tir yn fanna. The Wales coast path remains open through Baglan, with two route options available. We have also agreed a new permissive path with Neath Port Talbot Council. This will provide improved access towards the coast, while avoiding a former riverbank path, which remains unsafe because of serious ground instability. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782898 213 Cy 2026-11-04T15:05:59 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5761&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5761&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12164 12164 Elyn Stephens AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12164 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12164 Stephens, Elyn Diolch am eich ateb, Weinidog. Thank you for your answer, Minister.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782899 214 En 2026-11-04T15:06:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5763&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5763&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12164 12164 Elyn Stephens AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12164 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12164 Stephens, Elyn Following the closure of the Baglan coastal path under the previous Labour Government, local residents were left without a solution or a clear way forward. I'm therefore extremely grateful that this Plaid Cymru Government has taken the initiative to develop an alternative route, allowing residents to once again enjoy this beautiful stretch of coastline. I was pleased to receive the Gweinidog's recent update, but could he confirm whether a map of the proposed route will be made available? Could you also clarify why the new route won't form part of the official Cymru coast path, and what its designation as a permissive path means in practice? Does it mean that it won't be a public right of way? If so, what assurances can be offered about securing public access for the long term? Ar ôl cau llwybr arfordirol Baglan o dan y Llywodraeth Lafur flaenorol, cafodd trigolion lleol eu gadael heb ateb na ffordd glir ymlaen. Felly, rwy'n hynod ddiolchgar fod Llywodraeth Plaid Cymru wedi achub y blaen ar ddatblygu llwybr amgen, gan ganiatáu i drigolion fwynhau'r darn hardd hwn o'r arfordir unwaith eto. Roeddwn yn falch o dderbyn diweddariad diweddar y Gweinidog, ond a allai gadarnhau y bydd map o'r llwybr arfaethedig ar gael? A allech chi hefyd egluro pam na fydd y llwybr newydd yn rhan o lwybr arfordir swyddogol Cymru, a beth y mae ei ddynodiad fel llwybr caniataol yn ei olygu yn ymarferol? A yw'n golygu na fydd yn hawl tramwy cyhoeddus? Os felly, pa sicrwydd y gellir ei gynnig ynghylch sicrhau mynediad i'r cyhoedd yn hirdymor? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782907 215 En 2026-11-04T15:06:46 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5808&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5808&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Thank you. There are a few things there. Maybe I will follow up by writing to the Member in case I miss any particular aspect of that. Maps will be made available, clearly, because people need to know where they're able to walk. But my officials are working with Neath Port Talbot Council to get the new permissive path, as you say, open and available for local people and visitors to use as soon as possible. The new permissive path will be approximately 3.5 km long and will provide access along just over 2 km of the former Wales coast path alignment, leaving only around a 1.5 km stretch of the former route unavailable. I recognise the importance of securing good-quality public access for local communities to these sites. As landowner, the Welsh Government will need to retain flexibility over the future management and use of this particular land, whilst keeping longer term arrangements for the route under review with the council. Any decision to create a permanent public right of way would need to balance the benefits of securing access for the public against future potential management and use of the land. So, we’re not currently looking to make it a permanent public right of way, but we absolutely want to make sure that people can enjoy it and can have access to it. Diolch. Mae yna sawl peth yno. Efallai yr af ar ei ôl drwy ysgrifennu at yr Aelod rhag imi golli unrhyw agwedd benodol ar hynny. Bydd mapiau ar gael, yn amlwg, oherwydd mae angen i bobl wybod ble y gallant gerdded. Ond mae fy swyddogion yn gweithio gyda Chyngor Castell-nedd Port Talbot i gael y llwybr caniataol newydd, fel y dywedwch, ar agor ac ar gael i bobl leol ac ymwelwyr ei ddefnyddio cyn gynted â phosibl. Bydd y llwybr caniataol newydd oddeutu 3.5 km o hyd a bydd yn darparu mynediad ar hyd ychydig dros 2 km o gyfluniad blaenorol llwybr arfordir Cymru, gan olygu mai dim ond tua 1.5 km o'r hen lwybr a fydd heb fod ar gael. Rwy'n cydnabod pwysigrwydd sicrhau mynediad cyhoeddus o ansawdd da i gymunedau lleol i'r safleoedd hyn. Fel tirfeddiannwr, bydd angen i Lywodraeth Cymru gadw hyblygrwydd dros reoli a defnyddio'r tir penodol hwn yn y dyfodol, tra'n cadw trefniadau mwy hirdymor ar gyfer y llwybr dan arolwg gyda'r cyngor. Byddai angen i unrhyw benderfyniad i greu hawl tramwy cyhoeddus barhaol gydbwyso'r manteision o sicrhau mynediad i'r cyhoedd yn erbyn rheolaeth a defnydd posibl y tir yn y dyfodol. Felly, nid ydym ar hyn o bryd yn ceisio ei gwneud yn hawl tramwy cyhoeddus barhaol, ond rydym eisiau gwneud yn siŵr bod pobl yn gallu mwynhau'r llwybr ac y gallant ei ddefnyddio. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782916 216 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Gwasgaru Slyri a Mathau Eraill o Dail Organig sydd â Chyfran Uchel o Nitrogen sydd ar gael yn Rhwydd Spreading Slurry and Other High Readily Available Nitrogen Organic Manures 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782917 217 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 12183 12183 Tom Montgomery AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12183 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12183 Montomery, Tom 7. Pa gamau y mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet yn eu cymryd i ddileu'r cyfnodau gwaharddedig o ran gwasgaru slyri a mathau eraill o dail organig sydd â chyfran uchel o nitrogen sydd ar gael yn rhwydd? OQ64799 7. What steps is the Cabinet Minister taking to remove the closed periods for spreading slurry and other high readily available nitrogen organic manures? OQ64799 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782918 218 En 2026-11-04T15:08:22 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5904&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5904&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr As I'm sure you will know, I've brought forward the control of agricultural pollution review recommendations relating to the closed periods to make sure that they're considered in the short term now, as opposed to the medium term, as was originally proposed. The recommendations are currently being considered by the task and finish group, which will help inform the development of proposals for changes to this aspect of the regulations. Fel y gwyddoch, rwy'n siŵr, rwyf wedi cyflwyno argymhellion yr adolygiad rheoli llygredd amaethyddol sy'n ymwneud â'r cyfnodau gwaharddedig i wneud yn siŵr eu bod yn cael eu hystyried yn y tymor byr nawr, yn hytrach na'r tymor canolig, fel y cynigiwyd yn wreiddiol. Mae'r argymhellion yn cael eu hystyried ar hyn o bryd gan y grŵp gorchwyl a gorffen, a fydd yn helpu i lywio'r gwaith o ddatblygu cynigion ar gyfer newidiadau i'r agwedd hon ar y rheoliadau. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782922 219 En 2026-11-04T15:08:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5929&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5929&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12183 12183 Tom Montgomery AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12183 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12183 Montomery, Tom Thank you, Minister. In March five years ago, a Member of this Chamber brought forward a motion calling for this Parliament to annul the Wales-wide nitrate vulnerable zones. As you said in this very Chamber, 'the regulations are disproportionate’. I agree. They cover all of Wales when NRW's own advice was only for a small proportion of Wales to be covered. Again, Minister, in your words, you called the approach ‘absurd’ because it uses the calendar rather than weather conditions for when slurry can be spread. Whilst I welcome the extension of the spreading season to 15 November, that doesn't address the underlying issue. The approach is wrong. We need an approach that is targeted and not Wales-wide. We need an approach that recognises that we farm by weather. Minister, you were content then to annul the regulations. Will you now work across the parties to scrap them now, so farmers can farm by weather and not by calendar this winter? Diolch. Diolch, Weinidog. Ym mis Mawrth bum mlynedd yn ôl, cyflwynodd Aelod o'r Siambr hon gynnig yn galw ar y Senedd i ddiddymu'r parthau perygl nitradau ledled Cymru. Fel y dywedoch chi yn y Siambr hon, 'mae'r rheoliadau yn anghymesur'. Rwy'n cytuno. Maent yn cwmpasu Cymru gyfan er mai cyfran fach o Gymru'n unig oedd cyngor CNC ei hun. Unwaith eto, Weinidog, yn eich geiriau chi, fe wnaethoch chi alw'r dull yn 'wirion bost' am ei fod yn defnyddio'r calendr yn hytrach nag amodau tywydd ar gyfer pryd y gellir gwasgaru slyri. Er fy mod yn croesawu ymestyn y tymor gwasgaru tan 15 Tachwedd, nid yw hynny'n datrys y broblem sylfaenol. Mae'r dull o weithredu'n anghywir. Mae angen dull wedi'i dargedu ac nid un ar gyfer Cymru gyfan. Mae angen dull sy'n cydnabod ein bod yn ffermio yn ôl y tywydd. Weinidog, roeddech chi'n fodlon diddymu'r rheoliadau bryd hynny. A wnewch chi weithio ar draws y pleidiau i'w diddymu nawr, fel y gall ffermwyr ffermio yn ôl y tywydd ac nid yn ôl y calendr y gaeaf hwn? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782926 220 En 2026-11-04T15:09:50 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=5992&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=5992&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr I haven't changed my mind on this, you know. I still don't believe that the current regulations are fit for purpose. Of course, I was totally vindicated by the review undertaken by Dr Bolton, who came to a similar conclusion when it comes to using the calendar to define when the right time is to dispose of slurry. That is work that is now being addressed. That has been prioritised. I've asked the task and finish group to prioritise that when it comes to looking for a longer term, more sustainable arrangement. So, work is happening to address that very issue. In the meantime, we did have a certain set of extreme circumstances this year that necessitated more immediate action, hence the decision to avoid, on balance, greater environmental risks when it comes to slurry stores maybe overtopping or even failing catastrophically—something that Natural Resources Wales had been concerned about as well. So, we did introduce an intervention for this year, but, longer term, absolutely, my intention is to be true to my word, and the task and finish group are currently, hopefully, diligently getting to work in finding a way to achieve that. Nid wyf wedi newid fy meddwl ar hyn, wyddoch chi. Rwy'n dal i gredu nad yw'r rheoliadau presennol yn addas i'r diben. Wrth gwrs, fe gadarnhawyd hynny'n llwyr gan yr adolygiad a gynhaliwyd gan Dr Bolton, a ddaeth i gasgliad tebyg o ran defnyddio'r calendr i ddiffinio pa bryd yw'r adeg iawn i wasgaru slyri. Dyna waith sy'n cael ei drafod nawr. Mae hynny wedi cael ei flaenoriaethu. Rwyf wedi gofyn i'r grŵp gorchwyl a gorffen flaenoriaethu hynny wrth chwilio am drefniant mwy hirdymor a mwy cynaliadwy. Felly, mae gwaith yn digwydd i fynd i'r afael â'r union fater hwnnw. Yn y cyfamser, cawsom set benodol o amgylchiadau eithafol eleni a oedd yn galw am weithredu mwy buan, felly cafwyd y penderfyniad i osgoi mwy o risg amgylcheddol o storfeydd slyri'n gorlifo neu'n methu'n drychinebus hyd yn oed—rhywbeth yr oedd Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru wedi bod yn bryderus yn ei gylch hefyd. Felly, fe wnaethom gyflwyno ymyrraeth ar gyfer eleni, ond yn fwy hirdymor, fy mwriad yn sicr yw cadw at fy ngair, ac mae'r grŵp gorchwyl a gorffen ar hyn o bryd, gobeithio, yn gweithio'n ddiwyd ar ddod o hyd i ffordd o gyflawni hynny. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782891 221 En 2026-11-04T15:10:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6002&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6002&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782903 222 En 2026-11-04T15:10:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6003&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6003&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782905 223 En 2026-11-04T15:10:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6003&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6003&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782942 224 Cy 2026-11-04T15:15:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6302&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6302&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782906 225 Cy 2026-11-04T15:11:07 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6069&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6069&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry A'r cwestiwn olaf, Weinidog Cabinet, cwestiwn 8, Sarah Edwards. And the final question, Cabinet Minister, question 8, Sarah Edwards. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782908 226 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability B Yr Ymateb i Danau Gwyllt yn y Dyfodol Response to Future Wildfires 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782909 227 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability O 12161 12161 Sarah Edwards AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12161 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12161 Edwards, Sarah 8. Pa asesiad mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi'i wneud o'r potensial i Uwchgynhadledd Gwytnwch Tân Cymru wella'r modd mae'r ymateb i danau gwyllt yn y dyfodol yn diogelu'r dirwedd amaethyddol? OQ64825 8. What assessment has the Cabinet Minister made of the potential for the Welsh Fire Resilience Summit to improve how the response to future wildfires protects the agricultural landscape? OQ64825 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782927 228 Cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability I Daeth y Llywydd (Huw Irranca-Davies) i’r Gadair. The Llywydd (Huw Irranca-Davies) took the Chair. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782910 229 En 2026-11-04T15:11:29 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6091&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6091&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr The summit was an important step in strengthening how we protect agricultural landscapes from future wildfires. It brought farmers, land managers and responders together, as you heard me say earlier, to share their experience and to look at how we can work together more effectively, recognising the role active land management has in building more resilient landscapes. Roedd yr uwchgynhadledd yn gam pwysig tuag at gryfhau'r ffordd y diogelwn dirweddau amaethyddol rhag tanau gwyllt yn y dyfodol. Daeth â ffermwyr, rheolwyr tir ac ymatebwyr at ei gilydd, fel y clywsoch fi'n dweud yn gynharach, i rannu eu profiad ac i edrych ar sut y gallwn weithio gyda'n gilydd yn fwy effeithiol, gan gydnabod y rôl sydd gan reoli tir gweithredol yn y broses o adeiladu tirweddau mwy gwydn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782911 230 En 2026-11-04T15:11:51 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6113&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6113&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 12161 12161 Sarah Edwards AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12161 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12161 Edwards, Sarah Thank you, Minister. Local news reports at the time suggested that anti-social and careless behaviour, arson and barbecues are a factor here. Was this discussed in any detail at the summit, and what actual steps will be taken to address this? Diolch, Weinidog. Roedd adroddiadau newyddion lleol ar y pryd yn awgrymu bod ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol a diofal, llosgi bwriadol a barbeciws yn ffactor yma. A drafodwyd hyn yn fanwl yn yr uwchgynhadledd, a pha gamau a gaiff eu cymryd i fynd i'r afael â hyn? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782912 231 En 2026-11-04T15:12:10 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6132&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6132&l=cy 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr There's a wide recognition that this is one of a wider tapestry of challenges and potential interventions that need to be considered, particularly around barbecues and anti-social behaviour. We had representatives from the police there, amongst others. Much of it comes down to a level of public education, I think, so that people realize the risk that they're taking when they undertake certain activity in the landscape at these times. But some of it, you're right, comes down to tackling anti-social behaviour. There are ways of intervening. There's been talk of banning these disposable barbecues, et cetera. That's very much still on the table. But I did, as I'm sure the Member registered, in a previous answer refer to this wider public education piece as one important work stream that has come out of the summit. Ceir cydnabyddiaeth eang fod hyn yn un o dapestri ehangach o heriau ac ymyriadau posibl y mae angen eu hystyried, yn enwedig barbeciws ac ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol. Roedd gennym gynrychiolwyr o'r heddlu yno, ymhlith eraill. Mae llawer ohono'n fater o lefel o addysg gyhoeddus, rwy'n credu, fel bod pobl yn sylweddoli'r risg y maent yn ei chreu pan fyddant yn cyflawni gweithgaredd penodol yn y dirwedd ar yr adegau hyn. Ond rydych chi'n iawn, mae peth ohono'n fater o fynd i'r afael ag ymddygiad gwrthgymdeithasol. Mae yna ffyrdd o ymyrryd. Bu sôn am wahardd barbeciws tafladwy, ac ati. Mae hynny'n dal i fod dan ystyriaeth. Ond fel y deallodd yr Aelod, rwy'n siŵr, cyfeiriais mewn ateb blaenorol at addysg gyhoeddus yn ehangach fel un ffrwd waith bwysig a ddeilliodd o'r uwchgynhadledd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782913 232 Cy 2026-11-04T15:13:12 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6194&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6194&l=en 261104-2 2. Cwestiynau i'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd 2. Questions to the Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch yn fawr iawn, Weinidog Cabinet. Thank you very much, Cabinet Minister. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782928 233 En 2026-11-04T15:13:16 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6198&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6198&l=cy 261104-3 Pwynt o Drefn Point of Order C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw I understand that a Member wants to make a point of clarification or to raise a point of order. Safa Elhassan. Rwy'n deall bod Aelod eisiau gwneud pwynt o eglurhad neu godi pwynt o drefn. Safa Elhassan. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782929 234 En 2026-11-04T15:13:25 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6207&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6207&l=cy 261104-3 Pwynt o Drefn Point of Order C 12189 12189 Safa Elhassan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12189 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12189 Elhassan, Safa I would like to ask for a point of clarification following the contribution made by Natasha Asghar during questions to the Deputy First Minister. There are two cross-party groups in the Senedd relating to women and women's rights. I inadvertently joined one that did not align with my values or my party's. As soon as I realised, I corrected this. I resigned from the women's and girls' rights CPG and joined the CPG for women, supported by Women's Equality Network Wales. This was a straightforward correction of a misunderstanding, and it was not due to bullying. Thank you. Hoffwn ofyn am bwynt o eglurhad yn dilyn y cyfraniad a wnaed gan Natasha Asghar yn ystod cwestiynau i'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog. Mae dau grŵp trawsbleidiol yn y Senedd yn ymwneud â menywod a hawliau menywod. Yn anfwriadol, ymunais ag un nad oedd yn cyd-fynd â fy ngwerthoedd na gwerthoedd fy mhlaid. Cyn gynted ag y sylweddolais hynny, fe gywirais hynny. Ymddiswyddais o'r grŵp trawsbleidiol ar hawliau menywod a merched ac ymunais â'r grŵp trawsbleidiol ar fenywod, a gefnogir gan Rwydwaith Cydraddoldeb Menywod Cymru. Cywiriad syml yn sgil camddealltwriaeth oedd hyn, ac nid canlyniad i fwlio. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782930 235 En 2026-11-04T15:14:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6243&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6243&l=cy 261104-3 Pwynt o Drefn Point of Order C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw I thank the Member for making that clarification on the record—very helpful indeed. Diolch yn fawr. Diolch i'r Aelod am gofnodi'r eglurhad hwnnw—defnyddiol iawn. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782933 236 Cy 2026-11-04T15:14:10 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6252&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6252&l=en 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Symudwn yn awr at yr eitem nesaf, eitem 3, cwestiynau amserol. Jane Dodds. We move on now to the next item, which is item 3, topical questions. Jane Dodds. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782936 237 Cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions B Dŵr Cymru Dŵr Cymru 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782938 238 Cy 2026-11-04T15:14:19 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6261&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6261&l=en 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane Diolch yn fawr iawn. Prynhawn da eto, Weinidog. Diolch am aros ar gyfer hyn. Thank you very much. Good afternoon again, Cabinet Minister. Thank you for staying for this. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782937 239 Cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions O 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane 1. A wnaiff y Gweinidog Cabinet ddatganiad ar berfformiad Dŵr Cymru yn dilyn adroddiad perfformiad gweithredol diweddaraf Ofwat? TQ1513 1. Will the Cabinet Minister make a statement on the performance of Dŵr Cymru following Ofwat's latest operational performance report? TQ1513 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782940 240 En 2026-11-04T15:14:33 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6275&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6275&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability Y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Wydnwch Gwledig a Chynaliadwyedd Gruffydd, Llyr I welcome Ofwat's report, and I am concerned by the issues highlighted by the regulators. It's clear that water companies in Wales must deliver sustained improvements for customers and for the environment. This Government will continue to work with regulators to hold companies to account and will take full control, hopefully, of water in Wales so that we can strengthen accountability and ensure regulation reflects Welsh priorities. Rwy'n croesawu adroddiad Ofwat, ac rwy'n pryderu am y materion a amlygwyd gan y rheoleiddwyr. Mae'n amlwg fod yn rhaid i gwmnïau dŵr yng Nghymru gyflawni gwelliannau parhaus i gwsmeriaid ac i'r amgylchedd. Bydd y Llywodraeth hon yn parhau i weithio gyda rheoleiddwyr i ddwyn cwmnïau i gyfrif a bydd yn cymryd rheolaeth lawn, gobeithio, ar ddŵr yng Nghymru fel y gallwn gryfhau atebolrwydd a sicrhau bod rheoleiddio'n adlewyrchu blaenoriaethau Cymreig. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782887 241 En 2026-11-04T15:15:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6302&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6302&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782892 242 Cy 2026-11-04T15:15:01 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6303&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6303&l=en 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane Diolch am yr ymateb. Thank you for that response. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782893 243 En 2026-11-04T15:15:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6304&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6304&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 4983 4983 Jane Dodds AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4983 Dodds, Jane We know Ofwat's report is so clear. Dŵr Cymru was the worst performer in England and Wales for external sewer flooding. This past month, we've seen report after report that has continued to damn them. For example, Surfers Against Sewage reported more than 100,000 sewage discharges across Welsh waters last year, lasting a combined 94 days. Yet customers are being asked to pay more to Dŵr Cymru. The average household bill has risen by £180, or 36 per cent, in the last two years. So, while our rivers are fouled and bills soar, what do we see at the top of Dŵr Cymru? Well, the new chief executive of Dŵr Cymru, Roch Cheroux, says that customers face a choice: you pay higher bills, or wait longer for the infrastructure upgrades that Dŵr Cymru needs. At the same time, let's just remind ourselves of the salary that he receives. He receives £460,000 a year, alongside a potential bonus of £621,000 a year, which gives a total package of nearly £1 million. He has the highest paid job in Welsh public life. I think that this is absolutely ludicrous, and so would many Welsh Water bill payers, such as us, probably, in this Siambr. A company already fined for breaking its permits has no business asking families to subsidise what is, in effect, its chief executive's pay. That is a gross injustice, and people all over Wales know it, from the Usk to the Tawe and other rivers in Wales. They can see what the gross injustice is. So, I'd like to ask you, and we've raised this on a number of occasions here in the Siambr, and I know that you've heard this both in opposition and as a Government Minister—. We're being asked to pay higher bills, and yet the chief executive is receiving higher pay. He should pay for these upgrades. Dŵr Cymru should pay for these upgrades. Can you assure us that the new chief executive will receive no bonus, that you will press for a review of his salary, and that these bills will not increase for us in order to fund these upgrades? Diolch yn fawr iawn. Gwyddom fod adroddiad Ofwat mor glir. Dŵr Cymru oedd y perfformiwr gwaethaf yng Nghymru a Lloegr o ran llifogydd carthffosydd allanol. Y mis diwethaf, gwelsom adroddiad ar ôl adroddiad yn parhau i'w damnio. Er enghraifft, adroddodd Surfers Against Sewage am fwy na 100,000 o ollyngiadau carthion ar draws dyfroedd Cymru y llynedd, yn para am 94 diwrnod i gyd gyda'i gilydd. Eto i gyd, gofynnir i gwsmeriaid dalu mwy i Dŵr Cymru. Mae'r bil cartrefi ar gyfartaledd wedi codi £180, neu 36 y cant, dros y ddwy flynedd ddiwethaf. Felly, tra bod ein hafonydd yn cael eu baeddu a biliau'n codi, beth a welwn ar y brig yn Dŵr Cymru? Wel, mae prif weithredwr newydd Dŵr Cymru, Roch Cheroux, yn dweud bod cwsmeriaid yn wynebu dewis: rydych chi'n talu biliau uwch, neu'n aros yn hwy am yr uwchraddiadau i'r seilwaith sydd eu hangen ar Dŵr Cymru. Ar yr un pryd, gadewch inni atgoffa ein hunain beth yw'r cyflog y mae'n ei dderbyn. Mae'n derbyn £460,000 y flwyddyn, ochr yn ochr â bonws posibl o £621,000 y flwyddyn, sy'n rhoi cyfanswm o bron i £1 filiwn. Ganddo ef y mae'r swydd sy'n talu'r cyflog uchaf ym mywyd cyhoeddus Cymru. Rwy'n credu bod hyn yn gwbl ynfyd, a byddai llawer o dalwyr biliau Dŵr Cymru, fel ni yn y Siambr hon, mae'n debyg, yn cytuno. Nid oes gan gwmni sydd eisoes wedi'i ddirwyo am dorri ei drwyddedau unrhyw hawl i ofyn i deuluoedd ddarparu cymhorthdal tuag at yr hyn sydd, mewn gwirionedd, yn gyflog i'w brif weithredwr. Mae'n gwbl anghyfiawn, ac mae pobl ledled Cymru yn gwybod hynny, o'r afon Wysg i'r afon Tawe ac afonydd eraill yng Nghymru. Gallant weld yr anghyfiawnder difrifol. Felly, hoffwn ofyn i chi, ac rydym wedi codi hyn ar sawl achlysur yma yn y Siambr, ac rwy'n gwybod eich bod chi wedi clywed hyn pan oeddech yn yr wrthblaid ac fel Gweinidog yn y Llywodraeth—. Gofynnir inni dalu biliau uwch, ac eto mae'r prif weithredwr yn cael cyflog uwch. Dylai ef dalu am yr uwchraddiadau hyn. Dylai Dŵr Cymru dalu am yr uwchraddiadau hyn. A allwch chi ein sicrhau na fydd y prif weithredwr newydd yn cael unrhyw fonws, y byddwch chi'n pwyso am adolygiad o'i gyflog, ac na fydd ein biliau'n cynyddu er mwyn ariannu'r uwchraddiadau hyn? Diolch yn fawr iawn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782921 244 En 2026-11-04T15:17:38 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6460&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6460&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Thank you for those comments, much of which I agree with. Of course, the Welsh Government has no—. Dŵr Cymru is not accountable to Welsh Government, it's accountable to the regulators. That's why we work with Ofwat and Natural Resources Wales. Ofwat has, of course, a power to deal with bonuses now in a way that they didn't have previously. So, we don't have a role in determining executive pay as much as maybe we would like. But when I do meet with Dŵr Cymru, because water is of huge public interest, I make it clear what my expectations are in terms of performance. And their performance on key metrics such as pollution incidents, leakage and customer outcomes are unacceptable and they need to improve. Now, we can recognise that progress is being made in some areas, internal sewer flooding and storm overflows, of course, but overall performance, as you say, is not where it needs to be. I expect Dŵr Cymru and Hafren Dyfrdwy and all companies to demonstrate sustained and measurable improvement, particularly on supply interruptions, on leakage, on external sewer flooding, on pollution, et cetera. Customers are being asked to fund significant investments in their water services. It's only, therefore, right that they can expect tangible improvements in performance, in resilience and in environmental outcomes. Regulators have to continue to hold the company firmly to account, making sure that commitments translate into improved outcomes, both for customers and for the environment. Diolch am y sylwadau hynny, ac rwy'n cytuno â llawer ohonynt. Wrth gwrs, nid oes gan Lywodraeth Cymru unrhyw—. Nid yw Dŵr Cymru'n atebol i Lywodraeth Cymru, mae'n atebol i'r rheoleiddwyr. Dyna pam ein bod ni'n gweithio gydag Ofwat a Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. Mae gan Ofwat bŵer i ddelio â bonysau nawr mewn ffordd nad oedd ganddynt o'r blaen. Felly, nid oes gennym ni rôl yn y broses o bennu cyflog swyddogion gweithredol i'r graddau y byddem yn ei hoffi o bosibl. Ond pan fyddaf yn cyfarfod â Dŵr Cymru, gan fod dŵr o ddiddordeb enfawr i'r cyhoedd, rwy'n dweud yn glir beth yw fy nisgwyliadau o ran perfformiad. Ac mae eu perfformiad ar fetrigau allweddol fel digwyddiadau llygredd, gollyngiadau a chanlyniadau cwsmeriaid yn annerbyniol ac mae angen iddynt wella. Nawr, gallwn gydnabod bod cynnydd yn cael ei wneud mewn rhai mannau, llifogydd carthffosydd mewnol a gorlifoedd storm wrth gwrs, ond fel y dywedwch, nid yw perfformiad cyffredinol lle mae angen iddo fod. Rwy'n disgwyl i Dŵr Cymru a Hafren Dyfrdwy a'r holl gwmnïau ddangos gwelliant parhaus a mesuradwy, yn enwedig ar doriadau i'r cyflenwad, ar ollyngiadau, ar lifogydd carthffosydd allanol, ar lygredd, ac ati. Gofynnir i gwsmeriaid ariannu buddsoddiadau sylweddol yn eu gwasanaethau dŵr. Mae'n iawn, felly, iddynt allu disgwyl gwelliannau go iawn yn y perfformiad, mewn gwydnwch ac mewn canlyniadau amgylcheddol. Rhaid i reoleiddwyr barhau i ddwyn y cwmni i gyfrif yn gadarn, gan sicrhau bod ymrwymiadau'n trosi'n ganlyniadau gwell i gwsmeriaid ac i'r amgylchedd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782923 245 En 2026-11-04T15:19:21 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6563&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6563&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne Firstly, I concur with all the concerns raised by Jane Dodds, and I thank her for raising something that is a matter that concerns us all. Welsh Water's supply interruption figure was one hour, 23 minutes against a five-minute target. Serious pollution incidents rose by half, and the average household bill is £683. When you chaired the environment committee, Minister, you told Welsh Water to up its game. In June, you told this Chamber that you'd asked to meet with the chief executive. Did that meeting take place? What deadlines did you secure and will you publish them so people across Wales can see when they'll get the reliable water supply that they deserve and the cleaner seas and rivers, and we can all be reassured that you are relaying our concerns to him? Diolch. Yn gyntaf, rwy'n cytuno â'r holl bryderon a godwyd gan Jane Dodds, a diolch iddi am godi rhywbeth sy'n ymwneud â ni i gyd. Roedd ffigur toriadau i gyflenwad Dŵr Cymru yn awr a 23 munud yn erbyn targed o bum munud. Cynyddodd achosion o lygredd difrifol o hanner, ac mae'r bil cartref cyfartalog yn £683. Pan oeddech chi'n cadeirio pwyllgor yr amgylchedd, Weinidog, fe ddywedoch chi wrth Dŵr Cymru am wella eu perfformiad. Ym mis Mehefin, fe ddywedoch chi wrth y Siambr hon eich bod wedi gofyn am gyfarfod â'r prif weithredwr. A ddigwyddodd y cyfarfod hwnnw? Pa ddyddiadau y gwnaethoch chi eu pennu ar gyfer gorffen gwaith ac a fyddwch chi'n eu cyhoeddi fel y gall pobl ledled Cymru weld pryd y cânt y cyflenwad dŵr dibynadwy y maent yn ei haeddu a'r moroedd a'r afonydd glanach, ac fel y gall pawb ohonom fod yn sicr eich bod yn cyfleu ein pryderon wrtho? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782965 246 En 2026-11-04T15:20:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6602&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6602&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782968 247 En 2026-11-04T15:20:10 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6612&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6612&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Look, I would love to have the power to hold Dŵr Cymru to account on targets and on dates for achieving those targets, but that is the job of Ofwat, the regulator. Now, I did meet with the chair of Dŵr Cymru, and every time I meet with them, I share with them my ambition in terms of where we need to be, and I'm sure that reflects the views of probably every Member in this Chamber, I would hope. I'm meeting with Hafren Dyfrdwy next week, and we will have a similar discussion. So, one of the reasons that we are hoping that responsibility for regulation in this space is finally devolved to Wales is so that we can have that more direct influence in terms of reflecting Welsh priorities when it comes to the work of Welsh water companies. And as you know, those discussions are ongoing with the UK Government, and let's hope that we get to a place as soon as possible where we're able to get to grips with that ourselves and not through others. Edrychwch, buaswn wrth fy modd yn cael pŵer i ddwyn Dŵr Cymru i gyfrif am dargedau ac ar ddyddiadau ar gyfer cyflawni'r targedau hynny, ond dyna swydd Ofwat, y rheoleiddiwr. Nawr, fe wneuthum gyfarfod â chadeirydd Dŵr Cymru, a phob tro y byddaf yn cyfarfod â nhw, rwy'n rhannu fy uchelgais gyda nhw o ran ble y mae angen i ni fod, ac rwy'n siŵr bod hynny'n adlewyrchu barn pob Aelod yn y Siambr hon yn ôl pob tebyg. Rwy'n cyfarfod â Hafren Dyfrdwy wythnos nesaf, a byddwn yn cael trafodaeth debyg. Felly, un o'r rhesymau pam y gobeithiwn y bydd y cyfrifoldeb am reoleiddio hyn yn cael ei ddatganoli i Gymru yn y pen draw yw er mwyn inni allu cael y dylanwad mwy uniongyrchol hwnnw i adlewyrchu blaenoriaethau Cymru mewn perthynas â gwaith cwmnïau dŵr yng Nghymru. Ac fel y gwyddoch, mae'r trafodaethau hynny'n parhau gyda Llywodraeth y DU, a gadewch inni obeithio y byddwn yn cyrraedd man cyn gynted â phosibl lle gallwn fynd i'r afael â hynny ein hunain ac nid trwy eraill. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782969 248 En 2026-11-04T15:21:15 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6677&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6677&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 12143 12143 Niamh Salkeld AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12143 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12143 Salkeld, Niamh I'd also like to thank the Member for raising this today, because Dŵr Cymru's record is completely unacceptable. For the fourth year running, NRW has maintained Dŵr Cymru's two-star environmental rating. In 2025 alone, there were 107 pollution incidents, including nine serious incidents, three more than the previous year. And who is ultimately paying the price for these failures? It's ordinary people and communities across Wales. Families are already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis, facing rising bills and having to make really difficult choices just to make ends meet. Yet people are being asked to pay more while continuing to see their local environment damaged by Dŵr Cymru's repeated pollution failures. People are paying more, and they rightly expect better. They should not have to accept this level of environmental performance from their water provider. So, Cabinet Minister, how is the Welsh Government working with Dŵr Cymru and also Ofwat as well to hold them to account and work with them to make sure that we don't see this again next year? Hoffwn innau hefyd ddiolch i'r Aelod am godi hyn heddiw, oherwydd mae perfformiad Dŵr Cymru yn gwbl annerbyniol. Am y bedwaredd flwyddyn yn olynol, mae CNC wedi cadw sgôr amgylcheddol o ddwy seren i Dŵr Cymru. Yn 2025 yn unig, roedd 107 o ddigwyddiadau llygredd, gan gynnwys naw digwyddiad difrifol, tri yn fwy na'r flwyddyn cynt. A phwy sy'n talu'r pris am y methiannau hyn yn y pen draw? Pobl gyffredin a chymunedau ledled Cymru. Mae teuluoedd eisoes yn ei chael hi'n anodd gyda'r argyfwng costau byw, yn wynebu biliau cynyddol ac yn gorfod gwneud dewisiadau anodd iawn i allu ymdopi. Eto i gyd, gofynnir i bobl dalu mwy tra'n parhau i weld eu hamgylchedd lleol yn cael ei niweidio gan fethiannau llygredd mynych Dŵr Cymru. Mae pobl yn talu mwy, ac maent yn iawn i ddisgwyl gwell. Ni ddylai fod rhaid iddynt dderbyn y lefel hon o berfformiad amgylcheddol gan eu darparwr dŵr. Felly, Weinidog Cabinet, sut y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn gweithio gyda Dŵr Cymru ac Ofwat hefyd i'w dwyn i gyfrif a gweithio gyda nhw i wneud yn siŵr nad ydym yn gweld hyn eto y flwyddyn nesaf? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782971 249 En 2026-11-04T15:22:27 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6749&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6749&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Thank you. I know and I share much of the frustration and the anger that's being expressed here today. Look, independent regulators are holding Dŵr Cymru to account using their respective powers, and I expect them to use those powers robustly where performance falls short. There are some areas where there has been progress, we need to recognise that, but sustained measurable improvement is required, and we're not seeing it to the degree that any of us would like. Company reform is happening, I know. The investment programme is in place, and we as a Government have a wider programme for water reform that hopefully will deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. Now, customers are right to expect better services and environmental outcomes from the investments that they fund. Ofwat, of course, sets the bills independently through the statutory price review process, and that has to balance affordability, of course, with the investment needs. But a £44.7 million enforcement package was put in place against Dŵr Cymru to fund some additional environmental improvements without increasing customers' bills not so long ago. Customers also, of course, need to be given support—those who are struggling, particularly. The more vulnerable customers especially need to be given the support that they need. But the message is clear from me, and I'm sure for those listening today the message is resoundingly clear from this Chamber: we expect better, and we expect better soon. Diolch. Rwy'n gwybod ac rwy'n rhannu llawer o'r rhwystredigaeth a'r dicter sy'n cael ei fynegi yma heddiw. Edrychwch, mae rheoleiddwyr annibynnol yn dwyn Dŵr Cymru i gyfrif gan ddefnyddio eu pwerau priodol, ac rwy'n disgwyl iddynt ddefnyddio'r pwerau hynny'n gadarn lle mae perfformiad yn ddiffygiol. Mae yna rai meysydd lle bu cynnydd, mae angen inni gydnabod hynny, ond mae angen gwelliant mesuradwy parhaus, ac nid ydym yn ei weld i'r graddau y byddai unrhyw un ohonom yn ei hoffi. Mae diwygio'n digwydd o fewn y cwmni, rwy'n gwybod. Mae'r rhaglen fuddsoddi ar waith, ac mae gennym ni fel Llywodraeth raglen ehangach ar gyfer diwygio dŵr a fydd, gobeithio, yn cyflawni canlyniadau gwell i gwsmeriaid a'r amgylchedd. Nawr, mae cwsmeriaid yn iawn i ddisgwyl gwell gwasanaethau a chanlyniadau amgylcheddol o'r buddsoddiadau y maent yn eu hariannu. Mae Ofwat, wrth gwrs, yn gosod y biliau'n annibynnol drwy'r broses adolygu prisiau statudol, a rhaid i hynny gydbwyso fforddiadwyedd gyda'r anghenion buddsoddi. Ond rhoddwyd pecyn gorfodi gwerth £44.7 miliwn ar waith yn erbyn Dŵr Cymru i ariannu gwelliannau amgylcheddol ychwanegol heb gynyddu biliau cwsmeriaid heb fod mor bell â hynny yn ôl. Mae angen i gwsmeriaid gael cymorth hefyd—y rhai sy'n ei chael hi'n anodd, yn enwedig. Mae angen i gwsmeriaid mwy agored i niwed yn arbennig gael y gefnogaeth sydd ei hangen arnynt. Ond mae'r neges yn glir gennyf i, ac i'r rhai sy'n gwrando heddiw mae'r neges yn hynod o glir o'r Siambr hon: rydym yn disgwyl gwell, ac rydym yn disgwyl gwell yn fuan. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782976 250 En 2026-11-04T15:24:05 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6847&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6847&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 143 143 Andrew R.T. Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=143 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=143 Davies, Andrew R.T. Minister, the Ofwat statement on Dŵr Cymru says it does not run its sewers properly, spills too much sewage and was badly governed on it, and now may struggle to afford to fix it. Two points come out of that statement that they've made. It's a good overview, in fairness, and it's accurate, but how concerned are you about their governance arrangements? You said you've met the chairman, so have you had a discussion about their governance arrangements? Because if they haven't got good governance, then how are they going to deliver the service and make the improvements we all want to see? And secondly, how concerned are you about that last statement, in Ofwat's view, that they might struggle to afford to pay the improvements over the plan that they've put on the table for £4.5 billion-worth of investment? Because none of us in Wales want to see a Thames Water situation here, and that financial stranglehold that they find themselves in is a real choker that could ultimately stop the investment that we desperately need in the water system here in Wales. Weinidog, mae datganiad Ofwat ar Dŵr Cymru yn dweud nad yw'n rheoli ei garthffosydd yn iawn, mae'n gollwng gormod o garthion ac yn cael ei lywodraethu'n wael ar hynny, a nawr efallai y bydd yn ei chael hi'n anodd fforddio unioni hynny. Gwnaed dau bwynt yn y datganiad a wnaethant. Mae'n drosolwg da, a bod yn deg, ac mae'n gywir, ond pa mor bryderus ydych chi am eu trefniadau llywodraethu? Fe ddywedoch chi eich bod wedi cyfarfod â'r cadeirydd, felly a ydych chi wedi cael trafodaeth am eu trefniadau llywodraethu? Oherwydd os nad oes ganddynt drefniadau llywodraethu da, sut y gallant ddarparu'r gwasanaeth a gwneud y gwelliannau y mae pawb ohonom eisiau eu gweld? Ac yn ail, pa mor bryderus ydych chi am y datganiad olaf, ym marn Ofwat, y gallent ei chael hi'n anodd fforddio talu am y gwelliannau yn y cynllun y maent wedi'i gyflwyno ar gyfer gwerth £4.5 biliwn o fuddsoddiad? Oherwydd nid oes unrhyw un ohonom yng Nghymru eisiau gweld yr un sefyllfa ag un Thames Water yma, ac mae'r trafferthion ariannol y maent yn eu hwynebu yn dagfa go iawn a allai atal y buddsoddiad sydd ei angen yn y system ddŵr yma yng Nghymru yn y pen draw. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782915 251 En 2026-11-04T15:25:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6902&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6902&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782957 252 En 2026-11-04T15:29:59 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7201&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7201&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782925 253 En 2026-11-04T15:25:06 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=6908&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=6908&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Yes, look, on the struggling to afford piece, I think that that is a challenge, as you say, that is faced sector-wide. It's one of the reasons, I think, why the UK Government are looking to introduce reform in England. It's hopefully one of the reasons why they're looking to give us here in Wales the powers to try to deal with some of those challenges in terms of the economic regulation of the water sector here in Wales. So, hopefully, some of that will be picked up as part of that particular piece of work. But there's also, of course, a journey that we need to go on to get there. There's a transition. And the last thing we want is to introduce instability, insecurity, uncertainty, because Dŵr Cymru and others depend a lot on markets for borrowing and for their finance. So, these aren't things that we can just change overnight. There is an evolution that needs to happen. On the business model, if you like, we are very proud of the fact that we have a unique model here in Wales, that Dŵr Cymru is, of course, part of Glas Cymru, that it's member owned, if you like, or customer owned. I'm aware that, at Westminster, questions have been raised about the robustness of scrutiny by the company there, and I think it's incumbent on Glas Cymru to reflect on that. But I think there is a debate to be had around whether we want to nationalise water in Wales, whether we think that the private model is better. But regardless of that, we need a regulatory regime that reflects that breadth of business models effectively, because some people have questioned in the past whether that is sufficiently considered under the current model. So, that, again, is something that maybe we can take away to think about as we reform the economic regulation of water here in Wales, given the powers. Ie, edrychwch, ar ei chael hi'n anodd fforddio, rwy'n credu bod hynny'n her, fel y dywedwch, sy'n cael ei wynebu ledled y sector. Mae'n un o'r rhesymau pam y mae Llywodraeth y DU yn ystyried cyflwyno diwygiadau yn Lloegr. Gobeithio mai dyma un o'r rhesymau pam eu bod yn ceisio rhoi pwerau i ni yma yng Nghymru geisio delio â rhai o'r heriau hynny o ran rheoleiddio economaidd y sector dŵr yma yng Nghymru. Felly, gobeithio y bydd rhywfaint o hynny'n cael ei godi yn rhan o'r gwaith penodol hwnnw. Ond mae yna daith y mae angen inni fynd arni i gyrraedd yno. Mae yna gyfnod pontio. A'r peth olaf rydym ei eisiau yw cyflwyno ansefydlogrwydd, ansicrwydd, oherwydd mae Dŵr Cymru ac eraill yn dibynnu llawer ar farchnadoedd ar gyfer benthyca ac ar gyfer eu cyllid. Felly, nid yw'r rhain yn bethau y gallwn eu newid dros nos. Mae angen iddo esblygu. Ar y model busnes, rydym yn falch iawn o'r ffaith bod gennym fodel unigryw yma yng Nghymru, fod Dŵr Cymru, wrth gwrs, yn rhan o Glas Cymru, ei fod yn eiddo i aelodau, os mynnwch, neu'n eiddo i gwsmeriaid. Rwy'n ymwybodol fod cwestiynau wedi'u codi yn San Steffan ynglŷn â chadernid craffu gan y cwmni yno, ac rwy'n credu ei bod yn ddyletswydd ar Glas Cymru i fyfyrio ar hynny. Ond rwy'n credu bod dadl i'w chael ynglŷn ag a ydym am wladoli dŵr yng Nghymru, neu a ydym yn meddwl bod y model preifat yn well. Ond beth bynnag am hynny, mae angen cyfundrefn reoleiddiol sy'n adlewyrchu'r ehangder o fodelau busnes yn effeithiol, oherwydd mae rhai pobl wedi cwestiynu yn y gorffennol a yw hynny'n cael ei ystyried yn ddigonol o dan y model presennol. Felly, mae hynny, unwaith eto, yn rhywbeth y gallwn ni ei ystyried wrth i ni ddiwygio rheoleiddio economaidd dŵr yma yng Nghymru, o gael y pwerau. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782934 254 Cy 2026-11-04T15:26:53 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7015&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7015&l=en 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Yn olaf ar yr eitem yma, Matthew Jones.  Finally on this item, Matthew Jones.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782935 255 En 2026-11-04T15:26:56 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7018&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7018&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 12151 12151 Matthew Jones AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12151 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12151 Jones, Matthew Diolch, Lywydd. Ofwat's report shows that Dŵr Cymru is not only missing its environmental targets, it's one of the few water companies in the UK that's not even improving. It remains the worst performing water company for storm overflows and is missing its targets for compliance with its discharge permits. And informed groups like Save the River Usk have demonstrated that discharge permits, even if they were complied with, are not fit for purpose anyway. Ofwat's enforcement action earlier this year is welcome, but clearly an urgent shake-up is needed. So, what assessment has the Government made of the permit system, how Welsh Water can be brought into line and how the system can be reformed for the longer term? Diolch. Diolch, Lywydd. Mae adroddiad Ofwat yn dangos bod Dŵr Cymru nid yn unig yn methu eu targedau amgylcheddol, mae'n un o'r ychydig gwmnïau dŵr yn y DU nad yw hyd yn oed yn gwella. Mae'n parhau i fod y cwmni dŵr sy'n perfformio waethaf o ran gorlifoedd storm ac mae'n methu ei dargedau ar gyfer cydymffurfio â'i drwyddedau gollwng. Ac mae grwpiau gwybodus fel Achub Afon Wysg wedi dangos nad yw trwyddedau gollwng, hyd yn oed os cydymffurfir â nhw, yn addas i'r diben beth bynnag. Mae gweithgarwch gorfodi Ofwat yn gynharach eleni i'w groesawu, ond mae'n amlwg fod angen newid pethau ar frys. Felly, pa asesiad y mae'r Llywodraeth wedi'i wneud o'r system drwyddedau, sut y gellir sicrhau bod Dŵr Cymru yn cydymffurfio a sut y gellir diwygio'r system yn hirdymor? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782941 256 En 2026-11-04T15:27:38 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7060&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7060&l=cy 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 425 425 Llyr Gruffydd AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=425 Gruffydd, Llyr Well, I will refer to much of the answer I gave earlier, actually, in terms of the wider reform of the system. I think there is an opportunity for us, given the powers and given the opportunity, to recast that whole regulatory piece when it comes to water. And it's something I think that we should pick up and consider in that context. Wel, fe gyfeiriaf at lawer o'r ateb a roddais yn gynharach mewn gwirionedd, o ran diwygio'r system yn ehangach. Rwy'n credu bod cyfle i ni, o gael y pwerau a'r cyfle, i ail-lunio rheoleiddio dŵr yn gyfan gwbl. Ac mae'n rhywbeth y credaf y dylem fynd ar ei drywydd a'i ystyried yn y cyd-destun hwnnw. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782943 257 Cy 2026-11-04T15:27:58 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7080&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7080&l=en 261104-4 3. Cwestiynau Amserol 3. Topical Questions C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch, Weinidog Cabinet.  Thank you, Cabinet Minister. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782945 258 Cy 2026-11-04T15:28:01 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7083&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7083&l=en 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Eitem 4 nawr, datganiadau 90 eiliad. Yn gyntaf, Leticia Gonzalez. Item 4, the 90-second statements. First, Leticia Gonzalez. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782946 259 En 2026-11-04T15:28:07 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7089&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7089&l=cy 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 12155 12155 Leticia Gonzalez AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12155 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12155 Gonzalez, Leticia Thank you, Llywydd. Over the last few months, I have been privileged to hear stories from men whose lives have been transformed by the fantastic work of Movember. So, I want to take this opportunity to recognise the remarkable work of Movember and all the Mo bros and Mo sisters in Wales, not just in November, but all year round. This month, many of us will be growing moustaches, taking a moment or participating in Move for Movember. What began with a moustache has become a global movement. Every donation funds research, supports communities and, crucially, helps to start conversations that men often feel unable to have. Here in Wales, the work is absolutely vital. Movember's recent 'The Real Face of Men's Health' report paints a sobering picture. Nearly 7,000 men in Wales died prematurely in 2024, and suicide remains the leading cause of death for men under 50. So, I just want to remind everyone that behind every statistic there is a family, a friendship and a community living with this heartbreaking loss. Movember is a fantastic example of an approach that works, meeting men where they are and helping them seek support before crisis point. Working closely with other organisations like Men's Sheds, Men Thrive and Helpu, they are changing lives. However, excellent projects like this should not have to exist as isolated examples of proper practice. Wales needs a coherent national approach. So, as we celebrate Movember, I gently invite the Welsh Government to consider how a dedicated, properly resourced men's health plan could build on Movember's work and ensure that every man in Wales has the chance to live a healthier, longer life. Thank you. Diolch, Lywydd. Dros y misoedd diwethaf, cefais y fraint o glywed straeon gan ddynion y mae eu bywydau wedi cael eu trawsnewid gan waith gwych Tashwedd (Movember). Felly, rwyf am fanteisio ar y cyfle hwn i gydnabod gwaith rhyfeddol Tashwedd a holl gyfeillion Tashwedd yng Nghymru, nid yn unig ym mis Tachwedd, ond drwy gydol y flwyddyn. Y mis hwn, bydd llawer ohonom yn tyfu mwstas, yn rhoi eiliad i ystyried neu'n cymryd rhan yn Move for Movember. Mae'r hyn a ddechreuodd gyda mwstas wedi dod yn fudiad byd-eang. Mae pob rhodd yn ariannu ymchwil, yn cefnogi cymunedau ac yn hollbwysig, yn helpu i ddechrau sgyrsiau y mae dynion yn aml yn teimlo na allant eu cael. Yma yng Nghymru, mae'r gwaith yn hollol hanfodol. Mae adroddiad diweddar Movember 'The Real Face of Men's Health' yn cynnig darlun sobreiddiol. Bu farw bron i 7,000 o ddynion yng Nghymru yn gynamserol yn 2024, ac mae hunanladdiad yn parhau i fod yn brif achos marwolaeth ymhlith dynion dan 50 oed. Felly, rwyf am atgoffa pawb, y tu ôl i bob ystadegyn, fod yna deulu, cyfeillgarwch a chymuned sy'n byw gyda'r golled dorcalonnus hon. Mae Tashwedd yn enghraifft wych o ddull o weithredu sy'n gweithio, gan gyfarfod â dynion lle maent a'u helpu i ofyn am gymorth cyn i bethau droi'n argyfwng. Gan weithio'n agos gyda sefydliadau eraill fel Siediau Dynion, Men Thrive a Helpu, maent yn newid bywydau. Fodd bynnag, ni ddylai prosiectau rhagorol fel hyn fod yn enghreifftiau ynysig o arfer cywir. Mae angen dull cenedlaethol cydlynol ar Gymru. Felly, wrth inni ddathlu Tashwedd, rwy'n gwahodd Llywodraeth Cymru i ystyried sut y gallai cynllun iechyd dynion pwrpasol, gydag adnoddau priodol adeiladu ar waith Tashwedd a sicrhau bod pob dyn yng Nghymru yn cael cyfle i fyw bywyd iachach a hirach. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782958 260 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782939 261 En 2026-11-04T15:30:03 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7205&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7205&l=cy 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 5038 5038 Jayne Bryant AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5038 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5038 Bryant, Jayne Today, we commemorate 187 years since the Chartist march on the Westgate Hotel in Newport. The history of Newport, Blackwood, Risca and the Gwent Valleys and its people are at the very heart of our modern democracy. Now, this may seem a bold statement, but the events of the 1839 Chartist uprising reverberated across the country and directly contributed to the democratic rights that we have today. The individuals who made their mark during that time, such as Zephaniah Williams, William Jones and John Frost, must not be forgotten. The Chartists campaigned, marched and died for those rights. Among the six demands listed on the people's charter were secret ballots, equal-sized constituencies and universal suffrage for men over 21 years of age. The fact that at least 22 people died at the Westgate Hotel that fateful night campaigning for those rights is a sacrifice that we must never forget. The work of our Chartist heritage, the Newport Rising Festival, is a grass-roots movement led by volunteers, and this year's festival has a fantastic, packed programme once again. The range of events on offer include the annual Chartist convention, as well as live music, poetry and, of course, the torchlit march this Saturday, following in the footsteps down Stow Hill of the Chartists. It's the spirit of the Chartists that we need to capture and hold with us. The principles of striving for better, coming together as a collective and working to improve the place we live are as relevant now as they were then. Heddiw, rydym yn coffáu 187 mlynedd ers gorymdaith y Siartwyr i Westy'r Westgate yng Nghasnewydd. Mae hanes Casnewydd, Coed-duon, Rhisga a Chymoedd Gwent a'u pobl yn rhan ganolog o'n democratiaeth fodern. Nawr, efallai y bydd hyn yn swnio fel datganiad mawr, ond fe wnaeth digwyddiadau gwrthryfel y Siartwyr ym 1839 atseinio ledled y wlad a chyfrannu'n uniongyrchol at yr hawliau democrataidd sydd gennym heddiw. Ni ddylid anghofio'r unigolion a adawodd eu hôl bryd hynny, fel Zephaniah Williams, William Jones a John Frost. Fe wnaeth y Siartwyr ymgyrchu, gorymdeithio a marw dros yr hawliau hynny. Roedd y chwe galwad a restrwyd ar siarter y bobl yn cynnwys pleidleisiau cudd, etholaethau o faint cyfartal a phleidlais gyffredinol i ddynion dros 21 oed. Mae'r ffaith bod o leiaf 22 o bobl wedi marw yng Ngwesty'r Westgate y noson dyngedfennol honno yn ymgyrchu dros yr hawliau hynny yn aberth na ddylem byth mo'i anghofio. Mae gwaith ein treftadaeth Siartaidd, Gŵyl Newport Rising, yn fudiad llawr gwlad sy'n cael ei arwain gan wirfoddolwyr, ac mae gan ŵyl eleni raglen lawn a gwych unwaith eto. Mae'r amrywiaeth o ddigwyddiadau a gynigir yn cynnwys confensiwn blynyddol y Siartwyr, yn ogystal â cherddoriaeth fyw, barddoniaeth, ac wrth gwrs, yr orymdaith ffaglau ddydd Sadwrn, yn dilyn ôl troed y Siartwyr i lawr Stow Hill. Mae angen inni gofleidio ysbryd y Siartwyr a'i gadw gyda ni. Mae egwyddorion ymdrechu am well, dod at ein gilydd fel un a gweithio i wella lle rydym yn byw yr un mor berthnasol nawr ag yr oeddent bryd hynny. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782948 262 En 2026-11-04T15:31:51 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7313&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7313&l=cy 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 12150 12150 Sara Crowley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 Crowley, Sara This week is National Fertility Awareness Week, with a simple message: every fertility journey matters. For many, fertility difficulties are not something they ever expected or planned for. Discovering that starting a family may not be as straightforward as you assumed can take a real emotional toll. For some, that lasts months; for others, years or a lifetime. Life can feel on hold, measured in appointments, treatment cycles and waiting for news while everyone else's life carries on around you. My partner and I have been through our own fertility experience. For us, needing treatment wasn't unexpected, so we were open about our journey. What I hadn't expected was how our openness would encourage others to share theirs. Friends and colleagues spoke about their struggles, losses and treatment that we had known nothing about. It reminded me just how much people carry this quietly. Fertility difficulties can affect relationships, work, finances, mental health and also friendships. This week also shines a light on male fertility. Too often, fertility is seen as a women's issue, when men's experiences and emotional well-being can be overlooked. We may never know what our colleagues, friends or family are carrying. I hope this week can encourage more honest conversation, help break the silence around fertility and offer some comfort to everyone facing their own fertility journey. Diolch yn fawr. Mae'n Wythnos Genedlaethol Ymwybyddiaeth o Ffrwythlondeb yr wythnos hon, gyda neges syml: mae pob taith ffrwythlondeb yn bwysig. I lawer, nid yw anawsterau ffrwythlondeb yn rhywbeth roeddent erioed wedi'i ddisgwyl na chynllunio ar ei gyfer. Gall darganfod nad yw dechrau teulu mor syml ag y tybiech gael effaith emosiynol sylweddol. I rai, mae hynny'n para misoedd; i eraill, blynyddoedd neu gydol oes. Gall bywyd deimlo fel pe bai ar stop, wedi'i fesur mewn apwyntiadau, cylchoedd triniaeth ac aros am newyddion tra bo bywydau pawb arall yn mynd yn eu blaenau o'ch cwmpas. Mae fy mhartner a minnau wedi bod drwy ein profiad ffrwythlondeb ein hunain. I ni, nid oedd yr angen am driniaeth yn annisgwyl, felly roeddem yn agored am ein taith. Yr hyn nad oeddwn wedi'i ddisgwyl oedd y ffordd y byddai ein hagwedd agored yn annog eraill i rannu eu profiadau hwythau. Siaradodd ffrindiau a chydweithwyr am eu trafferthion, eu triniaeth a'u colledion nad oeddem yn gwybod dim amdanynt. Fe'm hatgoffodd faint y mae pobl yn byw'n dawel gyda hyn. Gall anawsterau ffrwythlondeb effeithio ar berthnasoedd, gwaith, cyllid, iechyd meddwl a chyfeillgarwch hefyd. Mae'r wythnos hon yn taflu goleuni ar ffrwythlondeb gwrywaidd. Yn rhy aml, mae ffrwythlondeb yn cael ei ystyried yn fater menywod, pan all profiadau a lles emosiynol dynion gael eu hanwybyddu. Efallai na fyddwn byth yn gwybod beth y mae ein cydweithwyr, ein ffrindiau na'n teuluoedd yn byw gydag ef. Rwy'n gobeithio y gall yr wythnos hon annog sgwrs fwy gonest, helpu i dorri'r distawrwydd ynghylch ffrwythlondeb a chynnig rhywfaint o gysur i bawb sy'n wynebu eu taith ffrwythlondeb eu hunain. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782951 263 Cy 2026-11-04T15:33:14 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7396&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7396&l=en 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch. Ac yn olaf, Safa Elhassan. Thank you. And finally, Safa Elhassan. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782956 264 En 2026-11-04T15:33:19 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7401&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7401&l=cy 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 12189 12189 Safa Elhassan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12189 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12189 Elhassan, Safa Light over darkness, hope over fear and good over evil. This week, we celebrate Diwali, the festival of light, with the Hindu and Jain community, and extend greetings to Sikhs marking Bandi Chhor Divas and families across the south Asian diaspora. I pay tribute to the Indian Society of South West Wales and Raj Aggarwal, Honorary Consul of India in Wales, for bringing communities together, sharing traditions and helping younger generations take pride in their heritage. As a clinician, I thank GPs, surgeons, consultants, technicians, nurses and carers from these communities who serve us every day. You bring light through your care, comfort through your kindness and hope through your service. Diwali reminds us that our different traditions enrich our shared Welsh identity. Wales shines brightest when every neighbour is valued, every community belongs and we stand together. Its message of generosity reflects the Welsh spirit of welcome and looks after one another. To everyone celebrating in Gŵyr Abertawe, across Wales and around the world, may this festival bring health, happiness, peace and prosperity to your homes. When we share our light, we brighten our communities. Thank you. Diolch. Goleuni dros dywyllwch, gobaith dros ofn a da dros ddrwg. Yr wythnos hon, rydym yn dathlu Diwali, gŵyl y goleuni, gyda'r gymuned Hindŵaidd a Jainaidd, ac yn estyn cyfarchion i Sikhiaid sy'n nodi Bandi Chhor Divas a theuluoedd ar draws diaspora de Asia. Rwy'n talu teyrnged i Gymdeithas Indiaidd De-orllewin Cymru ac i Raj Aggarwal, Conswl Anrhydeddus India yng Nghymru, am ddod â chymunedau ynghyd, rhannu traddodiadau a helpu cenedlaethau iau i ymfalchïo yn eu treftadaeth. Fel clinigydd, rwy'n diolch i feddygon teulu, llawfeddygon, meddygon ymgynghorol, technegwyr, nyrsys a gofalwyr o'r cymunedau hyn sy'n ein gwasanaethu bob dydd. Rydych chi'n dod â goleuni drwy eich gofal, cysur drwy eich caredigrwydd a gobaith drwy eich gwasanaeth. Mae Diwali yn ein hatgoffa bod ein traddodiadau gwahanol yn cyfoethogi ein hunaniaeth gyffredin Gymreig. Mae Cymru ar ei mwyaf disglair pan gaiff pob cymydog eu gwerthfawrogi, pan fydd pob cymuned yn perthyn a phan safwn gyda'n gilydd. Mae ei neges o haelioni yn adlewyrchu ysbryd croesawgar Cymru ac yn gofalu am ein gilydd. I bawb sy'n dathlu yng Ngŵyr Abertawe, ledled Cymru a dros y byd, bydded i'r ŵyl hon ddod ag iechyd, hapusrwydd, heddwch a ffyniant i'ch cartrefi. Pan fyddwn yn rhannu ein goleuni, rydym yn goleuo ein cymunedau. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782959 265 Cy 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements I Daeth y Dirprwy Lywydd (Kerry Ferguson) i’r Gadair. The Deputy Presiding Officer (Kerry Ferguson) took the Chair. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782961 266 Cy 2026-11-04T15:34:41 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7483&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7483&l=en 261104-5 4. Datganiadau 90 eiliad 4. 90-second Statements C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Diolch. Thank you. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782963 267 Cy 2026-11-04T15:34:43 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7485&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7485&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Symudwn ymlaen i eitem 5, dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)'. Galwaf ar Gadeirydd y Pwyllgor Deisebau i wneud y cynnig—Jason O'Connell. We'll move now to item 5, a debate on petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)'. I call on the Chair of the Petitions Committee to move the motion—Jason O'Connell. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782950 268 En 2026-11-04T15:35:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7502&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7502&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782952 269 Cy 2026-11-04T15:35:01 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7503&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7503&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782953 270 Cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' I Cynnig NDM9341 Jason O'Connell Cynnig bod y Senedd: Yn nodi’r ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' a gasglodd 11,451 o lofnodion.              Motion NDM9341 Jason O'Connell To propose that the Senedd: Notes the petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)', which received 11,451 signatures. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782954 271 Cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' I Cynigiwyd y cynnig. Motion moved. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782955 272 En 2026-11-04T15:35:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7502&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7502&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12158 12158 Jason O'Connell AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12158 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12158 O'Connell, Jason Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. I speak today in my capacity as Chair of the Petitions Committee. On behalf of the Members serving on that committee, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to introduce this debate today. This is the first debate held in the current Senedd for this term, and I thank the Business Committee for allocating time to this very important debate. The petitions system offers a direct line to the Senedd for individuals and groups in Wales. It's an accessible route for them to raise concerns or issues with us directly, their elected representatives, and for them to have their voices heard in the Chamber. Former Chair Jack Sargent coined the term 'the people's committee', which is a very apt turn of phrase for the work the committee does in giving Wales and her people a voice using this mechanism. Since taking up the role of Chair of the Petitions Committee earlier this year, I've been encouraged by the significant volume of petitions submitted to the Senedd and the high numbers of individuals signing petitions, including the one we're about to discuss today. Thank you to all those who have taken the time to share their concerns with us in this way. I'd encourage others to make use of this simple and straightforward route to engage with the Senedd on matters of importance to them across Wales. I'd also like to take the opportunity to commend the work of the sixth Senedd's Petitions Committee. That committee's work led to significant improvements on important issues including water safety and drowning prevention, the use of smartphones in schools, and health concerns relating to landfill sites across Wales. I look forward to working with fellow members of the Petitions Committee during this current Senedd term to continue the good work and help improve lives and communities in Wales in response to the petitions submitted to us by the public. In case any Members are not aware, Standing Orders require the Petitions Committee to consider any petition submitted that has gathered over 250 signatures or more. The committee must refer the petition to the Government, any other committee of the Senedd, or any other person or body, for them to take such action as they consider appropriate. Alternatively, the Petitions Committee may take any other action that it considers appropriate. As a committee, we have agreed with the Business Committee for this current Senedd term to consider seeking a Plenary debate on any petition that has gathered 10,000 signatures or more. Today's debate concerns a petition submitted by Laura Tams on behalf of the National Association of Head Teachers Cymru. The petition closed for signatures on 27 July this year, having collected a total of 11,451 signatures. The Petitions Committee considered this petition on 24 September. On behalf of that committee, I'd like to thank Laura for taking the time to submit this petition, and also thank those 11,451 people, individuals, who took the time to sign it. I should note that the petition for debate today was submitted prior to recent Senedd debates on the funding allocated to ALN within the supplementary budgets for this current financial year. The text of the petition states: 'We call on the Welsh Government to allocate and ring-fence the £500m in consequential funding from English SEND spending directly to local authorities and schools for Additional Learning Needs (ALN). 'While not legally bound to the same portfolio, this funding exists because of systemic education pressures that do not stop at the border. Ahead of the supplementary budget, this money must go straight to the frontline to support Wales’ most vulnerable learners and stabilise our schools.' Deputy Llywydd, ALN provision has been a regular subject of Senedd petitions over a significant period of time, as well as the subject of many a debate in this Chamber, of course. Just last month, the Petitions Committee considered another well-supported petition concerning ALN provision. That petition, submitted by the mother of a child in north Wales with severe and complex ALN, highlighted a lack of Welsh-medium residential placements in Wales for children with complex ALN and called on the Welsh Government to take urgent steps to address the issue directly. There can be no doubt that, over recent decades, awareness of ALN and how they can affect individuals' learning and attainment has improved. Generally, learners with ALN are far better supported now than in days gone by, and that work should be commended. However, as demonstrated by the considerable support for Laura's petition, there is clearly more to be done and greater investment needed to sustain and improve the current provision of ALN support in Wales. Significant scrutiny of ALN reforms and funding provision for implementation was undertaken by the sixth Senedd, in particular by the Children, Young People and Education Committee. I'm sure ALN will continue to be a hot topic of debate and scrutiny during the current Senedd term. During this Senedd, the Cabinet Minister for Finance has repeatedly stated that ALN funding requires a long-term sustainable solution. Contributions were made in Plenary on 23 June, in the Finance Committee on 30 June, during a Labour-led debate on 1 July and in the supplementary budget debate on 14 July. At the end of August, in response to a letter from the Petitions Committee, the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language clarified that the total additional funding Wales received via the UK Government's spring statement earlier this year was £322 million, which arose from special educational needs and disabilities investment and debt write-off measures in England, rather than the £500 million referenced in the petition. The Cabinet Minister acknowledged the significant pressures facing schools, local authorities, families and the wider education workforce in supporting learners with ALN. The Cabinet Minister also explained that a £120 million three-year funding package to support ALN capacity had been included in the Welsh Government's first supplementary budget for 2026-27. However, as we all know, that supplementary budget was not agreed by this Senedd. The second supplementary budget, debated yesterday, provides £60 million of funding for ALN in this current financial year, compared to the £40 million allocated in the first supplementary budget. This is a step forward, but clearly falls short of the demands of the petitioner and those who signed this petition. It's also unclear what level of funding for ALN support will be provided beyond this financial year. During our consideration of the petition, the committee noted that there are clearly significant concerns about ALN provision in Wales, including on the question of funding, and we therefore decided to seek this Plenary debate. The committee noted that ring-fencing all consequential funding by the UK Government would risk undermining the principle of devolution by restricting Welsh Government's ability to spend according to its own priorities. In responding to the petition, the Cabinet Minister raised the same point, which is central to this debate today. The Welsh Government will of course wish to spend that funding provided to it according to its own priorities. That is what Governments are elected to do, and that is what the people of Wales expect of them. At the same time, it's entirely understandable that those who are concerned about current and future ALN provision in Wales will feel that funding consequential to spending on special educational needs and disability in England should all be spent on ALN here in Wales. The number of signatories to this petition suggests that many people in Wales support this position, and I therefore call on the Cabinet Secretary today to explain in detail the Welsh Government's position on the question of ALN funding and allocation. These debates offer an opportunity for us, as a Senedd, to consider the views of the people we represent on a specific issue such as this one before us today, and I look forward to hearing other Members' views. Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Rwy'n siarad heddiw yn rhinwedd fy swydd fel Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor Deisebau. Ar ran yr Aelodau sy'n gwasanaethu ar y pwyllgor hwnnw, hoffwn ddiolch i chi am y cyfle i gyflwyno'r ddadl hon heddiw. Dyma'r ddadl gyntaf a gynhaliwyd yn nhymor y Senedd hon, a diolch i'r Pwyllgor Busnes am neilltuo amser i'r ddadl bwysig hon. Mae'r system ddeisebau'n cynnig llinell uniongyrchol i'r Senedd i unigolion a grwpiau yng Nghymru. Mae'n llwybr hygyrch iddynt godi pryderon neu faterion yn uniongyrchol gyda ni, eu cynrychiolwyr etholedig, ac i'w lleisiau gael eu clywed yn y Siambr. Bathodd y cyn-Gadeirydd Jack Sargeant y term 'pwyllgor y bobl', sy'n ymadrodd addas iawn ar gyfer y gwaith y mae'r pwyllgor yn ei wneud i roi llais i Gymru a'i phobl gan ddefnyddio'r mecanwaith hwn. Ers ymgymryd â rôl Cadeirydd y Pwyllgor Deisebau yn gynharach eleni, cefais fy nghalonogi gan y nifer sylweddol o ddeisebau a gyflwynwyd i'r Senedd a'r niferoedd mawr o unigolion sy'n llofnodi deisebau, gan gynnwys yr un rydym ar fin ei thrafod heddiw. Diolch i bawb sydd wedi rhoi amser i rannu eu pryderon gyda ni yn y ffordd hon. Hoffwn annog eraill i ddefnyddio'r llwybr syml ac uniongyrchol hwn i ymgysylltu â'r Senedd ar faterion sydd o bwys iddynt ledled Cymru. Hoffwn fanteisio hefyd ar y cyfle i ganmol gwaith Pwyllgor Deisebau'r chweched Senedd. Arweiniodd gwaith y pwyllgor hwnnw at welliannau sylweddol ar faterion pwysig gan gynnwys diogelwch dŵr ac atal boddi, defnyddio ffonau clyfar mewn ysgolion, a phryderon iechyd yn gysylltiedig â safleoedd tirlenwi ledled Cymru. Edrychaf ymlaen at weithio gyda chyd-aelodau'r Pwyllgor Deisebau yn ystod tymor y Senedd hon i barhau â'r gwaith da a helpu i wella bywydau a chymunedau yng Nghymru mewn ymateb i'r deisebau a gyflwynwyd i ni gan y cyhoedd. Rhag ofn bod yna unrhyw Aelodau nad ydynt yn ymwybodol, mae'r Rheolau Sefydlog yn ei gwneud yn ofynnol i'r Pwyllgor Deisebau ystyried unrhyw ddeiseb a gyflwynir sydd wedi casglu dros 250 o lofnodion. Rhaid i'r pwyllgor gyfeirio'r ddeiseb at y Llywodraeth, unrhyw un arall o bwyllgorau'r Senedd, neu unrhyw unigolyn neu gorff arall, er mwyn iddynt gymryd y camau y maent yn eu hystyried yn briodol. Fel arall, gall y Pwyllgor Deisebau gymryd unrhyw gamau eraill y mae'n eu hystyried yn briodol. Fel pwyllgor, rydym wedi cytuno gyda'r Pwyllgor Busnes ar gyfer tymor y Senedd hon i ystyried gofyn am ddadl yn y Cyfarfod Llawn ar unrhyw ddeiseb sydd wedi casglu 10,000 o lofnodion neu fwy. Mae a wnelo'r ddadl heddiw â deiseb a gyflwynwyd gan Laura Tams ar ran Cymdeithas Genedlaethol Prifathrawon Cymru. Caewyd y ddeiseb ar 27 Gorffennaf eleni, ar ôl casglu cyfanswm o 11,451 o lofnodion. Ystyriwyd y ddeiseb hon gan y Pwyllgor Deisebau ar 24 Medi. Ar ran y pwyllgor hwnnw, hoffwn ddiolch i Laura am roi amser i gyflwyno'r ddeiseb hon, a diolch hefyd i'r 11,451 o unigolion a roddodd amser i'w llofnodi. Dylwn nodi bod y ddeiseb i'w thrafod heddiw wedi'i chyflwyno cyn dadleuon diweddar y Senedd ar y cyllid a ddyrannwyd i ADY yn y cyllidebau atodol ar gyfer y flwyddyn ariannol gyfredol hon. Mae testun y ddeiseb yn datgan: 'Rydym yn galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru i ddyrannu’r £500 miliwn mewn cyllid canlyniadol sy’n deillio o’r gwariant ar anghenion addysgol arbennig ac anabledd (AAAA) yn Lloegr yn uniongyrchol i awdurdodau lleol ac ysgolion, a’i neilltuo ar gyfer Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY). 'Er nad yw’r cyllid wedi'i rwymo'n gyfreithiol i'r un portffolio, mae'n bodoli o ganlyniad i bwysau addysg systemig nad yw’n diflannu wrth gyrraedd y ffin. Cyn y gyllideb atodol, rhaid sicrhau bod yr arian hwn yn mynd yn syth i'r rheng flaen, a hynny er mwyn cefnogi’r dysgwyr mwyaf agored i niwed yng Nghymru a sefydlogi ein hysgolion.' Ddirprwy Lywydd, mae darpariaeth ADY wedi bod yn destun deisebau Senedd rheolaidd ers amser maith, yn ogystal â bod yn destun llawer o ddadleuon yn y Siambr hon wrth gwrs. Y mis diwethaf, ystyriodd y Pwyllgor Deisebau ddeiseb arall a gefnogwyd gan lawer ynghylch darpariaeth ADY. Roedd y ddeiseb honno, a gyflwynwyd gan fam i blentyn yng ngogledd Cymru ag ADY difrifol a chymhleth, yn tynnu sylw at ddiffyg lleoliadau preswyl cyfrwng Cymraeg yng Nghymru ar gyfer plant ag ADY cymhleth, a galwodd ar Lywodraeth Cymru i roi camau ar waith ar frys i fynd i'r afael â'r mater yn uniongyrchol. Nid oes amheuaeth, dros y degawdau diwethaf, fod ymwybyddiaeth o ADY a sut y gallant effeithio ar ddysgu a chyrhaeddiad unigolion wedi gwella. Yn gyffredinol, mae dysgwyr ag ADY yn cael eu cefnogi'n llawer gwell nawr nag yn y dyddiau a fu, a dylid canmol y gwaith hwnnw. Fodd bynnag, fel y dangosir gan y gefnogaeth sylweddol i ddeiseb Laura, mae'n amlwg fod mwy i'w wneud a bod angen mwy o fuddsoddiad i gynnal a gwella'r ddarpariaeth bresennol o gymorth ADY yng Nghymru. Gwnaed gwaith craffu sylweddol ar ddiwygiadau ADY a darpariaeth cyllid i'w rhoi ar waith gan y chweched Senedd, yn enwedig gan y Pwyllgor Plant, Pobl Ifanc ac Addysg. Rwy'n siŵr y bydd ADY yn parhau i fod yn bwnc trafod a chraffu mynych yn ystod tymor y Senedd hon. Yn y Senedd hon, mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyllid wedi datgan dro ar ôl tro fod angen ateb hirdymor cynaliadwy ar gyfer cyllid ADY. Gwnaed cyfraniadau yn y Cyfarfod Llawn ar 23 Mehefin, yn y Pwyllgor Cyllid ar 30 Mehefin, yn ystod dadl dan arweiniad Llafur ar 1 Gorffennaf ac yn y ddadl ar y gyllideb atodol ar 14 Gorffennaf. Ddiwedd mis Awst, mewn ymateb i lythyr gan y Pwyllgor Deisebau, eglurodd y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg fod cyfanswm y cyllid ychwanegol a dderbyniodd Cymru drwy ddatganiad gwanwyn Llywodraeth y DU yn gynharach eleni yn £322 miliwn, a oedd yn deillio o fuddsoddiad mewn anghenion addysgol arbennig ac anableddau a mesurau dileu dyledion yn Lloegr, yn hytrach na'r £500 miliwn y cyfeirir ato yn y ddeiseb. Cydnabu'r Gweinidog Cabinet y pwysau sylweddol sy'n wynebu ysgolion, awdurdodau lleol, teuluoedd a'r gweithlu addysg ehangach o ran cefnogi dysgwyr ag ADY. Esboniodd y Gweinidog Cabinet hefyd fod pecyn ariannu tair blynedd gwerth £120 miliwn i gefnogi capasiti ADY wedi'i gynnwys yng nghyllideb atodol gyntaf Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2026-27. Fodd bynnag, fel y gwyddom, ni dderbyniwyd y gyllideb atodol honno gan y Senedd hon. Mae'r ail gyllideb atodol, a drafodwyd ddoe, yn darparu £60 miliwn o gyllid ar gyfer ADY yn y flwyddyn ariannol gyfredol, o gymharu â'r £40 miliwn a ddyrannwyd yn y gyllideb atodol gyntaf. Mae hwn yn gam ymlaen, ond yn amlwg, nid yw'n cyflawni gofynion y deisebydd a'r rhai a lofnododd y ddeiseb hon. Nid yw'n glir chwaith pa lefel o gyllid ar gyfer cymorth ADY fydd yn cael ei darparu y tu hwnt i'r flwyddyn ariannol hon. Yn ystod ein hystyriaeth o'r ddeiseb, nododd y pwyllgor fod pryderon sylweddol amlwg ynghylch darpariaeth ADY yng Nghymru, gan gynnwys y cwestiwn ynghylch cyllid, ac felly fe wnaethom benderfynu gofyn am y ddadl hon yn y Cyfarfod Llawn. Nododd y pwyllgor fod perygl y gallai clustnodi'r holl gyllid canlyniadol gan Lywodraeth y DU danseilio egwyddor datganoli drwy gyfyngu ar allu Llywodraeth Cymru i wario yn ôl ei blaenoriaethau ei hun. Wrth ymateb i'r ddeiseb, cododd y Gweinidog Cabinet yr un pwynt, sy'n ganolog i'r ddadl hon heddiw. Wrth gwrs, bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn awyddus i wario'r cyllid a ddarperir iddi yn ôl ei blaenoriaethau ei hun. Dyna y caiff Llywodraethau eu hethol i'w wneud, a dyna y mae pobl Cymru yn ei ddisgwyl ganddynt. Ar yr un pryd, mae'n gwbl ddealladwy y bydd y rhai sy'n pryderu am ddarpariaeth ADY yng Nghymru ar hyn o bryd ac yn y dyfodol yn teimlo y dylai'r holl gyllid sy'n deillio o wariant ar anghenion addysgol arbennig ac anabledd yn Lloegr gael ei wario ar ADY yma yng Nghymru. Mae nifer y llofnodwyr i'r ddeiseb hon yn awgrymu bod llawer o bobl yng Nghymru yn cefnogi'r safbwynt hwn, ac felly galwaf ar Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet heddiw i egluro safbwynt Llywodraeth Cymru ar gwestiwn cyllido a dyrannu ADY yn fanwl. Mae'r dadleuon hyn yn cynnig cyfle i ni, fel Senedd, ystyried safbwyntiau'r bobl a gynrychiolwn ar fater penodol fel yr un sydd ger ein bron heddiw, ac edrychaf ymlaen at glywed barn Aelodau eraill. Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782932 273 En 2026-11-04T15:40:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7802&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782966 274 En 2026-11-04T15:43:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=7982&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=7982&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12153 12153 Helen Jenner AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12153 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12153 Leader of the Opposition Arweinydd yr Wrthblaid Jenner, Hellen I'd like to put on record my sincerest thanks to NAHT Cymru and the 11,451 people who have signed this petition. What they're asking for is that the consequential funding for ALN sent to Wales from Westminster be invested fairly in children with additional learning needs here in Wales. Wales has received, as we've heard, £322 million in consequential funding, yet just £60 million of that money has been allocated to ALN. And let's not forget how we arrived at this point. When Plaid Cymru published its first supplementary budget in June, there wasn't a single penny of additional funding allocated to ALN. I'll repeat that: there wasn't a single penny of additional funding allocated to ALN. Only when the Government needed opposition support to pass its own budget did it offer £40 million a year over three years. That offer was too little too late, the budget was defeated, and after further negotiations the figure has increased to £60 million. I find it appalling that funding for children with additional learning needs became a political bargaining chip. That should never have been the case. This Government can find money for overseas projects—I know you don't like hearing that, but we're going to keep saying it, I'm afraid—and spending priorities elsewhere, yet when it comes to properly funding our schools and local authorities, suddenly we are told that there are difficult choices to be made. Well, let nobody in this Chamber be under any illusion: the refusal to allocate more of this consequential funding to ALN is a political choice, plain and simple. NAHT Cymru tells us that additional funding is being distributed according to the overall pupil numbers, rather than the prevalence or complexity of additional learning needs. A small rural school supporting several children with complex needs can face enormous additional costs, yet receive considerably less funding than a larger school with fewer complex needs. How can that be equitable, when distributing money intended specifically for children with additional learning needs? Funding should reflect the needs of individual learners, not the number of children on the school's register. Audit Wales has already warned that the ALN system is under strain. School leaders are struggling to fulfil their statutory responsibilities; teachers are under enormous pressure; and parents are having to go above and beyond the call of duty to secure the support their children are legally entitled to receive. So, I would like to ask the Minister: will the Government review the funding formula to ensure more money reaches schools according to actual learner need? They deserve properly funded services, and this Government has a responsibility to deliver them. The ball is in your court. Diolch yn fawr.  Hoffwn gofnodi fy niolch diffuant i Gymdeithas Genedlaethol Prifathrawon Cymru a'r 11,451 o bobl sydd wedi llofnodi'r ddeiseb hon. Yr hyn y maent yn gofyn amdano yw bod y cyllid canlyniadol ar gyfer ADY sy'n cael ei anfon o San Steffan i Gymru yn cael ei fuddsoddi'n deg mewn plant ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yma yng Nghymru. Fel y clywsom, mae Cymru wedi derbyn £322 miliwn mewn cyllid canlyniadol, ond £60 miliwn yn unig o'r arian hwnnw sydd wedi'i ddyrannu i ADY. A gadewch inni beidio ag anghofio sut y cyrhaeddwyd y pwynt hwn. Pan gyhoeddodd Plaid Cymru ei chyllideb atodol gyntaf ym mis Mehefin, nid oedd yr un geiniog o gyllid ychwanegol wedi'i ddyrannu i ADY. Fe ailadroddaf hynny: nid oedd yr un geiniog o gyllid ychwanegol wedi'i ddyrannu i ADY. Dim ond pan oedd angen cefnogaeth y gwrthbleidiau ar y Llywodraeth i basio ei chyllideb ei hun y cynigiodd £40 miliwn y flwyddyn dros dair blynedd. Roedd y cynnig hwnnw'n rhy ychydig, yn rhy hwyr, gwrthodwyd y gyllideb, ac ar ôl trafodaethau pellach, mae'r ffigur wedi cynyddu i £60 miliwn. Credaf ei bod yn ofnadwy fod cyllid ar gyfer plant ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol wedi dod yn arf bargeinio gwleidyddol. Ni ddylai hynny byth fod wedi digwydd. Gall y Llywodraeth hon ddod o hyd i arian ar gyfer prosiectau tramor—gwn nad ydych chi'n hoffi clywed hynny, ond rydym yn mynd i barhau i'w ddweud, mae arnaf ofn—a blaenoriaethau gwariant mewn mannau eraill, ond o ran ariannu ein hysgolion a'n hawdurdodau lleol yn iawn, yn sydyn, dywedir wrthym fod dewisiadau anodd i'w gwneud. Wel, ni ddylai unrhyw un yn y Siambr hon fod o dan unrhyw gamargraff: mae gwrthod dyrannu mwy o'r cyllid canlyniadol hwn i ADY yn ddewis gwleidyddol amlwg. Dywed Cymdeithas Genedlaethol Prifathrawon Cymru wrthym fod cyllid ychwanegol yn cael ei ddosbarthu yn ôl nifer cyffredinol y disgyblion, yn hytrach na nifer yr achosion neu gymhlethdod anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. Gall ysgol wledig fach sy'n cefnogi sawl plentyn ag anghenion cymhleth wynebu costau ychwanegol enfawr a derbyn llawer llai o gyllid nag ysgol fwy sydd â llai o anghenion cymhleth. Sut y gall hynny fod yn deg, wrth ddosbarthu arian a fwriadwyd yn benodol ar gyfer plant ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol? Dylai cyllid adlewyrchu anghenion dysgwyr unigol, nid nifer y plant ar gofrestr yr ysgol. Mae Archwilio Cymru eisoes wedi rhybuddio bod y system ADY o dan straen. Mae arweinwyr ysgolion yn ei chael hi'n anodd cyflawni eu cyfrifoldebau statudol; mae athrawon o dan bwysau enfawr; ac mae'n rhaid i rieni fynd y tu hwnt i'r galw i sicrhau'r cymorth y mae gan eu plant hawl gyfreithiol i'w dderbyn. Felly, hoffwn ofyn i'r Gweinidog: a wnaiff y Llywodraeth adolygu'r fformiwla gyllido i sicrhau bod mwy o arian yn cyrraedd ysgolion yn ôl anghenion gwirioneddol dysgwyr? Maent yn haeddu gwasanaethau wedi'u hariannu'n briodol, ac mae gan y Llywodraeth hon gyfrifoldeb i'w darparu. Chi sydd i benderfynu ar y camau nesaf. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782964 275 En 2026-11-04T15:45:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8102&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8102&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782974 276 En 2026-11-04T15:45:43 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8145&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8145&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 174 174 Lynne Neagle AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 Neagle, Lynne I welcome the opportunity to speak today, and can I thank the Petitions Committee for bringing forward this debate? I also want to thank the National Association of Head Teachers for starting this petition, and I want to pay tribute to them for all the campaigning they've done on school funding in recent years, including when I was the Minister responsible. Because, in my book, we can never have too many voices making the case for more funding for education.  I also want to thank the 11,000 people who signed the petition, and who have campaigned for increased funding for children with ALN. We in Labour have been fighting on your behalf. It was your voices, and the future of children across Wales with ALN that we had at the front of our minds as Welsh Labour negotiated for increased funding. And we are really pleased that, through these negotiations, we were able to secure an extra £60 million for ALN from the Welsh Government for this year.  That £60 million is a significant cash injection that will make a real difference to the children in Wales with additional learning needs. It builds on the investment Welsh Labour delivered in Government, and, crucially, not a penny of the extra £60 million we've been assured will come from elsewhere in the education budget. That was a key ask we made during negotiations, as was the need for a long-term sustainability plan for further education in Wales.  Throughout, Welsh Labour repeatedly made the case that the Welsh Government should be setting aside even more funding for ALN, over and above this £60 million, and that remains our position. But we are clear that the £60 million we secured is substantial progress from the Welsh Government's initial offering. Let's not forget that Ministers originally failed to allocate any additional money for ALN when they first brought forward the supplementary budget in the summer, despite additional funding being provided by the UK Government. And the money secured by Welsh Labour is 50 per cent more than what was being offered at the start of last month.  The investment we secured must now pave the way for future additional investment in ALN, with the £60 million acting as a baseline going forward. Welsh Labour will continue to fight for more funding and to negotiate the best possible deal ahead of next year's budget. We will also continue to press for improvements to the ALN system itself, so that all children have the opportunity to thrive. In Government, we rolled out a new system for supporting children with ALN that puts the learner at its heart. And we backed those reforms with hundreds of millions of pounds, including more than £250 million to build new facilities and to improve existing facilities. But I am acutely aware, not just of the rising demand in additional learning needs, but the additional complexity that schools are dealing with. We know that getting this right requires a long-term approach and sustained investment from the Welsh Government. That's why we were determined to get this additional money. It is crucial now that this money gets to schools and colleges as quickly as possible. So, could the Minister please confirm a timeline as to when all the extra funds will have been distributed to schools? And the Minister will have heard yesterday concerns about the method of allocating the funding. I understand better than anyone that there is a certain amount of data not held by Welsh Government on numbers of children with ALN in individual schools, so there had to be a mechanism found. And I also recognise that further work that we did in Government will lead to a better data set in future. But it would be helpful to know what messages she is giving to schools about protecting that money for the children who need it most. And can I finally ask the Minister to recognise the need to build on this investment in future years, so that all children are given the opportunity to thrive? And I just wanted to conclude by acknowledging that the NAHT would have liked all the SEND consequentials to be spent on ALN, and we will continue to make the case for more funding. The thing that made the biggest impact on me as Minister was the huge range of societal issues schools are now faced with, some of which are presenting in the classroom as additional learning needs. I met teachers and headteachers who said to me, 'I'm a police officer, I'm a psychologist, I'm a social worker, and I'm an educator.' I take my hat off to each and every one of them. We need now in Wales a genuine and honest examination of the range of issues schools and colleges are dealing with— Rwy'n croesawu'r cyfle i siarad heddiw, ac a gaf i ddiolch i'r Pwyllgor Deisebau am gyflwyno'r ddadl hon? Hoffwn ddiolch hefyd i Gymdeithas Genedlaethol y Prifathrawon am gychwyn y ddeiseb hon, a hoffwn dalu teyrnged iddynt am yr holl ymgyrchu y maent wedi'i wneud ar gyllid ysgolion yn y blynyddoedd diwethaf, gan gynnwys pan oeddwn yn Weinidog â chyfrifoldeb dros hyn. Oherwydd yn fy marn i, ni allwn byth gael gormod o leisiau'n dadlau dros fwy o gyllid ar gyfer addysg. Hoffwn ddiolch hefyd i'r 11,000 o bobl a lofnododd y ddeiseb, ac sydd wedi ymgyrchu dros fwy o gyllid i blant ag ADY. Rydym ni yn Llafur Cymru wedi bod yn ymladd ar eich rhan. Eich lleisiau chi, a dyfodol plant ledled Cymru ag ADY, a oedd ar ein meddyliau wrth i Lafur Cymru negodi am fwy o gyllid. Ac rydym yn falch iawn, drwy'r trafodaethau hyn, ein bod wedi gallu sicrhau £60 miliwn ychwanegol ar gyfer ADY gan Lywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer y flwyddyn hon. Mae'r £60 miliwn hwnnw'n chwistrelliad sylweddol o arian parod a fydd yn gwneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i blant yng Nghymru sydd ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. Mae'n adeiladu ar y buddsoddiad a wnaeth Llafur Cymru pan oeddent yn Llywodraeth, ac yn hollbwysig, rydym wedi cael sicrwydd na fydd ceiniog o'r £60 miliwn ychwanegol yn dod o rywle arall yn y gyllideb addysg. Roedd hynny'n alwad allweddol a wnaethom yn y trafodaethau, ynghyd â'r angen am gynllun cynaliadwyedd hirdymor ar gyfer addysg bellach yng Nghymru. Drwy gydol y broses, mae Llafur Cymru wedi dadlau dro ar ôl tro y dylai Llywodraeth Cymru neilltuo hyd yn oed mwy o gyllid ar gyfer ADY, yn ychwanegol at y £60 miliwn hwn, a dyna yw ein safbwynt o hyd. Ond rydym yn glir fod y £60 miliwn a sicrhawyd gennym yn gynnydd sylweddol ar gynnig cychwynnol Llywodraeth Cymru. Gadewch inni beidio ag anghofio bod Gweinidogion wedi methu dyrannu unrhyw arian ychwanegol ar gyfer ADY pan wnaethant gyflwyno’r gyllideb atodol gyntaf yn yr haf, er bod Llywodraeth y DU wedi darparu cyllid ychwanegol. Ac mae’r arian a sicrhawyd gan Lafur Cymru 50 y cant yn fwy na’r hyn a gynigiwyd ddechrau’r mis diwethaf. Rhaid i'r buddsoddiad a sicrhawyd gennym baratoi'r ffordd nawr ar gyfer buddsoddiad ychwanegol yn y dyfodol mewn ADY, gyda'r £60 miliwn yn gweithredu fel llinell sylfaen wrth symud ymlaen. Bydd Llafur Cymru yn parhau i ymladd am fwy o gyllid ac i negodi'r fargen orau bosibl cyn cyllideb y flwyddyn nesaf. Byddwn hefyd yn parhau i bwyso am welliannau i'r system ADY ei hun, fel bod pob plentyn yn cael y cyfle i ffynnu. Pan oeddem yn Llywodraeth, fe wnaethom gyflwyno system newydd ar gyfer cefnogi plant ag ADY sydd â'r dysgwr wrth ei gwraidd. Ac fe wnaethom gefnogi'r diwygiadau hynny gyda channoedd o filiynau o bunnoedd, gan gynnwys mwy na £250 miliwn i adeiladu cyfleusterau newydd ac i wella cyfleusterau presennol. Ond rwy'n ymwybodol iawn, nid yn unig o'r galw cynyddol o ran anghenion dysgu ychwanegol, ond o'r cymhlethdod ychwanegol y mae ysgolion yn delio ag ef. Gwyddom fod angen dull gweithredu hirdymor a buddsoddiad cynaliadwy gan Lywodraeth Cymru er mwyn gwneud hyn yn iawn. Dyna pam ein bod yn benderfynol o gael yr arian ychwanegol hwn. Mae'n hanfodol nawr fod yr arian hwn yn cyrraedd ysgolion a cholegau cyn gynted â phosibl. Felly, a allai'r Gweinidog gadarnhau amserlen i nodi pryd y bydd yr holl arian ychwanegol wedi'i ddosbarthu i ysgolion? A bydd y Gweinidog wedi clywed pryderon ddoe ynghylch y dull o ddyrannu'r cyllid. Rwy'n deall yn well nag unrhyw un fod yna ddata nad yw Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei chadw ar niferoedd plant ag ADY mewn ysgolion unigol, felly roedd yn rhaid dod o hyd i fecanwaith. Ac rwyf hefyd yn cydnabod y bydd gwaith pellach a wnaethom pan oeddem yn Llywodraeth yn arwain at set ddata well yn y dyfodol. Ond byddai'n ddefnyddiol gwybod pa negeseuon y mae hi'n eu rhoi i ysgolion ynghylch diogelu'r arian hwnnw ar gyfer y plant sydd ei angen fwyaf. Ac yn olaf, a gaf i ofyn i'r Gweinidog gydnabod yr angen i adeiladu ar y buddsoddiad hwn yn y blynyddoedd i ddod, fel bod pob plentyn yn cael cyfle i ffynnu? Ac roeddwn eisiau cloi drwy gydnabod y byddai Cymdeithas Genedlaethol y Prifathrawon wedi hoffi gweld yr holl gyllid canlyniadol AAAA yn cael ei wario ar ADY, a byddwn yn parhau i ddadlau'r achos dros fwy o gyllid. Y peth a gafodd yr effaith fwyaf arnaf fel Gweinidog oedd yr ystod enfawr o broblemau cymdeithasol y mae ysgolion yn eu hwynebu nawr, ac mae rhai ohonynt i'w gweld yn yr ystafell ddosbarth fel anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. Cyfarfûm ag athrawon a phenaethiaid a ddywedodd wrthyf, 'Rwy'n swyddog heddlu, rwy'n seicolegydd, rwy'n weithiwr cymdeithasol, ac rwy'n addysgwr.' Rwy'n codi fy het i bob un ohonynt. Mae angen archwiliad dilys a gonest arnom yng Nghymru nawr o'r ystod o faterion y mae ysgolion a cholegau'n delio â nhw— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783005 277 En 2026-11-04T15:50:52 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8454&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8454&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can you conclude? A wnewch chi ddirwyn i ben? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782947 278 En 2026-11-04T15:50:52 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8454&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8454&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 174 174 Lynne Neagle AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 Neagle, Lynne —and we need to make sure that the costs of that are genuinely informing budget allocations and the use of consequentials. Diolch. —ac mae angen inni sicrhau bod costau hynny o ddifrif yn llywio dyraniadau cyllideb a'r defnydd o gyllid canlyniadol. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782949 279 En 2026-11-04T15:51:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8464&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8464&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 8734 8734 Sam Rowlands AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 Rowlands, Sam Can I thank the Chair of the Petitions Committee for presenting this in the Chamber here this afternoon, and of course thank the petitioners themselves and the 11,000 signatories alongside them for their efforts in bringing this to our attention here today? I also want to, Deputy Presiding Officer, just remind us of what is often forgotten in this debate, because when we're talking about additional learning needs, too often we slip into a very important issue, which is around budget lines and numbers and figures, but what we're really discussing here are the lives and the future opportunities of young people and children here in Wales who do need that additional support to help them through their schooling. And when we shorten additional learning needs just to 'ALN', we often are even more removed from thinking about individual schools, teachers and learners. I want all of us here today to be mindful of that and remember that, when we say 'ALN', we are discussing our children and young people, their education, their futures, so we absolutely need to keep them at the forefront of our minds throughout this debate here this afternoon. As we've already heard in this debate, this petition calls on the Senedd to note the petition in particular to allocate the entire—as the petition describes it—£500 million consequential to ALN provision. And those who proposed and supported this petition have made worthwhile points. They recognise that the consequential was received as a result of ALN spend—or SEND spend—in England, and so they believe that it should be spent here on ALN in Wales. I think the crux of the issue here, Minister, if I may, is not necessarily whether we're talking about £500 million or the £320 million that you may describe; I think it's the spirit of what's being described here, not necessarily the letter of it. Because by Labour and Plaid Cymru deciding to allocate just £60 million, they've claimed that this is enough, or you've claimed this is enough, to protect ALN provision for this financial year, but without a comprehensive detailed review of ALN provision, its strengths and current challenges in Wales, both of these are fundamentally political arguments. I do have concerns that the £60 million allocation has been happened upon out of political convenience, not because of a genuine understanding and consideration of the level of need in ALN. The Welsh Government's claim that this amount supports the needs of ALN learners in Wales has no credibility unless it is based on a real assessment of ALN needs in Wales. And I wonder how you can describe the level of assessment that's taken place to give you the assurance that £60 million is the right amount of money for this year. Why was it £60 million? Why wasn't it £40 million? Why wasn't it £120 million? How has that number come about as meeting the needs of learners in Wales? I'd be interested to know what modelling Plaid Cymru and Welsh Labour have used to decide that this would provide enough relief and support to those teachers, learners and parents. I want to know what evidence the Welsh Government will point to when convincing school leaders, organisations and parents that the £60 million is indeed the right amount of money that ALN needs in this year. Or was it just a convenient number to get to for a compromise between Labour and Plaid Cymru? Let's not forget, back in July, the day after this petition was launched, Welsh Labour held a debate on their motion saying that funding for additional learning needs should be included in the first supplementary budget. As Welsh Conservatives, we supported that motion. I spoke on the real pressures that schools, headteachers and governing bodies were facing in trying to ensure ALN provision could be provided where it was needed. I have first-hand experience of these struggles—I declare my interest now, Deputy Presiding Officer—as a local education authority governor of a school in north Wales, but I've also spoken to school leaders from elsewhere in Wales who told me a very similar thing. The Senedd passed that motion, and we all know what happened shortly afterwards: the Welsh Government lost the vote on their supplementary budget because Labour were not satisfied with Plaid Cymru's £40 million for ALN. Yet, we know that, yesterday, Labour have supported a £60 million budget for ALN, only £20 million more than what Plaid Cymru were hoping to get through before the summer. And as we've already heard in this place today, this has disappointed those important stakeholders who were willing to work with the Welsh Government, with Welsh Labour, and with all other parties in the Senedd to ensure that children with additional learning needs are properly supported. In particular, we know that NAHT were keen to ensure that the right amount of money was levelled towards schools. And this could have been a consequential that could have had a once-in-a-generation chance to put learners first, invest in provision, and to launch a sustainable funding model for schools. So, I think, Deputy Presiding Officer, it's clear that Wales needs proper investment in ALN now. Our young people, our schools and teachers, and our future generations cannot afford more underinvestment before a fundamental change in funding can be achieved and a sustainable model put in place. As Welsh Conservatives, we know that more must be done, and we'll continue to push this Welsh Government to ensure that everyone in education is properly supported. Thank you. A gaf i ddiolch i Gadeirydd y Pwyllgor Deisebau am gyflwyno hyn yn y Siambr y prynhawn yma, ac wrth gwrs, diolch i'r deisebwyr eu hunain ac i'r 11,000 o lofnodwyr ochr yn ochr â nhw am eu hymdrechion i ddwyn hyn i'n sylw yma heddiw? Hoffwn ein hatgoffa hefyd, Ddirprwy Lywydd, o'r hyn sy'n aml yn cael ei anghofio yn y ddadl hon, oherwydd pan fyddwn yn siarad am anghenion dysgu ychwanegol, yn rhy aml, rydym yn llithro i mewn i fater pwysig iawn, sef llinellau gwariant a rhifau a ffigurau, ond yr hyn rydym yn ei drafod yma mewn gwirionedd yw bywydau a chyfleoedd yn y dyfodol i bobl ifanc a phlant yma yng Nghymru sydd angen y cymorth ychwanegol hwnnw i'w helpu drwy eu haddysg. A phan fyddwn yn byrhau anghenion dysgu ychwanegol i 'ADY' yn unig, rydym yn aml hyd yn oed yn bellach o feddwl am ysgolion, athrawon a dysgwyr unigol. Rwyf am i bob un ohonom yma heddiw fod yn ymwybodol o hynny a chofio, pan ydym yn dweud 'ADY', ein bod yn trafod ein plant a'n pobl ifanc, eu haddysg, eu dyfodol, felly mae angen inni eu cadw ar flaen ein meddyliau drwy gydol y ddadl hon y prynhawn yma. Fel rydym eisoes wedi'i glywed yn y ddadl, mae'r ddeiseb hon yn galw ar y Senedd i nodi'r ddeiseb yn benodol i ddyrannu'r holl gyllid canlyniadol—fel y mae'r ddeiseb yn ei ddisgrifio—o £500 miliwn i ddarpariaeth ADY. Ac mae'r rhai a gynigiodd ac a gefnogodd y ddeiseb hon wedi gwneud pwyntiau gwerthfawr. Maent yn cydnabod bod y cyllid canlyniadol wedi'i dderbyn o ganlyniad i wariant ADY—neu wariant AAAA—yn Lloegr, ac felly maent yn credu y dylid ei wario ar ADY yma yng Nghymru. Rwy'n credu mai'r hyn sydd wrth wraidd y mater yma, Weinidog, os caf, yw nid o reidrwydd a ydym yn sôn am £500 miliwn neu'r £320 miliwn y gallech ei ddisgrifio; rwy'n credu bod hyn yn ymwneud ag ysbryd yr hyn sy'n cael ei ddisgrifio yma, nid y manylion o reidrwydd. Oherwydd drwy Lafur a Phlaid Cymru yn penderfynu dyrannu £60 miliwn yn unig, maent wedi honni bod hyn yn ddigon, neu rydych chi wedi honni bod hyn yn ddigon, i ddiogelu darpariaeth ADY ar gyfer y flwyddyn ariannol hon, ond heb adolygiad manwl cynhwysfawr o ddarpariaeth ADY, ei chryfderau a'i heriau yng Nghymru ar hyn o bryd, mae'r ddwy ddadl yn ddadleuon gwleidyddol yn y bôn. Mae gennyf bryderon fod y dyraniad o £60 miliwn wedi'i wneud er cyfleustra gwleidyddol, nid oherwydd dealltwriaeth ac ystyriaeth wirioneddol o lefel yr angen mewn ADY. Nid oes gan honiad Llywodraeth Cymru fod y swm hwn yn cefnogi anghenion dysgwyr ADY yng Nghymru unrhyw hygrededd oni bai ei fod yn seiliedig ar asesiad gwirioneddol o anghenion ADY yng Nghymru. A sut y gallwch ddisgrifio'r lefel o asesu a gafwyd i roi'r sicrwydd i chi mai £60 miliwn yw'r swm cywir o arian ar gyfer eleni. Pam £60 miliwn? Pam nad £40 miliwn? Pam nad £120 miliwn? Sut y mae'r ffigur hwnnw wedi dod i fodolaeth er mwyn diwallu anghenion dysgwyr yng Nghymru? Byddai gennyf ddiddordeb mewn gwybod pa waith modelu y mae Plaid Cymru a Llafur Cymru wedi'i wneud i benderfynu y byddai hyn yn darparu digon o ryddhad a chymorth i'r athrawon, y dysgwyr a'r rhieni hynny. Hoffwn wybod pa dystiolaeth y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn cyfeirio ati wrth argyhoeddi arweinwyr ysgolion, sefydliadau a rhieni mai £60 miliwn yw'r swm cywir o arian sydd ei angen ar ADY eleni. Neu ai ffigur cyfleus yn unig ydoedd i sicrhau cyfaddawd rhwng Llafur a Phlaid Cymru? Gadewch inni beidio ag anghofio, yn ôl ym mis Gorffennaf, y diwrnod ar ôl lansio'r ddeiseb hon, fod Llafur Cymru wedi cynnal dadl ar eu cynnig yn dweud y dylid cynnwys cyllid ar gyfer anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yn y gyllideb atodol gyntaf. Fel Ceidwadwyr Cymreig, fe wnaethom gefnogi'r cynnig hwnnw. Soniais am y pwysau gwirioneddol roedd ysgolion, penaethiaid a chyrff llywodraethu yn ei wynebu wrth geisio sicrhau y gellid darparu darpariaeth ADY lle roedd ei hangen. Mae gennyf brofiad uniongyrchol o'r anawsterau hyn—rwy'n datgan fy muddiant nawr, Ddirprwy Lywydd—fel llywodraethwr awdurdod addysg lleol mewn ysgol yn y gogledd, ond rwyf hefyd wedi siarad ag arweinwyr ysgolion o fannau eraill yng Nghymru a ddywedodd bethau tebyg iawn wrthyf. Derbyniodd y Senedd y cynnig hwnnw, a gŵyr pob un ohonom beth a ddigwyddodd yn fuan wedyn: collodd Llywodraeth Cymru y bleidlais ar eu cyllideb atodol am nad oedd Llafur yn fodlon â £40 miliwn Plaid Cymru ar gyfer ADY. Fodd bynnag, gwyddom fod Llafur, ddoe, wedi cefnogi cyllideb o £60 miliwn ar gyfer ADY, dim ond £20 miliwn yn fwy na'r hyn roedd Plaid Cymru wedi gobeithio ei basio cyn yr haf. Ac fel y clywsom eisoes yn y lle hwn heddiw, mae hyn wedi siomi'r rhanddeiliaid pwysig hynny a oedd yn barod i weithio gyda Llywodraeth Cymru, gyda Llafur Cymru, a chyda phob plaid arall yn y Senedd i sicrhau bod plant ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yn cael eu cefnogi'n briodol. Yn benodol, gwyddom fod Cymdeithas Genedlaethol y Prifathrawon yn awyddus i sicrhau bod y swm cywir o arian yn cael ei neilltuo i ysgolion. A gallai hwn fod wedi bod yn arian canlyniadol a allai fod wedi cael cyfle unwaith mewn cenhedlaeth i roi dysgwyr yn gyntaf, buddsoddi mewn darpariaeth, a lansio model ariannu cynaliadwy ar gyfer ysgolion. Felly, Ddirprwy Lywydd, rwy'n credu ei bod hi'n amlwg fod angen buddsoddiad priodol mewn ADY ar Gymru nawr. Ni all ein pobl ifanc, ein hysgolion a'n hathrawon, a chenedlaethau'r dyfodol fforddio mwy o danfuddsoddiad cyn y gellir cyflawni newid sylfaenol mewn cyllid a rhoi model cynaliadwy ar waith. Fel Ceidwadwyr Cymreig, gwyddom fod yn rhaid gwneud mwy, a byddwn yn parhau i wthio'r Llywodraeth hon yng Nghymru i sicrhau bod pawb yn y byd addysg yn cael eu cefnogi'n briodol. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782960 280 En 2026-11-04T15:55:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8702&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8702&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782975 281 En 2026-11-04T15:56:17 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8779&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8779&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 330 330 Sera Evans AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=330 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=330 Evans, Sera I want to begin by thanking the petitioners for helping to bring this debate forward today. At its heart, this petition speaks to a sentiment on which we can all, I think, agree: that young people with additional learning needs in our communities deserve the very best and, in turn, demand the very best from us as representatives. I know too well, as someone with intimate experience of the system, both how it is intended to work and where it struggles. I know the difference that effective support can make and I personally understand the frustration and the consequences of the absence of that support. This is a matter that holds real personal weight for me, and it reinforces my belief that getting our ALN system to a place we can be proud of is not something we can afford to put off. And this is why it's important that we change the structures of ALN support, that we focus on outcomes and critically examine how the system is organised. Putting more money into a system that isn't delivering is not in itself a solution, and last night's budget vote was an important milestone, beginning the work of improving that system while addressing some of the more immediate financial and operational pressures this year: £44.8 million directly to schools; £11.2 million directly to local authorities; £1.5 million to support partners in undertaking further planning work, assessing the longer term provision required across our communities, which will be crucial because we cannot continue to approach ALN provision on a short-term reactive basis. And £2.5 million for further education is equally welcome, recognising of course that the needs of learners don't stop at age 16. These are important investments, and it's right we recognise the support they'll provide in the here and now. But we need an approach that sees the outcome of our work as the goal and not just the headlines of amounts spent. Additional funding, while necessary, is a partial answer. There are some very fundamental questions about the long-term sustainability of our ALN system that we need to confront and that money alone simply does not answer. I sympathise very much with the sentiment of the petition, and yesterday's supplementary budget vote was a welcome step forward, but, Dirprwy Lywydd, there is much more work to do beyond budget allocations when it comes to ALN. Diolch. Hoffwn ddechrau drwy ddiolch i'r deisebwyr am helpu i gyflwyno'r ddadl hon heddiw. Yn ei hanfod, mae a wnelo'r ddeiseb â theimlad y gall pob un ohonom gytuno arno, rwy'n credu: fod pobl ifanc ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yn ein cymunedau yn haeddu'r gorau, ac yn eu tro, yn mynnu'r gorau gennym fel cynrychiolwyr. Gwn yn rhy dda, fel rhywun â phrofiad agos o'r system, sut y bwriedir iddi weithio a ble mae o dan bwysau. Rwy'n ymwybodol o'r gwahaniaeth y gall cymorth effeithiol ei wneud ac rwy'n deall yn bersonol y rhwystredigaeth a chanlyniadau absenoldeb y cymorth hwnnw. Mae hwn yn fater sydd o bwys personol gwirioneddol i mi, ac mae'n atgyfnerthu fy nghred nad yw cael ein system ADY i le y gallwn fod yn falch ohono yn rhywbeth y gallwn fforddio ei ohirio. A dyma pam ei bod yn bwysig ein bod yn newid strwythurau cymorth ADY, ein bod yn canolbwyntio ar ganlyniadau ac yn archwilio'n feirniadol sut y mae'r system wedi'i threfnu. Nid yw rhoi mwy o arian mewn system nad yw'n cyflawni yn ateb ynddo'i hun, ac roedd y bleidlais ar y gyllideb neithiwr yn garreg filltir bwysig, i ddechrau'r gwaith o wella'r system honno gan fynd i'r afael â rhywfaint o'r pwysau ariannol a gweithredol mwy uniongyrchol eleni: £44.8 miliwn yn uniongyrchol i ysgolion; £11.2 miliwn yn uniongyrchol i awdurdodau lleol; £1.5 miliwn i gefnogi partneriaid i ymgymryd â gwaith cynllunio pellach, gan asesu'r ddarpariaeth fwy hirdymor sydd ei hangen ar draws ein cymunedau, a fydd yn hanfodol am na allwn barhau i ymdrin â darpariaeth ADY ar sail adweithiol tymor byr. Ac mae £2.5 miliwn ar gyfer addysg bellach i'w groesawu i'r un graddau, gan gydnabod wrth gwrs nad yw anghenion dysgwyr yn dod i ben pan fyddant yn 16 oed. Mae'r rhain yn fuddsoddiadau pwysig, ac mae'n iawn ein bod yn cydnabod y cymorth y byddant yn ei ddarparu yma nawr. Ond mae angen dull gweithredu arnom sy'n ystyried canlyniad ein gwaith fel y nod ac nid penawdau'r symiau a werir yn unig. Er ei fod yn angenrheidiol, ateb rhannol yw cyllid ychwanegol. Mae rhai cwestiynau sylfaenol iawn y mae angen inni eu hwynebu ynglŷn â chynaliadwyedd hirdymor ein system ADY ac nad yw arian yn unig yn eu hateb. Rwy'n cydymdeimlo'n fawr ag ysbryd y ddeiseb, ac roedd y bleidlais ar y gyllideb atodol ddoe yn gam ymlaen i'w groesawu, ond Ddirprwy Lywydd, mae llawer mwy o waith i'w wneud ar ADY y tu hwnt i ddyraniadau'r gyllideb. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782977 282 En 2026-11-04T15:59:06 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=8948&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=8948&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 11971 11971 Llŷr Powell AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=11971 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=11971 Powell, Llyr Can I start by thanking the Chair for his work on this and the committee's work in general, and echo his words in encouraging more people to use this way to bring in a debate to the Chamber? I say that as a member of the committee, but, before my time here, I say it as someone who used the petitions way to bring a debate to the Senedd as well. Can I thank the petitioners for what they've done, because ALN is an important issue out there for a lot of people? And, for me, today is a frustration yet again, because in this Chamber we hear a lot from this Government about how it likes to listen. But, Minister, when the original supplementary budget and this supplementary budget were done, I don't know who you could have been listening to, because if we look at what the Welsh Local Government Association has said, in terms of the pressures they have seen on the front line, the ALN funding gap is bigger than the consequential funding itself and they warn that this cannot continue.  If we look at the petitioners, the National Association of Head Teachers Cymru, they have sent their warnings several times about ALN and the pressures that teachers are facing themselves. The National Education Union said that 86 per cent of their members surveyed stated concerns regarding ALN. There's Estyn as well, and even the Children's Commissioner for Wales says that around one third of the casework concerns they're dealing with are to do with ALN. So, how is it that it was left to efforts made by petitioners and other people to put this on your radar, that the original budget fell short? Why is it that people now feel that they were a pawn in a political deal for additional funding to come? Real concerns have been raised here today: how did this figure of £60 million come about? Where was it? What formula was used? What calculations? Who did you speak to to come to the idea that £60 million was adequate? Because to date, I haven't seen anything. And that is a real concern. So, maybe, in this debate today, you could answer that question and reassure families and young people across Wales that they weren't just some deal made behind closed doors between two political parties, and that real calculations were made, real assessments were made, and those people were treated as people and not just a figure that you could put out in a press release. I know first-hand about additional learning needs, not just from the work my mother did, but I fell into one of those statistics as someone with dyslexia growing up. I know the hardship of feeling in a classroom that you can't read from the board—the difficulties, the panic attacks. I know today I speak in front of you, but I speak from bullet points and notes, not from a scripted speech, because my dyslexia does have barriers for me there that I've had to work around. That's something I've developed in life. But young people in classrooms right now are feeling that support isn't there, that new tools and assistance aren't there, because funding isn't there. Teachers are sitting next to them because the schools simply can't afford a one-to-one in these classrooms. Minister, let's think of children when we're doing this. Let's not go to the point scoring. And if you can address some of these points right now, I'd be grateful so that I can let some of my constituents know that this Government does actually care and listen to them when they are bringing concerns forward. Diolch. A gaf i ddechrau drwy ddiolch i'r Cadeirydd am ei waith ar hyn a gwaith y pwyllgor yn gyffredinol, ac adleisio ei eiriau i annog mwy o bobl i ddefnyddio'r ffordd hon o gyflwyno dadl i'r Siambr? Rwy'n dweud hynny fel aelod o'r pwyllgor, ond cyn fy amser yma, rwy'n ei ddweud fel rhywun a ddefnyddiodd ddeisebau i ddod â dadl i'r Senedd hefyd. A gaf i ddiolch i'r deisebwyr am yr hyn a wnaethant, gan fod ADY yn fater pwysig i lawer o bobl? Ac i mi, mae heddiw'n rhwystredig unwaith eto, oherwydd yn y Siambr hon, rydym yn clywed llawer gan y Llywodraeth hon ynglŷn â sut y maent yn hoffi gwrando. Ond Weinidog, pan luniwyd y gyllideb atodol wreiddiol a'r gyllideb atodol hon, nid wyf yn gwybod pwy y gallech fod wedi bod yn gwrando arnynt, oherwydd os edrychwn ar yr hyn y mae Cymdeithas Llywodraeth Leol Cymru wedi'i ddweud, o ran y pwysau y maent wedi'i weld ar y rheng flaen, mae'r bwlch cyllido ADY yn fwy na'r cyllid canlyniadol ei hun, ac maent yn rhybuddio na all hyn barhau. Os edrychwn ar y deisebwyr, Cymdeithas Genedlaethol Prifathrawon Cymru, maent wedi rhybuddio sawl gwaith am ADY a'r pwysau y mae'r athrawon eu hunain yn ei wynebu. Dywedodd yr Undeb Addysg Cenedlaethol fod 86 y cant o'u haelodau a holwyd wedi mynegi pryderon ynghylch ADY. Mae gennych Estyn hefyd, ac mae hyd yn oed Comisiynydd Plant Cymru yn dweud bod oddeutu traean o'r pryderon y maent yn delio â nhw o ran gwaith achos yn ymwneud ag ADY. Felly, pam y bu'n rhaid dibynnu ar ymdrechion deisebwyr a phobl eraill i roi hyn ar eich radar, fod y gyllideb wreiddiol yn annigonol? Pam y mae pobl bellach yn teimlo eu bod yn bypedau di-rym mewn cytundeb gwleidyddol am gyllid ychwanegol i ddod? Mae pryderon gwirioneddol wedi'u codi yma heddiw: sut y daeth y ffigur hwn o £60 miliwn i fodolaeth? O ble y daeth? Pa fformiwla a ddefnyddiwyd? Pa gyfrifiadau? Gyda phwy y siaradoch chi i benderfynu bod £60 miliwn yn ddigon? Oherwydd hyd yma, nid wyf wedi gweld dim. Ac mae hynny'n bryder gwirioneddol. Felly, efallai, yn y ddadl hon heddiw, y gallech ateb y cwestiwn hwnnw a rhoi sicrwydd i deuluoedd a phobl ifanc ledled Cymru nad oeddent yn rhyw fath o fargen a wnaed y tu ôl i ddrysau caeedig rhwng dwy blaid wleidyddol, a bod cyfrifiadau go iawn wedi'u gwneud, asesiadau go iawn wedi'u gwneud, a bod y bobl hynny wedi'u trin fel pobl ac nid ffigur y gallech ei gyhoeddi mewn datganiad i'r wasg. Gwn o brofiad uniongyrchol am anghenion dysgu ychwanegol, nid yn unig o'r gwaith a wnaeth fy mam, ond fe syrthiais i mewn i un o'r ystadegau hynny fel rhywun â dyslecsia wrth dyfu i fyny. Gwn pa mor anodd yw teimlo mewn ystafell ddosbarth na allwch ddarllen y bwrdd gwyn—yr anawsterau, y pyliau o banig. Gwn heddiw fy mod yn siarad o'ch blaen, ond rwy'n siarad o bwyntiau bwled a nodiadau, nid o araith wedi'i sgriptio, gan fod fy nyslecsia yn peri rhwystrau i mi y mae'n rhaid imi weithio o'u cwmpas. Mae hynny'n rhywbeth rwyf wedi'i ddatblygu mewn bywyd. Ond mae pobl ifanc mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth nawr yn teimlo nad oes cefnogaeth yno, nad oes offer a chymorth newydd yno, gan nad oes cyllid yno. Mae athrawon yn eistedd wrth eu hymyl am na all yr ysgolion fforddio cymhorthydd un i un yn yr ystafelloedd dosbarth hyn. Weinidog, gadewch inni feddwl am y plant pan fyddwn yn gwneud hyn. Gadewch inni beidio â cheisio sgorio pwyntiau. Ac os gallwch fynd i'r afael â rhai o'r pwyntiau hyn nawr, buaswn yn ddiolchgar, fel y gallaf roi gwybod i rai o'm hetholwyr fod y Llywodraeth hon yn malio amdanynt mewn gwirionedd ac yn gwrando arnynt pan fyddant yn cyflwyno pryderon. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782967 283 En 2026-11-04T16:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9002&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9002&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782973 284 En 2026-11-04T16:02:28 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9150&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9150&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 212 212 Janet Finch-Saunders AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 Finch-Saunders, Janet First of all, congratulations, Jason, on your role as Chair of a committee I feel very passionate about as a previous Chair myself. I'm glad to be back on that committee serving with you and others. As you rightly pointed out, the Petitions Committee over the years has often been undermined in terms of the actual power that it has for us to be a conduit between the people out there, the average ordinary person out there. I really want to support this petition and to congratulate Laura Tams from the National Association of Head Teachers Cymru and every single one of the 11,451 people who signed it. Their message is clear: children with additional learning needs must receive the right support, at the right time, yet too many are being left behind. The evidence is stark: between 2018-19 and 2024-25, the number of pupils receiving statutory support through a statement or an individual development plan rose by 164 per cent. Costs are also climbing. Welsh councils have budgeted £764 million for ALN in 2026-27, £96.3 million more than last year. Wales is expected to receive around £500 million over three years as a result of spending decisions on special educational needs in England. Wales is also due to receive £322 million of this money for the 2026-27 financial year, yet none of this money was allocated specifically to ALN in the first supplementary budget. As has been pointed out by my colleague Sam Rowlands, only an additional £60 million was allocated for ALN in the second supplementary budget. We, the Welsh Conservatives, are very clear that that is not enough. And what happens after this financial year? One year of additional funding is certainly not a sustainable plan for our teachers and our headteachers who have to grapple with this underspend. This money came to Wales because of spending on special educational needs in England. Ministers are not obliged to allocate this to ALN, just like previous Welsh Labour Ministers didn't allocate Barnett formula commitments to Wales when it came to health—up to almost £1 billion. Ministers are not obliged to allocate it, but they must explain why they won't and how vulnerable learners will benefit from their decisions. You are, after all, as a Government, accountable for every single penny and every single pound that you receive as a Government. The numbers of school absentees are really worrying. More and more parents are coming forward and saying that they're not sending their children to school because the children are not being fulfilled in their attempts to receive an education. They don't understand. Llŷr, you put your point on a personal level very well here today. Well done for doing that. Why £60 million? How was that figure calculated? We have a right to know, the teachers and headteachers have a right to know, and the parents have a right to know. It's their children's lives that you are affecting with your budget decisions. What difference is this going to make to really vulnerable children? An announcement is not an outcome, and the way this funding is allocated does matter. The NAHT noted that rather than allocating the extra £60 million based on actual learner need, the Welsh Government mandated a distribution formula driven purely by total pupil head count. Every single one of these children that needs support is different. They need different types and amounts of support. Funding based on raw school size rather than ALN prevalence or severity of need creates arbitrary winners and losers. Audit Wales found that public bodies do not have a complete picture of ALN demand, workforce capacity, costs or outcomes. It's extraordinary. If Ministers do not know the true level of demand, the available workforce, the full costs or the outcomes, how can you even guess that £60 million is enough? Schools are doing absolutely everything they can. Teachers, teaching assistants and specialists work tirelessly, but goodwill does not fill vacancies, dedication cannot fund specialist provision and compassion cannot balance a school budget. School leaders now are warning that they are being forced to cut teaching assistant numbers simply to balance their books. That means fewer adults supporting children with complex needs— Yn gyntaf oll, llongyfarchiadau, Jason, ar eich rôl fel Cadeirydd pwyllgor rwy'n teimlo'n angerddol iawn yn ei gylch fel Cadeirydd blaenorol fy hun. Rwy'n falch o fod yn ôl ar y pwyllgor hwnnw yn gwasanaethu gyda chi ac eraill. Fel y nodwyd yn gywir, mae'r Pwyllgor Deisebau dros y blynyddoedd wedi cael ei danseilio'n aml o ran y pŵer gwirioneddol sydd ganddo i ni fod yn gyfrwng rhwng y bobl allan yno, yr unigolyn cyffredin allan yno. Rwy'n awyddus iawn i gefnogi'r ddeiseb hon ac i longyfarch Laura Tams o Gymdeithas Genedlaethol Prifathrawon Cymru a phob un o'r 11,451 o bobl a'i llofnododd. Mae eu neges yn glir: rhaid i blant ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol gael y gefnogaeth iawn, ar yr adeg iawn, ond mae gormod yn cael eu gadael ar ôl. Mae'r dystiolaeth yn amlwg: rhwng 2018-19 a 2024-25, cynyddodd nifer y disgyblion sy'n cael cymorth statudol drwy ddatganiad neu gynllun datblygu unigol 164 y cant. Mae costau'n codi hefyd. Mae cynghorau Cymru wedi cyllidebu £764 miliwn ar gyfer ADY yn 2026-27, £96.3 miliwn yn fwy na'r llynedd. Disgwylir i Gymru dderbyn tua £500 miliwn dros dair blynedd o ganlyniad i benderfyniadau gwariant ar anghenion addysgol arbennig yn Lloegr. Hefyd, mae disgwyl i Gymru dderbyn £322 miliwn o'r arian hwn ar gyfer blwyddyn ariannol 2026-27, ond ni ddyrannwyd yr arian hwn yn benodol ar gyfer ADY yn y gyllideb atodol gyntaf. Fel y nodwyd gan fy nghyd-Aelod Sam Rowlands, dim ond £60 miliwn ychwanegol a ddyrannwyd ar gyfer ADY yn yr ail gyllideb atodol. Rydym ni, y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig, yn glir iawn nad yw hynny'n ddigon. A beth sy'n digwydd ar ôl y flwyddyn ariannol hon? Yn sicr, nid yw blwyddyn o gyllid ychwanegol yn gynllun cynaliadwy i'n hathrawon a'n penaethiaid sy'n gorfod ymdopi â'r tanwariant hwn. Daeth yr arian hwn i Gymru oherwydd gwariant ar anghenion addysgol arbennig yn Lloegr. Nid oes rhaid i Weinidogion ddyrannu hyn i ADY, yn union fel na ddyrannodd Gweinidogion Llafur blaenorol Cymru ymrwymiadau fformiwla Barnett i Gymru ar gyfer iechyd—hyd at bron i £1 biliwn. Nid oes rhaid i Weinidogion ei ddyrannu, ond mae'n rhaid iddynt egluro pam na fyddant yn gwneud hynny a sut y bydd dysgwyr agored i niwed yn elwa o'u penderfyniadau. Wedi'r cyfan, rydych chi fel Llywodraeth yn atebol am bob ceiniog a phob punt a dderbyniwch fel Llywodraeth. Mae nifer y disgyblion sy'n absennol o'r ysgol yn destun pryder mawr. Mae mwy a mwy o rieni'n dweud nad ydynt yn anfon eu plant i'r ysgol am nad yw'r plant yn cael eu bodloni yn eu hymdrechion i gael addysg. Nid ydynt yn deall. Llŷr, fe wnaethoch chi eich pwynt yn dda iawn ar lefel bersonol yma heddiw. Da iawn am wneud hynny. Pam £60 miliwn? Sut y cafodd y ffigur hwnnw ei gyfrifo? Mae gennym hawl i wybod, mae gan yr athrawon a'r penaethiaid hawl i wybod, ac mae gan y rhieni hawl i wybod. Bywydau eu plant sy'n cael eu heffeithio gan eich penderfyniadau cyllidebol. Pa wahaniaeth y mae hyn yn mynd i'w wneud i blant sy'n agored iawn i niwed? Nid yw cyhoeddiad yn ganlyniad, ac mae'r ffordd y mae'r cyllid hwn yn cael ei ddyrannu'n bwysig. Nododd Cymdeithas Genedlaethol y Prifathrawon, yn hytrach na dyrannu'r £60 miliwn ychwanegol yn seiliedig ar anghenion gwirioneddol dysgwyr, fod Llywodraeth Cymru wedi mandadu fformiwla ddosbarthu a gaiff ei gyrru'n llwyr gan gyfanswm nifer y disgyblion yn unig. Mae pob un o'r plant hyn sydd angen cymorth yn wahanol. Mae angen gwahanol fathau a graddau o gymorth arnynt. Mae cyllid sy'n seiliedig ar faint ysgol yn hytrach na niferoedd disgyblion ADY neu ddifrifoldeb yr angen yn creu enillwyr a chollwyr mympwyol. Canfu Archwilio Cymru nad oes gan gyrff cyhoeddus ddarlun cyflawn o alw ADY, capasiti'r gweithlu, costau na chanlyniadau. Mae'n anhygoel. Os nad yw Gweinidogion yn gwybod beth yw gwir lefel y galw, y gweithlu sydd ar gael, y costau llawn neu'r canlyniadau, sut y gallwch chi hyd yn oed ddyfalu bod £60 miliwn yn ddigon? Mae ysgolion yn gwneud popeth a allant. Mae athrawon, cynorthwywyr addysgu ac arbenigwyr yn gweithio'n ddiflino, ond nid yw ewyllys da yn llenwi swyddi gwag, ni all ymroddiad ariannu darpariaeth arbenigol ac ni all tosturi fantoli cyllideb ysgol. Mae arweinwyr ysgolion nawr yn rhybuddio eu bod yn cael eu gorfodi i dorri niferoedd cynorthwywyr addysgu ddim ond i fantoli'r cyfrifon. Mae hynny'n golygu bod llai o oedolion yn cefnogi plant ag anghenion cymhleth— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782972 285 En 2026-11-04T16:05:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9302&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9302&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782978 286 En 2026-11-04T16:07:44 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9466&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9466&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Can I ask you to conclude, please? A gaf i ofyn i chi ddirwyn i ben os gwelwch yn dda? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782980 287 En 2026-11-04T16:07:45 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9467&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9467&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 212 212 Janet Finch-Saunders AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 Finch-Saunders, Janet The 11,451 signatories are not asking for special treatment; they are asking for every child to have the chance to thrive. Nid yw'r 11,451 o lofnodwyr yn gofyn am driniaeth arbennig; maent yn gofyn am i bob plentyn gael cyfle i ffynnu. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782979 288 Cy 2026-11-04T16:07:57 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9479&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9479&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 212 212 Janet Finch-Saunders AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 Finch-Saunders, Janet Ni ddylai'r un plentyn— No child— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782982 289 En 2026-11-04T16:07:58 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9480&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9480&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Sorry. Can I ask you to conclude? Mae'n ddrwg gennyf. A gaf i ofyn i chi ddod i ben? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782983 290 Cy 2026-11-04T16:07:59 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9481&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9481&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 212 212 Janet Finch-Saunders AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 Finch-Saunders, Janet —gael ei adael ar ôl. —should be left behind. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782984 291 En 2026-11-04T16:08:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9484&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9484&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 212 212 Janet Finch-Saunders AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=212 Finch-Saunders, Janet No child should be left behind. Nothing less will do. Diolch. Ni ddylai'r un plentyn gael ei adael ar ôl. Ni fydd dim llai yn gwneud y tro. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782985 292 Cy 2026-11-04T16:08:07 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9489&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9489&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Diolch. Galwaf ar y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg, Anna Brychan. Thank you. I call on the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Anna Brychan. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782986 293 Cy 2026-11-04T16:08:15 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9497&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9497&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg Brychan, Anna Diolch yn fawr, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Hoffwn ddiolch i'r Aelodau am eu cyfraniadau y prynhawn yma, a hefyd i bwyllgor y bobl am ddod â'r ddadl yma gerbron. Dwi hefyd yn moyn cydnabod yr holl bobl sydd wedi llofnodi'r ddeiseb hon. Mae'n dangos y pryder go iawn sydd gan deuluoedd, ymarferwyr a chymunedau ledled Cymru am y pwysau sy'n wynebu plant a phobl ifanc ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol a'u teuluoedd a'r gwasanaethau sy'n eu cefnogi nhw. Rwy'n deall ac yn cydnabod y pwysau hynny. Rwyf hefyd am gymryd y cyfle i gydnabod bod yr effaith ar deuluoedd ac unigolion sydd wedi rhannu eu profiadau y prynhawn yma yn ddwys ac, yn hollol gywir, yn ganolog i waith y Llywodraeth hon. Thank you very much, Dirprwy Lywydd. I'd like to thank Members for their contributions this afternoon, and also to the people's committee for bringing this debate forward. I also want to acknowledge all the people who have signed this petition. It does demonstrate the genuine concern felt by families, practitioners and communities across Wales regarding the pressures facing children and young people with additional learning needs, as well as their families and the services that support them. I do understand and acknowledge those pressures. I also want to take the opportunity to acknowledge that the impact on families and individuals who have shared their experiences this afternoon is profound and, quite rightly, is central to the work of this Government.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782991 294 En 2026-11-04T16:09:11 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9553&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9553&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Brychan, Anna Schools and local authorities are responding, as we've heard, to rising demand and increasingly complex needs. The capacity of education settings and access to expertise are not consistent across Wales, and education, health and other services do not always work together as effectively or as early as they should. Families can experience uncertainty about what support is available, while practitioners are being asked to respond to growing demands in an extremely challenging financial environment. These are difficult and interconnected problems and this Government is determined to address them. That's why we have secured the additional £60 million investment in additional learning needs in this financial year. This includes £56 million for schools and settings and £2.5 million for further education. This extra funding will help alleviate immediate financial and operational pressures, stabilise staffing and local provision, and strengthen support for learners. It is a substantial investment and a clear demonstration of our commitment to children and young people with additional learning needs. Dirprwy Lywydd, I made getting more money for ALN into education's front lines a priority upon my appointment to this role, and I'm grateful to partners both within and outside this Chamber for helping to make that happen. I agree, in this instance, with Lynne Neagle and Sam Rowlands: we can't have too many people advocating for a focus on education. That support is welcome from all quarters. However, we do know that funding alone will not resolve all the challenges that this system faces. As well as financial investment, it is important that we take practical action in the short term to improve the support available to learners and their support networks. So, we are strengthening arrangements for children and young people with healthcare needs, for example, through the development of new integrated guidance, co-produced by health and education partners. That working together will be important. This is intended to provide greater clarity and consistency for supporting learners with healthcare needs in education settings. We're also investing in workforce development through the national professional learning and training delivered by Dysgu, building the skills and confidence of practitioners, which has also been alluded to today, while strengthening the strategic leadership role of additional learning needs co-ordinators in embedding inclusive practice and improving outcomes for learners.  We're also strengthening our evidence base, and this has come up several times this afternoon as well. We need to be clear on that evidence base and act upon it. Estyn is undertaking a thematic review of local authorities' specialist resource bases, for example. This will help us better understand how specialist mainstream provision is delivered across Wales and to identify effective practice, with a view to improving the quality and consistency of our offer to learners and their families across the country. We are also continuing to improve Welsh-medium ALN provision by building capacity and improving access to timely support in Cymraeg. Alongside these actions, because this is an educational priority, of course, we have published our foundational literacy and numeracy plan and are moving at pace to implement that. Literacy and numeracy provide the essential foundations for accessing the wider curriculum, and it is important that every learner, regardless of background, regardless of challenges, is encouraged to develop their skills in a manner that best suits their individual needs. My ambition is to build a genuinely inclusive education system in Wales, a system founded on high expectations for every learner, which identifies and overcomes barriers to participation, engagement and achievement, a system—[Interruption.] Yes. Mae ysgolion ac awdurdodau lleol yn ymateb, fel y clywsom, i alw cynyddol ac anghenion cynyddol gymhleth. Nid yw capasiti lleoliadau addysg a mynediad at arbenigedd yn gyson ledled Cymru, ac nid yw addysg, iechyd a gwasanaethau eraill bob amser yn gweithio gyda'i gilydd mor effeithiol neu mor gynnar ag y dylent. Gall teuluoedd brofi ansicrwydd ynghylch pa gymorth sydd ar gael, tra gofynnir i addysgwyr ymateb i alwadau cynyddol mewn amgylchedd ariannol hynod heriol. Mae'r rhain yn broblemau anodd a rhyng-gysylltiedig ac mae'r Llywodraeth hon yn benderfynol o fynd i'r afael â nhw. Dyna pam ein bod ni wedi sicrhau'r buddsoddiad ychwanegol o £60 miliwn mewn anghenion dysgu ychwanegol yn y flwyddyn ariannol hon. Mae hyn yn cynnwys £56 miliwn ar gyfer ysgolion a lleoliadau a £2.5 miliwn ar gyfer addysg bellach. Bydd y cyllid ychwanegol hwn yn helpu i leddfu pwysau ariannol a gweithredol uniongyrchol, sefydlogi staffio a darpariaeth leol, a chryfhau cefnogaeth i ddysgwyr. Mae'n fuddsoddiad sylweddol ac yn dangos yn glir ein hymrwymiad i blant a phobl ifanc ag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. Ddirprwy Lywydd, fe roddais flaenoriaeth i gael mwy o arian ADY i mewn i reng flaen addysg wrth gael fy mhenodi i'r rôl hon, ac rwy'n ddiolchgar i bartneriaid yn y Siambr hon a thu hwnt am helpu i wneud i hynny ddigwydd. Rwy'n cytuno, yn yr achos hwn, â Lynne Neagle a Sam Rowlands: ni allwn gael gormod o bobl yn dadlau dros ffocws ar addysg. Mae'r gefnogaeth honno i'w chroesawu o bob man. Fodd bynnag, fe wyddom na fydd cyllid ar ei ben ei hun yn datrys yr holl heriau sy'n wynebu'r system hon. Yn ogystal â buddsoddiad ariannol, mae'n bwysig ein bod yn cymryd camau ymarferol yn y tymor byr i wella'r cymorth sydd ar gael i ddysgwyr a'u rhwydweithiau cymorth. Felly, rydym yn cryfhau trefniadau ar gyfer plant a phobl ifanc ag anghenion gofal iechyd, er enghraifft, drwy ddatblygu canllawiau integredig newydd a gydgynhyrchwyd gan bartneriaid iechyd ac addysg. Bydd gweithio gyda'n gilydd yn bwysig. Bwriad hyn yw darparu mwy o eglurder a chysondeb ar gyfer cefnogi dysgwyr ag anghenion gofal iechyd mewn lleoliadau addysg. Rydym hefyd yn buddsoddi mewn datblygu'r gweithlu drwy'r dysgu a'r hyfforddiant proffesiynol cenedlaethol a ddarperir gan Dysgu, gan ddatblygu sgiliau a hyder addysgwyr, fel y nodwyd heddiw hefyd, a chryfhau rôl arweinyddiaeth strategol cydlynwyr anghenion dysgu ychwanegol wrth ymgorffori ymarfer cynhwysol a gwella canlyniadau i ddysgwyr. Rydym hefyd yn cryfhau ein sylfaen dystiolaeth, ac fe godwyd hyn sawl gwaith y prynhawn yma hefyd. Mae angen inni fod yn glir ynghylch y sylfaen dystiolaeth honno a gweithredu arni. Mae Estyn yn cynnal adolygiad thematig o ganolfannau adnoddau arbennig awdurdodau lleol, er enghraifft. Bydd hyn yn ein helpu i ddeall yn well sut y mae darpariaeth brif ffrwd arbenigol yn cael ei darparu ledled Cymru ac i nodi arferion effeithiol, gyda'r bwriad o wella ansawdd a chysondeb ein cynnig i ddysgwyr a'u teuluoedd ledled y wlad. Rydym hefyd yn parhau i wella'r ddarpariaeth ADY cyfrwng Cymraeg drwy adeiladu capasiti a gwella mynediad at gymorth amserol yn Gymraeg. Ochr yn ochr â'r camau hyn, am fod hyn yn flaenoriaeth addysgol, wrth gwrs, rydym wedi cyhoeddi ein cynllun llythrennedd a rhifedd sylfaenol ac yn symud yn gyflym tuag at ei roi ar waith. Mae llythrennedd a rhifedd yn darparu'r sylfeini hanfodol ar gyfer cael mynediad i'r cwricwlwm ehangach, ac mae'n bwysig fod pob dysgwr, beth bynnag y bo'i gefndir, beth bynnag y bo'r heriau, yn cael eu hannog i ddatblygu eu sgiliau yn y modd sy'n gweddu orau i'w anghenion unigol. Fy uchelgais yw adeiladu system addysg wirioneddol gynhwysol yng Nghymru, system sy'n seiliedig ar ddisgwyliadau uchel i bob dysgwr, sy'n nodi a goresgyn rhwystrau i gyfranogiad, ymgysylltiad a chyflawniad, system—[Torri ar draws.] Iawn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782970 295 En 2026-11-04T16:10:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9602&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9602&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782987 296 En 2026-11-04T16:10:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9603&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9603&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 8734 8734 Sam Rowlands AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 Rowlands, Sam Thank you. I was just reflecting on your comments a few moments ago about the evidence base that you are seeking to strengthen, with the work of Estyn. I wonder, as that evidence comes through over the coming weeks and months, and if it becomes clear that the £60 million is not going to be enough to meet the demand within this year, whether you would further petition the finance Minister, or yourselves, the Welsh Government, to see whether more money should be allocated towards ALN to meet the needs that evidence provides you. Diolch. Roeddwn yn meddwl am eich sylwadau ychydig eiliadau yn ôl am y sylfaen dystiolaeth rydych chi'n ceisio ei chryfhau, gyda gwaith Estyn. Wrth i'r dystiolaeth honno ddod drwodd dros yr wythnosau a'r misoedd nesaf, ac os daw'n amlwg nad yw'r £60 miliwn yn mynd i fod yn ddigon i ateb y galw o fewn y flwyddyn hon, a fyddech hi'n gwneud cais pellach i'r Gweinidog cyllid, neu chi eich hunain, Llywodraeth Cymru, i weld a ddylid dyrannu mwy o arian tuag at ADY i ddiwallu'r anghenion y mae'r dystiolaeth yn eu darparu i chi. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782990 297 En 2026-11-04T16:14:12 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9854&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9854&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Brychan, Anna I am happy to look at an evidence base that is as thorough and as compelling as I can find across Wales. I was coming to that in the next part, where we look at how we build a sustainable system over time, because that's the evidence base that we need to build. If we are going to address these matters in the longer term, in a way that we can all understand and we can sustain, then that is the priority for the next step beyond that £60 million. We want a system that enables us to focus on what learners can do, not what they can't. So, inclusion is the key part here, and it must be the golden thread running through the education system, shaping how education is designed and delivered. It's not a bolt-on or an approach that sits alongside. Inclusion is our core business, and it's everyone's core business. That means schools and settings having the skills, capacity and support to respond effectively to a wide range of needs. It also means learners being able to access specialist expertise and provision when they need it. That genuine understanding of need is part of the rationale for the funding package of £1.5 million that has been allocated to support explicitly the work on the long-term sustainability of the ALN system, strengthening inclusive provision in response to changing demographics, too, and the diversity of learners in our schools. This work will build on work that is already happening across Wales. During my visits to schools and settings, I've seen for myself the commitment, expertise and innovation, crucially, that is already shaping support for learners. Local authorities are working with their schools, developing different approaches to specialist and inclusive support in response to local need. I want to build on those strengths, working with our partners to develop a more coherent continuum of high-quality inclusive provision across Wales. That's the aim and the ambition—underpinned, though, crucially, by clearer national expectations, stronger mainstream capacity and sustainable specialist support. That requires a system-wide approach, ensuring the skills, capacity and infrastructure are in place to provide equitable and sustainable support for learners whenever and wherever they need it. Rwy'n hapus i edrych ar sylfaen dystiolaeth sydd mor drylwyr ac mor gymhellol ag y gallaf ei chanfod ledled Cymru. Roeddwn i'n dod at hynny yn y rhan nesaf, lle rydym yn edrych ar sut rydym yn adeiladu system gynaliadwy dros amser, am mai dyna'r sylfaen dystiolaeth sydd angen inni ei hadeiladu. Os ydym am fynd i'r afael â'r materion hyn yn y tymor hwy, mewn ffordd y gallwn ni i gyd ei deall ac y gallwn ei chynnal, yna dyna'r flaenoriaeth ar gyfer y cam nesaf y tu hwnt i'r £60 miliwn hwnnw. Rydym eisiau system sy'n ein galluogi i ganolbwyntio ar yr hyn y gall dysgwyr ei wneud, nid yr hyn na allant ei wneud. Felly, cynhwysiant yw'r rhan allweddol yma, ac mae'n rhaid iddo fod yn edau aur sy'n rhedeg drwy'r system addysg, gan lunio'r ffordd y caiff addysg ei chynllunio a'i darparu. Nid ychwanegiad neu atodiad mohono. Cynhwysiant yw ein gwaith craidd, ac mae'n waith craidd i bawb. Mae hynny'n golygu bod gan ysgolion a lleoliadau y sgiliau, y capasiti a'r gefnogaeth i ymateb yn effeithiol i ystod eang o anghenion. Mae hefyd yn golygu bod dysgwyr yn gallu cael mynediad at arbenigedd a darpariaeth arbenigol pan fydd ei angen arnynt. Mae'r ddealltwriaeth wirioneddol honno o angen yn rhan o'r rhesymeg dros y pecyn cyllido o £1.5 miliwn sydd wedi'i ddyrannu i gefnogi'n benodol y gwaith ar gynaliadwyedd hirdymor y system ADY, cryfhau'r ddarpariaeth gynhwysol mewn ymateb i ddemograffeg sy'n newid hefyd, ac amrywiaeth dysgwyr yn ein hysgolion. Bydd y gwaith hwn yn adeiladu ar waith sydd eisoes yn digwydd ledled Cymru. Yn ystod fy ymweliadau ag ysgolion a lleoliadau, rwyf wedi gweld drosof fy hun yr ymrwymiad, yr arbenigedd a'r arloesedd, yn hollbwysig, sydd eisoes yn llunio cymorth i ddysgwyr. Mae awdurdodau lleol yn gweithio gyda'u hysgolion, gan ddatblygu gwahanol ddulliau o weithredu cymorth arbenigol a chynhwysol mewn ymateb i anghenion lleol. Rwyf am adeiladu ar y cryfderau hynny, gan weithio gyda'n partneriaid i ddatblygu continwwm mwy cydlynol o ddarpariaeth gynhwysol o ansawdd uchel ledled Cymru. Dyna'r nod a'r uchelgais—wedi'i ategu, fodd bynnag, yn hollbwysig, gan ddisgwyliadau cenedlaethol cliriach, capasiti prif ffrwd cryfach a chefnogaeth arbenigol gynaliadwy. Geilw hynny am ddull system gyfan, gan sicrhau bod y sgiliau, y capasiti a'r seilwaith ar waith i ddarparu cefnogaeth deg a chynaliadwy i ddysgwyr pryd bynnag a ble bynnag y mae ei hangen arnynt. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782859 298 En 2026-11-04T16:15:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=9902&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=9902&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782988 299 Cy 2026-11-04T16:16:53 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10015&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10015&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Brychan, Anna Ond allwn ni ddim gwneud y gwaith hwn ar ein pennau ein hunain, ac rwyf yn edrych ymlaen at weithio gyda chydweithwyr i wireddu'r weledigaeth sydd gyda ni ar gyfer addysg yng Nghymru. Rwyf wedi clywed tipyn o barodrwydd i ymroi i’r gwaith hwnnw y prynhawn yma. Rŷn ni’n bwrw ymlaen gyda'r gwaith yma mewn partneriaeth gyda'r sector, gan gydlunio camau gweithredu ymarferol dros y tymor byr, y tymor canolig a'r tymor hwy. Ddirprwy Lywydd, rŷn ni wedi cefnogi ein hymrwymiad gyda buddsoddiad, ac mae camau ymarferol eisoes ar y gweill. Ond mae ein huchelgais ni yn mynd ymhellach. Rŷn ni'n benderfynol o ymateb i'r pwysau sy'n wynebu'r system heddiw, yn ogystal â chreu system addysg wirioneddol gynhwysol a chynaliadwy, sy'n addas ar gyfer y dyfodol, a byddwn i’n gwahodd pawb i ddiddori yn y gwaith hwnnw. Diolch yn fawr. But we cannot achieve any of this work on our own, and I am looking forward to working with colleagues to realise the vision that we have for education in Wales. I have heard a lot of willingness to get on with that work this afternoon. We will take this work forward in partnership with the sector, co-developing practical actions for the short, medium and long term. Dirprwy Lywydd, we have backed our commitment with investment, and practical steps are already under way. But our ambition goes further. We're determined to respond to the pressures facing the system today, while also creating an education system that is truly inclusive, sustainable and fit for the future. I would invite everybody to take an interest in that work. Thank you. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783007 300 Cy 2026-11-04T16:17:51 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10073&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10073&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12177 12177 Kerry Ferguson AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12177 Deputy Presiding Officer Dirprwy Lywydd Ferguson, Kerry Diolch, Weinidog Cabinet. Galwaf ar Jason O'Connell i ymateb i'r ddadl. Thank you, Cabinet Minister. I call on Jason O'Connell to reply to the debate.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783008 301 En 2026-11-04T16:17:55 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10077&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10077&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12158 12158 Jason O'Connell AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12158 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12158 O'Connell, Jason Thank you, Deputy Presiding Officer. We've had a very good debate for the first one for the Petitions Committee, so thank you very much to everybody who contributed. I did take a lot of notes down, so I just want to pay tribute to everybody who had an input. We started out with Helen Jenner. She mentioned that the petitioner requests fairness, which is something that I think we can all relate to, and a reminder that not a single penny was allocated in the initial budget. It’s the process and the work of this Senedd and the debate that we had on this floor that moved that allocation forward in instalments, and the subsequent negotiation with the Government and other parties that made the initial advances. She questioned the priorities in terms of foreign spending versus domestic spending and asked the question: should we be spending money abroad when we have our home-grown problems to solve first and foremost? So, there's a question there of priorities. And an important impact assessment should be made on ALN in rural settings, so perhaps we don't understand fully quite how much more difficult those children have it when it comes to rural settings, and how prevalent that is in regard to the ALN debate. Lynne Neagle, I pay tribute to your work on this issue. I think you've led very much from the front during the many debates that we've had in the Senedd. You recognised the role of the National Association of Head Teachers from the outset. You've obviously got considerable experience in working with those. You claim the additional £60 million was as a result of your negotiations with the Government, which I think is a fair assessment of the current position, but you made the point that it's very much a starting position for this Government. It's £60 million now, but we want to see the Government go further in its allocation over the coming years. You made the point that it's crucial that it gets to schools as soon as soon as possible—that this money gets to work as quickly as possible and it's not held up by Senedd processes, or more talking shops. You asked specifically for a timeline of allocation for that money, which I can agree is very important indeed to the families who suffer or are blessed with, in many cases, ALN children. Diolch, Ddirprwy Lywydd. Rydym wedi cael dadl dda iawn ar gyfer yr un gyntaf i'r Pwyllgor Deisebau, felly diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb a gyfrannodd. Fe wneuthum lawer o nodiadau, felly rwyf eisiau talu teyrnged i bawb a gyfrannodd. Fe wnaethom ddechrau gyda Helen Jenner. Soniodd fod y deisebydd yn gofyn am degwch, sy'n rhywbeth y credaf y gallwn i gyd uniaethu ag ef, ac mae'n atgoffa na ddyrannwyd yr un geiniog yn y gyllideb gychwynnol. Proses a gwaith y Senedd hon a'r ddadl a gawsom ar y llawr a symudodd y dyraniad hwnnw yn ei flaen bob yn dipyn, a'r trafodaethau dilynol gyda'r Llywodraeth a phleidiau eraill a wnaeth y ceisiadau cychwynnol. Cwestiynodd y blaenoriaethau gwariant tramor yn erbyn gwariant domestig a gofynnodd a ddylem fod yn gwario arian dramor pan fo gennym ein problemau i'w datrys gartref yn gyntaf ac yn bennaf? Felly, mae yna gwestiwn yn codi ynghylch blaenoriaethau. A dylid gwneud asesiad effaith pwysig ar ADY mewn lleoliadau gwledig, felly efallai nad ydym yn deall yn llawn cymaint yn anos yw hi i blant mewn lleoliadau gwledig, a pha mor gyffredin yw hynny mewn perthynas â'r ddadl ADY. Lynne Neagle, rwy'n talu teyrnged i'ch gwaith chi ar y mater hwn. Rwy'n credu eich bod wedi arwain o'r blaen i raddau helaeth yn ystod y dadleuon niferus a gawsom yn y Senedd. Fe wnaethoch chi gydnabod rôl Cymdeithas Genedlaethol y Prifathrawon o'r cychwyn cyntaf. Mae'n amlwg fod gennych chi brofiad sylweddol o weithio gyda'r rheini. Rydych chi'n honni bod y £60 miliwn ychwanegol yn ganlyniad i'ch trafodaethau gyda'r Llywodraeth, sy'n asesiad teg o'r sefyllfa bresennol, ond fe wnaethoch y pwynt mai man cychwyn yn bendant iawn yw hyn i'r Llywodraeth. Mae'n £60 miliwn nawr, ond rydym am weld y Llywodraeth yn mynd ymhellach yn ei dyraniad dros y blynyddoedd nesaf. Fe wnaethoch chi'r pwynt ei bod yn hanfodol ei fod yn cyrraedd ysgolion cyn gynted â phosibl—fod yr arian hwn yn dechrau gweithio cyn gynted â phosibl ac nad yw'n cael ei ddal yn ôl gan brosesau'r Senedd, neu fwy o siopau siarad. Fe wnaethoch chi ofyn yn benodol am amserlen ar gyfer dyrannu'r arian hwnnw, a gallaf gytuno bod hynny'n bwysig iawn i'r teuluoedd sy'n dioddef neu a fendithiwyd, mewn llawer o achosion, â phlant ADY. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783083 302 Cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' I Daeth y Llywydd (Huw Irranca-Davies) i’r Gadair. The Llywydd (Huw Irranca-Davies) took the Chair. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782981 303 En 2026-11-04T16:20:19 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10221&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10221&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 12158 12158 Jason O'Connell AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12158 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12158 O'Connell, Jason Sam Rowlands made a very good point in terms of how does that £60 million—. Where did that come from? How did it get from £40 million to £60 million? Where is the formula for that? He asked for the data and assessment required. Was it an agreement of political convenience, or is there evidence that supports the generation of that figure, and how do families know that that £60 million is going to be enough for this year and the subsequent years? There's a recognition there of real pressure by educational leaders. They want more action from this Senedd, less talking and, as I said earlier, they need to see that money doing the work for them.  We then moved on to—excuse me as I skip through my handwriting—Sera Evans, who shared a very personal experience in dealing with the system first-hand, which I think we should all take heed of and listen to. She made the very good point that money alone isn't enough, and the system needs fundamental reform. We need to get that money to the affected families sooner. We need to get that money to work so that the ALN provision can be issued to children who need it as quickly as possible, and a recognition that there's far more to do in this space. And, again, I think you can agree with Lynne that we need to act quickly to make sure that the ALN provision is passed down. We then had Llŷr Powell, who has been a beneficiary of the system and used the system in a previous life. He highlighted the WLGA comments in regard to the funding gap of the ALN provision and the consequence of ignoring warning signs from bodies across the sector. And I think that's something, as politicians, we all need to hear, and take care in ensuring we listen to those bodies who deal with this on a day-to-day basis. He agreed with Sam on the basis of the £60 million—where did that come from? How was it generated? How are we assured that that's going to be enough going forward? And then he shared a very personal experience and asked us to think of the children in this case. We can often see in this place that we talk about numbers and spreadsheets, but it's people's lives at the end of the day that we're dealing with, and we need to remember that, I think, during these debates. Janet recognised the role of the committee, which is absolutely right. We have a very good Petitions Committee, and I'm thankful to everybody who serves on it. We've got a range of views, we have good debate and we get a lot of good work done. And this is a great example of one of the instances where I think we can do some good. You recognised that the number of pupils in the ALN system rose by 164 per cent, which is significant, and I think, as a Senedd, we need to consider the change in societal norms as it relates to ALN. As the issues are more prevalent in our society, people are becoming more aware of what ALN means to them as families. They're reaching out for those services and we need to make sure we're prepared for what we can do in terms of providing the budget to make sure the needs are met. There's a reminder there that no additional funding was allocated prior to the debate, which is in agreement with other speakers, and a recognition that a one-size-solution doesn't fit all when it comes to ALN. Those families have complicated needs in some cases, and they need the time and the support from us as Government—not from me, sorry, from you as Government—to ensure that they're getting their needs met in terms of the ALN provision. Cabinet Secretary, thank you very much for your response. I think you addressed the majority of the comments. You recognised the genuine concern from the petitioner, but also from right the way across the sector, so that was good to see, and there was also a recognition that there's not a consistent approach when it comes to this, and that's something that needs to be looked at. You are content that £60 million addresses that for this need, but I think there's a recognition that we want to see what happens after this year and make sure that funding increases and continues through the subsequent years. You do recognise that ALN is a priority for this Government, but, again, it's a similar message to what Sera said earlier: more than money is required. We need to see fundamental reform of the system in order that we maximise the use of that money and, again, we implement the range of measures that you identified in strengthening practitioners' day-to-day lives. They're the ones who have to deal with the system, navigate their way around it and make sure they have everything they need to be able to deliver their services for what you say is a world-class system, and that's the vision we want to get to—. We need to give them the tools to be able to do that. You mentioned that inclusion as key. It's not a bolt-on, and that's something I can agree with. It's important to understand that this is an integrated approach to ALN, and, where possible, it fits seamlessly in. So, on that, thank you again to everybody who contributed. The debate has highlighted that the support there is high on the Senedd's agenda, which is great to see, but also that much more needs to be done. I recognise I'm out of time, so I'd just like to thank you all for your contributions today. The Petitions Committee will reflect on all of the comments as it considers the petition in due course, so diolch. Thank you. Gwnaeth Sam Rowlands bwynt da iawn ynglŷn â sut y mae'r £60 miliwn—. O ble y daeth hynny? Sut y tyfodd o £40 miliwn i £60 miliwn? Ble mae'r fformiwla ar gyfer hynny? Gofynnodd am y data a'r asesiad angenrheidiol. A oedd yn gytundeb o gyfleustra gwleidyddol, neu a oes tystiolaeth i gefnogi cynhyrchu'r ffigur hwnnw, a sut y mae teuluoedd yn gwybod bod y £60 miliwn yn mynd i fod yn ddigon ar gyfer eleni a'r blynyddoedd dilynol? Mae yna gydnabyddiaeth o bwysau gwirioneddol gan arweinwyr addysgol. Maent eisiau mwy o weithredu gan y Senedd hon, llai o siarad ac fel y dywedais yn gynharach, mae angen iddynt weld yr arian hwnnw'n gwneud y gwaith iddynt. Yna fe wnaethom symud ymlaen at—esgusodwch fi wrth imi frysio drwy fy llawysgrifen—Sera Evans a rannodd brofiad personol iawn o ddelio â'r system yn uniongyrchol, y credaf y dylem i gyd ei nodi a gwrando arno. Gwnaeth y pwynt da iawn nad yw arian ar ei ben ei hun yn ddigon, ac mae angen diwygio sylfaenol ar y system. Mae angen inni gael yr arian hwnnw i'r teuluoedd yr effeithir arnynt yn gynt. Mae angen inni gael yr arian hwnnw i weithio fel y gellir rhoi'r ddarpariaeth ADY i blant sydd ei hangen cyn gynted â phosibl, a chydnabyddiaeth fod llawer mwy i'w wneud yn y gofod hwn. Ac unwaith eto, rwy'n credu y gallwch chi gytuno â Lynne fod angen inni weithredu'n gyflym i wneud yn siŵr bod y ddarpariaeth ADY yn cael ei throsglwyddo i lawr. Yna cawsom Llŷr Powell, sydd wedi cael budd o'r system ac wedi defnyddio'r system mewn bywyd blaenorol. Tynnodd sylw at sylwadau CLlLC mewn perthynas â bwlch ariannu'r ddarpariaeth ADY a chanlyniad anwybyddu rhybuddion gan gyrff ar draws y sector. Ac rwy'n credu bod hynny'n rhywbeth, fel gwleidyddion, y mae angen i bawb ohonom ei glywed, a sicrhau ein bod yn gwrando ar y cyrff hynny sy'n delio â hyn o ddydd i ddydd. Cytunodd â Sam ar sail y £60 miliwn—o ble y daeth? Sut y cafodd ei gynhyrchu? Sut y cawn ein sicrhau bod hynny'n mynd i fod yn ddigon yn y dyfodol? Ac yna rhannodd brofiad personol iawn a gofynnodd inni feddwl am y plant yn hyn o beth. Gallwn weld yn aml yn y lle hwn ein bod yn siarad am rifau a thaenlenni, ond rydym yn delio â bywydau pobl yn y pen draw, ac rwy'n credu bod angen inni gofio hynny yn ystod y dadleuon hyn. Cydnabu Janet rôl y pwyllgor, sy'n hollol gywir. Mae gennym Bwyllgor Deisebau da iawn, ac rwy'n ddiolchgar i bawb sy'n gwasanaethu arno. Mae gennym amrywiaeth o safbwyntiau, rydym yn cael dadleuon da ac rydym yn gwneud llawer o waith da. Ac mae hon yn enghraifft wych o un o'r adegau lle rwy'n credu y gallwn wneud rhywfaint o ddaioni. Fe wnaethoch chi gydnabod bod nifer y disgyblion yn y system ADY wedi cynyddu 164 y cant, sy'n arwyddocaol, ac rwy'n credu, fel Senedd, fod angen inni ystyried y newid yn y normau cymdeithasol fel y mae'n ymwneud ag ADY. Wrth i'r problemau amlhau yn ein cymdeithas, daw pobl yn fwy ymwybodol o'r hyn y mae ADY yn ei olygu iddynt hwy fel teuluoedd. Maent yn estyn allan am y gwasanaethau hynny ac mae angen inni wneud yn siŵr ein bod ni'n barod ar gyfer yr hyn y gallwn ei wneud a darparu'r gyllideb i sicrhau bod yr anghenion yn cael eu diwallu. Mae'n atgoffa nad oedd unrhyw gyllid ychwanegol wedi'i ddyrannu cyn y ddadl, gan gytuno â siaradwyr eraill, a chydnabyddiaeth nad yw ateb un maint i bawb yn gweddu i bawb mewn perthynas ag ADY. Mae gan y teuluoedd hynny anghenion cymhleth mewn rhai achosion, ac maent angen amser a chefnogaeth gennym ni fel Llywodraeth—nid gennyf i, mae'n ddrwg gennyf, gennych chi fel Llywodraeth—i sicrhau bod y ddarpariaeth ADY yn diwallu eu hanghenion. Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet, diolch yn fawr iawn am eich ymateb. Rwy'n credu eich bod wedi mynd i'r afael â'r rhan fwyaf o'r sylwadau. Fe wnaethoch chi gydnabod y pryder gwirioneddol gan y deisebydd, ond hefyd yr holl ffordd ar draws y sector, felly roedd hynny'n dda i'w weld, ac roedd cydnabyddiaeth hefyd nad oes un dull cyson o fynd i'r afael â hyn, ac mae hynny'n rhywbeth y mae angen edrych arno. Rydych chi'n fodlon fod £60 miliwn yn mynd i'r afael â'r angen, ond rwy'n credu bod cydnabyddiaeth ein bod am weld beth sy'n digwydd ar ôl eleni a gwneud yn siŵr bod cyllid yn cynyddu ac yn parhau drwy'r blynyddoedd dilynol. Rydych chi'n cydnabod bod ADY yn flaenoriaeth i'r Llywodraeth hon, ond unwaith eto, mae'n neges debyg i'r hyn a ddywedodd Sera yn gynharach: mae angen mwy nag arian. Mae angen inni weld diwygiadau sylfaenol i'r system er mwyn inni wneud y defnydd mwyaf o'r arian hwnnw ac unwaith eto, rydym yn gweithredu'r ystod o fesurau a nodwyd gennych i gryfhau bywydau addysgwyr o ddydd i ddydd. Nhw yw'r rhai sy'n gorfod delio â'r system, llywio eu ffordd o'i chwmpas a gwneud yn siŵr bod ganddynt bopeth sydd ei angen arnynt i allu darparu eu gwasanaethau ar gyfer yr hyn a alwyd gennych yn system o'r radd flaenaf, a dyna'r weledigaeth rydym am ei chyrraedd—. Mae angen inni roi'r offer iddynt allu gwneud hynny. Fe wnaethoch chi sôn am gynhwysiant fel rhywbeth allweddol. Nid ychwanegiad mohono, ac mae hynny'n rhywbeth y gallaf gytuno ag ef. Mae'n bwysig deall bod hwn yn ddull integredig o weithredu ar ADY, a lle bo'n bosibl, mae'n ffitio i mewn yn ddi-dor. Felly, ar hynny, diolch eto i bawb a gyfrannodd. Mae'r ddadl wedi dangos bod y gefnogaeth yno yn uchel ar agenda'r Senedd, sy'n wych i'w weld, ond hefyd fod angen gwneud llawer mwy. Rwy'n gweld bod fy amser ar ben, felly hoffwn ddiolch i chi i gyd am eich cyfraniadau heddiw. Bydd y Pwyllgor Deisebau'n myfyrio ar yr holl sylwadau wrth iddo ystyried y ddeiseb maes o law, felly diolch.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782989 304 En 2026-11-04T16:25:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10502&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10502&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782995 305 Cy 2026-11-04T16:25:55 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10557&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10557&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783001 306 En 2026-11-04T16:25:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10502&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10502&l=cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782992 307 Cy 2026-11-04T16:25:39 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10541&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10541&l=en 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch yn fawr. Y cwestiwn yw: a ddylid derbyn y cynnig? A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? Nac oes. Felly, derbynnir y cynnig yn unol â Rheol Sefydlog 12.36. Diolch yn fawr. Thank you very much. The proposal is to agree the motion. Does any Member object? No. The motion is therefore agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12 .36. Thank you very much. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782993 308 Cy 261104-6 5. Dadl ar ddeiseb P-07-1611, 'Dyrannu'r swm llawn o gyllid canlyniadol i Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol (ADY)' 5. Debate on Petition P-07-1611, 'Allocate the full consequential funding to Additional Learning Needs (ALN)' I Derbyniwyd y cynnig yn unol â Rheol Sefydlog 12.36. Motion agreed in accordance with Standing Order 12.36. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782997 309 Cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms I Detholwyd y gwelliant canlynol: gwelliant 1 yn enw Heledd Fychan. The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Heledd Fychan. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782998 310 Cy 2026-11-04T16:25:55 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10557&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10557&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Symdwn nawr at eitem 6, dadl Reform UK: defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth. Galwaf ar Stephen Senior i wneud y cynnig. We'll move now to item 6, the Reform UK debate on the use of mobile phones in classrooms. I call on Stephen Senior to move the motion. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782999 311 Cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms I Cynnig NDM9342 Llŷr Powell Cefnogwyd gan Andrew Griffin, John Clark Cynnig bod y Senedd: 1. Yn galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru i gyflwyno deddfwriaeth statudol sy'n ei gwneud yn ofynnol i ffonau symudol gael eu gwahardd mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth, ac eithrio lle bo angen yn feddygol neu'n addysgol. Motion NDM9342 Llŷr Powell Supported by Andrew Griffin, John Clark To propose that the Senedd: 1. Calls on the Welsh Government to introduce statutory legislation requiring mobile phones to be banned in classrooms, except where medically or educationally necessary. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783000 312 Cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms I Cynigiwyd y cynnig. Motion moved. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783002 313 En 2026-11-04T16:26:09 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10571&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10571&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12160 12160 Stephen Senior AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12160 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12160 Senior, Stephen Thank you, Presiding Officer. Mobile phones, eh? Sometimes, we reflect on those days before the internet, before mobile phones and before smartphones in particular. They've changed lives, some for the best and some perhaps not for the best. I think this debate is slightly unusual in that most of us, perhaps all of us, in this Chamber recognise that there is action required on the use of mobile phones in schools. We've had mobile phones now in schools for over 25 years. We had non-smartphones originally, which caused some problems, but they were limited. Then, around 2012 we had smartphones come in, and I remember getting my first smartphone. And then we developed the fourth generation mobile phone network, which meant that those smartphones became easy to connect and the data speeds increased. Then, in recent years, we've had much, much more reliable networks with increased data, and those data packages became much more affordable, including for children. So, it's the adoption, I think, of the smartphone, with these unlimited data packages, that has really brought this to be one of the key issues on top of the educational agenda. There are powerful reasons for a ban that are based on behaviour, well-being, concentration and attainment. I think on that last one, in Wales, we need to do everything we can on that, and if this is one thing that we can do, then we should grasp it. So, those issues will be explored a little bit later in the debate, but I'm going to focus on the nature of the action that we think in Reform is required. Now, the new administration, the new Welsh Government, to its credit, has launched a consultation on this. It's launched a consultation that is still live and will be for several more weeks on how statutory guidance for schools can be developed, not on whether statutory guidance is to be developed, but on what that statutory guidance should say. The Cabinet Minister has made it very clear that she expects restrictions to be introduced. So, that, if you like, is taken as read. So, you may think, then, why is there a reason for this debate? As far as we in Reform UK are concerned, we don't think that the statutory guidance being proposed is sufficient. Let me explain why. The proposal is to issue statutory guidance to schools based on the Education Act 2002. That was a piece of legislation written to cover England and Wales and that was drafted shortly after devolution. Section 175 of that Act was drafted to cover general safeguarding and well-being matters, because mobile phones hardly existed in schools 25 years ago. And indeed, the Welsh Government's own consultation, the one that is still live, states this: 'There is currently no specific legislation or guidance in place in relation to the use of mobile phones in schools.' So, the consultation itself recognises that there's nothing in place. There will be people in this Chamber who have worked in schools. Be in no doubt how difficult it will be removing a mobile phone from pupils in all schools. Those of us who've had responsibility for doing that know that implementing such a policy takes a huge amount of time and effort and, at least at first, is very, very confrontational, and that confrontation can come from both pupils and parents. Ultimately, it is something that might even result in the necessity to have a pupil exclusion, and that's something that actually isn't referenced in the consultation document. The consultation document also states this: 'Our role as Government is not to mandate a single approach'. On that, we in Reform disagree. Governing bodies, headteachers and teachers want clear direction on this matter—very clear direction. They don't want discretion; they want it to be set out in legislation. They want more than statutory guidance based on laws that predate the widespread use of mobile phones. Now, the second part of the Plaid Cymru amendment today is not helpful. Of course, there will occasionally be individual pupils for whom an exception is required. But these must be rare, otherwise any ban will be very, very difficult to enforce. In fact, it will likely fail. The amendment proposes that a school's mobile phone policy will, and I quote, 'reflect their local circumstances'. My question is simple: how can local circumstances justify exemptions? It simply provides a mechanism for headteachers to be challenged regularly by any number of individuals and organisations. It would create an inconsistency and set up schools to fail in any policy implementation. So, I'd urge you to consider that when looking at the Plaid Cymru amendment. The reality is that it's time for Wales to have a new schools Bill put forward, which can include provisions for mobile phones and for other electronic devices. This is what has happened in England—England has specifically legislated in the recent schools Bill to cover the issue of mobile phones and other electronic devices. It was deemed that the old legislation wasn't strong enough, so they've legislated just recently—and that's what you will have read about in the media—because it was accepted that new legislation was required. This is also what is going to happen in Scotland. I'll come back to the consultation document, which says: 'The Welsh Government would retain the option of considering stronger measures, including primary legislation, in the future should further action be required.' So, the Welsh Government acknowledges that legislation would be stronger. This Senedd should be bold and give teachers the powers and the direct backing to tackle this problem of mobile phones. Teachers want to know and to be able to say that we are behind them. Please, I think there is a majority in this Chamber who would agree with that point of view. We should legislate. That could be within the context of a bigger schools Bill or it could be a very short Bill to deal with mobile phones and electronic devices in schools. That is a matter for the Welsh Government. Please think about this very carefully; we have an opportunity today to change things for the better in our schools, and I would urge all Members to support the original motion. Diolch, Lywydd. Ffonau symudol, e? Weithiau, rydym yn meddwl am y dyddiau cyn y rhyngrwyd, cyn ffonau symudol a chyn ffonau clyfar yn enwedig. Maent wedi newid bywydau, rhai er gwell a rhai efallai heb fod er gwell. Rwy'n credu bod y ddadl hon ychydig yn anarferol yn yr ystyr bod y rhan fwyaf ohonom, pob un ohonom efallai, yn y Siambr hon yn cydnabod bod angen gweithredu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion. Mae ffonau symudol wedi bod mewn ysgolion ers dros 25 mlynedd bellach. Ffonau nad oeddent yn ffonau clyfar oedd gennym yn wreiddiol, ac er eu bod yn achosi rhai problemau, roedd y problemau hynny'n gyfyngedig. Yna, tua 2012 dechreuodd ffonau clyfar ymddangos, ac rwy'n cofio cael fy ffôn clyfar cyntaf. Ac yna fe wnaethom ddatblygu'r rhwydwaith ffôn symudol pedwaredd genhedlaeth, a oedd yn golygu bod y ffonau clyfar hynny'n hawdd i'w cysylltu a chynyddodd cyflymder data. Yna, yn ystod y blynyddoedd diwethaf, rydym wedi cael rhwydweithiau llawer mwy dibynadwy gyda mwy o ddata, ac mae'r pecynnau data hynny wedi dod yn llawer mwy fforddiadwy, gan gynnwys i blant. Felly, rwy'n credu mai mabwysiadu'r ffôn clyfar, gyda phecynnau data digyfyngiad, sydd wedi golygu bod hyn yn un o'r materion allweddol ar frig yr agenda addysgol. Mae yna resymau pwerus dros waharddiad yn seiliedig ar ymddygiad, lles, canolbwyntio a chyrhaeddiad. Ar yr olaf, yng Nghymru, mae angen inni wneud popeth y gallwn ei wneud ar hynny, ac os yw hyn yn un peth y gallwn ei wneud, yna fe ddylem ei wneud. Felly, fe gaiff y materion hynny eu harchwilio yn nes ymlaen yn y ddadl, ond rwy'n mynd i ganolbwyntio ar natur y gweithredu y credwn ni yn Reform fod ei angen. Nawr, mae'r weinyddiaeth newydd, Llywodraeth newydd Cymru, er clod iddi, wedi lansio ymgynghoriad ar hyn. Mae wedi lansio ymgynghoriad sy'n dal yn agored ac fe fydd yn agored am sawl wythnos arall ar sut y gellir datblygu canllawiau statudol ar gyfer ysgolion, nid a ddylid datblygu canllawiau statudol, ond yr hyn y dylai'r canllawiau statudol hynny ei ddweud. Mae'r Gweinidog Cabinet wedi dweud yn glir iawn ei bod yn disgwyl i gyfyngiadau gael eu cyflwyno. Felly, fe ddylid derbyn hynny fel ffaith. Felly, efallai y byddwch chi'n meddwl beth yw'r rheswm dros y ddadl hon? Nid ydym ni yn Reform UK yn credu bod y canllawiau statudol sy'n cael eu cynnig yn ddigonol. Gadewch imi esbonio pam. Y cynnig yw cyhoeddi canllawiau statudol i ysgolion yn seiliedig ar Ddeddf Addysg 2002. Roedd honno'n ddeddfwriaeth a grëwyd i gwmpasu Cymru a Lloegr a chafodd ei drafftio'n fuan ar ôl datganoli. Drafftiwyd adran 175 o'r Ddeddf honno i gwmpasu materion diogelu a lles cyffredinol, gan mai prin oedd ffonau symudol yn bodoli mewn ysgolion 25 mlynedd yn ôl. Ac yn wir, mae ymgynghoriad Llywodraeth Cymru ei hun, yr un sy'n dal yn agored, yn nodi hyn: 'Ar hyn o bryd nid oes deddfwriaeth na chanllawiau penodol ar waith mewn perthynas â'r defnydd o ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion.' Felly, mae'r ymgynghoriad ei hun yn cydnabod nad oes unrhyw beth ar waith. Bydd yna bobl yn y Siambr hon sydd wedi gweithio mewn ysgolion. Heb amheuaeth, fe fydd hi'n anodd iawn gwahardd ffonau symudol gan ddisgyblion ym mhob ysgol. Mae'r rhai ohonom sydd wedi bod yn gyfrifol am wneud hynny yn gwybod bod gweithredu polisi o'r fath yn draul mawr ar amser ac ymdrech ac ar y dechrau, o leiaf, yn arwain at wrthdaro mawr iawn, a gall y gwrthdaro ddod gan ddisgyblion a rhieni. Yn y pen draw, mae'n rhywbeth a allai hyd yn oed arwain at yr angen i wahardd disgybl, ac mae hynny'n rhywbeth na chyfeirir ato yn y ddogfen ymgynghori mewn gwirionedd. Mae'r ddogfen ymgynghori hefyd yn nodi hyn: 'Nid ein rôl fel Llywodraeth yw mandadu un dull o weithredu'. Ar hynny, rydym ni yn Reform yn anghytuno. Mae cyrff llywodraethu, penaethiaid ac athrawon eisiau cyfarwyddyd clir ar y mater hwn—cyfarwyddyd clir iawn. Nid ydynt eisiau disgresiwn; maent eisiau iddo gael ei nodi mewn deddfwriaeth. Maent eisiau mwy na chanllawiau statudol yn seiliedig ar gyfreithiau sy'n rhagflaenu'r defnydd eang o ffonau symudol. Nawr, nid yw'r ail ran yng ngwelliant Plaid Cymru heddiw yn ddefnyddiol. Wrth gwrs, bydd yna ddisgyblion unigol o bryd i'w gilydd y bydd angen iddynt gael eu heithrio. Ond rhaid i'r rhain fod yn eithriadau anfynych, neu bydd unrhyw waharddiad yn anodd iawn i'w orfodi. Mae'n debygol y bydd yn methu mewn gwirionedd. Mae'r gwelliant yn cynnig y bydd polisi ffôn symudol ysgol yn 'adlewyrchu eu hamgylchiadau lleol'. Mae fy nghwestiwn yn syml: sut y gall amgylchiadau lleol gyfiawnhau eithriadau? Mae'n darparu mecanwaith i benaethiaid gael eu herio'n rheolaidd gan unigolion a sefydliadau niferus. Byddai'n creu anghysondeb ac yn paratoi ysgolion i fethu wrth weithredu unrhyw bolisi. Felly, rwy'n eich annog i ystyried hynny wrth edrych ar welliant Plaid Cymru. Y gwir amdani yw ei bod hi'n bryd i Gymru gyflwyno Bil ysgolion newydd a all gynnwys darpariaethau ar gyfer ffonau symudol ac ar gyfer dyfeisiau electronig eraill. Dyma beth sydd wedi digwydd yn Lloegr—mae Lloegr wedi deddfu'n benodol yn y Bil ysgolion diweddar i gynnwys mater ffonau symudol a dyfeisiau electronig eraill. Ystyrid nad oedd yr hen ddeddfwriaeth yn ddigon cryf, felly maent wedi deddfu yn ddiweddar—a dyna'r hyn y byddwch wedi darllen amdano yn y wasg—oherwydd derbyniwyd bod angen deddfwriaeth newydd. Dyma sy'n mynd i ddigwydd yn yr Alban hefyd. Fe ddof yn ôl at y ddogfen ymgynghori, sy'n dweud: 'Byddai Llywodraeth Cymru yn cadw’r opsiwn o ystyried mesurau cryfach yn y dyfodol, gan gynnwys deddfwriaeth sylfaenol, pe bai angen camau pellach.' Felly, mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cydnabod y byddai deddfwriaeth yn gryfach. Dylai'r Senedd hon fod yn feiddgar a rhoi pwerau a chefnogaeth uniongyrchol i athrawon fynd i'r afael â phroblem ffonau symudol. Mae athrawon eisiau gwybod a gallu dweud ein bod yn eu cefnogi. Rwy'n credu bod mwyafrif yn y Siambr hon a fyddai'n cytuno â'r safbwynt hwnnw. Fe ddylem ddeddfu. Gallai hynny fod yng nghyd-destun Bil ysgolion mwy o faint neu gallai fod yn Fil byr iawn i ddelio â ffonau symudol a dyfeisiau electronig mewn ysgolion. Mater i Lywodraeth Cymru yw hynny. Meddyliwch am hyn yn ofalus iawn; mae gennym gyfle heddiw i newid pethau er gwell yn ein hysgolion, ac rwy'n annog pob Aelod i gefnogi'r cynnig gwreiddiol. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 782996 314 En 2026-11-04T16:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10802&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783011 315 Cy 2026-11-04T16:33:53 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11035&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11035&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch. Rwyf wedi dethol y gwelliant i'r cynnig a galwaf ar y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a'r Gymraeg i gynnig yn ffurfiol welliant 1, a gyflwynwyd yn enw Heledd Fychan. Yn ffurfiol? Thank you. I have selected the amendment to the motion and I call on the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language to move formally amendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan. Formally? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783058 316 En 2026-11-04T16:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10802&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783059 317 En 2026-11-04T16:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=10802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=10802&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783028 318 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783029 319 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783030 320 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783031 321 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783034 322 Cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms I Gwelliant 1—Heledd Fychan Dileu popeth a rhoi yn ei le: Cynnig bod y Senedd: 1. Yn croesawu penderfyniad Llywodraeth Cymru i ymgynghori ar ganllawiau statudol ynghylch cyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion ac yn cydnabod pwysigrwydd ystyried yr ystod lawn o farn rhanddeiliaid cyn gwneud penderfyniad terfynol ar y canllawiau. 2. Yn cefnogi dull gweithredu Llywodraeth Cymru o osod disgwyliadau cenedlaethol clir ar gyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol gan alluogi ysgolion i weithredu polisïau sy'n adlewyrchu eu hamgylchiadau lleol ac anghenion dysgwyr unigol, gan gynnwys pan fo angen eu defnyddio am resymau meddygol neu addysgol. Amendment 1—Heledd Fychan Delete all and replace with: To propose that the Senedd: 1. Welcomes the Welsh Government's decision to consult on statutory guidance on restricting the use of mobile phones in schools and recognises the importance of considering the fullest range of stakeholder views before making a final decision on the guidance. 2. Supports the Welsh Government's approach of setting clear national expectations on restricting mobile phone use while enabling schools to implement policies that reflect their local circumstances and the needs of individual learners, including where use is medically or educationally necessary. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783035 323 Cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms I Cynigiwyd gwelliant 1. Amendment 1 moved. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783012 324 Cy 2026-11-04T16:34:03 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11045&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11045&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg Brychan, Anna Yn ffurfiol—sori. Formally—sorry. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783013 325 Cy 2026-11-04T16:34:07 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11049&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11049&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch yn fawr iawn. Thank you very much. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783016 326 Cy 2026-11-04T16:34:08 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11050&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11050&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Brychan, Anna Dwi ddim wedi gwneud hyn o'r blaen. I haven't done this before. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783017 327 Cy 2026-11-04T16:34:10 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11052&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11052&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Nesaf, Sarah Rees. Next, Sarah Rees. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783019 328 En 2026-11-04T16:34:15 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11057&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11057&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5196 5196 Sarah Rees https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 Rees, Sarah Diolch. As a parent and a member of the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign, I've become increasingly concerned about the role smartphones are playing in young people's lives. I don't think many of us anticipated how quickly smartphones would become such a dominant part of childhood. For many young people, they are where they socialise, spend their free time and, increasingly, form their views on the world. Many parents worry about what their children might encounter online, but they also worry about them feeling excluded if every other child has a smartphone. But, for me, the issue isn't really the phone itself; it's what comes with it. When we hand a child a smartphone, we're giving them access to platforms designed to keep them scrolling for as long as possible. Research from Beyond Equality found that it can take less than two hours for a social media account to be exposed to harmful content. Young people don't have to go looking for it. Content that begins with sport, fashion or fitness can quickly become a pathway towards misogynistic narratives and harmful gender stereotypes. Seven in 10 young people report seeing messages telling girls how they should look, dress or behave, whilst boys encounter content that presents masculinity in terms of dominance and emotional self-sufficiency, a danger that Llŷr Powell pointed towards yesterday when he raised men's mental health. Those messages don't stay online. They influence confidence, identity and how young people see their place in the world. Schools cannot solve every problem created by technology, but they can provide something increasingly valuable: a safe place where young people can focus on learning, build relationships face to face, and spend time away from the constant pull of notifications. That's timely—my watch pinged then. Members have heard me say before that I'm an avid reader, and I've consciously gone back to buying physical books. Partly that's about supporting local bookshops, but it's also because I've become increasingly aware of how dominant screens have become in our daily lives. Johann Hari, in his book Stolen Focus, writes about how constant notifications and digital distractions make it harder to concentrate deeply. So, if as adults we recognise that in ourselves, it shouldn't surprise us that children are experiencing it too. That concern extends beyond learning and attainment. In recent years, there has been a significant decline in children's mental health and well-being. Whilst researchers continue to debate the extent to which screen use is the cause, there's growing evidence of a negative association between excessive screen time and young people's well-being. The widespread adoption of smartphones and social media has transformed childhood. As time spent online has increased, time spent reading, engaging face to face with family and friends and participating in the world around us has often declined. When screen-based activity begins to replace deep reading, sustained concentration and real-world interaction, there are understandable concerns about the impact on attention, memory, comprehension and mental well-being. We don't need to be a child to know the impact this is having. This isn't about rejecting technology. It's about recognising that children need opportunities to develop the habits that books encourage: focus, reflection, imagination and the ability to engage with deep ideas. And those skills are every bit as important in the digital age as they have ever been. I spoke to Bridgend College in my constituency, who explained how they're dealing with the issue of mobile phones. Students are using their phones for important reasons, such as accessing timetables, their bus pass and practical learning activities. But staff have also spoken about lessons being disrupted by device distractions. Their response hasn't been to pretend the problem doesn't exist. They've introduced no-phone zones, strengthened behavioural expectations and given staff clearer authority to act when phones are getting in the way of learning. This is about boundaries, respect and helping young people develop healthy relationships with technology. But we also need to look beyond smartphones, because if we focus on those alone we risk fighting yesterday's battle. New forms of wearable technology are already raising questions about privacy, consent and the sharing of images without permission. Those challenges won't disappear if smartphones are banned from the classroom. That's why we need to do more than set rules about devices. We need to equip young people with the skills to navigate technology safely, responsibly and respectfully. We have a responsibility to protect children from online harm. Young people can encounter cyberbullying, racism, misogynistic abuse, pornography and content promoting violence or self-harm. We have a duty to consider these issues through the lens of children's rights and well-being. I welcome the Welsh Government's consultation on stronger guidance. Schools need clarity and consistency when it comes to restricting mobile phone use, but any approach also needs to recognise the differing needs of learners and the realities faced by schools and colleges. This isn't about being anti-technology. Young people need digital skills, but they also need safe spaces to learn, to concentrate and to build healthy relationships. Technology should support education, not compete with it. Diolch. Diolch. Fel rhiant ac aelod o ymgyrch Plentyndod heb Ffonau Clyfar, rwyf wedi dod yn fwyfwy pryderus am y rôl y mae ffonau clyfar yn ei chwarae ym mywydau pobl ifanc. Nid wyf yn credu bod llawer ohonom wedi rhagweld pa mor gyflym y byddai ffonau clyfar yn dod yn rhan mor dra-arglwyddiaethol o blentyndod. I lawer o bobl ifanc, dyna ble maent yn cymdeithasu, yn treulio eu hamser rhydd ac yn gynyddol, yn ffurfio eu barn am y byd. Mae llawer o rieni'n poeni am yr hyn y gallai eu plant ddod ar ei draws ar-lein, ond maent hefyd yn poeni eu bod yn teimlo wedi eu hallgáu os oes gan bob plentyn arall ffôn clyfar. Ond i mi, nid y ffôn ei hun yw'r broblem mewn gwirionedd, ond yr hyn a ddaw gydag ef. Pan fyddwn yn rhoi ffôn clyfar i blentyn, rydym yn rhoi mynediad iddynt at lwyfannau a luniwyd i'w cadw i sgrolio cyhyd â phosibl. Canfu ymchwil gan Beyond Equality y gall gymryd llai na dwy awr i gyfrif cyfryngau cymdeithasol ddod yn agored i gynnwys niweidiol. Nid oes rhaid i bobl ifanc fynd i chwilio amdano. Gall cynnwys sy'n dechrau gyda chwaraeon, ffasiwn neu ffitrwydd ddod yn llwybr tuag at naratifau misogynistaidd a stereoteipiau rhywedd niweidiol yn gyflym iawn. Mae saith o bob 10 o bobl ifanc yn dweud eu bod wedi gweld negeseuon yn dweud wrth ferched sut y dylent edrych, gwisgo neu ymddwyn, tra bod bechgyn yn dod ar draws cynnwys sy'n cyflwyno gwrywdod yn nhermau goruchafiaeth a hunangynhaliaeth emosiynol, perygl y tynnodd Llŷr Powell sylw ato ddoe pan siaradodd am iechyd meddwl dynion. Nid yw'r negeseuon hynny'n aros ar-lein. Maent yn dylanwadu ar hyder, hunaniaeth a'r ffordd y mae pobl ifanc yn gweld eu lle yn y byd. Ni all ysgolion ddatrys pob problem a grëir gan dechnoleg, ond gallant ddarparu rhywbeth cynyddol werthfawr: lle diogel lle gall pobl ifanc ganolbwyntio ar ddysgu, adeiladu perthnasoedd wyneb yn wyneb, a threulio amser i ffwrdd o dynfa ddiddiwedd hysbysiadau. Dyna amserol—mae fy oriawr newydd bingio. Mae Aelodau wedi fy nghlywed yn dweud o'r blaen fy mod i'n ddarllenydd brwd, ac rwy'n fwriadol wedi mynd yn ôl i brynu llyfrau ffisegol. Yn rhannol mae hynny'n ymwneud â chefnogi siopau llyfrau lleol, ond hefyd am fy mod wedi dod yn fwyfwy ymwybodol o ba mor dra-arglwyddiaethol yw sgriniau yn ein bywydau bob dydd erbyn hyn. Mae Johann Hari, yn ei lyfr Stolen Focus, yn ysgrifennu am y ffordd y mae hysbysiadau cyson ac elfennau digidol sy'n mynnu sylw yn ei gwneud hi'n anos canolbwyntio'n ddwfn. Felly, os ydym ni fel oedolion yn adnabod hynny ynom ein hunain, ni ddylai ein synnu bod plant yn ei brofi hefyd. Mae'r pryder hwnnw'n ymestyn y tu hwnt i ddysgu a chyrhaeddiad. Yn ystod y blynyddoedd diwethaf, bu dirywiad sylweddol yn iechyd meddwl a llesiant meddyliol plant. Er bod ymchwilwyr yn parhau i ddadlau i ba raddau y mae defnyddio sgrin yn achosi hynny, mae tystiolaeth gynyddol o gysylltiad negyddol rhwng gormod o amser sgrin a llesiant pobl ifanc. Mae mabwysiadu ffonau clyfar a chyfryngau cymdeithasol ar raddfa eang wedi trawsnewid plentyndod. Wrth i'r amser a dreulir ar-lein gynyddu, yn aml mae'r amser a dreulir yn darllen, yn ymgysylltu wyneb yn wyneb â theulu a ffrindiau a chymryd rhan yn y byd o'n cwmpas wedi lleihau. Pan fydd gweithgaredd seiliedig ar sgriniau'n dechrau disodli darllen dwfn, canolbwyntio estynedig a rhyngweithio yn y byd go iawn, mae pryderon dealladwy am yr effaith ar sylw, cof, dealltwriaeth a lles meddyliol. Nid oes angen inni fod yn blentyn i wybod yr effaith y mae hyn yn ei chael. Nid mater o droi cefn ar dechnoleg yw hyn. Mae'n ymwneud â chydnabod bod angen cyfleoedd ar blant i ddatblygu'r arferion y mae llyfrau yn eu hannog: ffocws, myfyrdod, dychymyg a'r gallu i ddirnad syniadau dwfn. Ac mae'r sgiliau hynny yr un mor bwysig yn yr oes ddigidol ag y buont erioed. Siaradais â Choleg Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr yn fy etholaeth, a esboniodd sut y maent yn delio â phroblem ffonau symudol. Mae myfyrwyr yn defnyddio eu ffonau am resymau pwysig, fel gweld amserlenni, eu tocyn bws a gweithgareddau dysgu ymarferol. Ond mae staff hefyd wedi siarad am wersi yr aflonyddir arnynt gan ddyfeisiau sy'n tynnu sylw. Nid esgus nad yw'r broblem yn bodoli yw eu hymateb. Maent wedi cyflwyno parthau dim ffôn, wedi cryfhau disgwyliadau ymddygiadol a rhoi awdurdod cliriach i staff weithredu pan fydd ffonau'n rhwystro dysgu. Mae hyn yn ymwneud â diffinio ffiniau, parch a helpu pobl ifanc i ddatblygu perthnasoedd iach â thechnoleg. Ond mae angen inni edrych y tu hwnt i ffonau clyfar hefyd, oherwydd os ydym yn canolbwyntio ar y rheini'n unig, mae perygl ein bod yn ymladd brwydr ddoe. Mae mathau newydd o dechnoleg wisgadwy eisoes yn codi cwestiynau am breifatrwydd, cydsyniad a rhannu delweddau heb ganiatâd. Ni fydd yr heriau hynny'n diflannu os caiff ffonau clyfar eu gwahardd o'r ystafell ddosbarth. Dyna pam y mae angen inni wneud mwy na gosod rheolau am ddyfeisiau. Mae angen inni arfogi pobl ifanc â'r sgiliau i ddefnyddio technoleg yn ddiogel, yn gyfrifol ac yn barchus. Mae gennym gyfrifoldeb i ddiogelu plant rhag niwed ar-lein. Gall pobl ifanc wynebu seiberfwlio, hiliaeth, cam-drin misogynistaidd, pornograffi a chynnwys sy'n hyrwyddo trais neu hunan-niweidio. Ein dyletswydd yw ystyried y materion hyn drwy lens hawliau a lles plant. Rwy'n croesawu ymgynghoriad Llywodraeth Cymru ar ganllawiau cryfach. Mae angen eglurder a chysondeb ar ysgolion ynghylch cyfyngu ar ddefnyddio ffonau symudol, ond mae angen i unrhyw ddull gydnabod anghenion gwahanol dysgwyr hefyd a'r realiti sy'n wynebu ysgolion a cholegau. Nid mater o fod yn wrth-dechnoleg yw hyn. Mae angen sgiliau digidol ar bobl ifanc, ond mae angen mannau diogel arnynt hefyd i ddysgu, i ganolbwyntio ac i adeiladu perthnasoedd iach. Dylai technoleg gefnogi addysg, nid cystadlu â hi. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783009 329 En 2026-11-04T16:35:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11102&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11102&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783023 330 En 2026-11-04T16:39:49 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11391&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11391&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12144 12144 Joshua Kim AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12144 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12144 Kim, Joshua I'll be speaking in favour of the motion. As a former secondary school teacher, I'm arguing in favour of what I call a hard ban over a soft ban. A soft ban allows pupils to keep phones in their bags. A hard ban means phones are handed in or locked in secure storage at the start of the day, except where medically or educationally necessary. The motion calls for a statutory ban in classrooms, and I believe the most effective way of achieving that objective is a hard ban. A soft ban does not reliably prevent phone use in the classroom in my experience. I have been to over a dozen schools across south Wales as a teacher, a supply teacher and teaching assistant. At almost every school, two things would happen: (1), at some point I would be mistaken for a pupil, and, secondly, and more relevant to the motion, at some point a pupil would get their phone out of their bag and I would catch them on their phone. Remarkably, it didn't matter which school, the excuse would usually be, 'I was just texting my mum.' Now we cannot legislate for pupils to give better excuses, but we can legislate to remove the temptation of phone use in the classroom. There was one school, though, where phone use was not a problem. I worked as a teacher at an independent school in Cardiff that had a hard ban. All pupils handed their phones in at reception at the start of the school day, collecting them at the end of the school day. There, I confiscated phones at the rate of maybe two a year. By contrast, in schools with softer bans, the rate was sometimes six or seven phones confiscated in one lesson, because pupils could simply reach into their bag and take out their phone. Enough anecdotes. What does the evidence tell us? A major study published just last month involved nearly 17,000 higher education students in India. In a randomised experiment, students required to hand in their phones at the start of each lecture achieved better academic results than those who were not, with the greatest improvements among the lowest achieving students. Although conducted in higher education rather than in schools, this provides strong experimental evidence that physically removing phones during lessons can improve academic performance. Turning to school-based research, there is evidence that girls may particularly benefit from phone bans. A peer-reviewed Norwegian study published this year found that school phone bans were followed by reductions in girls' consultations for psychological conditions, alongside improvements in their educational outcomes. Interestingly, the study found that estimated academic improvements among girls were larger in schools with stricter bans, including those requiring pupils to hand in their phones at the start of the day, which is precisely the approach I am advocating. Why are we seeking a statutory ban? It's because guidance alone will not guarantee consistency. The Welsh Government is proposing statutory guidance, meaning schools will still retain discretion over their final policies. A statutory ban would establish a national minimum standard, giving headteachers a clearer basis for enforcement and ensuring pupils across Wales benefit from consistent protection against classroom distractions from phones. Significantly, in the Government's own workforce survey this year, 82 per cent of respondents favoured statutory restrictions, compared with just 15 per cent who preferred statutory guidance, leaving decisions to schools. Surely we should listen to those working on the front line. Banning phones is not a panacea, but the evidence and my personal experience lead me to believe that it is something worth doing. When Wales's Programme for International Student Assessment scores are the worst in the UK in all three subjects in the latest results, we need to do everything in our power to try to raise standards. And, as we have seen, there is evidence that hard bans can contribute towards better educational outcomes. Let's let learners learn and teachers teach without the distraction of phones in the classroom. I urge all Members to support this motion. Byddaf yn siarad o blaid y cynnig. Fel cyn-athro ysgol uwchradd, rwy'n dadlau o blaid yr hyn rwy'n ei alw'n waharddiad llym dros waharddiad meddal. Mae gwaharddiad meddal yn caniatáu i ddisgyblion gadw ffonau yn eu bagiau. Mae gwaharddiad llym yn golygu bod ffonau'n cael eu trosglwyddo neu eu cloi mewn storfa ddiogel ar ddechrau'r dydd, ac eithrio lle mae angen meddygol neu addysgol. Mae'r cynnig yn galw am waharddiad statudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth, ac rwy'n credu mai'r ffordd fwyaf effeithiol o gyflawni'r amcan hwnnw yw gwaharddiad llym. Nid yw gwaharddiad meddal yn atal defnyddio ffôn yn yr ystafell ddosbarth yn ddibynadwy yn fy mhrofiad i. Rwyf wedi bod mewn dros ddwsin o ysgolion ledled de Cymru fel athro, athro cyflenwi a chynorthwyydd addysgu. Ym mhob ysgol, bron iawn, roedd dau beth yn digwydd: (1), ar ryw adeg byddai pobl yn camgymryd fy mod i’n ddisgybl, ac yn ail, sy’n fwy perthnasol i’r cynnig, byddai disgybl, ar ryw adeg, yn tynnu eu ffôn o’u fag, a byddwn i’n eu dal yn defnyddio’r ffôn. Yn rhyfeddol, ni waeth pa ysgol, yr esgus fel arfer oedd, 'Dim ond tecstio fy mam oeddwn i.' Nawr, ni allwn ddeddfu i sicrhau bod ddisgyblion yn rhoi esgusodion gwell, ond fe allwn ddeddfu i gael gwared ar y demtasiwn o ddefnyddio ffôn yn yr ystafell ddosbarth. Roedd un ysgol, fodd bynnag, lle nad oedd defnyddio ffôn yn broblem. Roeddwn i'n gweithio fel athro mewn ysgol annibynnol yng Nghaerdydd a oedd â gwaharddiad llym. Byddai pob disgybl yn gadael eu ffonau yn y dderbynfa ar ddechrau'r diwrnod ysgol, gan eu casglu ar ddiwedd y diwrnod ysgol. Yno, fe fyddwn i'n mynd â ffonau oddi arnynt ar gyfradd o ddau y flwyddyn efallai. Mewn cyferbyniad, mewn ysgolion gyda gwaharddiadau meddalach, roedd y gyfradd weithiau'n chwech neu saith ffôn mewn un wers, oherwydd câi disgyblion estyn i mewn i'w bagiau a thynnu eu ffonau allan. Digon o anecdotau. Beth y mae'r dystiolaeth yn ei ddweud wrthym? Roedd astudiaeth fawr a gyhoeddwyd fis diwethaf yn cynnwys bron i 17,000 o fyfyrwyr addysg uwch yn India. Mewn hap-dreial, roedd myfyrwyr y gofynnid iddynt drosglwyddo eu ffonau ar ddechrau pob darlith wedi cyflawni canlyniadau academaidd gwell na'r rhai nad oedd gofyn iddynt wneud hynny, gyda'r gwelliannau mwyaf ymhlith y myfyrwyr a oedd yn cyflawni waethaf. Er i'r arbrawf gael ei gynnal mewn addysg uwch yn hytrach nag mewn ysgolion, mae'n darparu tystiolaeth arbrofol gref y gall gwahardd ffonau yn ffisegol yn ystod gwersi wella perfformiad academaidd. Gan droi at ymchwil mewn ysgolion, mae tystiolaeth y gall merched elwa yn arbennig o wahardd ffonau. Canfu astudiaeth Norwyaidd a adolygwyd gan gymheiriaid ac a gyhoeddwyd eleni fod gwahardd ffonau ysgol wedi arwain at leihau nifer yr ymgynghoriadau ar gyfer cyflyrau seicolegol ymhlith merched, yn ogystal â gwelliannau yn eu canlyniadau addysgol. Yn ddiddorol, canfu'r astudiaeth fod gwelliannau academaidd amcangyfrifedig ymhlith merched yn fwy mewn ysgolion â gwaharddiadau llymach, gan gynnwys y rhai lle mae gofyn i ddisgyblion drosglwyddo eu ffonau ar ddechrau'r dydd, a dyna'r union ddull rwy'n dadlau drosto. Pam ein bod ni'n galw am waharddiad statudol? Am na fydd canllawiau ar eu pen eu hunain yn gwarantu cysondeb. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn cynnig canllawiau statudol, sy'n golygu y bydd ysgolion yn dal i gadw disgresiwn dros eu polisïau terfynol. Byddai gwaharddiad statudol yn sefydlu safon ofynnol genedlaethol, gan roi sylfaen gliriach i benaethiaid allu gorfodi a sicrhau bod disgyblion ledled Cymru yn elwa o amddiffyniad cyson rhag ymyrraeth ffonau yn yr ystafell ddosbarth. Yn arwyddocaol, yn arolwg y Llywodraeth ei hun o'r gweithlu eleni, roedd 82 y cant o'r ymatebwyr o blaid cyfyngiadau statudol, o'i gymharu â dim ond 15 y cant a oedd yn ffafrio canllawiau statudol, gan adael penderfyniadau i ysgolion. Yn sicr, dylem wrando ar y rhai sy'n gweithio ar y rheng flaen. Nid yw gwahardd ffonau yn ateb perffaith, ond mae'r dystiolaeth a fy mhrofiad personol yn fy arwain i gredu ei fod yn rhywbeth sy'n werth ei wneud. Pan fydd sgoriau'r Rhaglen Ryngwladol Asesu Myfyrwyr yn waeth yng Nghymru nag unman arall yn y DU ym mhob un o'r tri phwnc yn y canlyniadau diweddaraf, mae angen inni wneud popeth yn ein gallu i geisio codi safonau. Ac fel y gwelsom, mae tystiolaeth y gall gwaharddiadau llym gyfrannu at well canlyniadau addysgol. Gadewch inni adael i ddysgwyr ddysgu ac i athrawon addysgu heb ymyrraeth ffonau yn yr ystafell ddosbarth. Rwy'n annog pob Aelod i gefnogi'r cynnig hwn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783003 331 En 2026-11-04T16:40:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11402&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11402&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783006 332 En 2026-11-04T16:43:48 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11630&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11630&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 174 174 Lynne Neagle AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=174 Neagle, Lynne Welsh Labour are supporting amendment 1, which reiterates the need for clear national expectations about mobile phone usage in schools, and which recognises the importance of getting the guidance on this right, so that it is enforceable and means more schools can be phone-free. Can I remind Reform that the introduction of statutory mobile phone guidance is out to consultation until 2 December, and is therefore still an open consultation? Where I do agree with Stephen Senior is that we have to back our teachers, but I do think it would be remiss of the Government not to listen to and await the outcome of their own consultation. This is, in any event, a process I started as education Secretary in the last Welsh Labour Government. In March this year, I set out the Government's concerns about the impact of social media on our children and young people, following discussions with schools, parents and young people across the country. We had heard about the adverse impacts that technology and mobile phones can have, not just on our children's learning, but also on their wider health and well-being, as has been articulated by Sarah Rees. We also heard from headteachers that, while many had already taken the decision to restrict the use of devices in their schools, there was demand across schools for a national direction to be set. We took the view that children need to be able to concentrate on their education in classrooms, and so a balance needed to be struck between minimising the impact of mobile phones in schools and supporting local flexibility. That's why, as education Secretary, I began work on national guidance on the use of phones in schools in order to protect children and young people's online safety and well-being. We made clear at the time the guidance needs to be robust, practical and reflective of the sector's needs. So, the last Welsh Government committed to a full public consultation on guidance, working with schools, unions, local authorities, and the children and young people affected. In March, I also commissioned a national survey of the education workforce to look in detail at the impact of mobile phone policies. From that survey, we have seen that two thirds of respondents reported that their school already had a formal written policy in place, with the evidence showing that restrictions are making a positive difference. Nearly three quarters of respondents reported that restrictions helped reduce distractions, while around two thirds saw improvements in behaviour and reductions in bullying. And there was strong overall support for a greater national direction to be set. We therefore welcome the consultation on statutory guidance now being taken forward by the current Welsh Government, as highlighted in amendment 1, and I'd be grateful if the Minister could update Members that everything is on track with the consultation, and that she is still due to publish final guidance early next year. And finally, can I ask the Minister for her reassurances that Welsh Government will work closely with schools about the practical implementation of the guidance, so that they can be as prepared as possible for the changes? And I do welcome the fact that there has been a workload impact assessment on the guidance, because the last thing we want to do is add burdens to our hard-pressed teachers and headteachers. Diolch. Mae Llafur Cymru yn cefnogi gwelliant 1, sy'n ailadrodd yr angen am ddisgwyliadau cenedlaethol clir ynghylch defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion, ac sy'n cydnabod pwysigrwydd cael y canllawiau ar hyn yn iawn, fel bod modd eu gorfodi a'i fod yn golygu y gall mwy o ysgolion fod yn ddi-ffôn. A gaf i atgoffa Reform fod cyflwyno canllawiau statudol ar ffonau symudol yn destun ymgynghori tan 2 Rhagfyr, ac felly mae'n dal i fod yn ymgynghoriad agored? Lle rwy'n cytuno â Stephen Senior yw bod yn rhaid inni gefnogi ein hathrawon, ond rwy'n credu y byddai'n gam gwag ar ran y Llywodraeth i beidio â disgwyl a gwrando ar ganlyniad eu hymgynghoriad eu hunain. Beth bynnag, mae hon yn broses a ddechreuais fel Ysgrifennydd addysg yn y Llywodraeth Lafur ddiwethaf. Ym mis Mawrth eleni, nodais bryderon y Llywodraeth am effaith y cyfryngau cymdeithasol ar ein plant a'n pobl ifanc, yn dilyn trafodaethau gydag ysgolion, rhieni a phobl ifanc ledled y wlad. Roeddem wedi clywed am yr effeithiau andwyol y gall technoleg a ffonau symudol eu cael, nid yn unig ar ddysgu ein plant, ond hefyd ar eu hiechyd a'u llesiant ehangach, fel y nododd Sarah Rees. Clywsom hefyd gan benaethiaid, er bod llawer eisoes wedi gwneud y penderfyniad i gyfyngu ar y defnydd o ddyfeisiau yn eu hysgolion, fod galw ar draws yr ysgolion am osod cyfarwyddyd cenedlaethol. Roeddem o'r farn fod angen i blant allu canolbwyntio ar eu haddysg mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth, ac felly roedd angen taro cydbwysedd rhwng lleihau effaith ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion a chefnogi hyblygrwydd yn lleol. Dyna pam, fel Ysgrifennydd addysg, y dechreuais weithio ar ganllawiau cenedlaethol ar y defnydd o ffonau mewn ysgolion er mwyn sicrhau diogelwch a lles plant a phobl ifanc ar-lein. Gwnaethom yn glir ar y pryd fod angen i'r canllawiau fod yn gadarn, yn ymarferol ac yn adlewyrchiad o anghenion y sector. Felly, ymrwymodd Llywodraeth ddiwethaf Cymru i gynnal ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus llawn ar ganllawiau, gan weithio gydag ysgolion, undebau, awdurdodau lleol, a'r plant a'r bobl ifanc yr effeithir arnynt. Ym mis Mawrth, comisiynais arolwg cenedlaethol o'r gweithlu addysg i edrych yn fanwl ar effaith polisïau ffonau symudol. O'r arolwg hwnnw, gwelsom fod dwy ran o dair o'r ymatebwyr wedi adrodd bod gan eu hysgol bolisi ysgrifenedig ffurfiol eisoes ar waith, gyda'r dystiolaeth yn dangos bod cyfyngiadau'n gwneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol. Dywedodd bron i dri chwarter yr ymatebwyr fod cyfyngiadau wedi helpu i leihau ymyriadau, tra bod tua dwy ran o dair wedi gweld gwelliannau mewn ymddygiad a lleihad mewn bwlio. Ac roedd cefnogaeth gyffredinol gref i osod mwy o gyfarwyddyd yn genedlaethol. Felly, rydym yn croesawu'r ymgynghoriad ar ganllawiau statudol sydd ar y gweill gan y Llywodraeth bresennol, fel yr amlygwyd yng ngwelliant 1, a hoffwn i'r Gweinidog roi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i'r Aelodau fod popeth ar y trywydd iawn gyda'r ymgynghoriad, a'i bod yn dal i fwriadu cyhoeddi canllawiau terfynol yn gynnar y flwyddyn nesaf. Ac yn olaf, a gaf i ofyn i'r Gweinidog am ei sicrwydd y bydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn gweithio'n agos gydag ysgolion ar weithredu'r canllawiau yn ymarferol, fel y gallant fod mor barod â phosibl ar gyfer y newidiadau? Ac rwy'n croesawu'r ffaith bod asesiad o'r effaith ar lwyth gwaith wedi'i gynnal ar y canllawiau, oherwydd y peth olaf rydym eisiau ei wneud yw ychwanegu at y pwysau ar ein hathrawon a'n penaethiaid. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783014 333 En 2026-11-04T16:45:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11702&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11702&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783018 334 En 2026-11-04T16:48:11 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11893&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11893&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783020 335 En 2026-11-04T16:48:12 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11894&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11894&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783015 336 En 2026-11-04T16:47:42 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11864&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11864&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 8734 8734 Sam Rowlands AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 Rowlands, Sam Can I thank Reform for tabling this debate in the Chamber here this afternoon and for coming to the same position that we Welsh Conservatives have held for such a long time, supporting the complete ban of mobile phones in schools and classrooms? We know that mobile phones are a distraction, as they are in this Chamber for many of us from time to time. Mobile phones in schools can contribute to bullying and make it more difficult for teachers to do their job. In fact, we've been advocating this ban—[Interruption.] Certainly. A gaf i ddiolch i Reform am gyflwyno'r ddadl hon yn y Siambr y prynhawn yma ac am ddod i'r un safbwynt â'r un a goleddwyd gennym ni yn y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig ers cymaint o amser, sef cefnogi gwaharddiad llwyr ar ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion ac ystafelloedd dosbarth? Gwyddom fod ffonau symudol yn ymyrryd, fel y maent yn y Siambr hon i lawer ohonom o bryd i'w gilydd. Gall ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion gyfrannu at fwlio a'i gwneud hi'n anos i athrawon wneud eu gwaith. Mewn gwirionedd, rydym wedi bod yn dadlau dros y gwaharddiad hwn—[Torri ar draws.] Yn sicr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783021 337 En 2026-11-04T16:48:14 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11896&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11896&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12150 12150 Sara Crowley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 Crowley, Sara Thank you. I just wondered whether you think a paediatric nurse would back this guidance and how you would sort of ensure that, when a medical device is used, and what the nursing teams would say about that. I wondered if that's something you'd be aware of. Diolch. Roeddwn i'n meddwl tybed a fyddai nyrs bediatrig yn cefnogi'r canllawiau hyn a sut y byddech chi'n sicrhau, pan fydd dyfais feddygol yn cael ei defnyddio, beth fyddai'r timau nyrsio yn ei ddweud am hynny. Roeddwn i'n meddwl tybed a yw hynny'n rhywbeth y byddech chi'n ymwybodol ohono. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783032 338 En 2026-11-04T16:48:25 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=11907&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=11907&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 8734 8734 Sam Rowlands AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8734 Rowlands, Sam I think there are absolute exceptions where they're absolutely necessary, and I think that's already been presented in the Chamber here this afternoon. The position for the vast majority of children, though, in our classrooms will remain the same, that this ban is best for them and for their welfare and for the welfare of their fellow pupils. A clear, achievable and decisive plan is needed, and a comprehensive ban on mobile phones in all schools would do this, to reduce those distractions, support teachers, and let our children focus on learning in schools. And this is not a path-beating plan, potentially. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 114 education systems across the world now have a national ban on mobile phones in schools, which is nearly 60 per cent of countries worldwide. So, whilst the Member raises an important issue, more than half the world is already doing this. This is not a unique position for Wales to consider. But an all-Wales policy means that every teacher, every parent and every learner will know exactly where they stand, eliminating the confusion that separate policies from school to school and area to area bring. A single policy will mean that everyone feels supported by the Welsh Government in enforcing the ban and expectations will be clear across all of Wales. And, Llywydd, in their first 100 days plan, Plaid Cymru promised to bring forward plans to give local authorities the power to restrict the use of smartphones in schools, and of course, over the summer, there was a perfect opportunity to take action and either ban phones right across Wales or give that power to local authorities to do so, and I'm still slightly confused as to why a 12-week consultation was chosen instead, whereas September would have been an ideal time to start this in the new school year. We have to ask ourselves, 'Has that consultation been absolutely necessary?' Because we know a survey of the education workforce, published in June, conducted by the Welsh Government, found that eight in 10 respondents backed statutory restrictions. That same survey also found that nearly 75 per cent of educators believed restrictions on mobile phones would reduce distraction, while 60 per cent believed they would reduce bullying or misuse and improve learner well-being. It's absolutely essential we listen to those educators. I'm not sure a further 12-week consultation, kicking the can down the road, is exactly what is needed at this time. And at exactly the same time as launching the consultation, we heard from the Cabinet Minister who acknowledged that the impact that mobile phones, social media and wider technology can have on well-being, behaviour and learning experience is substantial. So, again, you have to question why, with that already known information, that well-being, behaviour and learning experience impact is substantial, why there's a choice then to kick the can down the road even further. Surely, if that information is already known, a decision should have and could have been made. Instead, teachers and parents are stuck in uncertainty with no real action being taken. And it's not as if there are no solutions out there already. We know that there are solutions available to provide innovative ways to restrict mobile phone use in the school day. For example, we know of those lockable pouches that keep phones out of sight and out of mind. I'm aware of an organisation called Yondr who provide this, and they provided me with a case study of a school in England, the John Wallis Church of England Academy. They've reported, the academy itself, the headteacher described the change as 'transformational'. They've seen 40 per cent fewer detentions for disruptive behaviour; a 75 per cent reduction in lesson truancy; an 80 per cent reduction in reported cyber bullying and online safeguarding incidents; staff turnover falling from 29 per cent to 17 per cent, and pupils covering more lesson content—all benefits of a mobile phone ban in that school. I do not understand why the Welsh Government have been dragging their feet over this issue with so many benefits. The Welsh Conservatives will be supporting Reform's motion today and standing with the education workforce to enable them to focus on their important job of educating the next generation. We'll be standing with parents who we believe know the potential for phones in schools to cause harm to their children. And we're standing with learners of all ages who know that school is a place to learn, and don't want distractions in their classroom.  Rwy'n credu'n sicr fod yna eithriadau lle maent yn gwbl angenrheidiol, ac rwy'n credu bod hynny eisoes wedi'i gyflwyno yn y Siambr y prynhawn yma. Fodd bynnag, bydd y safbwynt o ran y mwyafrif helaeth o blant yn ein hystafelloedd dosbarth yn aros yr un fath, mai'r gwaharddiad hwn yw'r peth gorau iddynt hwy ac er eu lles ac er lles eu cyd-ddisgyblion. Mae angen cynllun clir, cyflawnadwy a phendant, a byddai gwaharddiad cynhwysfawr ar ffonau symudol ym mhob ysgol yn gwneud hyn, i leihau'r ymyriadau, cefnogi athrawon, a gadael i'n plant ganolbwyntio ar ddysgu mewn ysgolion. Ac nid yw hwn yn gynllun sy'n torri cwys newydd. Yn ôl Sefydliad Addysgol, Gwyddonol a Diwylliannol y Cenhedloedd Unedig, mae gan 114 o systemau addysg ledled y byd waharddiad cenedlaethol ar ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion, sef bron i 60 y cant o wledydd ledled y byd. Felly, er bod yr Aelod yn codi mater pwysig, mae mwy na hanner y byd eisoes yn gwneud hyn. Nid yw hon yn sefyllfa unigryw i Gymru ei hystyried. Ond mae polisi Cymru gyfan yn golygu y bydd pob athro, pob rhiant a phob dysgwr yn gwybod yn union ble maent yn sefyll, gan ddileu'r dryswch sy'n creu gwahaniaeth rhwng polisïau ysgolion a rhwng un ardal a'r llall. Bydd un polisi yn golygu bod pawb yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu cefnogi gan Lywodraeth Cymru drwy orfodi'r gwaharddiad a bydd disgwyliadau'n glir ar draws Cymru gyfan. Lywydd, yn eu cynllun 100 diwrnod cyntaf, addawodd Plaid Cymru gyflwyno cynlluniau i roi pŵer i awdurdodau lleol gyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau clyfar mewn ysgolion, ac wrth gwrs, dros yr haf, cafwyd cyfle perffaith i weithredu a naill ai gwahardd ffonau ledled Cymru neu roi pŵer i awdurdodau lleol wneud hynny, ac rwy'n dal i fod ychydig yn ddryslyd pam y dewiswyd ymgynghoriad 12 wythnos yn lle hynny, tra byddai mis Medi wedi bod yn amser delfrydol i ddechrau hyn yn y flwyddyn ysgol newydd. Rhaid inni ofyn i ni'n hunain, 'A oedd gwir angen yr ymgynghoriad?' Oherwydd gwyddom fod arolwg o'r gweithlu addysg, a gyhoeddwyd ym mis Mehefin, ac a gynhaliwyd gan Lywodraeth Cymru, wedi canfod bod wyth o bob 10 ymatebydd yn cefnogi cyfyngiadau statudol. Canfu'r un arolwg hefyd fod bron i 75 y cant o addysgwyr yn credu y byddai cyfyngiadau ar ffonau symudol yn lleihau ymyriadau, tra bod 60 y cant yn credu y byddent yn lleihau bwlio neu gamddefnydd ac yn gwella lles dysgwyr. Mae'n hollol hanfodol ein bod yn gwrando ar yr addysgwyr hynny. Nid wyf yn siŵr mai ymgynghoriad 12 wythnos pellach, a gohirio, yw'r hyn sydd ei angen ar hyn o bryd. Ac ar yr un pryd â lansio'r ymgynghoriad, clywsom gan y Gweinidog Cabinet a oedd yn cydnabod bod yr effaith y gall ffonau symudol, cyfryngau cymdeithasol a thechnoleg ehangach ei chael ar les, ymddygiad a phrofiad dysgu yn sylweddol. Felly, unwaith eto, rhaid i chi gwestiynu, gyda'r wybodaeth honno eisoes yn hysbys, fod yr effaith ar les, ymddygiad a phrofiad dysgu yn sylweddol, pam dewis gohirio ymhellach wedyn. Yn sicr, os yw'r wybodaeth honno eisoes yn hysbys, fe ddylid ac fe ellid bod wedi gwneud penderfyniad. Yn hytrach, mae athrawon a rhieni yn dal i wynebu ansicrwydd heb i unrhyw gamau go iawn gael eu cymryd. Ac mae yna atebion allan yno eisoes. Gwyddom fod atebion ar gael i ddarparu ffyrdd arloesol o gyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol yn ystod y diwrnod ysgol. Er enghraifft, fe wyddom am gydau cloadwy sy'n cadw ffonau allan o'r golwg ac allan o'r meddwl. Rwy'n ymwybodol o sefydliad o'r enw Yondr sy'n eu darparu, ac fe wnaethant roi astudiaeth achos i mi o ysgol yn Lloegr, y John Wallis Church of England Academy. Mae pennaeth yr academi ei hun wedi disgrifio'r newid fel un 'trawsnewidiol'. Gwelsant 40 y cant yn llai o blant yn cael eu cadw ar ôl ysgol am ymddygiad aflonyddgar; gostyngiad o 75 y cant mewn triwantiaeth o wersi; gostyngiad o 80 y cant yn y digwyddiadau seiberfwlio a diogelwch ar-lein a gofnodwyd; trosiant staff yn gostwng o 29 y cant i 17 y cant, a disgyblion yn cyflawni mwy o gynnwys gwersi—pob un yn fantais a ddeilliai o wahardd ffonau symudol yn yr ysgol honno. Nid wyf yn deall pam y bu Llywodraeth Cymru yn llusgo ei thraed ar y mater hwn gyda chymaint o fanteision. Bydd y Ceidwadwyr Cymreig yn cefnogi cynnig Reform heddiw ac yn sefyll gyda'r gweithlu addysg i'w galluogi i ganolbwyntio ar eu swydd bwysig o addysgu'r genhedlaeth nesaf. Byddwn yn sefyll gyda rhieni sy'n credu eu bod yn gwybod am allu ffonau mewn ysgolion i achosi niwed i'w plant. Ac rydym yn sefyll gyda dysgwyr o bob oed sy'n gwybod mai lle i ddysgu yw ysgol, ac nad ydynt eisiau ymyriadau yn eu hystafell ddosbarth. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783010 339 En 2026-11-04T16:50:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12002&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12002&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783025 340 En 2026-11-04T16:53:11 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12193&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12193&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12191 12191 Steven Rodaway AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12191 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12191 Rodaway, Steven Schools should be places where pupils can concentrate and learn. Mobile phones can make that harder. Teachers are left dealing with distraction in lessons, and arguments and problems that begin online often follow pupils into school. Just imagine every phone in this Chamber ringing while someone was trying to speak. We would all agree it was a distraction. Of course, we already hear the Plaid benches rumble whenever an uncomfortable truth is raised. The Welsh Government's survey heard from 410 education staff. Among those who responded, 82 per cent supported statutory restrictions on phone use. That is a clear message from our education staff. The research finds that mobile restrictions reduce distraction during the school day. Some studies have also found improvements in areas such as incidents of bullying or exam results for certain groups of pupils. Other large studies have found little immediate effect on attainment or well-being. So, we should be measured about what a ban can achieve. The strongest case is the one the evidence supports: it can remove a source of distraction from the school day. Wales would not be acting alone. As Sam said earlier, UNESCO reports that 114 education systems—that's around 58 per cent of countries worldwide—have national bans. The detail varies. So, that figure does not mean that every country has exactly the same rule or allows no exceptions, but phone restrictions are now a mainstream policy choice around the world. There are useful examples. France has made the school day phone-free from nursery, with exceptions for some health and disability needs and specific permitted uses. Ireland requires primary schools to ban pupils' use of and access to phones throughout the school day, while post-primary schools must restrict them. Finland restricts phone use during lessons while allowing limited use for learning, health or as an assistive device. England's statutory guidance says schools should be phone-free by default, with exceptions. These models show how a firm national rule can still make room for genuine individual need. In Wales, the Government is consulting on statutory guidance and it would expect every school to have a policy restricting phone use. Schools would have to have regard for the guidance and explain any departure from it, which is fair enough. But each school is forced to choose its own approach. Wales is being offered national direction, but no clarity. It needs a common phone-free rule. The draft guidance lists several possible models: phones handed in on arrival, locked in pouches or lockers or kept out of sight under a never-use rule. It also allows for use in certain places or at certain times. Those are very different policies. If every school is left to choose between them, pupils and parents will continue to face different rules depending on where they go to school. A national expectation should mean something very, very clear, and clear enough for every family to understand and every member of staff to enforce. The survey also shows why leaving details to each school can be difficult. Just over half of respondents said their school enforced its policy consistently in the most part. More than half identified limited support from pupils as a challenge in putting policies into practice, and many raised inconsistent enforcement, parental disagreement and a lack of secure storage as barriers. Rules on paper are no help to teachers if they are not applied consistently or if schools are left without the facilities to enforce them. That is where Reform's position is clear. Pupils should have no access to mobile phones during the school day, except in exceptional circumstances. If a pupil needs a phone for the journey to and from school, it can be handed in securely on arrival. The draft guidance itself recognises the need to account for medical needs, disabilities and additional learning needs. Those exceptions can be clear and properly managed. The consultation is a step forward, but schools have been dealing with this for years. Clear national direction should have come at the outset. Instead, schools have had to set different rules, manage disagreements and carry the burden of enforcement. We've had Plaid in power for over 175 days. Nothing substantive has changed. This is a failure to support the education system. Plaid must stop passing responsibility down to schools without giving them the clarity and support they need. Statutory guidance that leaves every school to choose a different system risks preserving the inconsistency staff say cause problems. Schools need a clear framework they can rely on, safe storage arrangements and backing for staff who enforce the rules. This is about giving pupils and teachers a school day with fewer distractions and clearer expectations. The evidence supports restrictions, education staff are asking for them and countries around the world have adopted them. This should not be difficult. The Government should set a consistent phone-free standard for Wales, define the exceptional circumstances properly and give schools practical support to make it work. Thank you. Dylai ysgolion fod yn llefydd lle gall disgyblion ganolbwyntio a dysgu. Gall ffonau symudol wneud hynny'n anos. Mae athrawon yn cael eu gadael i ddelio ag ymyriadau mewn gwersi, ac mae dadleuon a phroblemau sy'n dechrau ar-lein yn aml yn dilyn disgyblion i'r ysgol. Dychmygwch bob ffôn yn y Siambr hon yn canu tra bod rhywun yn ceisio siarad. Byddem i gyd yn cytuno ei fod yn ymyrraeth. Wrth gwrs, rydym eisoes yn clywed meinciau Plaid Cymru'n mwmian pryd bynnag y bydd gwirionedd anghyfforddus yn cael ei godi. Clywodd arolwg Llywodraeth Cymru gan 410 o staff addysg. Ymhlith y rhai a ymatebodd, roedd 82 y cant yn cefnogi cyfyngiadau statudol ar ddefnyddio ffonau. Mae honno'n neges glir gan ein staff addysg. Mae'r ymchwil yn canfod bod cyfyngiadau ar ffonau symudol yn lleihau ymyriadau yn ystod y diwrnod ysgol. Mae rhai astudiaethau hefyd wedi canfod gwelliannau mewn meysydd fel digwyddiadau bwlio neu ganlyniadau arholiadau ymhlith grwpiau penodol o ddisgyblion. Ychydig o effaith uniongyrchol ar gyrhaeddiad neu les a ganfuwyd gan astudiaethau mawr eraill. Felly, dylem fod yn bwyllog ynghylch yr hyn y gall gwaharddiad ei gyflawni. Yr achos cryfaf yw'r un y mae'r dystiolaeth yn ei gefnogi: gall gael gwared ar ffynhonnell o ymyrraeth o'r diwrnod ysgol. Ni fyddai Cymru'n gweithredu ar ei phen ei hun. Fel y dywedodd Sam yn gynharach, mae UNESCO yn adrodd bod gan 114 o systemau addysg—tua 58 y cant o wledydd ledled y byd—waharddiadau cenedlaethol. Mae'r manylion yn amrywio. Felly, nid yw'r ffigur hwnnw'n golygu bod gan bob gwlad yr un rheol yn union neu nad yw'n caniatáu unrhyw eithriadau, ond mae cyfyngiadau ar ffonau bellach yn ddewis polisi prif ffrwd ledled y byd. Mae yna enghreifftiau defnyddiol. Mae Ffrainc wedi gwneud y diwrnod ysgol yn ddi-ffôn symudol o'r feithrinfa, gydag eithriadau ar gyfer rhai anghenion iechyd ac anabledd a defnydd penodol a ganiateir. Mae Iwerddon yn ei gwneud yn ofynnol i ysgolion cynradd wahardd defnydd disgyblion o ffonau a'u mynediad atynt drwy gydol y diwrnod ysgol, tra bod rhaid i ysgolion uwchradd gyfyngu eu defnydd. Mae'r Ffindir yn cyfyngu ar ddefnyddio ffôn yn ystod gwersi tra'n caniatáu defnydd cyfyngedig ar gyfer dysgu, iechyd neu fel dyfais gynorthwyol. Mae canllawiau statudol Lloegr yn dweud y dylai ysgolion fod yn ddi-ffôn yn ddiofyn, gydag eithriadau. Mae'r modelau hyn yn dangos sut y gall rheol genedlaethol gadarn barhau i wneud lle i angen unigol dilys. Yng Nghymru, mae'r Llywodraeth yn ymgynghori ar ganllawiau statudol a byddai'n disgwyl i bob ysgol gael polisi sy'n cyfyngu ar ddefnyddio ffôn. Byddai'n rhaid i ysgolion ystyried y canllawiau ac esbonio unrhyw wyriad oddi wrthynt, sy'n ddigon teg. Ond caiff pob ysgol ei gorfodi i ddewis ei dull ei hun. Mae Cymru'n cael cynnig cyfarwyddyd cenedlaethol, ond heb unrhyw eglurder. Mae angen rheol ddi-ffôn gyffredinol. Mae'r canllawiau drafft yn rhestru sawl model posibl: trosglwyddo ffonau wrth gyrraedd, wedi'u cloi mewn cydau neu loceri neu wedi'u cadw allan o'r golwg o dan reol na chânt eu defnyddio o gwbl. Mae hefyd yn caniatáu ar gyfer eu defnyddio mewn mannau penodol neu ar adegau penodol. Mae'r rhain yn bolisïau gwahanol iawn. Os caiff pob ysgol ei gadael i ddewis rhyngddynt, bydd disgyblion a rhieni yn parhau i wynebu rheolau gwahanol yn dibynnu ar ble maent yn mynd i'r ysgol. Dylai disgwyliad cenedlaethol olygu rhywbeth clir iawn, ac yn ddigon clir i bob teulu allu ei ddeall ac i bob aelod o staff allu ei orfodi. Mae'r arolwg hefyd yn dangos pam y gall gadael manylion i bob ysgol fod yn anodd. Dywedodd ychydig dros hanner yr ymatebwyr fod eu hysgol wedi gorfodi ei pholisi'n gyson at ei gilydd. Nododd mwy na hanner gefnogaeth gyfyngedig gan ddisgyblion fel her i weithredu polisïau'n ymarferol, a nododd nifer anghysondeb o ran gorfodaeth, anghytundeb rhieni a diffyg mannau storio diogel fel rhwystrau. Nid yw rheolau ar bapur yn help i athrawon os na chânt eu cymhwyso'n gyson neu os yw ysgolion yn cael eu gadael heb y cyfleusterau i allu eu gorfodi. Dyna lle mae safbwynt Reform yn glir. Ni ddylai disgyblion gael mynediad at ffonau symudol yn ystod y diwrnod ysgol, ac eithrio mewn amgylchiadau eithriadol. Os oes angen ffôn ar ddisgybl ar gyfer y daith i'r ysgol ac oddi yno, gellir ei drosglwyddo'n ddiogel wrth gyrraedd. Mae'r canllawiau drafft eu hunain yn cydnabod yr angen i ystyried anghenion meddygol, anableddau ac anghenion dysgu ychwanegol. Gall yr eithriadau hynny fod yn glir ac wedi'u rheoli'n briodol. Mae'r ymgynghoriad yn gam ymlaen, ond mae ysgolion wedi bod yn delio â hyn ers blynyddoedd. Dylai cyfarwyddyd cenedlaethol clir fod wedi dod ar y dechrau. Yn lle hynny, mae ysgolion wedi gorfod gosod rheolau gwahanol, rheoli anghytundeb a chario'r baich o orfodi. Rydym wedi cael Plaid Cymru mewn grym ers dros 175 diwrnod. Nid oes unrhyw beth sylweddol wedi newid. Mae hyn yn fethiant i gefnogi'r system addysg. Rhaid i Blaid Cymru roi'r gorau i drosglwyddo cyfrifoldeb i ysgolion heb roi'r eglurder a'r gefnogaeth sydd eu hangen arnynt. Mae canllawiau statudol sy'n gadael i bob ysgol ddewis system wahanol yn creu perygl o gadw'r anghysondeb y mae staff yn dweud ei fod yn achosi problemau. Mae ysgolion angen fframwaith clir y gallant ddibynnu arno, trefniadau storio diogel a chefnogaeth i staff sy'n gorfodi'r rheolau. Mae a wnelo hyn â rhoi diwrnod ysgol i ddisgyblion ac athrawon gyda llai o ymyriadau a disgwyliadau cliriach. Mae'r dystiolaeth yn cefnogi cyfyngiadau, mae staff addysg yn gofyn amdanynt ac mae gwledydd ledled y byd wedi eu mabwysiadu. Ni ddylai fod yn anodd. Dylai'r Llywodraeth osod safon ddi-ffôn gyson ar gyfer Cymru, diffinio'r amgylchiadau eithrio'n briodol a rhoi cymorth ymarferol i ysgolion i wneud iddo weithio. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783022 341 En 2026-11-04T16:55:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12302&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12302&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783026 342 En 2026-11-04T16:58:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12484&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12484&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12172 12172 Rebeca Phillips AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12172 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12172 Phillips, Rebaca I welcome the opportunity to speak on this really important issue today. As we've already discussed, everyone is aware that the Government is currently consulting until 2 December on developing statutory guidance for restricting mobile phone use in schools, where we will hear from experts and stakeholders in the field. I do therefore believe that calling this debate today is premature considering the ongoing consultation. As a parent myself, I worry about the potentially damaging effect that the use of mobile phones in classrooms may be having on our schoolchildren's educational performance, behaviour and mental health. I believe this concern is perfectly natural, especially given the rapid pace of technological change that we are all witnessing and that affects our everyday lives. But, as a chair of governors, I also believe that, with the exception of their parents, teachers know pupils better than anyone else, and that local context cannot be ignored. That's why I welcome the Welsh Government's ongoing consultation, which recognises the importance of letting schools make rules that are best suited to their individual circumstances and challenges. The proposed guidance offers five common models for restricting phone use, ranging from a blanket ban on phones on school premises to limited use in specific zones or time periods, and gives schools the options and therefore the flexibility that will help them determine the best course of action for their pupils. This approach also takes into consideration the time and effort needed to actually implement policies related to restricting mobile phones. As I've already mentioned, this is an emotive issue for every well-meaning parent like myself, who cares deeply about their child's future prospects, but at the same time, we must not let emotion get in the way of evidence, which should form the basis of whatever guidance the Government ultimately provides on this matter. A 2026 European Commission report on mobile phone bans in schools across the EU found that restrictions work better alongside clear rules, pupil involvement and wider teaching about safe and responsible digital use, which is exactly why the Government is currently consulting on this issue. A healthy body of existing academic research has found that restrictions can reduce schooltime phone use and distraction, but that shouldn't be an end to itself. The educational, behavioural and mental health impacts are far more important considerations, and the fact is that, currently, robust evidence related to these three areas is lacking. This is what the Senedd's Petitions Committee concluded in the report published last year, while recently published academic research has drawn similar conclusions. Therefore, whatever guise the final statutory guidance takes, once in force, we must monitor, gather and analyse the data on the impact of the restriction on school children's performance, behaviour and mental well-being, and keep open the possibility of updating the guidance in response to what this tells us. We must also collaborate with our counterparts in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland to better understand what does and what doesn't work in respective national contexts. Finally, we must face the reality that restricting mobile phone use in schools alone will not be enough to reduce screen time and the potential of targeting and online bullying. More needs to be done to educate parents on the harms of the online world, and the importance of monitoring children outside of the school environment. And more importantly still, the big tech companies in Silicon Valley, who for too long have had free reign to profit from young people's vulnerabilities and insecurities, must be held accountable for child safety and put robust safeguarding measures in place. I hope this is a view that we can all agree on in this Chamber. It was refreshing to discuss the issue with pupils of Gwernyfed High School earlier today. In conclusion, Llywydd, I support the amendment to the motion today to await the views of stakeholders during the consultation period and the need to set clear national expectations on restricting mobile phone use that still enable schools to implement policies that reflect their local circumstances and the individual needs of learners. Diolch yn fawr. Rwy'n croesawu'r cyfle i siarad ar y mater pwysig hwn heddiw. Fel rydym wedi trafod eisoes, mae pawb yn ymwybodol fod y Llywodraeth ar hyn o bryd yn ymgynghori tan 2 Rhagfyr ar ddatblygu canllawiau statudol ar gyfer cyfyngu ar ddefnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion, lle byddwn yn clywed gan arbenigwyr a rhanddeiliaid yn y maes. Felly, credaf fod cyflwyno'r ddadl hon heddiw yn gynamserol o ystyried yr ymgynghoriad sydd ar y gweill. Fel rhiant fy hun, rwy'n poeni am yr effaith niweidiol y gall y defnydd o ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth ei chael ar berfformiad addysgol, ymddygiad ac iechyd meddwl ein plant ysgol. Rwy'n credu bod y pryder hwn yn hollol naturiol, yn enwedig o ystyried cyflymder y newid technolegol yr ydym i gyd yn dyst iddo ac sy'n effeithio ar ein bywydau bob dydd. Ond fel cadeirydd corff llywodraethwyr, rwyf hefyd yn credu bod athrawon yn adnabod disgyblion yn well nag unrhyw un arall heblaw eu rheini, ac na ellir anwybyddu cyd-destun lleol. Dyna pam rwy'n croesawu ymgynghoriad parhaus Llywodraeth Cymru, sy'n cydnabod pwysigrwydd gadael i ysgolion wneud rheolau sy'n fwyaf addas i'w hamgylchiadau a'u heriau unigol. Mae'r canllawiau arfaethedig yn cynnig pum model cyffredin ar gyfer cyfyngu ar ddefnyddio ffonau, yn amrywio o waharddiad cyffredinol ar ffonau ar safle ysgol i ddefnydd cyfyngedig mewn parthau neu gyfnodau amser penodol, ac yn rhoi opsiynau i ysgolion, a hyblygrwydd felly a fydd yn eu helpu i benderfynu ar y ffordd orau o weithredu ar gyfer eu disgyblion. Mae'r dull hwn hefyd yn ystyried yr amser a'r ymdrech sydd eu hangen i weithredu polisïau'n ymwneud â chyfyngu ar ffonau symudol. Fel y soniais eisoes, mae hwn yn fater emosiynol i bob rhiant â bwriadau da fel fi, sy'n poeni'n ddwfn am ragolygon eu plentyn yn y dyfodol, ond ar yr un pryd, rhaid inni beidio â gadael i emosiwn fygu'r dystiolaeth a ddylai fod yn sail i ba bynnag arweiniad y mae'r Llywodraeth yn ei ddarparu ar y mater hwn yn y pen draw. Canfu adroddiad y Comisiwn Ewropeaidd yn 2026 ar waharddiadau ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion ledled yr UE fod cyfyngiadau'n gweithio'n well ochr yn ochr â rheolau clir, ymwneud disgyblion ac addysgu ehangach am ddefnydd digidol diogel a chyfrifol, a dyna'n union pam y mae'r Llywodraeth yn ymgynghori ar y mater ar hyn o bryd. Mae corff iach o ymchwil academaidd bresennol wedi canfod y gall cyfyngiadau leihau defnydd ffôn yn amser yr ysgol ac ymyriadau, ond ni ddylai hynny fod yn nod ynddo'i hun. Mae'r effeithiau addysgol, ymddygiadol ac iechyd meddwl yn ystyriaethau llawer pwysicach, a'r gwir amdani yw nad oes digon o dystiolaeth gadarn yn gysylltiedig â'r tri pheth ar hyn o bryd. Dyma gasgliad Pwyllgor Deisebau'r Senedd yn yr adroddiad a gyhoeddwyd y llynedd, tra bod ymchwil academaidd a gyhoeddwyd yn ddiweddar wedi dod i gasgliadau tebyg. Felly, beth bynnag yw ffurf y canllawiau statudol terfynol, pan fyddant mewn grym, rhaid inni fonitro, casglu a dadansoddi'r data ar effaith y cyfyngiad ar berfformiad, ymddygiad a lles meddyliol plant ysgol, a chadw'r posibilrwydd o ddiweddaru'r canllawiau mewn ymateb i'r hyn y mae hynny'n ei ddweud wrthym. Rhaid inni hefyd gydweithio â'n cymheiriaid yn Lloegr, yr Alban a Gogledd Iwerddon i ddeall yn well beth sy'n gweithio a beth nad yw'n gweithio yn y cyd-destunau cenedlaethol priodol. Yn olaf, rhaid inni wynebu'r realiti na fydd cyfyngu ar ddefnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion yn ddigon ar ei ben ei hun i leihau amser sgrin a pherygl targedu a bwlio ar-lein. Mae angen gwneud mwy i addysgu rhieni am niwed y byd ar-lein, a phwysigrwydd monitro plant y tu allan i amgylchedd yr ysgol. Ac yn bwysicach fyth, rhaid i gwmnïau technoleg mawr Dyffryn Silicon, sydd wedi cael rhyddid i deyrnasu'n rhy hir er mwyn elwa ar fregusrwydd ac ansicrwydd pobl ifanc, fod yn atebol am ddiogelwch plant a rhoi mesurau diogelwch cadarn ar waith. Gobeithio bod hon yn farn y gallwn i gyd gytuno arni yn y Siambr hon. Roedd yn braf cael trafod y mater gyda disgyblion Ysgol Uwchradd Gwernyfed yn gynharach heddiw. I gloi, Lywydd, rwy'n cefnogi'r gwelliant i'r cynnig heddiw yn galw am aros am farn rhanddeiliaid yn y cyfnod ymgynghori a'r angen i osod disgwyliadau cenedlaethol clir ar gyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol sy'n dal i alluogi ysgolion i weithredu polisïau sy'n adlewyrchu eu hamgylchiadau lleol ac anghenion unigol dysgwyr. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783024 343 En 2026-11-04T17:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12602&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12602&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783036 344 Cy 2026-11-04T17:02:40 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12762&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12762&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Yn olaf, Claire Johnson-Wood. Finally, Claire Johnson-Wood. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783037 345 En 2026-11-04T17:02:42 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12764&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12764&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12188 12188 Claire Johnson-Wood AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12188 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12188 Johnson-Wood, Claire Diolch, Lywydd. It's stated that around 95 per cent of teenagers own a smartphone, and many spend more than an hour on that phone during the school day—almost none of it educational, I'm sure you can all see that. Phones do not just distract, they make poor behaviour easier. A cruel message, an embarrassing photo or a fight can be so easily shared within seconds. The risk of being caught feels low. However, the audience that it goes to is much larger. What once stayed in the playground will now follow our young people forever, everywhere. This is especially true with bullying. Nearly nine in 10 schools report that cyberbullying occurs amongst their students. About 16 per cent of secondary school students say that they've been electronically bullied in the past year, rising to 21 per cent amongst girls and 25 per cent amongst the LGB community. Unlike traditional bullying, it does not end when the school day ends. It follows them. The same phone that connects friends also delivers attacks in their pockets and in their homes, in their bedrooms. Victims often feel that they can't escape. At the same time, the phone rewards bad behaviour with attention: a video, a nasty comment, a dig. Just amongst their peers, it's more likely to be repeated over and over again. It does not go away. When phones are out, in my opinion, the real learning stops. I'm a qualified teacher. I work with young people with mental health. I've seen this first-hand. I also have an 18-year-old daughter, so I've grown up with that issue with the phones. Students sit together but barely talk. Teachers spend time policing, when they should be teaching. The NASUWT survey says that 37 per cent of teachers cite mobile phone distraction as one of their most significant day-to-day issues that they're dealing with. They should be teaching, not policing. The figure rises to 50 per cent in secondary schools, and the atmosphere becomes much less focused and so much less kind.  Phones can be useful for learning, don't get me wrong. I'm the first one to pick up my phone and Google. They can be a really useful tool. But unrestricted use during the school day too often turns them into a distraction, secrecy, and it can be harmful. Many schools that introduced clear restrictions have seen sharp drops in discipline problems and fewer bullying incidents. I'm not saying it's going to make all the bullying go away, it won't, but anything we can do to help these children and young people, we've got to do. School should be a place where our young people can concentrate, they can talk to each other, they can feel safe, they can feel nurtured, and constant access to a phone works against all of this, in my opinion. If we want better behaviour and less bullying, we need clear rules, we need stronger digital responsibility and a willingness to call out cruelty, online and offline. We need rules that are constantly enforced across the board. And that's why Reform are calling for the Welsh Government to introduce commonsense statutory legislation requiring mobile phones to be banned in classrooms, which I feel—and my colleagues feel—will lead to better outcomes for young people in Wales. I'm sure that's what we all want in this Chamber, no matter what political party. We want our young people to thrive, we want them to succeed and we want the best for them.  Diolch, Lywydd. Dywedir bod tua 95 y cant o bobl ifanc yn eu harddegau yn berchen ar ffôn clyfar, ac mae llawer yn treulio mwy nag awr ar y ffôn hwnnw yn ystod y diwrnod ysgol—heb fod bron ddim ohono'n addysgol, rwy'n siŵr y gallwch chi i gyd weld hynny. Mae ffonau'n ymyrryd, ac maent hefyd yn gwneud ymddygiad gwael yn haws. Gellir rhannu neges greulon, llun sy'n achosi embaras neu ffrae mor hawdd o fewn eiliadau. Mae'r risg o gael eich dal yn teimlo'n isel. Ond mae'r gynulleidfa y mae'n mynd iddi yn llawer mwy. Bydd yr hyn a oedd ar un adeg yn aros ar y maes chwarae bellach yn dilyn ein pobl ifanc am byth, ym mhobman. Mae hyn yn arbennig o wir gyda bwlio. Mae bron i naw o bob 10 ysgol yn adrodd bod seiberfwlio'n digwydd ymhlith eu myfyrwyr. Mae tua 16 y cant o fyfyrwyr ysgol uwchradd yn dweud eu bod wedi dioddef bwlio electronig yn ystod y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, gan godi i 21 y cant ymhlith merched a 25 y cant ymhlith y gymuned LHD. Yn wahanol i fwlio traddodiadol, nid yw'n dod i ben pan ddaw'r diwrnod ysgol i ben. Mae'n eu dilyn. Mae'r un ffôn sy'n cysylltu ffrindiau hefyd yn cyflwyno ymosodiadau yn eu pocedi ac yn eu cartrefi, yn eu hystafelloedd gwely. Mae dioddefwyr yn aml yn teimlo na allant ddianc. Ar yr un pryd, mae'r ffôn yn gwobrwyo ymddygiad gwael gyda sylw: fideo, sylw cas, sarhad. Ymhlith eu cyfoedion yn unig, mae'n fwy tebygol o gael ei ailadrodd dro ar ôl tro. Nid yw'n diflannu. Pan fydd ffonau allan, daw'r dysgu go iawn i ben yn fy marn i. Rwy'n athro cymwysedig. Rwy'n gweithio gyda iechyd meddwl ymhlith pobl ifanc. Gwelais hyn yn uniongyrchol. Mae gennyf ferch 18 oed hefyd, felly rwyf wedi tyfu i fyny gyda phroblem ffonau. Mae myfyrwyr yn eistedd gyda'i gilydd ond prin yn siarad. Mae athrawon yn treulio amser yn plismona pan ddylent fod yn addysgu. Mae arolwg gan Gymdeithas Genedlaethol yr Ysgolfeistri ac Undeb yr Athrawesau yn dweud bod 37 y cant o athrawon yn nodi bod ymyrraeth ffonau symudol yn un o'r problemau o ddydd i ddydd mwyaf sylweddol y maent yn delio â nhw. Dylent fod yn addysgu nid yn plismona. Mae'r ffigur yn codi i 50 y cant mewn ysgolion uwchradd, lle nad oes cymaint o ffocws a lle mae'r awyrgylch yn llawer llai caredig. Gall ffonau fod yn ddefnyddiol ar gyfer dysgu, rwy'n cyfaddef. Fi yw'r gyntaf i godi fy ffôn a throi at Google. Gallant fod yn offerynnau defnyddiol iawn. Ond yn rhy aml, mae defnydd digyfyngiad yn ystod y diwrnod ysgol yn eu gwneud yn ymyrraeth, cyfrinachedd, a gall fod yn niweidiol. Mae llawer o ysgolion sydd wedi cyflwyno cyfyngiadau clir wedi gweld gostyngiadau amlwg mewn problemau disgyblaeth a llai o achosion o fwlio. Nid wyf yn dweud y bydd yn cael gwared ar yr holl fwlio, ni fydd yn gwneud hynny, ond rhaid inni wneud unrhyw beth y gallwn ei wneud i helpu'r plant a'r bobl ifanc hyn. Dylai'r ysgol fod yn fan lle gall ein pobl ifanc ganolbwyntio, lle gallant siarad â'i gilydd, lle gallant deimlo'n ddiogel, lle gallant deimlo eu bod yn cael eu meithrin, ac yn fy marn i, mae mynediad cyson at ffôn yn gweithio yn erbyn hyn i gyd. Os ydym eisiau gwell ymddygiad a llai o fwlio, mae angen rheolau clir arnom, mae angen cyfrifoldeb digidol cryfach a pharodrwydd i dynnu sylw at greulondeb ar-lein ac all-lein. Mae angen rheolau sy'n cael eu gorfodi'n gyson ym mhobman. A dyna pam y mae Reform yn galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru i gyflwyno deddfwriaeth statudol synnwyr cyffredin sy'n ei gwneud yn ofynnol i ffonau symudol gael eu gwahardd mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth, ac rwy'n teimlo—ac mae fy nghyd-Aelodau'n teimlo—y bydd hynny'n arwain at ganlyniadau gwell i bobl ifanc yng Nghymru. Rwy'n siŵr mai dyna beth y mae pawb ohonom ei eisiau yn y Siambr hon, ym mhob plaid wleidyddol. Rydym eisiau i'n pobl ifanc ffynnu, rydym eisiau iddynt lwyddo ac rydym eisiau'r gorau iddynt. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783033 346 En 2026-11-04T17:05:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=12902&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=12902&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783038 347 Cy 2026-11-04T17:07:03 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13025&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13025&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Galwaf nawr ar y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg, Anna Brychan. I now call on the Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language, Anna Brychan. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783039 348 Cy 2026-11-04T17:07:09 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13031&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13031&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Addysg a’r Gymraeg Brychan, Anna Diolch yn fawr, Lywydd. Rwy'n croesawu'r ddadl hon ac yn falch o weld diddordeb yr Aelodau mewn sicrhau bod ein hysgolion ni'n parhau i gynnig amgylcheddau dysgu diogel a chefnogol lle gall dysgwyr ganolbwyntio. Rwy'n credu bod rhai o'r cyfraniadau efallai wedi mynd yn ehangach na'r ddadl gerbron heddiw, ac rwy'n siŵr y daw cyfle pellach i drafod rhai o'r elfennau hynny yn y dyfodol hefyd. Mae'r Llywodraeth hon eisoes wedi cymryd camau pendant ar ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion yng Nghymru. Fe wnes i ddatganiad llafar ym mis Mehefin, chwe wythnos ar ôl inni gael ein hethol, yn nodi fy mwriad i gyflwyno canllawiau statudol newydd i gyfyngu ar ddefnydd ffonau symudol yn ystod y diwrnod ysgol. Fe wnes i hefyd yn glir bryd hynny, ac wedi gwneud sawl gwaith yn dilyn hynny, fy mod i yn cefnogi penaethiaid i gymryd camau clir a chadarn, gan gynnwys cyfyngu'n llwyr ar ffonau symudol ar draws safle'r ysgol i greu amgylcheddau tawelach yn yr ysgol sy'n canolbwyntio ar ddysgu a lles. Thank you very much, Llywydd. I welcome this debate and I'm pleased to see the interest shown by Members in ensuring that our schools continue to offer safe and supportive learning environments where learners can focus. I think that some of the contributions have gone beyond the debate before us today, but I'm sure there will be further opportunities to discuss some of those elements in due course as well. This Government has already taken decisive action regarding mobile phones in schools in Wales. I made an oral statement in June, six weeks after we were elected, where I set out my intention to introduce new statutory guidance to restrict the use of mobile phones during the school day. I also made it clear at that time, and have done several times since, that I do support headteachers in taking clear and firm action, including a total ban on mobile phones across the school site to create calmer school environments that are focused on learning and well-being. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783040 349 En 2026-11-04T17:09:29 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13171&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13171&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Brychan, Anna To protect the school summer holiday period and allow for meaningful engagement from stakeholders, I launched a consultation on the draft guidance on 9 September. The draft guidance supports schools to develop and implement effective mobile phone policies in response to growing evidence, which has been referenced today, that unrestricted mobile phone use can distract from learning, impact well-being and social interaction, and create barriers to learners fully participating in school life. At its heart, this is not simply about mobile phones; it is about creating the conditions in which children and young people can learn, participate, build positive relationships and achieve their full potential. However, lasting change, as I think others have referenced this afternoon, is most likely to be achieved when we take the time to listen to those who will be responsible for putting it into practice. Schools, governing bodies, local authorities, parents, carers and learners all have important perspectives to share on this issue. A responsible Government makes decisions based on evidence, not conjecture, and we are mindful that those impacted by and reliant upon mobile phones are best placed to make representations about how they should be used. But, from the outset, I have also been clear that the status quo is not acceptable. Parents, learners and staff deserve greater clarity and consistency regarding expectations around mobile phone use in schools. The Member opposite quoted from the consultation document, saying that nothing is currently in place. There isn't, so that's why we're putting this in place. That is exactly what this proposed statutory guidance seeks to deliver. Some have argued, and they've done so this afternoon, that we should go further and follow England’s lead. Llywydd, I have made clear repeatedly that I'm keen to learn from good practice wherever it resides, and I'm not at all averse to building on the experience of others. However, I will only do so where I consider there to be tangible benefits for Wales and its people, as is my responsibility. In the case of England, it is important to clarify that Ministers have not legislated to ban mobile phones in schools. Instead, the UK Department for Education strengthened its guidance in January 2026 and then placed it on a statutory footing, requiring schools to have regard to the guidance when developing their policies. The intention was to strengthen consistency and compliance, a call that has been repeated across this Chamber this afternoon, rather than change the underlying policy position. This is broadly similar to the approach we are taking in Wales: setting clear national expectations through statutory guidance, while allowing schools some flexibility in implementation. Importantly, our approach in Wales combines national consistency with local flexibility, and this is a theme that runs through much of our policy agenda. But let me make clear that we are setting a national expectation where none currently exists that mobile phone use should be restricted during the school day as we believe this is the right thing to do for learners and for staff. Our approach, I would argue, is both practical and proportionate, with flexibility for schools to adapt implementation to their context and apply appropriate exemptions where necessary, such as for medical or safeguarding needs. These are important considerations that make an outright ban on mobile phones inappropriate at this stage. Our new guidance will reflect this situation and take account of the different circumstances that staff and learners face. This consultation is ongoing and will end on 2 December. We will carefully consider its responses before finalising and publishing the guidance in early 2027, to confirm the timeline question asked earlier on, ensuring the final iteration reflects stakeholder evidence and feedback. A package of supporting resources will complement the guidance to ensure effective early implementation. Several people have also raised the importance of making sure we give the schools the support and the tools that they need to do this effectively. A clear lead-in period then will allow schools to prepare thoroughly for implementation to do it well and effectively at the beginning of the next academic year, ensuring that policies are understood well by learners, parents and staff, addressing another few of the questions that have been raised this afternoon. That communication will be important. The final guidance will then be subject to evaluation, and if evidence shows that guidance alone is not delivering the consistency or the outcomes we expect, I have been clear that I am prepared to consider further action, including legislation. You have asked this afternoon why we're not legislating now, and my answer to that is quite straightforward: statutory guidance allows us to act more quickly. But that does not mean it will be advisory only, and any departure from its expectations will require a clear and robust rationale. Er mwyn diogelu cyfnod gwyliau'r haf a chaniatáu ymgysylltiad ystyrlon gan randdeiliaid, lansiais ymgynghoriad ar y canllawiau drafft ar 9 Medi. Mae'r canllawiau drafft yn cynorthwyo ysgolion i ddatblygu a gweithredu polisïau ffonau symudol effeithiol mewn ymateb i dystiolaeth gynyddol, a nodwyd heddiw, y gall defnyddio ffonau symudol digyfyngiad ymyrryd ar ddysgu, effeithio ar les a rhyngweithio cymdeithasol, a chreu rhwystrau i ddysgwyr allu cymryd rhan lawn ym mywyd yr ysgol. Yn ei hanfod, mae hyn yn ymwneud â mwy na ffonau symudol yn unig; mae'n ymwneud â chreu'r amodau lle gall plant a phobl ifanc ddysgu, cymryd rhan, adeiladu perthnasoedd cadarnhaol a chyflawni eu potensial llawn. Fodd bynnag, fel y credaf fod eraill wedi nodi y prynhawn yma, mae newid parhaol yn fwyaf tebygol o gael ei gyflawni pan fyddwn yn rhoi amser i wrando ar y rhai a fydd yn gyfrifol am ei roi ar waith. Mae gan ysgolion, cyrff llywodraethu, awdurdodau lleol, rhieni, gofalwyr a dysgwyr safbwyntiau pwysig i'w rhannu ar y mater. Mae Llywodraeth gyfrifol yn gwneud penderfyniadau'n seiliedig ar dystiolaeth, nid rhagdybiaeth, ac rydym yn ymwybodol mai'r rhai yr effeithir arnynt gan ffonau symudol ac sy'n dibynnu arnynt sydd yn y sefyllfa orau i wneud sylwadau ynglŷn â sut y dylid eu defnyddio. Ond o'r cychwyn cyntaf, rwyf hefyd wedi bod yn glir nad yw'r status quo yn dderbyniol. Mae rhieni, dysgwyr a staff yn haeddu mwy o eglurder a chysondeb ynglŷn â disgwyliadau ynghylch defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion. Dyfynnodd yr Aelod gyferbyn o'r ddogfen ymgynghori, gan ddweud nad oes unrhyw beth ar waith ar hyn o bryd. Mae hynny'n wir, a dyna pam ein bod ni'n rhoi hyn ar waith. Dyna'n union beth y mae'r canllawiau statudol arfaethedig yn ceisio ei gyflawni. Mae rhai wedi dadlau, ac maent wedi gwneud hynny y prynhawn yma, y dylem fynd ymhellach a dilyn esiampl Lloegr. Lywydd, rwyf wedi dweud yn glir dro ar ôl tro fy mod yn awyddus i ddysgu o arfer da ble bynnag y bo, ac nid wyf yn gwrthwynebu adeiladu ar brofiad eraill. Fodd bynnag, ni wnaf hynny heblaw pan fyddaf o'r farn fod manteision pendant i Gymru a'i phobl, fel sy'n gyfrifoldeb i mi. Yn achos Lloegr, mae'n bwysig egluro nad yw Gweinidogion wedi deddfu i wahardd ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion. Yn hytrach, cryfhaodd Adran Addysg y DU ei chanllawiau ym mis Ionawr 2026 a'u rhoi ar sail statudol, gan ei gwneud yn ofynnol i ysgolion roi sylw i'r canllawiau wrth ddatblygu eu polisïau. Y bwriad oedd cryfhau cysondeb a chydymffurfiaeth, galwad a ailadroddwyd ar draws y Siambr y prynhawn yma, yn hytrach na newid y safbwynt polisi sylfaenol. Mae hyn yn eithaf tebyg i'r dull a fabwysiadwn yng Nghymru: gosod disgwyliadau cenedlaethol clir drwy ganllawiau statudol, gan ganiatáu rhywfaint o hyblygrwydd i ysgolion wrth eu gweithredu. Yn bwysig, mae ein dull o weithredu yng Nghymru yn cyfuno cysondeb cenedlaethol â hyblygrwydd lleol, ac mae hon yn thema sy'n rhedeg drwy lawer o'n hagenda bolisi. Ond gadewch imi ddweud yn glir ein bod yn gosod disgwyliad cenedlaethol lle nad oes un yn bodoli ar hyn o bryd y dylid cyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol yn ystod y diwrnod ysgol gan ein bod yn credu mai dyma'r peth iawn i'w wneud i ddysgwyr ac i staff. Buaswn yn dadlau bod ein dull o weithredu yn ymarferol ac yn gymesur, gyda hyblygrwydd i ysgolion addasu gweithrediad i'w cyd-destun eu hunain a chymhwyso eithriadau priodol lle bo angen, megis ar gyfer anghenion meddygol neu ddiogelu. Mae'r rhain yn ystyriaethau pwysig sy'n gwneud gwaharddiad llwyr ar ffonau symudol yn amhriodol ar y cam hwn. Bydd ein canllawiau newydd yn adlewyrchu'r sefyllfa hon ac yn ystyried y gwahanol amgylchiadau y mae staff a dysgwyr yn eu hwynebu. Mae'r ymgynghoriad hwn yn parhau a bydd yn dod i ben ar 2 Rhagfyr. Byddwn yn ystyried ei ymatebion yn ofalus cyn cwblhau a chyhoeddi'r canllawiau yn gynnar yn 2027, i gadarnhau'r cwestiwn a ofynnwyd yn gynharach ynghylch yr amserlen, gan sicrhau bod yr iteriad terfynol yn adlewyrchu'r dystiolaeth ac adborth rhanddeiliaid. Bydd pecyn o adnoddau cefnogol yn ategu'r canllawiau i sicrhau gweithrediad cynnar effeithiol. Mae sawl un hefyd wedi nodi pwysigrwydd sicrhau ein bod yn rhoi'r gefnogaeth a'r offer sydd eu hangen arnynt i'r ysgolion i wneud hyn yn effeithiol. Bydd cyfnod arweiniol clir wedyn yn caniatáu i ysgolion baratoi'n drylwyr ar gyfer gweithredu er mwyn ei wneud yn dda ac yn effeithiol ar ddechrau'r flwyddyn academaidd nesaf, gan sicrhau bod polisïau'n cael eu deall yn dda gan ddysgwyr, rhieni a staff, i fynd i'r afael â rhai o'r cwestiynau a godwyd y prynhawn yma. Bydd y cyfathrebu hwnnw'n bwysig. Bydd y canllawiau terfynol wedyn yn destun gwerthusiad, ac os bydd tystiolaeth yn dangos nad yw canllawiau ar eu pen eu hunain yn cyflawni'r cysondeb neu'r canlyniadau a ddisgwyliwn, rwyf wedi dweud yn glir fy mod yn barod i ystyried camau pellach, gan gynnwys deddfwriaeth. Fe wnaethoch chi ofyn y prynhawn yma pam nad ydym yn deddfu nawr, ac mae fy ateb i hynny yn eithaf syml: mae canllawiau statudol yn caniatáu inni weithredu'n gyflymach. Ond nid yw hynny'n golygu mai canllawiau cynghorol yn unig a fyddant, a bydd unrhyw wyro oddi wrth y disgwyliadau'n galw am sail resymegol glir a chadarn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783027 350 En 2026-11-04T17:10:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13202&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13202&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783041 351 Cy 2026-11-04T17:14:24 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13466&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13466&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12145 12145 Anna Brychan AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12145 Brychan, Anna Lywydd, dwi wedi nodi'n glir ein huchelgais ni i greu system addysg wirioneddol gynhwysol yng Nghymru, system sy'n seiliedig ar yr un disgwyliadau uchel i bob dysgwr, sy'n nodi ac yn goresgyn y pethau sy'n rhwystro cyfranogiad, ymgysylltiad a chyflawniad. Mae'r ffordd rŷn ni'n mynd i'r afael â ffonau symudol yn ystyriaeth bwysig yn y cyd-destun hwn, a bydd yn ein helpu ni i greu amgylcheddau croesawgar, addas i ddysgu, lle gall y dysgwyr ganolbwyntio yn addas ar eu gwaith nhw. Ond wrth wraidd hyn i gyd mae uchelgais syml, sef sicrhau bod pob plentyn a phob person ifanc yn gallu cymryd rhan lawn ym mywyd yr ysgol, yn gallu meithrin perthnasau cadarnhaol ac yn gallu cyflawni eu potensial. Dyna'r ffordd mae'r Llywodraeth hon yn mynd ati, ac rwy'n credu mai dyma'r ffordd addas a chywir ymlaen i Gymru hefyd. Diolch yn fawr. Llywydd, I have clearly set out our ambition to create a truly inclusive education system in Wales, a system based on the same high expectations for every learner, which identifies and overcomes the barriers to participation, engagement and achievement. The way in which we address the issue of mobile phones is an important consideration in this context, and it will help us create welcoming environments that are conducive to learning, places where learners can focus appropriately on their work. But at the heart of this work lies a simple ambition, namely to ensure that every child and young person can participate fully in school life, build positive relationships and achieve their potential. This is the approach that this Government is taking, and I believe that it is the right and correct and accurate path for Wales as well. Thank you.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783047 352 Cy 2026-11-04T17:15:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13502&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13502&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783048 353 Cy 2026-11-04T17:15:25 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13527&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13527&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Galwaf yn awr ar Helen Jenner i ymateb i'r ddadl. I now call on Helen Jenner to reply to the debate. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783049 354 En 2026-11-04T17:15:29 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13531&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13531&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 12153 12153 Helen Jenner AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12153 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12153 Jenner, Hellen Diolch, Lywydd. I just want to declare an interest: I teach GCSE English language and literature online. I'm no longer a classroom teacher, but I'm still very much involved in education. Thank you to all of you who have contributed today. We've heard a range of views, but I think one of the contributors pointed out—actually, I think, Claire, you said it—that, ultimately, we all share that view that we want our young people to succeed. We want the best outcomes in terms of education, but we maybe have differing views as to how we achieve those. So, everybody knows I'm really passionate about all things to do with education, but I promise I'm going to try and not to go over time here in responding to this debate. So, starting off, Stephen Senior, you noted that while mobile phones have been present in schools for more than 25 years, the landscape is totally different now. Smartphones, faster mobile networks, unlimited data, 20-plus notifications going off per day—it's completely different. And I think, ironically, I remember when I was in school, the rules seemed to be a lot stricter around mobile phones, even when it was just the case that you would occasionally be texting, maybe, behind your pencil case so that the teacher wouldn't pick you out, rather than these apps going off 24/7. And I remember my head of year 10 actually confiscated my phone because a dinner lady had spotted me with it on the school field, and he kept it for a week. Can you imagine trying to present that to our teenagers these days, who have this sense of entitlement to be constantly on their phones? You also pointed out as well the Welsh Government's decision to consult on statutory guidance and its intention to introduce restrictions. Guidance alone, and this is going to be the theme of how I respond to this, it's not enough. You've got governing bodies, headteachers, teachers looking for clear legislative direction rather than flexibility, and I'll be commenting more on that later on. Sarah Rees, you talked about the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign. I think it's a fantastic idea. I'm sort of implementing my own with my children. It's deeply unpopular; I go for a screen-free summer and we have that battle every year. But that's in no way to mitigate, because I recognise it is difficult. You have those battles with your children. It is really difficult to try and switch off that screen time. But that just brings me back—and I think you touched on this as well—we have a real opportunity here to make schools a safe place and a switch-off time for those phones. We can't regulate what's going on at home, but we can actually intervene to give six and a half hours of screen-free time every day, and I think it's incumbent upon us to take the opportunity to do so. Sam Rowlands, thank you very much—you support a total ban. You pointed out as well that even adults struggle—even adults struggle with scrolling. It completely rewires your brain to think you can keep being on these apps—YouTube, whatever—and harmful content inevitably comes up. It is very difficult. You talked about the 114 education systems that have that ban. Sixty per cent of countries, I think you said, already have a statutory ban, so we wouldn't be doing anything radical here in going for that. And I think, you know, we're talking about what they're doing in England—let's go even harder. Why not? Why can't we be leading on this here in Wales? I'm just flipping through my notes now because I've got a lot of  scribbling down here. Okay. So, Steven Rodaway, I think this is one of the most powerful points as well—82 per cent of education staff who responded to the Welsh Government survey supported statutory restrictions on phone use. So, these are the people on the ground—these are the teachers, these are the school staff. How could we possibly argue against it when the people, the teachers, the people who are affected by this are pushing for it? And we're haemorrhaging teachers—education is in a terrible state in Wales, and some of the reasons are workload, behaviour, and it's linked to phone use—this is the whole point.  Lynne Neagle—I think I've jumped around, actually, in my order now—you know, you seem to be a bit confused as to why we're going for this. You're wondering why we're pushing for this statutory ban and you're questioning, and you're saying, you know, you were working on expectations and guidance. That word 'guidance' keeps coming up time and time again—it's not good enough. And with all due respect, after 27 years of Labour being in charge of education, it's not in a good state. Let's be honest there. I am keeping an eye on the time now as well. So, Josh Kim. No, I think I've already covered Josh. That's fine. I'm flipping around now because my notes are absolutely all over the place, because I've got so much to say on this. Coming to Rebeca Phillips, who mentioned again about the current consultation on guidance and not being premature about things. We're 170 days in. I don't think that teachers and parents think that we're being premature on this. And I just want to come back to it again: 82 per cent of school staff want this ban. And I'm hearing as well about empowering teachers and school leaders to apply a local context. I keep hearing the word 'flexibility'. Well, the fact is that, if you allow schools to have that flexibility and that local context, what you inevitably end up with is a postcode lottery. So, let me just tell you now, there are two schools in my constituency, 10 minutes from each other, and one school was saying that phones were allowed on the corridors, phones were allowed in free time, and inevitably those crept into the classroom; and the school 10 minutes down the road had an outright ban, and consequently had better educational outcomes. That is a fact. These things are linked together. I can't believe that we are not realising this. So, if you're privileged enough that your mum or your dad can drive you to the school 10 minutes down the road, great, you get a better education, they've got stricter rules. But you might be stuck on that one bus route, and that could affect your education. It affects disadvantaged children the most. So, now, finally, what I want to come to is that I'm no longer a classroom teacher but I'm still in touch with my former colleagues and receive regular correspondence, and the feedback I'm getting is that headteachers are holding their hands up saying, 'We know we've got a problem with phones in this school, but we're waiting for this guidance to come through', and they actually don't want guidance, they want a ban. Again, I challenged the First Minister before half-term. I brought up phones in First Minister's questions, and I said that England has had the ban in place from 1 September, and his response was—there has been a ban and they've gone further than we're saying here—that he wants to empower school leaders to make the right choice around phones. It's not good enough. It's too wishy-washy. And what are the right choices? They look different according to different schools, as I've highlighted. The progress of pupils where there's a ban on mobile phones is far better, and we have to make sure that everybody is on a level playing field. The daily arguments that erupt between schools, pupils and parents around phones have contributed to the weaker approaches. We hear it: 'My child has the right to have their phone on them', 'You can't confiscate my phone, it's my personal property', and then, as Josh was saying earlier, 'I need to text my mum.' They're never texting their mums, let's be honest. I confiscated a phone once. There were no emergency texts back and forth to mum or dad or anything of the sort; what there was was an extensive Snapchat group, which was entitled, 'Dodging registration'. So, it even affects truancy, Llywydd. Anyway, I will finish there. So, the First Minister has talked about it and we've referred to this idea of empowerment. What could be more empowering than, when these inevitable arguments erupt, when these distractions occur, the teachers and school leaders can say, 'I'm sorry, it's the law.' I urge Members to support our motion. Diolch. Diolch, Lywydd. Rwyf am ddatgan buddiant: rwy'n dysgu TGAU Saesneg iaith a llenyddiaeth ar-lein. Nid wyf yn athro mewn dosbarth mwyach, ond rwy'n dal i ymwneud yn fawr ag addysg. Diolch i chi i gyd sydd wedi cyfrannu heddiw. Clywsom amrywiaeth o safbwyntiau, ond rwy'n credu bod un o'r cyfranwyr wedi nodi—chi wnaeth, rwy'n credu, Claire—yn y pen draw ein bod i gyd yn rhannu'r farn ein bod am i'n pobl ifanc lwyddo. Rydym eisiau'r canlyniadau gorau o ran addysg, ond efallai fod gennym safbwyntiau gwahanol ynghylch sut y gwnawn gyflawni'r rheini. Felly, mae pawb yn gwybod fy mod i'n angerddol iawn am bob peth sy'n ymwneud ag addysg, ond rwy'n addo fy mod i'n mynd i geisio peidio â mynd dros yr amser yma wrth ymateb i'r ddadl hon. Felly, i ddechrau, Stephen Senior, fe wnaethoch chi nodi, er bod ffonau symudol wedi bod yn bresennol mewn ysgolion ers mwy na 25 mlynedd, mae'r dirwedd yn hollol wahanol nawr. Ffonau clyfar, rhwydweithiau symudol cyflymach, data diderfyn, 20 a mwy o hysbysiadau'n canu bob dydd—mae'n hollol wahanol. Ac yn eironig, rwy'n cofio pan oeddwn i yn yr ysgol, roedd y rheolau'n ymddangos yn llawer llymach yn achos ffonau symudol, hyd yn oed pan na fyddech chi ond yn anfon neges destun o bryd i'w gilydd, efallai, y tu ôl i'ch cas penseli fel na fyddai'r athro yn eich dewis chi, yn hytrach na'r apiau hyn sy'n canu 24/7. Ac rwy'n cofio bod fy mhennaeth blwyddyn 10 mewn gwirionedd wedi mynd â fy ffôn am fod dynes ginio wedi fy ngweld yn ei ddefnyddio ar gae'r ysgol, ac fe'i cadwodd am wythnos. A allwch chi ddychmygu ceisio cyflwyno hynny y dyddiau hyn i'n pobl ifanc yn eu harddegau sydd ag ymdeimlad o hawl i fod ar eu ffonau drwy'r amser? Fe wnaethoch chi dynnu sylw hefyd at benderfyniad Llywodraeth Cymru i ymgynghori ar ganllawiau statudol a'i bwriad i gyflwyno cyfyngiadau. Nid yw canllawiau'n unig yn ddigon, a dyma fydd thema'r ffordd rwy'n ymateb i hyn. Mae gennych gyrff llywodraethu, penaethiaid, athrawon sy'n chwilio am gyfarwyddyd deddfwriaethol clir yn hytrach na hyblygrwydd, a byddaf yn gwneud mwy o sylwadau ar hynny yn nes ymlaen. Sarah Rees, fe wnaethoch chi siarad am yr ymgyrch Plentyndod heb Ffonau Clyfar. Rwy'n credu ei fod yn syniad gwych. Rwy'n rhyw fath o weithredu fy ymgyrch fy hun gyda fy mhlant. Mae'n hynod o amhoblogaidd; rwy'n anelu at haf heb sgrin ac rydym yn cael y frwydr honno bob blwyddyn. Ond nid fy mwriad yw bychanu dim o hyn, oherwydd rwy'n cydnabod ei fod yn anodd. Rydych chi'n cael y brwydrau hynny gyda'ch plant. Mae'n anodd iawn ceisio diffodd amser sgrin. Ond daw hynny â mi'n ôl—ac rwy'n credu eich bod wedi cyffwrdd â hyn hefyd—at y ffaith bod gennym gyfle go iawn yma i wneud ysgolion yn llefydd diogel ac yn amser ar gyfer diffodd y ffonau hynny. Ni allwn reoleiddio beth sy'n digwydd gartref, ond gallwn ymyrryd i roi chwe awr a hanner o amser di-sgrin bob dydd, ac rwy'n credu ei bod yn ddyletswydd arnom i fanteisio ar y cyfle i wneud hynny. Sam Rowlands, diolch yn fawr iawn—rydych chi'n cefnogi gwaharddiad llwyr. Fe wnaethoch chi nodi hefyd fod hyd yn oed oedolion yn cael trafferth gyda sgrolio. Mae'n ailwefru eich ymennydd yn llwyr i feddwl y gallwch barhau i fod ar yr apiau hyn—YouTube, beth bynnag—a bod cynnwys niweidiol yn anochel o godi. Mae'n anodd iawn. Fe wnaethoch chi siarad am y 114 o systemau addysg sydd â'r gwaharddiad hwnnw. Rwy'n credu i chi ddweud bod gan 60 y cant o wledydd waharddiad statudol eisoes, felly ni fyddem yn gwneud unrhyw beth radical yma wrth ddewis gwneud hynny. Ac rwy'n meddwl, wyddoch chi, rydym yn siarad am yr hyn a wnânt yn Lloegr—gadewch inni fynd hyd yn oed yn bellach. Pam lai? Pam na allwn ni arwain ar hyn yma yng Nghymru? Rwy'n bodio drwy fy nodiadau nawr oherwydd mae gennyf lawer wedi'i sgriblan yma. O'r gorau. Felly, Steven Rodaway, rwy'n credu mai dyma un o'r pwyntiau mwyaf pwerus—roedd 82 y cant o staff addysg a ymatebodd i arolwg Llywodraeth Cymru yn cefnogi cyfyngiadau statudol ar ddefnyddio ffonau. Felly, dyma'r bobl ar lawr gwlad—dyma'r athrawon, dyma'r staff ysgol. Sut y gallwn ni ddadlau yn ei erbyn pan fo'r bobl, yr athrawon, y bobl y mae hyn yn effeithio arnynt yn gwthio amdano? Ac rydym yn colli athrawon—mae addysg mewn cyflwr ofnadwy yng Nghymru, a rhai o'r rhesymau yw llwyth gwaith, ymddygiad, ac mae'n gysylltiedig â defnydd o ffonau—dyma'r holl bwynt. Lynne Neagle—rwy'n credu fy mod wedi neidio o gwmpas o ran y drefn nawr—rydych chi i'ch gweld ychydig yn ddryslyd pam ein bod ni'n pwyso am hyn. Rydych chi'n meddwl tybed pam ein bod ni'n gwthio am waharddiad statudol ac rydych chi'n cwestiynu, ac rydych chi'n dweud eich bod chi wedi bod yn gweithio ar ddisgwyliadau a chanllawiau. Mae'r gair 'canllawiau' yn codi dro ar ôl tro—nid yw'n ddigon da. A chyda phob parch, ar ôl 27 mlynedd o Lafur yn gyfrifol am addysg, nid yw mewn cyflwr da. Gadewch inni fod yn onest ynglŷn â hynny. Rwy'n cadw llygad ar yr amser nawr hefyd. Felly, Josh Kim. Na, rwy'n credu fy mod eisoes wedi cynnwys Josh. Mae hynny'n iawn. Rwy'n troi o gwmpas nawr oherwydd bod fy nodiadau dros y lle gan fod gennyf gymaint i'w ddweud ar hyn. I ddod at Rebeca Phillips, a soniodd eto am yr ymgynghoriad presennol ar ganllawiau a pheidio â bod yn gynamserol am bethau. Rydym 170 diwrnod i mewn. Nid wyf yn meddwl bod athrawon a rhieni'n meddwl ein bod ni'n gynamserol ar hyn. Ac rwyf eisiau dod yn ôl ato eto: mae 82 y cant o staff ysgol eisiau'r gwaharddiad hwn. Ac rwy'n clywed hefyd am rymuso athrawon ac arweinwyr ysgolion i gymhwyso cyd-destun lleol. Rwy'n dal i glywed y gair 'hyblygrwydd'. Wel, y gwir amdani yw, os caniatewch i ysgolion gael yr hyblygrwydd hwnnw a'r cyd-destun lleol hwnnw, yr hyn rydych chi'n anochel o'i gael yn y diwedd yw loteri cod post. Felly, gadewch imi ddweud wrthych nawr, mae dwy ysgol yn fy etholaeth i, 10 munud i ffwrdd oddi wrth ei gilydd, ac roedd un ysgol yn dweud bod ffonau'n cael eu caniatáu ar y coridorau, fod ffonau'n cael eu caniatáu yn yr amser rhydd, ac yn anochel roedd y rheini'n cripian i mewn i'r ystafell ddosbarth; ac roedd gan yr ysgol 10 munud i lawr y ffordd waharddiad llwyr, ac o ganlyniad roedd ganddi well canlyniadau addysgol. Mae hynny'n ffaith. Mae'r pethau hyn yn gysylltiedig. Ni allaf gredu nad ydym yn sylweddoli hyn. Felly, os ydych chi'n ddigon breintiedig i gael eich mam neu'ch tad i'ch gyrru i'r ysgol 10 munud i lawr y ffordd, gwych, rydych chi'n cael gwell addysg, mae ganddynt reolau llymach. Ond efallai eich bod chi'n gaeth i'r un llwybr bws, a gallai hynny effeithio ar eich addysg. Mae'n effeithio fwyaf ar blant difreintiedig. Felly, nawr, o'r diwedd, yr hyn rwyf eisiau dod ato yw nad wyf i'n athro mewn dosbarth mwyach ond rwy'n dal i gysylltu â fy nghydweithwyr ac yn gohebu'n rheolaidd â nhw, a'r adborth a gaf yw bod penaethiaid yn dweud, 'Fe wyddom fod gennym broblem gyda ffonau yn yr ysgol hon, ond rydym yn aros i'r canllawiau hyn ddod drwodd', ac nid ydynt eisiau canllawiau mewn gwirionedd, maent eisiau gwaharddiad. Unwaith eto, heriais y Prif Weinidog cyn hanner tymor. Fe ofynnais gwestiwn am ffonau yn y cwestiynau i'r Prif Weinidog, a dywedais fod Lloegr wedi bod â gwaharddiad ar waith ers 1 Medi, a'i ymateb oedd—mae gwaharddiad wedi bod ac maent wedi mynd ymhellach na'r hyn rydym ni'n ei ddweud yma—ei fod eisiau grymuso arweinwyr ysgolion i wneud y dewis cywir ynghylch ffonau. Nid yw'n ddigon da. Mae'n rhy wan. A beth yw'r dewisiadau cywir? Maent yn edrych yn wahanol yn ôl gwahanol ysgolion, fel y nodais. Mae cynnydd disgyblion lle mae gwaharddiad ar ffonau symudol yn llawer gwell, ac mae'n rhaid inni wneud yn siŵr bod pawb yn cael yr un chwarae teg. Mae'r dadleuon dyddiol sy'n ffrwydro rhwng ysgolion, disgyblion a rhieni o amgylch ffonau wedi cyfrannu at ddulliau gwannach o weithredu ar hyn. Rydym yn ei glywed: 'Mae gan fy mhlentyn hawl i gadw ei ffôn', 'Ni chewch fynd â fy ffôn, mae'n eiddo personol i mi', ac yna, fel roedd Josh yn dweud yn gynharach, 'Mae angen imi decstio fy mam.' Nid ydynt byth yn tecstio eu mamau, gadewch inni fod yn onest. Fe euthum â ffôn oddi ar blentyn unwaith. Nid oedd unrhyw negeseuon brys yn ôl ac ymlaen at fam neu dad nac unrhyw beth o'r fath; yr hyn a oedd yno oedd sgwrs Snapchat helaeth o dan y pennawd 'Dodging registration'. Felly, mae hyd yn oed yn effeithio ar driwantiaeth, Lywydd. Beth bynnag, rwyf am ddod i ben yno. Felly, mae'r Prif Weinidog wedi siarad amdano ac rydym ni wedi cyfeirio at y syniad o rymuso. Beth a allai fod yn fwy grymus, pan fydd y dadleuon anochel hyn yn ffrwydro, pan fydd yr ymyriadau hyn yn digwydd, na bod athrawon ac arweinwyr ysgolion yn gallu dweud, 'Mae'n ddrwg gennyf, dyna'r gyfraith.' Rwy'n annog yr Aelodau i gefnogi ein cynnig. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783043 355 En 2026-11-04T17:20:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=13802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=13802&l=cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783044 356 Cy 2026-11-04T17:23:18 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14000&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14000&l=en 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Y cwestiwn yw: a ddylid derbyn y cynnig heb ei ddiwygio? A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? [Gwrthwynebiad.] Diolch. Gohiriaf y bleidlais o dan yr eitem hon tan y cyfnod pleidleisio.  The proposal is to agree the motion without amendment. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Thank you. I will therefore defer voting under this item until voting time.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783050 357 Cy 261104-7 6. Dadl Reform UK: Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd dosbarth 6. Reform UK Debate: Use of mobile phones in classrooms I Gohiriwyd y pleidleisio tan y cyfnod pleidleisio. Voting deferred until voting time. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783054 358 Cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex I Detholwyd y gwelliant canlynol: gwelliant 1 yn enw Heledd Fychan. The following amendment has been selected: amendment 1 in the name of Heledd Fychan. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783055 359 Cy 2026-11-04T17:23:32 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14014&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14014&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Nesaf, eitem 7, dadl Reform UK: canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw. Galwaf ar Cristiana Emsley i wneud y cynnig.  We move next to item 7, the Reform UK debate: guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex. I call on Cristiana Emsley to move the motion.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783056 360 Cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex I Cynnig NDM9343 Llŷr Powell Cefnogwyd gan Andrew Griffin, John Clark Cynnig bod y Senedd: 1. Yn galw ar Lywodraeth Cymru i gyhoeddi canllawiau i sefydliadau a chyrff cyhoeddus ar gydymffurfio â dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys bod rhyw yn fiolegol. Motion NDM9343 Llŷr Powell Supported by Andrew Griffin, John Clark To propose that the Senedd: 1. Calls on the Welsh Government to publish guidance for public bodies and organisations on complying with the Supreme Court ruling that sex is biological. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783057 361 Cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex I Cynigiwyd y cynnig. Motion moved. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783052 362 En 2026-11-04T17:23:47 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14029&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14029&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana Diolch, Lywydd. I'm introducing today's motion on guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex, introduced by my colleague Llŷr Powell on behalf of Reform UK. The Supreme Court has ruled, the law is clear, yet women in Wales are still waiting for this Government to act. On 16 April 2025, five Supreme Court justices unanimously confirmed that, under the Equality Act 2010, sex means biological sex, not gender identity, not self-identification. And before the inevitable caricatures and accusations start flying across the Chamber, one inconvenient detail: the Supreme Court confirmed that transgender people remain protected against discrimination under the Equality Act. So, perhaps we can dispense with the predictable accusations of intolerance and concentrate on what the judgment actually says. This is not about removing anyone's rights, it's about protecting women's rights, too. But the judgment means little if those responsible for applying it cannot explain what has changed. In June, I challenged the Deputy First Minister on implementation. She assured this Chamber that the Government respected the judgment and was reviewing its policies. I subsequently wrote seven questions about changes to policies, guidance and instructions to public bodies. In September, I asked again what has actually changed. Apparently, I had a fundamental misunderstanding. And then came the extraordinary suggestion: 'Perhaps you can write to the EHRC to get clarity.' Llywydd, I had written to her, the Cabinet Minister responsible for equality and human rights. The Equality and Human Rights Commission is the regulator. It does not run NHS Wales, write Welsh Government policy or relieve Ministers of their responsibilities. You cannot outsource ministerial responsibility because implementing the law is politically inconvenient, and Ministers cannot explain how policies are changing, or who has been shaping them. For years, the Welsh Government has maintained a close relationship with Stonewall, yet barrister Akua Reindorf, examining Stonewall-reviewed policies at the University of Essex, concluded that they stated the law Diolch, Lywydd. Rwy'n cyflwyno'r cynnig heddiw ar ganllawiau ar gydymffurfio â'r diffiniad cyfreithiol o ryw, a gyflwynwyd gan fy nghyd-Aelod Llŷr Powell ar ran Reform UK. Mae'r Goruchaf Lys wedi dyfarnu, mae'r gyfraith yn glir, ond mae menywod yng Nghymru yn dal i aros i'r Llywodraeth hon weithredu. Ar 16 Ebrill 2025, cadarnhaodd pum barnwr y Goruchaf Lys yn unfrydol, o dan Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, fod rhyw yn golygu rhyw biolegol, nid hunaniaeth rhywedd, nid hunanddiffiniad. A chyn i'r gwatwar a'r cyhuddiadau anochel ddechrau hedfan ar draws y Siambr, un manylyn anghyfleus: cadarnhaodd y Goruchaf Lys fod pobl drawsryweddol yn parhau i fod wedi eu diogelu rhag gwahaniaethu o dan y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb. Felly, efallai y gallwn hepgor y cyhuddiadau rhagweladwy o anoddefgarwch a chanolbwyntio ar yr hyn y mae'r dyfarniad yn ei ddweud mewn gwirionedd. Nid yw hyn yn ymwneud ag amddifadu neb o'u hawliau, mae'n ymwneud â diogelu hawliau menywod hefyd. Ond nid yw'r dyfarniad yn golygu fawr ddim os na all y rhai sy'n gyfrifol am ei gymhwyso esbonio beth sydd wedi newid. Ym mis Mehefin, heriais y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog ar ei weithrediad. Sicrhaodd y Siambr hon fod y Llywodraeth yn parchu'r dyfarniad ac yn adolygu ei pholisïau. Ysgrifennais saith cwestiwn wedyn am newidiadau i bolisïau, canllawiau a chyfarwyddiadau i gyrff cyhoeddus. Ym mis Medi, gofynnais eto beth sydd wedi newid mewn gwirionedd. Mae'n ymddangos fy mod wedi camddeall yn sylfaenol. Ac yna daeth yr awgrym rhyfeddol: 'Efallai y gallwch ysgrifennu at y comisiwn i gael eglurder.' Lywydd, roeddwn wedi ysgrifennu ati hi, y Gweinidog Cabinet sy'n gyfrifol am gydraddoldeb a hawliau dynol. Y Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol yw'r rheoleiddiwr. Nid yw'n rhedeg GIG Cymru, yn ysgrifennu polisi Llywodraeth Cymru nac yn rhyddhau Gweinidogion o'u cyfrifoldebau. Ni allwch allanoli cyfrifoldeb gweinidogol oherwydd bod gweithredu'r gyfraith yn wleidyddol anghyfleus, ac ni all Gweinidogion esbonio sut y mae polisïau'n newid, neu pwy sydd wedi bod yn eu llunio. Ers blynyddoedd, mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi cynnal perthynas agos â Stonewall, ond wrth archwilio polisïau a adolygwyd gan Stonewall ym Mhrifysgol Essex, daeth y bargyfreithiwr Akua Reindorf i'r casgliad eu bod yn datgan y gyfraith 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783042 363 En 2026-11-04T17:25:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14102&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14102&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12185 12185 Cristiana Emsley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12185 Emsley, Cristiana 'as Stonewall would prefer it to be, rather than as it is.' Campaigners may advocate for the law they want, but Governments must comply with the law we have. Women's Rights Network Wales and LGB Alliance Cymru met the Deputy First Minister in July and warned against reliance on an organisation that had previously misrepresented the law. Will the Deputy First Minister publish the organisations consulted, the advice received and the changes made to Government policy, because transparency should not become another casualty of political convenience? But this is not simply about legal interpretation. The practical test is whether public institutions protect women's privacy, dignity and safety. Let's consider the evidence. Freedom of information data identified at least 178 reported rapes or sexual assaults in Welsh hospitals between January 2019 and October 2022. Forty-four per cent reportedly occurred on hospital wards. Just 2 per cent resulted in a criminal charge. These figures do not establish that mixed-sex accommodation caused those offences, but safeguarding cannot be dismissed as a culture war distraction. When asked how many hospital wards were mixed sex, the Welsh Government could not provide the information centrally. So, sexual offending is being reported in Welsh hospitals, yet this Government cannot tell us the extent of mixed-sex ward provision. And the evidence from Welsh leisure centres should concern them equally. The Women's Rights Network obtained police data from three Welsh police force areas recorded during 2023: six reported rapes, two sexual assaults and seven incidents of voyeurism associated with leisure facilities. At least 73 per cent of victims were female and 87 per cent of the alleged perpetrators were male. Of 16 incidents identified in changing rooms, 14 reportedly occurred in mixed-sex changing villages. These figures raise serious safeguarding questions. These are not imaginary concerns. These are reported offences in facilities women and girls should be able to use safely. Yet mixed-sex changing facilities continue to be presented as modern and inclusive. Inclusive for whom? Women and girls are entitled to privacy without their concerns being dismissed as intolerance. And when women challenge institutional decisions about privacy, what happens? The Darlington nurses provide a revealing answer. Female NHS nurses objected to sharing changing facilities with a biological male colleague who identified as a woman. Their concerns were not adequately addressed. Eventually they went to an employment tribunal and they won. The tribunal found that the trust's conduct violated their dignity and created a hostile, humiliating and degrading environment. Those nurses were not demanding special privileges. They were asking for privacy while getting changed. That should not require litigation, but litigation was what it took. Public institutions cannot simply decide that one protected characteristic automatically overrides another. So, we have safeguarding concerns, institutional policies being challenged and women pursuing legal action to defend their dignity. But the problem reaches into language Government uses to describe women. The Welsh Government has repeatedly adopted expressions such as 'people with periods' and 'people who menstruate'. Let us recover some biological clarity. Women and girls menstruate, and menstruation is a function of female reproductive biology. Apparently, even acknowledging that has become politically uncomfortable. The Welsh Government's 'Period Proud Wales' consultation found that a third of respondents raised concerns about the absence of references to women and girls, including objections that such terminology was dehumanising. Women told this Government: 'Stop writing us out of our own biology.' A Government committed to women's equality should not need reminding that women exist. Llywydd, there is a disturbing pattern. When an activist interpretation suited the political establishment, it travelled quickly through public institutions. But, when the Supreme Court clarified the law, suddenly everything became complicated, more guidance was needed, responsibility belonged elsewhere—suddenly, women had to wait. So, let us move beyond assurances and establish what has been delivered. Which Welsh Government policies have changed since April 2025? Which NHS and education policies have been reviewed? Please do not tell me again to write to the EHRC. I am asking the Welsh Government what the Welsh Government is doing. Women should not need employment tribunals to defend their privacy, and women should not have to beg the Government to respect rights recognised in law. Llywydd, the Supreme Court has done its job. Now, Deputy First Minister, do yours. 'fel y byddai'n well gan Stonewall iddi fod, yn hytrach nag fel y mae.' Efallai y bydd ymgyrchwyr yn dadlau dros y gyfraith y maent ei heisiau, ond rhaid i Lywodraethau gydymffurfio â'r gyfraith sydd gennym. Cyfarfu Rhwydwaith Hawliau Menywod Cymru a Chynghrair LHD Cymru â'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog ym mis Gorffennaf a rhybuddio rhag dibynnu ar sefydliad a oedd wedi camgynrychioli'r gyfraith yn flaenorol. A wnaiff y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog gyhoeddi pa sefydliadau yr ymgynghorwyd â nhw, y cyngor a gafwyd a'r newidiadau a wnaed i bolisi'r Llywodraeth, oherwydd ni ddylai tryloywder ddioddef yn enw cyfleustra gwleidyddol? Ond mae hyn yn ymwneud â mwy na dehongliad cyfreithiol yn unig. Y prawf ymarferol yw a yw sefydliadau cyhoeddus yn diogelu preifatrwydd, urddas a diogelwch menywod. Gadewch inni ystyried y dystiolaeth. Nododd data rhyddid gwybodaeth o leiaf 178 digwyddiad o dreisio neu ymosodiad rhywiol yn ysbytai Cymru rhwng mis Ionawr 2019 a mis Hydref 2022. Yn ôl y sôn, digwyddodd 44 y cant ar wardiau ysbyty. Dim ond 2 y cant a arweiniodd at gyhuddiad troseddol. Nid yw'r ffigurau hyn yn sefydlu mai darpariaeth rhyw cymysg a achosodd y troseddau hynny, ond ni ellir diystyru diogelu fel ymyrraeth rhyfel diwylliant. Pan ofynnwyd iddynt faint o wardiau ysbyty oedd yn rhai rhyw cymysg, ni allai Llywodraeth Cymru ddarparu'r wybodaeth yn ganolog. Felly, adroddir am droseddau rhywiol yn ysbytai Cymru, ond ni all y Llywodraeth hon ddweud wrthym faint o wardiau rhyw cymysg sy'n bodoli. A dylai'r dystiolaeth o ganolfannau hamdden Cymru beri pryder yn yr un modd. Canfu'r Rhwydwaith Hawliau Menywod ddata heddlu o dair ardal heddlu yng Nghymru a gofnodwyd yn ystod 2023: chwe chofnod o dreisio, dau ymosodiad rhywiol a saith digwyddiad o voyeuriaeth yn gysylltiedig â chyfleusterau hamdden. Roedd o leiaf 73 y cant o'r dioddefwyr yn fenywod ac roedd 87 y cant o'r troseddwyr honedig yn ddynion. O'r 16 digwyddiad a nodwyd mewn ystafelloedd newid, dywedir bod 14 wedi digwydd mewn mannau newid rhyw cymysg. Mae'r ffigurau hyn yn codi cwestiynau difrifol ynghylch diogelu. Nid pryderon dychmygol yw'r rhain. Mae'r rhain yn droseddau a gofnodwyd mewn cyfleusterau y dylai menywod a merched allu eu defnyddio'n ddiogel. Eto i gyd mae cyfleusterau newid rhyw cymysg yn parhau i gael eu cyflwyno fel pethau modern a chynhwysol. Cynhwysol i bwy? Mae gan fenywod a merched hawl i breifatrwydd heb i'w pryderon gael eu diystyru fel anoddefgarwch. A phan fydd menywod yn herio penderfyniadau sefydliadol am breifatrwydd, beth sy'n digwydd? Mae nyrsys Darlington yn darparu ateb dadlennol. Roedd nyrsys benywaidd y GIG yn gwrthwynebu rhannu cyfleusterau newid gyda chydweithiwr gwrywaidd biolegol a oedd yn uniaethu fel menyw. Ni chafodd eu pryderon sylw digonol. Yn y pen draw, fe aethant at dribiwnlys cyflogaeth ac fe wnaethant ennill. Canfu'r tribiwnlys fod ymddygiad yr ymddiriedolaeth yn tramgwyddo eu hurddas ac yn creu amgylchedd gelyniaethus a diraddiol. Nid oedd y nyrsys hynny'n mynnu breintiau arbennig. Roeddent yn gofyn am breifatrwydd wrth iddynt newid eu dillad. Ni ddylai fod angen ymgyfreitha ar hynny, ond bu'n rhaid ymgyfreitha i'w ddatrys. Ni all sefydliadau cyhoeddus benderfynu bod un nodwedd warchodedig yn golygu diystyru un arall yn awtomatig. Felly, mae gennym bryderon ynghylch diogelu, polisïau sefydliadol yn cael eu herio a menywod yn cychwyn camau cyfreithiol i amddiffyn eu hurddas. Ond mae'r broblem yn ymestyn i mewn i'r iaith y mae'r Llywodraeth yn ei defnyddio i ddisgrifio menywod. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi mabwysiadu ymadroddion dro ar ôl tro fel 'pobl sy'n cael mislif'. Gadewch inni adfer rhywfaint o eglurder biolegol. Menywod a merched sy'n cael mislif, ac mae'r mislif yn weithrediad biolegol yn rhan o system atgenhedlu benywaidd. Mae'n ymddangos bod hyd yn oed cydnabod hynny bellach yn wleidyddol anghyfforddus. Canfu ymgynghoriad 'Cymru sy'n Falch o'r Mislif' Llywodraeth Cymru fod traean o'r ymatebwyr wedi codi pryderon am absenoldeb cyfeiriadau at fenywod a merched, gan gynnwys gwrthwynebiadau fod terminoleg o'r fath yn dad-ddyneiddio. Dywedodd menywod wrth y Llywodraeth hon: 'Rhowch y gorau i'n hysgrifennu ni allan o'n bioleg ein hunain.' Ni ddylai fod angen atgoffa Llywodraeth sydd wedi ymrwymo i gydraddoldeb menywod fod menywod yn bodoli. Lywydd, mae yna batrwm sy'n peri pryder. Pan oedd y sefydliad gwleidyddol yn fodlon â dehongliad ymgyrchol, fe deithiodd yn gyflym drwy sefydliadau cyhoeddus. Ond pan eglurodd y Goruchaf Lys y gyfraith, yn sydyn roedd popeth yn gymhleth, roedd angen mwy o arweiniad, roedd y cyfrifoldeb yn perthyn i rywle arall—yn sydyn, roedd yn rhaid i fenywod aros. Felly, gadewch inni symud y tu hwnt i eiriau o sicrwydd a sefydlu beth sydd wedi'i gyflawni. Pa bolisïau Llywodraeth Cymru sydd wedi newid ers mis Ebrill 2025? Pa bolisïau'r GIG ac addysg sydd wedi'u hadolygu? Peidiwch â dweud wrthyf eto am ysgrifennu at y Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol. Rwy'n gofyn i Lywodraeth Cymru beth y mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn ei wneud. Ni ddylai fod angen tribiwnlysoedd cyflogaeth ar fenywod i ddiogelu eu preifatrwydd, ac ni ddylai menywod orfod erfyn ar y Llywodraeth i barchu hawliau a gydnabyddir yn y gyfraith. Lywydd, mae'r Goruchaf Lys wedi gwneud ei waith. Ddirprwy Brif Weinidog, gwnewch eich gwaith chithau nawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783046 364 En 2026-11-04T17:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14402&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14402&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783064 365 Cy 2026-11-04T17:32:13 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14535&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14535&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783060 366 Cy 2026-11-04T17:32:01 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14523&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14523&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Rwyf wedi dethol y gwelliant i'r cynnig. Galwaf ar y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb i gynnig yn ffurfiol welliant 1, a gyflwynwyd yn enw Heledd Fychan. I have selected the amendment to the motion. I call on the Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality to move formally amendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783061 367 Cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex I Gwelliant 1—Heledd Fychan Dileu popeth a rhoi yn ei le: Cynnig bod y Senedd: 1. Yn nodi dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys yn achos For Women Scotland Ltd v Gweinidogion yr Alban ynghylch y dehongliad o ryw yn Neddf Cydraddoldeb 2010. 2. Yn nodi bod Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 yn parhau i ddiogelu pobl rhag gwahaniaethu ar sail ailbennu rhywedd. 3. Yn nodi mai’r Cod Ymarfer statudol a gyhoeddwyd gan y Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol yw’r canllaw cyfreithiol sydd eisoes yn bodoli ar gyfer cyrff cyhoeddus mewn perthynas â chydymffurfio â dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys. 4. Yn nodi nad yw canllawiau pellach gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn ofynnol felly. 5. Yn cydnabod ymrwymiad Llywodraeth Cymru i gydymffurfio â’i dyletswyddau cyfreithiol mewn perthynas â Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, a’i disgwyliad bod cyrff cyhoeddus perthnasol sy’n gyfrifol am wasanaethau datganoledig yn gweithredu’n gyson â’r gyfraith ac yn cyflawni eu rhwymedigaethau yn eglur, yn urddasol a chan ddangos parch at bawb yr effeithir arnynt. Amendment 1—Heledd Fychan Delete all and replace with: To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers concerning the interpretation of sex in the Equality Act 2010. 2. Notes that the Equality Act 2010 continues to provide protection against discrimination on the basis of gender reassignment. 3. Notes that the statutory Code of Practice published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission is the legal guidance already in existence for public bodies in relation to complying with the Supreme Court ruling. 4. Notes that further guidance by the Welsh Government is therefore not required. 5. Recognises the Welsh Government's commitment to comply with its legal duties in respect of the Equality Act 2010, and its expectation that relevant public bodies responsible for devolved services are consistent with the law and implement their obligations with clarity, dignity and respect for everyone affected. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783062 368 Cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex I Cynigiwyd gwelliant 1. Amendment 1 moved. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783063 369 Cy 2026-11-04T17:32:12 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14534&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14534&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality Y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb Williams, Sioned Yn ffurfiol. Formally. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783065 370 En 2026-11-04T17:32:18 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14540&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14540&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12166 12166 Kiera Marshall AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12166 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12166 Marshall, Kiera I think it is worth noting again today that Reform have chosen to spend their taxpayer-funded time asking for guidance that already exists. The law exists. And at a time when families are struggling to pay their bills and feed their kids, we are here today discussing this, rather than focusing on the real issues that are impacting people in Wales. Instead of talking about the real struggles your constituents are facing with housing, with healthcare, with rising bills, Reform are wittering on about a piece of legislation that already exists. What we are seeing, actually, from Reform today is a dog whistle, targeting a minority group, as they always do, trying to spread hate and sow seeds of division—that is being made clear from their contributions today. Credaf ei bod yn werth nodi unwaith eto heddiw fod Reform wedi dewis treulio eu hamser a ariennir gan drethdalwyr yn gofyn am ganllawiau sydd eisoes yn bodoli. Mae'r gyfraith yn bodoli. Ac ar adeg pan fo teuluoedd yn ei chael hi'n anodd talu eu biliau a bwydo eu plant, rydym yma heddiw yn trafod hyn, yn hytrach na chanolbwyntio ar y problemau go iawn sy'n effeithio ar bobl yng Nghymru. Yn hytrach na siarad am yr anawsterau go iawn y mae eich etholwyr yn eu hwynebu gyda thai, gofal iechyd a biliau cynyddol, mae Reform yn preblan am ddeddfwriaeth sydd eisoes yn bodoli. Yr hyn a welwn gan Reform heddiw, mewn gwirionedd, yw chwiban y ci, targedu grŵp lleiafrifol, fel y maent yn ei wneud bob amser, a cheisio lledaenu casineb a hau hadau ymraniad—mae hynny'n glir o'u cyfraniadau heddiw. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783066 371 En 2026-11-04T17:32:57 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14579&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14579&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Sorry, we're trying to listen to the Member's contribution, please.  Mae’n ddrwg gennyf, rydym yn ceisio gwrando ar gyfraniad yr Aelod, os gwelwch yn dda. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783067 372 En 2026-11-04T17:33:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14583&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14583&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12166 12166 Kiera Marshall AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12166 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12166 Marshall, Kiera They have found an opportunity to broadcast blatant transphobia to the nation at a time that is already incredibly difficult for trans people across Wales and across the UK. And transphobia will not help the people of Wales pay their energy bills, but it will cause more harm to an already vulnerable community. And do you know that one of the core principles of fascism is the demonisation of domestic enemies, creating an us-versus-them mentality, where outgroups are existential threats, distracting from the real problems, wasting time targeting minorities, while the rich get richer and ordinary people are struggling? And trans people exist. Trans people have always existed, and they are our neighbours, they are our colleagues, they are our friends, our brothers, our sisters, our siblings, and they are my friends. And I cannot put into words how sickening it is to have trans people I know, trans people I don't know, and trans people I love painted in this light today. The vast, vast majority of violence against women is committed by cisgender men and, in the UK, a woman is killed by a current or former partner every three days. Yet somehow this is always left out of Reform's concerns on women's safety. And I'd urge the opposition to actually go and speak to young women across Wales, if they can find any women who want to speak to them, because, when men want to hurt women, they do it. They attack us on our streets, in our bathrooms, on our public transport, and most often in our own homes. They do it anyway. They will do it anyway. And since Reform have had representation in the Senedd, they've done nothing to tackle the root cause of gender-based violence. All they've looked to do is put the blame on minority groups. And misogyny is something your party is happy to tolerate. Your own MP said it—you have a male issue, you're chauvinistic, headline after headline exposing Reform for what they really are and what they deem acceptable behaviour towards women and girls. They want to weaken sex and relationship education in our schools, and, instead of advocating for what has been proven to work, which is better relationships and consent education, they have no plan to support prevention in our schools. They're opposed to devolving policing and justice, which could actually ensure that we tackle the shamefully low rates of prosecution of rape in the UK, to ensure women are believed, to make misogyny a hate crime, and better support victims of stalking. Where is Nigel Farage's plan to fix our broken justice system, to clear the backlog of rape cases? It's nowhere to be seen. [Interruption.] No, you've had enough time to broadcast your hate. I will not be taking interventions. You've had enough time. All we are seeking from Reform is— Maent wedi canfod cyfle i ddarlledu trawsffobia agored i'r genedl ar adeg sydd eisoes yn anhygoel o anodd i bobl draws ledled Cymru a ledled y DU. Ac ni fydd trawsffobia yn helpu pobl Cymru i dalu eu biliau ynni, ond bydd yn achosi mwy o niwed i gymuned sydd eisoes yn agored i niwed. Ac a wyddoch chi mai un o egwyddorion craidd ffasgiaeth yw demoneiddio gelynion domestig, creu meddylfryd 'ni yn eu herbyn nhw', lle mae allgrwpiau'n fygythiadau dirfodol, gan dynnu sylw pobl oddi wrth y problemau go iawn, a gwastraffu amser yn targedu lleiafrifoedd, tra bo'r cyfoethogion yn mynd yn gyfoethocach a phobl gyffredin yn ei chael hi'n anodd? Ac mae pobl draws yn bodoli. Mae pobl draws wedi bodoli erioed, ac maent yn gymdogion i ni, yn gydweithwyr, yn ffrindiau, yn frodyr, yn chwiorydd, ac maent yn ffrindiau i mi. Ac ni allaf fynegi mewn geiriau pa mor ffiaidd yw cael pobl draws rwy'n eu hadnabod, pobl draws nad wyf yn eu hadnabod, a phobl draws rwy'n eu caru wedi'u paentio yn y goleuni hwn heddiw. Mae mwyafrif helaeth y trais yn erbyn menywod yn cael ei gyflawni gan ddynion cisryweddol, ac yn y DU, mae menyw'n cael ei lladd gan bartner neu gyn-bartner bob tridiau. Ac eto, rywsut, mae'r ffaith hon bob amser yn cael ei hepgor o bryderon Reform ynglŷn â diogelwch menywod. A hoffwn annog yr wrthblaid i fynd i siarad â menywod ifanc ledled Cymru, os gallant ddod o hyd i unrhyw fenywod sydd eisiau siarad â nhw, oherwydd pan fydd dynion eisiau brifo menywod, maent yn gwneud hynny. Maent yn ymosod arnom ar ein strydoedd, yn ein hystafelloedd ymolchi, ar ein trafnidiaeth gyhoeddus, ac yn ein cartrefi ein hunain gan amlaf. Maent yn gwneud hynny beth bynnag. Fe fyddant yn ei wneud beth bynnag. Ac ers i Reform gael cynrychiolaeth yn y Senedd, nid ydynt wedi gwneud unrhyw beth i fynd i'r afael ag achosion sylfaenol trais ar sail rhywedd. Y cyfan y maent wedi ceisio'i wneud yw beio grwpiau lleiafrifol. Ac mae misogynedd yn rhywbeth y mae eich plaid yn fwy na pharod i'w oddef. Fe ddywedodd eich Aelod Seneddol eich hun—mae gennych broblem wrywaidd, rydych yn siofinaidd, pennawd ar ôl pennawd yn datgelu'r gwir am Reform a'r hyn y maent yn ei ystyried yn ymddygiad derbyniol tuag at fenywod a merched. Maent eisiau gwanhau addysg rhyw a chydberthynas yn ein hysgolion, ac yn hytrach na dadlau dros yr hyn y profwyd ei fod yn gweithio, sef addysg well am berthnasoedd a chydsyniad, nid oes ganddynt unrhyw gynllun i gefnogi atal yn ein hysgolion. Maent yn gwrthwynebu datganoli plismona a chyfiawnder, a allai sicrhau ein bod yn mynd i'r afael â'r cyfraddau erlyn gwarthus o isel am dreisio yn y DU, i sicrhau bod menywod yn cael eu credu, i wneud misogynedd yn drosedd casineb, a chefnogi dioddefwyr stelcio yn well. Ble mae cynllun Nigel Farage i gyweirio ein system gyfiawnder doredig, i fynd i'r afael â'r ôl-groniad o achosion o drais rhywiol? Nid yw i'w weld yn unman. [Torri ar draws.] Na, rydych chi wedi cael digon o amser i wyntyllu eich casineb. Nid wyf am dderbyn ymyriadau. Rydych chi wedi cael digon o amser. Y cyfan rydym yn ei geisio gan Reform yw— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783106 373 En 2026-11-04T17:35:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14702&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14702&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783107 374 En 2026-11-04T17:35:37 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14739&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14739&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Could I just remind all Members, please, to address the arguments being made? [Interruption.] Sorry, Members, could I ask you to just take the temperature down a little bit, please? [Inaudible.]—Members to address the arguments being made and not the motives, please. A gaf i atgoffa'r holl Aelodau, os gwelwch yn dda, i roi sylw i'r dadleuon sy'n cael eu gwneud? [Torri ar draws.] Mae’n ddrwg gennyf, Aelodau, a gaf i ofyn ichi ostwng y tymheredd, os gwelwch yn dda? [Anghlywadwy.]—Aelodau i roi sylw i'r dadleuon sy'n cael eu gwneud ac nid y cymhellion, os gwelwch yn dda. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783109 375 En 2026-11-04T17:36:04 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14766&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14766&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12166 12166 Kiera Marshall AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12166 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12166 Marshall, Kiera Do you know what I've also seen is an increase in the abuse and hate directed at trans people? Because this guidance makes it really difficult for trans people to access any appropriate facility, and makes it near impossible for them to exist in public spaces. And I've heard from trans people who have gone from never being harassed in a public bathroom to being harassed six times since this guidance—trans people who have been threatened, shouted at, having cubicle doors banged on and being chased out of bathrooms. Who gets to judge if someone looks masculine enough or feminine enough to be in a certain bathroom? What about women with short hair, women who don't wear make-up, women with polycystic ovary syndrome? Who gets to question or even begin to think of a way to check what body parts someone has in order to use a certain bathroom? How can we function as a normal society if these sorts of things become normalised? What we need is an adult conversation about how we ensure that everyone has access to appropriate facilities and dignified services. What we need is to make sure that everyone is safe from harassment. What we need is to tackle the root causes of violence against women. That is not what the opposition have brought forward to the Senedd today. Wyddoch chi, yr hyn a welais hefyd yw cynnydd yn y gamdriniaeth a'r casineb a gyfeirir at bobl draws? Oherwydd mae'r canllawiau hyn yn ei gwneud yn anodd iawn i bobl draws gael mynediad at unrhyw gyfleuster priodol, ac yn ei gwneud bron yn amhosibl iddynt fodoli mewn mannau cyhoeddus. Ac rwyf wedi clywed gan bobl draws sydd wedi mynd o beidio â dioddef unrhyw aflonyddu erioed mewn ystafell ymolchi gyhoeddus i ddioddef aflonyddu chwe gwaith ers y canllawiau hyn—pobl draws sydd wedi cael eu bygwth, cael pobl yn gweiddi arnynt, cael pobl yn curo ar ddrysau eu ciwbicl a'u herlid allan o ystafelloedd ymolchi. Pwy sy'n cael barnu a yw rhywun yn edrych yn ddigon gwrywaidd neu'n ddigon benywaidd i fod mewn ystafell ymolchi benodol? Beth am fenywod â gwallt byr, menywod nad ydynt yn gwisgo colur, menywod â syndrom ofarïau polycystig? Pwy sy'n cael cwestiynu neu hyd yn oed ddechrau meddwl am ffordd o wirio pa rannau o'r corff sydd gan rywun er mwyn defnyddio ystafell ymolchi benodol? Sut y gallwn weithredu fel cymdeithas normal os bydd y mathau hyn o bethau'n dod yn normal? Yr hyn sydd ei angen arnom yw sgwrs aeddfed ynglŷn â sut i sicrhau bod gan bawb fynediad at gyfleusterau priodol a gwasanaethau urddasol. Yr hyn sydd ei angen arnom yw sicrhau bod pawb yn ddiogel rhag aflonyddu. Yr hyn sydd ei angen arnom yw mynd i'r afael ag achosion sylfaenol trais yn erbyn menywod. Nid dyna y mae'r wrthblaid wedi'i gyflwyno i'r Senedd heddiw. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783111 376 En 2026-11-04T17:37:22 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=14844&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=14844&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12181 12181 Adrian Mason AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 Mason, Adrian I just want to make it quite clear to the Member that this is not about trans people. What I've just heard now is appalling, quite frankly. Llywydd, I want to approach this debate principally as a matter of law, as you might expect—law. On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court gave judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v. The Scottish Ministers. The court was explicit about the nature of the question before it: it was a question of statutory interpretation. The issue was not what the law ought to be; it was not an invitation for the court to enter into a political debate surrounding sex and gender. The question was what Parliament meant by the words 'sex', 'woman' and 'man' when it enacted the Equality Act 2010. The court itself stressed the limited nature of its task. It said that it was not for the court to adjudicate upon arguments in the public domain concerning the meaning of 'gender' or 'sex', nor to define the word 'woman' outside of the provisions of the Equality Act. And that distinction matters. Courts interpret legislation. Parliament makes legislation. Governments and public bodies must act within the law as interpreted by the courts—indisputable. The Supreme Court considered section 9(1) of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 alongside the Equality Act 2010. Section 9(1) of the 2004 Act provides that where a full gender recognition certificate has been issued, a person's gender becomes the acquired gender for legal purposes. But that provision is expressly qualified by section 9(3). That section allows other legislation to disapply that position where its wording, context and purpose call for a different interpretation. The Supreme Court therefore examined the Equality Act as a whole. Its conclusion was unequivocal. For sections 11 to 212 of the Equality Act 2010, the terms 'sex', 'woman' and 'man' refer to biological sex. The court held that interpreting sex by reference to certified sex would make important parts of the Act incoherent and in some cases unworkable. And that conclusion was not reached in isolation. The court examined pregnancy, maternity, it examined single-sex services and facilities, it examined communal accommodation, it considered associations, charities, sports, positive action and the public sector equality duty. Its concern was coherency. A statute must, so far as possible, be interpreted so its provisions work together as a coherent whole. At paragraph 264, the court concluded that the words 'sex', 'woman' and 'man' meant biological sex—biological women, biological men—for the purposes identified in the Act, and that is the law. This is now a settled legal meaning within the terms of the Act. There's another part of the judgment that is equally important. The court—. And this is for you. The court expressly rejected any suggestion that its interpretation removes legal protection for trans people. It doesn't. Gender reassignment remains a protected characteristic under the Equality Act. Protection against unlawful discrimination remains, as it does against harassment. The legal position, therefore, does not ask us to choose between protecting women and protecting trans people, as some people would like to point out. Parliament has legislated for both. The task of Government is to apply those statutory provisions correctly. And that brings us to Wales. The Welsh Government has already acknowledged the effect of the judgment. Its own published material states that where its policies engage the Equality Act 2010, references to 'women' and 'men' must be understood by references to sex at birth. Moreover, since 5 August this year, the revised code of practice issued by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has been in force, and the code applies to Wales. It gives detailed guidance to service providers, those exercising public functions and associations on compliance with the Equality Act following the Supreme Court judgment. That's the EHRC, okay. Hoffwn ei gwneud yn gwbl glir i'r Aelod nad oes a wnelo hyn â phobl draws. Mae'r hyn rwyf newydd ei glywed nawr yn ffiaidd a dweud y gwir. Lywydd, hoffwn ymdrin â'r ddadl hon fel mater o gyfraith yn bennaf, fel y gallech ddisgwyl—cyfraith. Ar 16 Ebrill 2025, rhoddodd y Goruchaf Lys ddyfarniad yn For Women Scotland Ltd v. Gweinidogion yr Alban. Roedd y llys yn glir ynglŷn â natur y cwestiwn o'i flaen: roedd yn gwestiwn o ddehongliad statudol. Nid oedd yn ymwneud â beth y dylai'r gyfraith fod; nid oedd yn wahoddiad i'r llys ymroi i ddadl wleidyddol ynghylch rhyw a rhywedd. Y cwestiwn oedd beth oedd Senedd y DU yn ei olygu wrth ddefnyddio'r geiriau 'rhyw', 'menyw' a 'dyn' pan gyflwynodd Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010. Pwysleisiodd y llys ei hun natur gyfyngedig ei dasg. Dywedodd nad oedd yn ddyletswydd ar y llys i ddyfarnu ar ddadleuon yn y parth cyhoeddus ynghylch ystyr 'rhywedd' neu 'rhyw', nac i ddiffinio'r gair 'menyw' y tu allan i ddarpariaethau'r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb. Ac mae'r gwahaniaeth hwnnw'n bwysig. Mae llysoedd yn dehongli deddfwriaeth. Mae'r Senedd yn gwneud deddfwriaeth. Rhaid i Lywodraethau a chyrff cyhoeddus weithredu o fewn y gyfraith fel y'i dehonglir gan y llysoedd—yn ddiddadl. Ystyriodd y Goruchaf Lys adran 9(1) o Ddeddf Cydnabod Rhywedd 2004 ochr yn ochr â Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010. Mae adran 9(1) o Ddeddf 2004 yn darparu, lle mae tystysgrif cydnabod rhywedd lawn wedi'i chyhoeddi, y daw'r rhywedd a gaffaelwyd yn rhywedd unigolyn at ddibenion cyfreithiol. Ond mae'r ddarpariaeth honno'n amodol ar adran 9(3). Mae'r adran honno'n caniatáu i ddeddfwriaeth arall ddatgymhwyso'r safbwynt hwnnw lle mae ei eiriad, ei gyd-destun a'i bwrpas yn galw am ddehongliad gwahanol. Felly, archwiliodd y Goruchaf Lys y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb yn ei chyfanrwydd. Roedd ei gasgliad yn ddiamwys. Ar gyfer adrannau 11 i 212 o Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, mae'r termau 'rhyw', 'menyw' a 'dyn' yn cyfeirio at ryw biolegol. Penderfynodd y llys y byddai dehongli rhyw drwy gyfeirio at ryw ardystiedig yn gwneud rhannau pwysig o'r Ddeddf yn anghyson ac mewn rhai achosion yn anymarferol. Ac ni ddaethpwyd i'r casgliad hwnnw yn annibynnol ar ystyriaethau eraill. Archwiliodd y llys feichiogrwydd, mamolaeth, archwiliodd wasanaethau a chyfleusterau un rhyw, archwiliodd ddarpariaethau llety cymunedol, ystyriodd gymdeithasau, elusennau, chwaraeon, gweithredu cadarnhaol a dyletswydd cydraddoldeb y sector cyhoeddus. Ei nod oedd cydlyniad. Rhaid dehongli statud, cyn belled ag y bo modd, fel bod ei ddarpariaethau'n gweithio gyda'i gilydd fel cyfanwaith cydlynol. Ym mharagraff 264, daeth y llys i'r casgliad fod y geiriau 'rhyw', 'menyw' a 'dyn' yn golygu rhyw biolegol—menywod biolegol, dynion biolegol—at y dibenion a nodwyd yn y Ddeddf, a dyna'r gyfraith. Mae hyn bellach yn ystyr gyfreithiol sefydledig o fewn termau'r Ddeddf. Mae yna ran arall o'r dyfarniad sydd yr un mor bwysig. Fe wnaeth y llys—. Ac mae hyn ar eich cyfer chi. Fe wnaeth y llys wrthod yn benodol unrhyw awgrym fod ei ddehongliad yn dileu amddiffyniad cyfreithiol i bobl draws. Nid yw'n gwneud hynny. Mae ailbennu rhywedd yn parhau i fod yn nodwedd warchodedig o dan y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb. Mae'r amddiffyniad rhag gwahaniaethu anghyfreithlon yn parhau, fel y mae rhag aflonyddu. Felly, nid yw'r safbwynt cyfreithiol yn gofyn inni ddewis rhwng diogelu menywod a diogelu pobl draws, fel y byddai rhai pobl yn ei honni. Mae Senedd y DU wedi deddfu ar gyfer y ddau grŵp. Tasg y Llywodraeth yw rhoi'r darpariaethau statudol hynny ar waith yn gywir. A daw hynny â ni at Gymru. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru eisoes wedi cydnabod effaith y dyfarniad. Mae ei deunydd cyhoeddedig ei hun yn nodi, lle mae ei pholisïau'n ymwneud â Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, fod yn rhaid deall cyfeiriadau at 'fenywod' a 'dynion' fel cyfeiriadau at ryw adeg geni. Yn ychwanegol at hynny, ers 5 Awst eleni, mae'r cod ymarfer diwygiedig a gyhoeddwyd gan y Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol wedi bod mewn grym, ac mae'r cod yn berthnasol i Gymru. Mae'n rhoi canllawiau manwl i ddarparwyr gwasanaethau, y rhai sy'n arfer swyddogaethau cyhoeddus a chymdeithasau ar gydymffurfio â'r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb yn dilyn dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys. Y Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol oedd hynny. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783051 377 En 2026-11-04T17:40:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15002&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15002&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783069 378 En 2026-11-04T17:41:55 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15117&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15117&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5196 5196 Sarah Rees https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 Rees, Sarah Will you accept an intervention? A wnewch chi dderbyn ymyriad? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783070 379 En 2026-11-04T17:41:56 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15118&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15118&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12181 12181 Adrian Mason AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 Mason, Adrian I will, certainly. If you're a legally qualified person who's going to actually try and dispute what the judges have said, fine, go ahead. Gwnaf, yn sicr. Os ydych chi'n unigolyn cyfreithiol gymwys sy'n mynd i geisio herio'r hyn y mae'r barnwyr wedi'i ddweud, iawn, ewch amdani. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783071 380 En 2026-11-04T17:42:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15123&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15123&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5196 5196 Sarah Rees https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 Rees, Sarah Thank you. I do have a law qualification, so, hopefully, this will help. Diolch. Mae gennyf gymhwyster yn y gyfraith, felly, gobeithio y bydd hyn o gymorth. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783073 381 En 2026-11-04T17:42:05 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15127&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15127&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12181 12181 Adrian Mason AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 Mason, Adrian Oh, good. Well, good, then. O, da iawn. Wel, da iawn, felly. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783074 382 En 2026-11-04T17:42:06 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15128&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15128&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5196 5196 Sarah Rees https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 Rees, Sarah May I ask if you can confirm that the protection under the Equality Act 2010 for gender reassignment says that protection applies from the point of intention to transition, not only after medical or legal steps have been taken? So, will you accept that it does protect trans people from the point of transition? A gaf i ofyn i chi gadarnhau bod yr amddiffyniad o dan Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 ar gyfer ailbennu rhywedd yn dweud bod yr amddiffyniad yn berthnasol o adeg y bwriad i drawsnewid, nid ar ôl cymryd camau meddygol neu gyfreithiol yn unig? Felly, a wnewch chi dderbyn ei bod yn diogelu pobl draws o adeg y bwriad i drawsnewid? 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783075 383 En 2026-11-04T17:42:26 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15148&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15148&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12181 12181 Adrian Mason AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 Mason, Adrian It does. It's quite clearly stated. Ydy. Mae hynny wedi'i ddatgan yn eithaf clir. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783076 384 En 2026-11-04T17:42:28 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15150&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15150&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5196 5196 Sarah Rees https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5196 Rees, Sarah Thank you. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783077 385 En 2026-11-04T17:42:29 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15151&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15151&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12181 12181 Adrian Mason AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 Mason, Adrian And you can refer to the judgment itself to actually clarify that point. So, the legal question before the Welsh Government is no longer whether it agrees with the judgment—[Interruption.]—agreement is legally—. Well, I have got a little bit of extra time, have I, Llywydd? Thank you very much indeed. [Interruption.] Yes, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. A gallwch gyfeirio at y dyfarniad ei hun i wirio'r pwynt hwnnw. Felly, nid a yw'n cytuno â'r dyfarniad yw'r cwestiwn cyfreithiol gerbron Llywodraeth Cymru mwyach—[Torri ar draws.]—mae'r cytundeb yn gyfreithiol—. Wel, mae gennyf rywfaint o amser ychwanegol, onid oes, Lywydd? Diolch yn fawr. [Torri ar draws.] Iawn, diolch.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783078 386 En 2026-11-04T17:42:51 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15173&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15173&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw [Inaudible.]—intervention. Continue, please. [Anghlywadwy.]—ymyriad. Ewch amdani, os gwelwch yn dda. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783079 387 En 2026-11-04T17:42:55 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15177&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15177&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12181 12181 Adrian Mason AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 Mason, Adrian Right, okay. So, it's not a question of whether Ministers would have reached a different policy conclusion; the question is compliance. The Welsh Ministers exercise statutory powers, Welsh public bodies exercise statutory powers, and those powers must be exercised consistently with the Equality Act 2010, as interpreted by the Supreme Court. I will therefore ask the Government specific questions, which—. I'm now at time, so I probably can't anyway. Iawn. Felly, nid a fyddai Gweinidogion wedi dod i gasgliad polisi gwahanol yw'r cwestiwn; y cwestiwn yw cydymffurfiaeth. Mae Gweinidogion Cymru yn arfer pwerau statudol, mae cyrff cyhoeddus Cymru yn arfer pwerau statudol, ac mae’n rhaid arfer y pwerau hynny'n gyson â Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, fel y'i dehonglwyd gan y Goruchaf Lys. Felly, fe ofynnaf gwestiynau penodol i'r Llywodraeth, sydd—. Mae fy amser ar ben nawr, felly mae'n debyg na allaf wneud hynny beth bynnag. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783222 388 En 2026-11-04T17:43:22 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15204&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15204&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw No. Na. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783221 389 En 2026-11-04T17:43:23 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15205&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15205&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12181 12181 Adrian Mason AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12181 Mason, Adrian So, basically, it's a matter of law, legal certainty—proper administration and compliance with the law. [Interruption.] Oh, you don't like it, do you? No. [Laughter.] Felly, yn y bôn, mae'n fater o gyfraith, sicrwydd cyfreithiol—gweinyddiaeth briodol a chydymffurfio â'r gyfraith. [Torri ar draws.] O, nid ydych chi'n hoffi hynny, ydych chi? Nac ydych. [Chwerthin.] 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783081 390 En 2026-11-04T17:43:33 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15215&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15215&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Thank you. Shav Taj. Diolch. Shav Taj. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783082 391 En 2026-11-04T17:43:40 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15222&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15222&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12175 12175 Shav Taj AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12175 Taj, Shav Diolch, Lywydd. So, we recognise the Supreme Court judgment and the responsibility on public bodies to comply with the law. We also recognise that the Equality Act 2010 continues to protect people from discrimination on the grounds of gender reassignment. The Supreme Court judgment did not remove those protections, and that is vital to say. Now, from the offset, I want to be very clear about the principles that guide me personally in this debate. I didn't come into public life to represent the interests of one group over another. As a trade unionist, and now as a Member of the Senedd, my responsibility has always been to represent the many and to ensure that people are treated fairly, equally and with respect. And that's what every single worker and every single service user deserves. What workers, managers and front-line staff need now is clarity. They don't need confusion and they don't need competing interpretations of the law. The Trades Union Congress has been very clear that all workers, including trans and non-binary people, have the right to safety, dignity and full participation in the workplace. It's also been clear that women's rights to safety, respect and equality are absolutely fundamental, and so are the rights of trans people. The challenge before us is not to choose one set of rights over another, it is to make sure that the law is implemented fairly, consistently, and with respect to everyone affected. As Senedd Members, we all hear what is happening in our workplaces across Wales. We hear from NHS staff, we hear from school staff, we hear from council workers and public sector servants who are already under pressure. The last thing that these workplaces need is any kind of culture war being brought through the door, and that is what they tell us. Workers, they want clarity, they want consistency and they want to know what the law actually requires, and they want to be able to just get on with their jobs to deliver the services that people rely on every single day. We also need to recognise that there are people, though, in workplaces across Wales, who are genuinely anxious about what these changes mean for them. Not everyone is open about their identity. Not everyone feels able to have those conversations publicly. Our responsibility should be to create workplaces where people feel safe, feel seen, and feel respected. Nobody should be able to be made to feel like an outsider in their own workplace. Nobody should feel that who they are prevents them from participating fully in working life. Now, whatever our views, we have a responsibility to acknowledge people's concerns rather than dismiss them, and to approach implementation in a way that builds confidence rather than creates further uncertainty. One of the strengths in Wales is our commitment to social partnership. We make better decisions when employers, workers and trade unions are around the same table. That's how we build trust, and that's how difficult issues are actually worked through, and that is how workplaces gain the confidence that they need to move forward. We already have examples of public bodies in Wales developing practical workplace policies to provide clarity and support. Public Health Wales has developed a trans inclusion policy to support trans and non-binary staff, managers and colleagues. Hywel Dda University Health Board has developed a supporting transgender staff policy, setting out how issues relating to workplace facilities and inclusion should be managed in practice. This reflects the Welsh way of doing things: engagement, dialogue and partnership, rather than division. So, for me, there is a simple principle here. There's no hierarchy in equality. The Equality Act protects people with multiple characteristics, and our responsibility is not to elevate one protected group above another. Too often, this debate is framed as though respecting one group's rights comes at the expense of another. That is not the tradition of the labour movement and that is not the tradition of our Senedd. This Senedd is at its best when we bring people together, not drive them apart. We are at our best when we listen, when we look for common ground, and when we focus on practical solutions. Wales has led on equality through advancing women's rights, tackling violence against women and girls, championing workers' rights and supporting LGBTQ+ communities. We don't need division. We don't need to turn people's lives into some kind of political football on a regular basis. And we don't need any kind of manufactured culture war imported into our communities or our workplaces. We can protect lawful single-sex spaces where the law provides for them, while also ensuring that trans people are treated with dignity, with fairness and respect. It was a Welsh Labour Government that worked alongside LGBTQ+ communities and organisations across Wales to develop the LGBTQ+ action plan. That plan set out an ambitious vision for equality, inclusion and human rights. I welcome the fact that Plaid Cymru have continued to support that ambition and has called for that action plan to be refreshed, and that refreshed plan should now have some clear priorities and clear milestones and clear accountability. Ultimately, for me, this is very, very simple. There is no hierarchy in equality, no hierarchy in dignity, and no hierarchy in respect, and it is for those reasons that I urge Members to support the amendment. Diolch, Lywydd. Felly, rydym yn cydnabod dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys a'r cyfrifoldeb ar gyrff cyhoeddus i gydymffurfio â'r gyfraith. Rydym hefyd yn cydnabod bod Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 yn parhau i ddiogelu pobl rhag gwahaniaethu ar sail ailbennu rhywedd. Ni wnaeth dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys ddileu'r amddiffyniadau hynny, ac mae'n hollbwysig dweud hynny. Nawr, o'r cychwyn cyntaf, hoffwn fod yn glir iawn ynglŷn â'r egwyddorion sy'n fy arwain i'n bersonol yn y ddadl hon. Ni ddeuthum i fywyd cyhoeddus i gynrychioli buddiannau un grŵp ar draul y llall. Fel undebwr llafur, a bellach fel Aelod o'r Senedd, fy nghyfrifoldeb bob amser fu cynrychioli pawb a sicrhau bod pobl yn cael eu trin yn deg, yn gyfartal a chyda pharch. A dyna y mae pob un gweithiwr a phob un defnyddiwr gwasanaeth yn ei haeddu. Yr hyn sydd ei angen ar weithwyr, rheolwyr a staff rheng flaen nawr yw eglurder. Nid oes angen dryswch arnynt, na gwahanol ddehongliadau o'r gyfraith. Mae Cyngres yr Undebau Llafur wedi nodi'n glir iawn fod gan bob gweithiwr, gan gynnwys pobl draws a phobl anneuaidd, hawl i ddiogelwch, urddas a chyfranogiad llawn yn y gweithle. Maent hefyd wedi nodi'n glir fod hawliau menywod i ddiogelwch, parch a chydraddoldeb yn gwbl sylfaenol, ac felly hefyd hawliau pobl draws. Yr her sydd o'n blaenau yw nid dewis un set o hawliau dros y llall, ond sicrhau bod y gyfraith yn cael ei gweithredu'n deg, yn gyson, a chyda pharch i bawb yr effeithir arnynt. Fel Aelodau'r Senedd, mae pob un ohonom yn clywed beth sy'n digwydd yn ein gweithleoedd ledled Cymru. Rydym yn clywed gan staff y GIG, rydym yn clywed gan staff ysgolion, rydym yn clywed gan weithwyr cyngor a gweision y sector cyhoeddus sydd eisoes o dan bwysau. Y peth olaf sydd ei angen ar y gweithleoedd hyn yw unrhyw fath o ryfel diwylliant yn dod drwy'r drws, a dyna maent yn ei ddweud wrthym. Mae gweithwyr eisiau eglurder, maent eisiau cysondeb ac maent eisiau gwybod beth y mae'r gyfraith yn ei ofyn mewn gwirionedd, ac maent eisiau gallu bwrw ymlaen â'u swyddi i ddarparu'r gwasanaethau y mae pobl yn dibynnu arnynt bob dydd. Ond mae angen inni gydnabod hefyd fod yna bobl mewn gweithleoedd ledled Cymru sy'n wirioneddol bryderus ynghylch yr hyn y mae'r newidiadau hyn yn ei olygu iddynt hwy. Nid yw pawb yn agored am eu hunaniaeth. Nid yw pawb yn teimlo y gallant gael y sgyrsiau hynny'n gyhoeddus. Dylai fod yn gyfrifoldeb arnom i greu gweithleoedd lle mae pobl yn teimlo'n ddiogel, yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu gweld, ac yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu parchu. Ni ddylai unrhyw un orfod teimlo fel alltud yn eu gweithle eu hunain. Ni ddylai unrhyw un deimlo bod pwy ydynt yn eu hatal rhag cymryd rhan lawn yn eu bywyd gwaith. Nawr, beth bynnag yw eich barn, mae gennym gyfrifoldeb i gydnabod pryderon pobl yn hytrach na'u diystyru, ac i geisio eu rhoi ar waith mewn ffordd sy'n meithrin hyder yn hytrach na chreu ansicrwydd pellach. Un o gryfderau Cymru yw ein hymrwymiad i bartneriaeth gymdeithasol. Rydym yn gwneud penderfyniadau gwell pan fydd cyflogwyr, gweithwyr ac undebau llafur o amgylch yr un bwrdd. Dyna sut rydym yn meithrin ymddiriedaeth, a dyna sut y mae materion anodd yn cael eu datrys mewn gwirionedd, a dyna sut y mae gweithleoedd yn ennill yr hyder sydd ei angen arnynt i symud ymlaen. Mae gennym enghreifftiau eisoes o gyrff cyhoeddus yng Nghymru yn datblygu polisïau ymarferol ar gyfer y gweithle i ddarparu eglurder a chefnogaeth. Mae Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru wedi datblygu polisi cynhwysiant traws i gefnogi staff, rheolwyr a chydweithwyr traws ac anneuaidd. Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda wedi datblygu polisi cefnogi staff trawsryweddol, gan nodi sut y dylid rheoli materion yn ymwneud â chyfleusterau gweithleoedd a chynhwysiant yn ymarferol. Mae hyn yn adlewyrchu'r ffordd Gymreig o wneud pethau: ymgysylltu, deialog a phartneriaeth, yn hytrach nag ymraniad. Felly, i mi, mae yna egwyddor syml yma. Nid oes hierarchaeth mewn cydraddoldeb. Mae'r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb yn diogelu pobl â nodweddion lluosog, a'n cyfrifoldeb ni yw peidio â dyrchafu un grŵp gwarchodedig uwchlaw'r llall. Yn rhy aml, mae'r ddadl hon wedi'i fframio fel pe bai parchu hawliau un grŵp yn golygu diystyru hawliau grŵp arall. Nid dyna draddodiad y mudiad llafur, ac nid dyna draddodiad ein Senedd ni. Mae'r Senedd hon ar ei gorau pan fyddwn yn dod â phobl ynghyd, nid eu gwahanu. Rydym ar ein gorau pan fyddwn yn gwrando, pan fyddwn yn chwilio am dir cyffredin, a phan fyddwn yn canolbwyntio ar atebion ymarferol. Mae Cymru wedi arwain ar gydraddoldeb drwy hyrwyddo hawliau menywod, mynd i'r afael â thrais yn erbyn menywod a merched, hyrwyddo hawliau gweithwyr a chefnogi cymunedau LHDTC+. Nid oes angen ymraniad arnom. Nid oes angen inni droi bywydau pobl yn rhyw fath o bêl-droed wleidyddol o hyd ac o hyd. Ac nid oes angen mewnforio unrhyw fath o ryfel diwylliant gwneuthuredig i'n cymunedau na'n gweithleoedd. Gallwn ddiogelu mannau cyfreithlon un rhyw lle mae'r gyfraith yn darparu ar eu cyfer, gan sicrhau ar yr un pryd fod pobl draws yn cael eu trin ag urddas, tegwch a pharch. Llywodraeth Lafur Cymru a weithiodd ochr yn ochr â chymunedau a sefydliadau LHDTC+ ledled Cymru i ddatblygu'r cynllun gweithredu LHDTC+. Nododd y cynllun hwnnw weledigaeth uchelgeisiol ar gyfer cydraddoldeb, cynhwysiant a hawliau dynol. Rwy'n croesawu'r ffaith bod Plaid Cymru wedi parhau i gefnogi'r uchelgais hwnnw ac wedi galw am adnewyddu'r cynllun gweithredu, a dylai'r cynllun hwnnw bellach gynnwys blaenoriaethau clir a cherrig milltir clir ac atebolrwydd clir. Yn y pen draw, i mi, mae hyn yn syml iawn. Nid oes hierarchaeth mewn cydraddoldeb, nid oes hierarchaeth mewn urddas, ac nid oes hierarchaeth mewn parch, ac am y rhesymau hynny, rwy'n annog yr Aelodau i gefnogi'r gwelliant. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783045 392 En 2026-11-04T17:45:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15302&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15302&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783080 393 En 2026-11-04T17:49:14 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15556&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15556&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 336 336 Natasha Asghar AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=336 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=336 Asghar, Natasha Can I thank Reform UK for bringing this important debate to the Chamber here this afternoon? As we heard, on 16 April last year, the Supreme Court delivered its landmark judgment, and for the purpose of the Equality Act, the terms 'sex', 'man' and 'woman' refer to biological sex. It is that simple: a clear-cut ruling. Yet, apparently, it isn't that straightforward for some, because fast-forward more than a year, and organisations across Wales are still waiting for clarity about what that actually means in practice. I'm not even convinced that the Cabinet Minister responsible for this important topic truly understands what's going on even, because recently she said, and I quote, 'On International Day of the Girl, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring people in Wales can manage their periods with dignity, confidence and pride.' End quote. 'People'. I think you mean women and girls, Cabinet Minister. The confusion doesn't stop with Plaid politicians, unfortunately; you can see that in public bodies all across Wales, Presiding Officer. Just look at the Aneurin Bevan health board. In material for patients about women's health, it deliberately omitted the words 'women' and 'girls'. Instead, it chose utterly nonsensical phrases like 'people who were born with ovaries' and 'pregnant people'. What utter nonsense, Presiding Officer. Women are born with ovaries. Women get pregnant. [Interruption.] No. So, what is so difficult to understand? Gwent Police was threatened with legal action not too long ago because of its policy allowing transgender females to use women's toilets and showers. We need to be protecting single-sex spaces and ensuring the safety of women and girls. Safety should be the No. 1 priority, yet, sadly, it isn't always the case, as a piece of work carried out by the Women's Rights Network, known as WRN—a group that does some truly remarkable work—uncovered. The group's report into the use of mixed-sex changing rooms in leisure centres was published only just under a year ago, and it made some truly shocking reading. We heard some stats earlier. We heard that, in one year alone, there were six reports of rape, two reports of sexual assault, and seven reports of voyeurism. Eighty-eight per cent of these incidents took place in mixed-sex changing villages. Those figures alone really do hammer home what most people with a tiny drop of common sense know, and that is that the safest changing rooms for women and girls are those that are single sex. Presiding Officer, I have repeatedly raised concerns about the Welsh Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment and how it would ensure public bodies were following the law and protecting women's spaces. Yet I am still none the wiser. Time and time again, I am told the Welsh Government intends to comply with the law. Well, yes, so it jolly well should. Of course the Government must comply with the law, but the question is how these commitments will be translated into consistent and credible practical actions. That is why public bodies need that clear guidance published as soon as possible. Women and girls should not have to wonder whether their rights will be recognised differently depending on which hospital they attend, which school they go to, or which public service they access. It should ensure single-sex spaces are truly protected, and, above all else, it must give women and girls the confidence that their rights, privacy, dignity and safety are taken seriously. The Supreme Court judgment has clarified the law. The Welsh Government here must now ensure that public bodies have that guidance that they desperately need to put that law into practice. I am genuinely fed up of hearing assurances from the Welsh Government that work is under way. Plaid Ministers seriously need to stop burying their hands in the sand and publish clear guidance without any further delay. Thank you. A gaf i ddiolch i Reform UK am ddod â'r ddadl bwysig hon i'r Siambr y prynhawn yma? Fel y clywsom, ar 16 Ebrill y llynedd, traddododd y Goruchaf Lys ei ddyfarniad nodedig, ac at ddiben y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb, mae'r termau 'rhyw', 'dyn' a 'menyw' yn cyfeirio at ryw biolegol. Mae mor syml â hynny: dyfarniad clir. Eto, yn ôl pob golwg, nid yw mor syml â hynny i rai, oherwydd dros flwyddyn yn ddiweddarach, mae sefydliadau ledled Cymru yn dal i aros am eglurder ynghylch beth y mae hynny'n ei olygu'n ymarferol. Nid wyf wedi fy argyhoeddi bod y Gweinidog Cabinet sy'n gyfrifol am y pwnc pwysig hwn hyd yn oed yn deall yn iawn beth sy'n digwydd, oherwydd yn ddiweddar, fe ddywedodd, 'Ar Ddiwrnod Rhyngwladol y Ferch, cawn ein hatgoffa o bwysigrwydd sicrhau bod pobl yng Nghymru yn gallu rheoli eu mislif gydag urddas, hyder a balchder.' 'Pobl'. Rwy'n credu mai menywod a merched yw'r hyn a olygwch, Weinidog Cabinet. Nid yw'r dryswch yn dod i ben gyda gwleidyddion Plaid Cymru, yn anffodus; gallwch ei weld mewn cyrff cyhoeddus ledled Cymru, Lywydd. Edrychwch ar fwrdd iechyd Aneurin Bevan. Mewn deunydd i gleifion am iechyd menywod, fe hepgorodd y geiriau 'menywod' a 'merched' yn fwriadol. Yn hytrach, dewisodd ymadroddion cwbl ddi-synnwyr fel 'pobl a aned ag ofarïau' a 'phobl feichiog'. Am nonsens llwyr, Lywydd. Menywod sy'n cael eu geni ag ofarïau. Menywod sy'n beichiogi. [Torri ar draws.] Na. Felly, beth sydd mor anodd ei ddeall? Cafodd Heddlu Gwent eu bygwth â chamau cyfreithiol heb fod mor bell yn ôl â hynny oherwydd eu polisi sy'n caniatáu i fenywod trawsryweddol ddefnyddio toiledau a chawodydd menywod. Mae angen inni ddiogelu mannau un rhyw a sicrhau diogelwch menywod a merched. Dylai diogelwch fod yn brif flaenoriaeth, ond yn anffodus, nid yw hynny bob amser yn wir, fel y datgelodd gwaith a wnaed gan y Rhwydwaith Hawliau Menywod, grŵp sy'n gwneud gwaith gwirioneddol wych. Cyhoeddwyd adroddiad y grŵp ar ddefnydd o ystafelloedd newid rhyw cymysg mewn canolfannau hamdden ychydig o dan flwyddyn yn ôl, ac roedd yn wirioneddol syfrdanol. Clywsom rai ystadegau yn gynharach. Mewn un flwyddyn yn unig, clywsom am chwe chofnod o dreisio, dau gofnod o ymosodiad rhywiol, a saith cofnod o voyeuriaeth. Digwyddodd 88 y cant o'r achosion hyn mewn ystafelloedd newid rhyw cymysg. Mae'r ffigurau hynny ar eu pen eu hunain yn pwysleisio'r hyn y mae'r rhan fwyaf o bobl sydd â diferyn o synnwyr cyffredin yn ei wybod, sef mai'r ystafelloedd newid mwyaf diogel i fenywod a merched yw rhai un rhyw. Lywydd, rwyf wedi codi pryderon dro ar ôl tro ynghylch ymateb Llywodraeth Cymru i ddyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys a sut y byddai'n sicrhau bod cyrff cyhoeddus yn dilyn y gyfraith ac yn diogelu mannau menywod. Ac eto, nid wyf fawr callach. Dro ar ôl tro, dywedir wrthyf fod Llywodraeth Cymru yn bwriadu cydymffurfio â'r gyfraith. Wel, dylai, fe ddylai. Wrth gwrs bod rhaid i'r Llywodraeth gydymffurfio â'r gyfraith, ond y cwestiwn yw sut y bydd yr ymrwymiadau hyn yn cael eu trosi'n gamau ymarferol cyson a chredadwy. Dyna pam y mae angen i gyrff cyhoeddus gyhoeddi canllawiau clir cyn gynted â phosibl. Ni ddylai menywod a merched orfod meddwl tybed a fydd eu hawliau'n cael eu cydnabod yn wahanol yn dibynnu ar ba ysbyty y maent yn mynd iddo, pa ysgol y maent yn mynd iddi, neu ba wasanaeth cyhoeddus y maent yn ei ddefnyddio. Dylent sicrhau bod mannau un rhyw'n cael eu diogelu'n iawn, ac yn anad dim, rhaid iddynt roi hyder i fenywod a merched fod eu hawliau, eu preifatrwydd, eu hurddas a'u diogelwch yn cael eu cymryd o ddifrif. Mae dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys wedi egluro'r gyfraith. Rhaid i Lywodraeth Cymru sicrhau nawr fod cyrff cyhoeddus yn cael y canllawiau y mae cymaint o'u hangen arnynt i roi'r gyfraith honno ar waith. Rwyf wedi blino'n lân ar glywed sicrwydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru fod gwaith ar y gweill. Mae gwir angen i Weinidogion Plaid Cymru roi'r gorau i gladdu eu pennau yn y tywod a chyhoeddi canllawiau clir heb unrhyw oedi pellach. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783128 394 En 2026-11-04T17:50:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15602&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15602&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783168 395 En 2026-11-04T17:52:35 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15757&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15757&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12150 12150 Sara Crowley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 Crowley, Sara Care, compassion and community. Those were three reasons why I stood for election. I think this Chamber since the election would really benefit from reminding ourselves of those values, because these debates that have been put forward in this Chamber are not victimless. They have real consequences for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. They have consequences for people who already feel unsure whether they are accepted, whether they belong and whether they can live safely as themselves. That is why I support the Plaid Cymru amendment, because it recognises something important. The Supreme Court has made its judgment and the Equality Act continues to protect people from discrimination on the basis of gender reassignment. Guidance already exists, and guidance is important. Public bodies have a responsibility to implement their obligations with clarity, dignity and respect for everyone affected. For me, that should be the starting point, not asking who wins and who loses, not creating opposing camps, not treating compassion as though it only belongs to one side of an argument, because compassion is not a finite resource. When we talk about safety and fairness, we should remember that Wales is at its best when it is big enough to embrace people who look a little different, pray a little differently, love a little differently and identify differently to ourselves. Difference is not a deficit. Earlier this year, after speaking at a Pride event in my local area, a man came over to me. He was struggling to get his words out through emotion. I stood and held him while he tried to speak. The first thing he managed to say was, 'I'm not gay or anything.' He didn't need to explain; I could tell he was a parent. When he was finally able to speak, he told me about his adult child who is trans and how much my words had meant to him. I'll never forget that moment, not because of what he said, but what it told me. How many parents carry the fears of those they love? How many people are searching for signs that their loved ones will be safe, accepted and allowed to live as themselves? These moments stay with me because they remind me that politics is never just politics; it's people's lives, it's people's safety and it's people's hope. I know something about what it feels like when rights that others take for granted are not afforded to you. As a gay woman, I grew up learning I didn't have the same rights to marry as a straight woman. I couldn't marry my partner when we got together. I am not comparing these experiences to being trans, but I am saying that when society and institutions tell you that something fundamental about who you are places you outside the norm, it has an impact. And I have also experienced periods of my life where I have felt profoundly uncomfortable in my own body as a result of an eating disorder. I want to be careful here, because I am not comparing those experiences with being trans, but it did teach me something. It taught me how exhausting it can be when you are constantly at odds with yourself, how much mental and emotional energy it can take just to get through the day, how much it can affect your confidence, your happiness, and your sense of who you are. And that experience left me with a greater sense of humility when talking about other people's relationships with their bodies and their sense of self, not because I understand every experience—I don't—but because I know that other people's experiences are often far more complex and far more personal than they might appear from the outside. And I think that should make us all a little more compassionate—[Interruption.] Can I carry on? That's something that's often missing from too many of these contributions. When this Chamber does more to deepen fears than ease them, more to divide than bring people together, we must stop and reflect on what our role is. Our role is not to alienate or marginalise. Our role is to stand up for everybody in our communities. [Interruption.] I'll carry on. I do not believe that one person's safety has to come at the expense of another person's dignity. I do not believe that one group's rights can only be recognised if another group feels excluded. I do not believe Wales has to choose between these two things. A Senedd that cannot care about everybody is not doing its job. [Interruption.] No, I won't, thank you. A Wales confident in itself should be big enough for difference, and not a Wales that sees people as less than. So, today I want to stand up for a politics that brings people together rather than pushes them apart. And to those across Wales who may be listening to a debate like this and wondering whether they belong, I simply want to say that you do. You are part of our communities, you are part of Wales, and you deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion. Diolch yn fawr. Gofal, tosturi a chymuned. Dyna dri rheswm pam y sefais i gael fy ethol. Credaf y byddai'r Siambr hon ers yr etholiad yn elwa'n fawr o atgoffa ein hunain o'r gwerthoedd hynny, gan nad yw'r dadleuon hyn a gyflwynwyd yn y Siambr yn rhai heb ddioddefwyr. Mae ganddynt ganlyniadau gwirioneddol i rai o'r bobl fwyaf agored i niwed yn ein cymunedau. Mae ganddynt ganlyniadau i bobl sydd eisoes yn teimlo'n ansicr a yw pobl yn eu derbyn, a ydynt yn perthyn ac a allant fyw'n ddiogel fel nhw eu hunain. Dyna pam fy mod yn cefnogi gwelliant Plaid Cymru, am ei fod yn cydnabod rhywbeth pwysig. Mae'r Goruchaf Lys wedi dyfarnu ac mae'r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb yn parhau i ddiogelu pobl rhag gwahaniaethu ar sail ailbennu rhywedd. Mae canllawiau eisoes yn bodoli, ac mae canllawiau'n bwysig. Mae gan gyrff cyhoeddus gyfrifoldeb i weithredu eu rhwymedigaethau gydag eglurder, urddas a pharch at bawb yr effeithir arnynt. I mi, dyna ddylai fod yn fan cychwyn, nid gofyn pwy sy'n ennill a phwy sy'n colli, nid creu ochrau, nid trin tosturi fel pe bai'n perthyn i un ochr i'r ddadl yn unig, gan nad yw tosturi yn adnodd cyfyngedig. Pan fyddwn yn sôn am ddiogelwch a thegwch, dylem gofio bod Cymru ar ei gorau pan fydd yn ddigon mawr i gofleidio pobl sy'n edrych ychydig yn wahanol, yn gweddïo ychydig yn wahanol, yn caru ychydig yn wahanol ac yn uniaethu'n wahanol i ni ein hunain. Nid diffyg yw gwahaniaeth. Yn gynharach eleni, ar ôl imi siarad mewn digwyddiad Pride yn fy ardal leol, daeth dyn ataf. Roedd yn ei chael hi'n anodd siarad oherwydd emosiwn. Sefais a'i ddal wrth iddo geisio siarad. Y peth cyntaf y llwyddodd i'w ddweud oedd, 'Nid wyf yn hoyw na dim byd.' Nid oedd angen iddo esbonio; roeddwn i'n gallu dweud ei fod yn rhiant. Pan allodd siarad o'r diwedd, dywedodd wrthyf am ei blentyn sy'n oedolyn traws a chymaint oedd fy ngeiriau wedi'i olygu iddo. Ni wnaf anghofio'r foment honno, nid oherwydd yr hyn a ddywedodd, ond yr hyn a ddangosodd i mi. Faint o rieni sy'n ysgwyddo ofnau'r rhai y maent yn eu caru? Faint o bobl sy'n chwilio am arwyddion y bydd eu hanwyliaid yn ddiogel, yn cael eu derbyn ac yn cael byw fel nhw eu hunain? Mae'r eiliadau hyn yn aros gyda mi am eu bod yn fy atgoffa nad yw gwleidyddiaeth byth yn ddim ond gwleidyddiaeth; mae'n ymwneud â bywydau pobl, diogelwch pobl a gobaith pobl. Rwy'n gwybod rhywbeth ynglŷn â sut y gall deimlo pan nad yw hawliau y mae eraill yn eu cymryd yn ganiataol yn cael eu rhoi i chi. Fel menyw hoyw, tyfais i fyny yn dysgu nad oedd gennyf yr un hawliau i briodi â menyw syth. Ni chawn briodi fy mhartner pan ddaethom at ein gilydd. Nid wyf yn cymharu'r profiadau hyn â bod yn draws, ond rwy'n dweud, pan fydd cymdeithas a sefydliadau'n dweud wrthych fod rhywbeth sylfaenol am bwy ydych chi yn eich gosod y tu allan i'r norm, fod hynny'n cael effaith. Ac rwyf hefyd wedi profi cyfnodau yn fy mywyd lle rwyf wedi teimlo'n anghyfforddus iawn yn fy nghorff fy hun o ganlyniad i anhwylder bwyta. Rwyf eisiau bod yn ofalus yma, gan nad wyf yn cymharu'r profiadau hynny â bod yn draws, ond fe ddysgodd rywbeth i mi. Dysgodd i mi pa mor flinedig y gall fod pan fyddwch yn brwydro yn erbyn eich hunan yn gyson, faint o egni meddyliol ac emosiynol y gall gymryd i fynd drwy'r diwrnod, faint y gall effeithio ar eich hyder, eich hapusrwydd, a'ch ymdeimlad o bwy ydych chi. A gadawodd y profiad hwnnw fi â mwy o ymdeimlad o ostyngeiddrwydd wrth siarad am berthnasoedd pobl eraill â'u cyrff a'u hymdeimlad o'u hunain, nid am fy mod i'n deall pob profiad—nid wyf—ond am fy mod yn gwybod bod profiadau pobl eraill yn aml yn llawer mwy cymhleth ac yn llawer mwy personol nag y gallent edrych o'r tu allan. Ac rwy'n credu y dylai hynny wneud pob un ohonom ychydig yn fwy tosturiol—[Torri ar draws.] A gaf i barhau? Mae hynny'n rhywbeth sy'n aml ar goll o ormod o'r cyfraniadau hyn. Pan fydd y Siambr hon yn gwneud mwy i ddyfnhau ofnau na'u lleddfu, mwy i rannu na dod â phobl ynghyd, rhaid inni oedi a myfyrio ar beth yw ein rôl ni. Nid dieithrio nac ymyleiddio pobl yw ein rôl. Ein rôl yw sefyll dros bawb yn ein cymunedau. [Torri ar draws.] Rwyf am barhau. Ni chredaf fod yn rhaid i ddiogelwch un unigolyn ddod ar draul urddas unigolyn arall. Ni chredaf mai dim ond os yw grŵp arall yn teimlo eu bod yn cael ei eithrio y gellir cydnabod hawliau un grŵp. Ni chredaf fod yn rhaid i Gymru ddewis rhwng y ddau beth hyn. Nid yw Senedd na all ofalu am bawb yn gwneud ei gwaith. [Torri ar draws.] Na, nid wyf am ildio, diolch. Dylai Cymru sy'n hyderus ynddi ei hun fod yn ddigon mawr i ganiatáu gwahaniaeth, ac nid yn Gymru sy'n meddwl bod rhai pobl yn werth llai. Felly, rwyf am sefyll heddiw dros wleidyddiaeth sy'n dod â phobl ynghyd yn hytrach na'u gwahanu. Ac i'r rhai ledled Cymru a allai fod yn gwrando ar ddadl fel hon ac yn pendroni tybed a ydynt yn perthyn, rwyf am ddweud yn syml eich bod. Rydych chi'n rhan o'n cymunedau, rydych chi'n rhan o Gymru, ac rydych chi'n haeddu cael eich trin ag urddas, parch a thrugaredd. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783112 396 En 2026-11-04T17:55:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=15902&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=15902&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783120 397 En 2026-11-04T17:57:35 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16057&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16057&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12179 12179 Claire Archibald AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12179 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12179 Archibald, Claire In this Chamber we speak about women's health. We debate the devastating heartbreak women can experience through miscarriage and stillbirth, and the support they need afterwards. We discuss major health issues such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. We call for better maternity services, better women's healthcare, and we champion women's health hubs. We push for early diagnosis of women's health conditions and we fight for greater understanding of the pain some of us experience throughout our lives. In those debates, we recognise that female biology matters. We understand why healthcare must take account of biological sex. The same clarity must apply when we discuss our privacy, our safety and our dignity. On 16 April, the Supreme Court unanimously clarified that 'sex', 'man' and 'woman' in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex, which is about this debate. That is a binding interpretation of the law, and public bodies need clear guidance on applying the interpretation in practice. Trans people remain protected against discrimination and harassment, and I support those protections. I believe in freedom of expression. People should be able to live freely and receive respectful treatment. But, alongside those freedoms, women must be able to speak openly about our rights, our safety and our boundaries without fear of judgment, intimidation or abuse. I have said before in this Chamber: when women speak, we listen. Why should that principle be any different in this debate? When a woman says they feel uncomfortable undressing in a changing room shared with someone of the male sex, including a trans woman, we listen. When a girl says she feels uncomfortable sharing a changing room with someone of the opposite sex, regardless of the person's gender identity, we listen. When a female patient asks for a female member of staff to provide her personal care, we listen. Public bodies have a duty to make their policies clear and to respect women's privacy, dignity and safety. As my colleague mentioned earlier, the Darlington nurses' case shows why this matters. Women working in our health service deserve to be listened to just as much as the patients that they care for. My position is clear: female-only toilets and changing rooms should be protected as female-only provision. Additional private or gender-neutral facilities can help meet other people's needs. In hospitals, women's privacy must be protected in sleeping accommodation, washing facilities and personal care. As a healthcare support worker, I worked alongside excellent male colleagues, and we worked as a team, respecting the wishes of the person that was receiving our care. If a woman felt uncomfortable, the male colleague would leave, and I would do the same for a male patient. That respect works both ways. A woman who depends on others for washing and dressing may feel particularly vulnerable. When she asks for a female worker, we must recognise that the sex of that person providing that care matters to her. In a medical setting, a woman should be able to say, 'I feel uncomfortable', and ask for a female care worker without having to debate or defend her asking it. Staff must take her wishes and boundaries seriously. Good healthcare must recognise biological sex, relevant anatomy and treatment history. A trans man who retains a cervix may need cervical screening. A trans woman who retains a prostate may need investigation into prostate disease. Compassion requires honesty and appropriate support. As a woman living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, I know how much it matters for women's experiences to be recognised, taken seriously and addressed through medically accurate, evidence-based care. Wording matters. Women and mothers must remain central and explicitly named in the language our health boards use. Biological sex matters in healthcare, and our public health information must reflect that clearly. Every patient deserves respectful treatment, with medical language, records and decisions that accurately reflect biological sex, relevant anatomy and treatment history, so that each person receives the care appropriate for their clinical needs. The Welsh Government must now act and set out what has to be done to put the Supreme Court ruling into practice. What remains outstanding and when will it deliver the clear guidance? I urge Members to support this motion. Women deserve answers, clear safeguards and confidence to speak. When women speak about health, we listen. When we speak about our privacy, our dignity and our safety, this Chamber must listen and act on it, because women's rights are human rights too. Diolch. Yn y Siambr hon, rydym yn siarad am iechyd menywod. Rydym yn trafod y torcalon dinistriol y gall menywod ei brofi drwy gamesgoriad a marw-enedigaeth, a'r gefnogaeth sydd ei hangen arnynt wedi hynny. Rydym yn trafod materion iechyd pwysig fel endometriosis a syndrom ofarïau polycystig. Rydym yn galw am well gwasanaethau mamolaeth, gwell gofal iechyd i fenywod, ac rydym yn hyrwyddo hybiau iechyd menywod. Rydym yn pwyso am ddiagnosis cynnar o gyflyrau iechyd menywod ac rydym yn ymladd dros well dealltwriaeth o'r boen y mae rhai ohonom yn ei brofi drwy gydol ein bywydau. Yn y dadleuon hynny, rydym yn cydnabod bod bioleg fenywaidd yn bwysig. Rydym yn deall pam y mae'n rhaid i ofal iechyd ystyried rhyw biolegol. Rhaid i'r un eglurder fod yn berthnasol pan fyddwn yn trafod ein preifatrwydd, ein diogelwch a'n hurddas. Ar 16 Ebrill, eglurodd y Goruchaf Lys yn unfrydol fod 'rhyw', 'dyn' a 'menyw' yn Neddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 yn cyfeirio at ryw biolegol, sef pwnc y ddadl hon. Mae hwnnw'n ddehongliad rhwymol o'r gyfraith, ac mae angen canllawiau clir ar gyrff cyhoeddus ar weithredu'r dehongliad yn ymarferol. Mae pobl draws yn parhau i gael eu diogelu rhag gwahaniaethu ac aflonyddu, ac rwy'n cefnogi'r amddiffyniadau hynny. Rwy'n credu mewn rhyddid mynegiant. Dylai pobl allu byw'n rhydd a chael eu trin â pharch. Ond yn ogystal â'r rhyddid hwnnw, rhaid i fenywod allu siarad yn agored am ein hawliau, ein diogelwch a diffinio ein ffiniau heb ofni barn, bygythiad na cham-drin. Rwyf wedi dweud o'r blaen yn y Siambr hon: pan fydd menywod yn siarad, rydym yn gwrando. Pam y dylai'r egwyddor honno fod yn wahanol yn y ddadl hon? Pan fydd menyw'n dweud ei bod yn teimlo'n anghyfforddus yn dadwisgo mewn ystafell newid a rennir gydag unigolyn gwrywaidd, gan gynnwys menyw draws, rydym yn gwrando. Pan fydd merch yn dweud ei bod yn teimlo'n anghyfforddus yn rhannu ystafell newid gyda rhywun o'r rhyw arall, beth bynnag yw hunaniaeth rhywedd yr unigolyn, rydym yn gwrando. Pan fydd claf benywaidd yn gofyn i aelod benywaidd o staff ddarparu ei gofal personol, rydym yn gwrando. Mae gan gyrff cyhoeddus ddyletswydd i wneud eu polisïau'n glir ac i barchu preifatrwydd, urddas a diogelwch menywod. Fel y soniodd fy nghyd-Aelod yn gynharach, mae achos nyrsys Darlington yn dangos pam y mae hyn yn bwysig. Mae menywod sy'n gweithio yn ein gwasanaeth iechyd yn haeddu cael eu clywed lawn cymaint â'r cleifion y maent yn gofalu amdanynt. Mae fy safbwynt yn glir: dylid diogelu toiledau ac ystafelloedd newid i fenywod yn unig fel darpariaeth i fenywod yn unig. Gall cyfleusterau preifat neu niwtral o ran rhywedd ychwanegol helpu i ddiwallu anghenion pobl eraill. Mewn ysbytai, rhaid diogelu preifatrwydd menywod mewn mannau cysgu, cyfleusterau golchi a gofal personol. Fel gweithiwr cymorth gofal iechyd, roeddwn yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â chydweithwyr gwrywaidd rhagorol, ac roeddem yn gweithio fel tîm, gan barchu dymuniadau'r unigolyn a oedd yn derbyn ein gofal. Pe bai menyw'n teimlo'n anghyfforddus, byddai'r cydweithiwr gwrywaidd yn gadael, a buaswn yn gwneud yr un peth i glaf gwrywaidd. Mae'r parch hwnnw'n gweithio'r ddwy ffordd. Gall menyw sy'n dibynnu ar eraill i olchi a gwisgo deimlo'n arbennig o agored i niwed. Pan fydd yn gofyn am weithiwr benywaidd, rhaid inni gydnabod bod rhyw'r unigolyn sy'n darparu'r gofal hwnnw'n bwysig iddi. Mewn lleoliad meddygol, dylai menyw allu dweud, 'Rwy'n teimlo'n anghyfforddus', a gofyn am weithiwr gofal benywaidd heb orfod dadlau nac amddiffyn y ffaith ei bod yn gofyn. Rhaid i staff fod o ddifrif ynghylch ei dymuniadau a pharchu ei ffiniau. Rhaid i ofal iechyd da gydnabod rhyw biolegol, anatomeg berthnasol a hanes triniaeth. Efallai y bydd angen sgrinio serfigol ar ddyn traws sy'n dal i fod â gwddf y groth. Efallai y bydd angen ymchwiliad i glefyd y prostad ar fenyw draws sy'n dal i fod â phrostad. Mae tosturi'n galw am onestrwydd a chefnogaeth briodol. Fel menyw sy'n byw gydag endometriosis ac adenomyosis, rwy'n gwybod pa mor bwysig yw hi fod profiadau menywod yn cael eu cydnabod, eu cymryd o ddifrif a'u trin drwy ofal sy'n feddygol gywir ac yn seiliedig ar dystiolaeth. Mae geiriad yn bwysig. Rhaid i fenywod a mamau barhau i gael lle amlwg a'u henwi'n benodol yn yr iaith y mae ein byrddau iechyd yn ei defnyddio. Mae rhyw biolegol yn bwysig mewn gofal iechyd, ac mae’n rhaid i'n gwybodaeth iechyd cyhoeddus adlewyrchu hynny'n glir. Mae pob claf yn haeddu triniaeth barchus, gydag iaith feddygol, cofnodion a phenderfyniadau sy'n adlewyrchu rhyw biolegol, anatomeg berthnasol a hanes triniaeth yn gywir, fel bod pob unigolyn yn cael y gofal sy'n briodol ar gyfer eu hanghenion clinigol. Rhaid i Lywodraeth Cymru weithredu nawr a nodi beth sydd angen ei wneud i roi dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys ar waith. Beth sydd ar ôl i'w wneud a phryd y bydd yn cyflwyno'r canllawiau clir? Rwy'n annog yr Aelodau i gefnogi'r cynnig hwn. Mae menywod yn haeddu atebion, mesurau diogelwch clir a hyder i siarad. Pan fydd menywod yn siarad am iechyd, rydym yn gwrando. Pan fyddwn yn siarad am ein preifatrwydd, ein hurddas a'n diogelwch, rhaid i'r Siambr hon wrando a gweithredu ar hynny, gan fod hawliau menywod yn hawliau dynol hefyd. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783068 398 En 2026-11-04T18:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16202&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16202&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783072 399 En 2026-11-04T18:02:27 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16349&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16349&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 4787 4787 Peter Fox AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4787 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4787 Fox, Peter I speak today in support of this motion. The central question before us is actually very simple, as we've already heard: will public bodies in Wales follow the law, and will the Welsh Government provide the guidance they need to do so? The situation is clear, as we've heard again and again today. The Supreme Court has ruled. The legal position is settled. The definition of sex within the Equality Act is based on biological sex. Now public bodies have a duty to comply with that ruling. Yet, remarkably, many organisations across Wales are still waiting for clear direction. Even though people have said that the direction is there, they are clearly looking for direction. More than a year after the judgment, uncertainty remains, and Plaid Cymru have been reluctant to engage with that reality. The uncomfortable truth is that Plaid are dragging their feet because it seems they simply cannot bring themselves to accept what that ruling means. Instead of acknowledging a legal ruling, it seems Plaid Cymru Members have spent their time looking for ways around it. We have seen Plaid MPs oppose measures supporting single-sex services. We have seen Plaid politicians argue that there are shortcomings in the judgment. We have even heard senior Plaid figures continue to insist that trans women are women, despite the legal clarity provided by the court, and that is at the heart of the problem. Now, this isn't about discrimination, albeit, too often, if you raise this subject, you're accused of such. You're almost frightened to stand up and even talk about something like this. And you shouldn't do. I'm a reasonable person, I think. I hate discrimination of any kind, any description, but this isn't about—. Well, I didn't think this debate was about that today. This debate is about public bodies needing legal certainty. Women and girls deserve legal certainty. When councils, schools, hospitals and public services are left confused about what rules apply, that confusion creates risk. Women should not be left wondering whether single-sex spaces will remain single-sex spaces. Women should not be left dependent on whether Plaid Cymru has managed to resolve its internal ideological arguments. Public bodies should not be left navigating complex legal obligations because Plaid is still trying to come to terms with a judgment delivered by the highest court in the land. Frankly, that isn't leadership. The Welsh Conservatives support the rule of law. We support the Supreme Court's judgment. We support the protection of women and girls. And we support the provision of clear guidance, so that public bodies know exactly what is expected of them. I want to finish by paying tribute to my colleague Natasha. She has shown the courage to say what many people across Wales already know to be true: that common sense matters, that biological reality matters, and that women deserve the protection that Parliament intended when it legislated for single-sex spaces. This motion is not or should not be controversial. It is not radical. It simply asks that public bodies are given the guidance necessary to comply with the law. Plaid Cymru can continue wrestling with the ruling if they wish, but the rest of Wales cannot afford to wait. Women and girls deserve clarity, and Wales deserves action. Diolch. Rwy'n siarad heddiw i gefnogi'r cynnig hwn. Mae'r cwestiwn canolog o'n blaenau yn syml iawn mewn gwirionedd, fel rydym eisoes wedi'i glywed: a fydd cyrff cyhoeddus yng Nghymru yn dilyn y gyfraith, ac a fydd Llywodraeth Cymru yn darparu'r canllawiau sydd eu hangen arnynt i wneud hynny? Mae'r sefyllfa'n glir, fel y clywsom dro ar ôl tro heddiw. Mae'r Goruchaf Lys wedi dyfarnu. Mae'r sefyllfa gyfreithiol wedi'i setlo. Mae'r diffiniad o ryw yn y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb yn seiliedig ar ryw biolegol. Mae'n ddyletswydd ar gyrff cyhoeddus nawr i gydymffurfio â'r dyfarniad hwnnw. Eto i gyd, yn rhyfeddol, mae llawer o sefydliadau ledled Cymru yn dal i aros am gyfarwyddyd clir. Er bod pobl wedi dweud bod y cyfarwyddyd yno, maent yn amlwg yn chwilio am gyfarwyddyd. Fwy na blwyddyn ar ôl y dyfarniad, mae'r ansicrwydd yn parhau, ac mae Plaid Cymru wedi bod yn amharod i gydnabod y gwirionedd hwnnw. Y gwir anghyfforddus yw bod Plaid Cymru'n llusgo'u traed am ei bod hi'n ymddangos na allant dderbyn beth y mae'r dyfarniad hwnnw'n ei olygu. Yn hytrach na chydnabod dyfarniad cyfreithiol, mae'n ymddangos bod Aelodau Plaid Cymru wedi treulio'u hamser yn chwilio am ffyrdd o'i gwmpas. Rydym wedi gweld ASau Plaid Cymru'n gwrthwynebu mesurau sy'n cefnogi gwasanaethau un rhyw. Rydym wedi gweld gwleidyddion Plaid Cymru'n dadlau bod diffygion yn y dyfarniad. Rydym hyd yn oed wedi clywed uwch ffigyrau Plaid Cymru yn parhau i fynnu bod menywod traws yn fenywod, er gwaethaf yr eglurder cyfreithiol a ddarparwyd gan y llys, a dyna sydd wrth wraidd y broblem. Nawr, nid mater o wahaniaethu yw hyn, er, yn rhy aml, os ydych chi'n codi'r pwnc, fe gewch chi eich cyhuddo o hynny. Rydych chi bron yn ofni codi a hyd yn oed siarad am rywbeth fel hyn. Ac ni ddylech. Rwy'n berson rhesymol, rwy'n meddwl. Rwy'n casáu gwahaniaethu o unrhyw fath, unrhyw ddisgrifiad, ond nid yw hyn yn ymwneud â—. Wel, nid oeddwn yn meddwl bod y ddadl hon yn ymwneud â hynny heddiw. Mae'r ddadl hon yn ymwneud â chyrff cyhoeddus sydd angen sicrwydd cyfreithiol. Mae menywod a merched yn haeddu sicrwydd cyfreithiol. Pan fydd cynghorau, ysgolion, ysbytai a gwasanaethau cyhoeddus yn ddryslyd ynghylch pa reolau sy'n berthnasol, mae'r dryswch hwnnw'n creu risg. Ni ddylai menywod orfod meddwl tybed a fydd mannau un rhyw yn parhau i fod yn fannau un rhyw. Ni ddylai menywod orfod dibynnu ar p'un a yw Plaid Cymru wedi datrys ei dadleuon ideolegol mewnol. Ni ddylai cyrff cyhoeddus orfod llywio rhwymedigaethau cyfreithiol cymhleth oherwydd bod Plaid Cymru'n dal i geisio dod i delerau â dyfarniad a gyflwynwyd gan y llys uchaf yn y wlad. Yn onest, nid arweinyddiaeth yw hynny. Mae'r Ceidwadwyr Cymreig yn cefnogi rheolaeth y gyfraith. Rydym yn cefnogi dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys. Rydym yn cefnogi diogelu menywod a merched. Ac rydym yn cefnogi darparu canllawiau clir, fel bod cyrff cyhoeddus yn gwybod yn union beth sy'n ddisgwyliedig ganddynt. Rwyf am orffen drwy dalu teyrnged i fy nghyd-Aelod Natasha. Mae hi wedi dangos y dewrder i ddweud yr hyn y mae llawer o bobl ledled Cymru eisoes yn gwybod ei fod yn wir: fod synnwyr cyffredin yn bwysig, fod realiti biolegol yn bwysig, a bod menywod yn haeddu'r amddiffyniad y bwriadodd Senedd y DU ei roi pan ddeddfodd ar gyfer mannau un rhyw. Nid yw'r cynnig hwn yn ddadleuol neu ni ddylai fod. Nid yw'n radical. Mae'n galw'n syml am roi'r canllawiau angenrheidiol i gyrff cyhoeddus  allu cydymffurfio â'r gyfraith. Gall Plaid Cymru barhau i ymrafael â'r dyfarniad os ydynt yn dymuno, ond ni all gweddill Cymru fforddio aros. Mae menywod a merched yn haeddu eglurder, ac mae Cymru'n haeddu gweld gweithredu'n digwydd. Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783103 400 En 2026-11-04T18:05:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16502&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16502&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783104 401 En 2026-11-04T18:06:21 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16583&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16583&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12154 12154 Catherine Cullen AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12154 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12154 Cullen, Catherine What is a woman? Well, there are some in this Chamber that seem very confused by the concept of what a woman is. The Deputy First Minister herself has described: 'a woman is a woman, and trans women are women.' It beggars belief. We can identify the sex of a skeleton buried 2,000 years ago, yet some Members appear to struggle with the meaning of the word 'woman' enshrined in law. It seems you're still grappling with these issues due to your continual delay in providing guidance in line with the Supreme Court judgment. In 2025, the days of wonderment should have been over, as five justices managed to do what politicians had spent years avoiding, and that is to describe 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 as 'biological sex'. Single-sex services for women are lawful, proportionate and can exclude biological males even if they identify as women or have a gender recognition certificate. It matters because it affirms the legality of women-only spaces, supports the dignity, the privacy, the safety of women and girls, provides clarity for public bodies, businesses and service providers across the UK. Plaid Cymru are dragging their heels. When will the guidance be in our Welsh public institutions? They're always saying they are the party for women and girls, but I would suggest Reform don't have a problem understanding what a woman is. Girls need privacy. The Trefnydd in 2025 said in the Chamber she was hugely supportive of Period Proud Wales and she championed having it enshrined in legislation. Young females in my constituency, instead of using the mixed toilets at their local college, are going to the local Morrisons next door to ensure their privacy away from males. I can't believe I'm having to say this, but men don't have periods; teenage girls do, and they need privacy. This highlights the need for girls to have that intimate privacy away from males. If a man enters a woman-only space identifying as a transgender woman, the women and girls there do not know that man's intentions, and it can be a fearful experience. We are talking about little girls in a toilet or changing room where adult males are present dressed as a man or woman. From 2010 to 2020, there were five sexual assaults by transgender prisoners, but, after that, the figures became vague, and you have to wonder why that is. Karen White is an example of a transgender woman who entered a women's prison and sexually assaulted women. Isla Bryson is another who sexually assaulted women, but actually was placed away from female prisoners. I welcome the changes to the sporting world, and thank goodness that some of our organisations are protecting our women and girls. I am thankful that women no longer have to compete against men. In Wales, we have had transgender individuals trying to compete against women in both rugby and in cycling. We welcome organisations banning this practice, which was highlighted famously in the Olympics with the dispute over sex and screening for the SRY gene with Imane Khelif. This could have put the boxing opponent in severe danger. I would suggest that Plaid Cymru are in conflict with their own policies. Plaid previously pledged to uphold transgender people's access to service and facilities according to gender identity. Women's rights campaigners have questioned how both can exist. As the Member says—as Natasha says there—the rhetoric doesn't match. How could Plaid Cymru give guidance and implement the High Court ruling? And don't delay, so that organisations are left to make decisions for themselves. They are required to put policy into place and, indeed, it seems that many are in front of the Government. I'm afraid to say that Plaid Cymru is lagging behind. Plaid should take ownership, and, in your own words, 'Do not punch down on groups'. This includes women who don't want to share their intimate spaces with transgender individuals. Create spaces for transgender people to go to the toilet, to change, or even if they've got to go to prison, in line with their human rights so they don't have to compete with women's and girls' rights. I'm saying 'get the balance right'. Could Plaid Cymru commit to this and give the practical advice to those schools, medical facilities, and those who are struggling to grapple with this need and move in a timely manner? Diolch. Beth yw menyw? Wel, mae yna rai yn y Siambr hon sydd i'w gweld yn ddryslyd iawn gan y cysyniad o beth yw menyw. Mae'r Dirprwy Brif Weinidog ei hun wedi disgrifio: 'menyw yw menyw, ac mae menywod trawsrywiol yn fenywod.' Mae'n anghredadwy. Gallwn adnabod rhyw sgerbwd a gladdwyd 2,000 o flynyddoedd yn ôl, ond ymddengys bod rhai Aelodau yn cael trafferth gydag ystyr y gair 'menyw' wedi'i ymgorffori yn y gyfraith. Mae'n ymddangos eich bod chi'n dal i ymrafael â'r materion hyn oherwydd eich oedi parhaus cyn darparu canllawiau yn unol â dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys. Yn 2025, dylai'r dyddiau rhyfedd fod wedi dod i ben, wrth i bum barnwr lwyddo i wneud yr hyn roedd gwleidyddion wedi treulio blynyddoedd yn ei osgoi, sef disgrifio 'rhyw' yn Neddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 fel 'rhyw biolegol'. Mae gwasanaethau un rhyw i fenywod yn gyfreithlon, yn gymesur a gallant eithrio dynion biolegol hyd yn oed os ydynt yn uniaethu fel menywod neu os oes ganddynt dystysgrif cydnabod rhywedd. Mae'n bwysig oherwydd ei fod yn cadarnhau cyfreithlondeb mannau i fenywod yn unig, yn cefnogi urddas, preifatrwydd, diogelwch menywod a merched, yn darparu eglurder i gyrff cyhoeddus, busnesau a darparwyr gwasanaethau ledled y DU. Mae Plaid Cymru'n llusgo eu traed. Pryd fydd y canllawiau yn ein sefydliadau cyhoeddus yng Nghymru? Maent bob amser yn dweud mai nhw yw'r blaid i fenywod a merched, ond a gaf i awgrymu nad oes gan Reform broblem deall beth yw menyw. Mae angen preifatrwydd ar ferched. Dywedodd y Trefnydd yn 2025 yn y Siambr ei bod yn gefnogol iawn i Cymru sy'n Falch o'r Mislif a'i bod yn cefnogi ei ymgorffori mewn deddfwriaeth. Mae merched ifanc yn fy etholaeth, yn hytrach na defnyddio'r toiledau cymysg yn eu coleg lleol, yn mynd i'r Morrisons lleol drws nesaf i sicrhau eu preifatrwydd i ffwrdd oddi wrth ddynion. Ni allaf gredu fy mod i'n gorfod dweud hyn, ond nid yw dynion yn cael mislif; merched yn eu harddegau sy'n ei gael, ac maent angen preifatrwydd. Mae hyn yn dangos yr angen i ferched gael preifatrwydd personol i ffwrdd oddi wrth ddynion. Os yw dyn yn mynd i mewn i ofod menywod yn unig gan uniaethu fel menyw drawsryweddol, nid yw'r menywod a'r merched yno'n gwybod beth yw bwriadau'r dyn hwnnw, a gall fod yn brofiad sy'n codi ofn. Rydym yn siarad am ferched bach mewn toiled neu ystafell newid lle mae gwrywod sy'n oedolion yn bresennol wedi'u gwisgo fel dyn neu fenyw. Rhwng 2010 a 2020, cafwyd pum ymosodiad rhywiol gan garcharorion trawsryweddol, ond ar ôl hynny, mae'r ffigurau'n amwys, ac mae'n gwneud i chi feddwl pam. Mae Karen White yn enghraifft o fenyw drawsryweddol a aeth i garchar menywod ac a ymosododd yn rhywiol ar fenywod. Mae Isla Bryson yn un arall a ymosododd yn rhywiol ar fenywod, ond roedd hi wedi ei chadw i ffwrdd oddi wrth garcharorion benywaidd mewn gwirionedd. Rwy'n croesawu'r newidiadau i'r byd chwaraeon, a diolch byth fod rhai o'n sefydliadau'n diogelu ein menywod a'n merched. Rwy'n ddiolchgar nad oes rhaid i fenywod gystadlu yn erbyn dynion mwyach. Yng Nghymru, rydym wedi cael unigolion trawsryweddol yn ceisio cystadlu yn erbyn menywod mewn rygbi ac mewn beicio. Rydym yn croesawu sefydliadau sy'n gwahardd yr arfer hwn, rhywbeth a gafodd amlygrwydd yn y Gemau Olympaidd gyda'r anghydfod dros rywedd a sgrinio am y genyn SRY gydag Imane Khelif. Gallai hyn fod wedi rhoi'r gwrthwynebydd bocsio mewn perygl difrifol. Mae Plaid Cymru yn gwrthdaro â'u polisïau eu hunain. Yn flaenorol, addawodd Plaid Cymru gynnal mynediad pobl drawsryweddol at wasanaethau a chyfleusterau yn ôl hunaniaeth rhywedd. Mae ymgyrchwyr hawliau menywod wedi cwestiynu sut y gall y ddau fodoli. Fel y dywed yr Aelod—fel y dywed Natasha—nid yw'r rhethreg yn cyd-fynd. Sut y gallai Plaid Cymru roi arweiniad a gweithredu dyfarniad yr Uchel Lys? A pheidiwch ag oedi, fel bod sefydliadau'n cael eu gadael i wneud penderfyniadau drostynt eu hunain. Mae'n ofynnol iddynt roi polisi ar waith ac yn wir, mae'n ymddangos bod llawer yn gwneud hynny'n gynt na'r Llywodraeth. Mae arnaf ofn fod Plaid Cymru ar ei hôl hi. Dylai Plaid Cymru gymryd yr awenau, ac yn eich geiriau eich hun, 'Peidiwch â niweidio'r rhai sy'n agored i niwed'. Mae hyn yn cynnwys menywod nad ydynt eisiau rhannu eu gofodau personol ag unigolion trawsryweddol. Crëwch fannau i bobl drawsryweddol fynd i'r toiled, i newid, neu i fynd i'r carchar hyd yn oed os oes rhaid iddynt, yn unol â'u hawliau dynol fel nad oes rhaid iddynt gystadlu â hawliau menywod a merched. Rwy'n dweud 'sicrhewch y cydbwysedd cywir'. A wnaiff Plaid Cymru ymrwymo i hyn a rhoi cyngor ymarferol i'r ysgolion, y cyfleusterau meddygol, a'r rhai sy'n cael trafferth ymdopi â'r angen hwn a symud mewn modd amserol? Diolch. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783200 402 En 2026-11-04T18:10:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16802&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16802&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783211 403 Cy 2026-11-04T18:11:32 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16894&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16894&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Galwaf yn awr ar y Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb, Sioned Williams. I now call on the Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality, Sioned Williams. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783219 404 Cy 2026-11-04T18:11:39 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=16901&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=16901&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality Y Dirprwy Brif Weinidog a Gweinidog Cabinet dros Gyfiawnder Cymdeithasol a Chydraddoldeb Williams, Sioned Diolch yn fawr, Lywydd. Dwi’n croesawu unwaith eto, Lywydd, y cyfle i esbonio approach Llywodraeth Cymru at ddyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys, a’r canllawiau sydd ar gael i gyrff cyhoeddus a sefydliadau, ac mae fy ymateb i’r ddadl hon, a sail ein gwelliant, wedi’i osod gan y sefyllfa gyfreithiol. Gan fod hynny yn fater technegol a sensitif, ac mae’n bwysig ei osod allan yn gywir ac yn eglur, ni fyddaf yn cymryd unrhyw ymyriadau. Mae Llywodraeth Cymru yn parchu penderfyniad y Goruchaf Lys ac yn cydymffurfio â’r gyfraith. Rydym ni’n disgwyl i gyrff cyhoeddus a sefydliadau eraill yng Nghymru fodloni eu rhwymedigaethau cyfreithiol eu hunain. Ar 16 Ebrill 2025, cyflwynodd y Goruchaf Lys ei ddyfarniad yn achos For Women Scotland Ltd v. Scottish Ministers. Dyfarnodd fod y termau ‘dyn’, ‘menyw’ a ‘rhyw’ yn Neddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 yn cyfeirio at ryw biolegol. Mae’r eglurhad hwnnw’n gymwys i ddehongli'r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb. Dyw e ddim yn benderfyniad ar ystyr y termau hynny at bob diben ym mhob darn o ddeddfwriaeth, ac ni ddylai gael ei gyflwyno felly. Fe wnaeth y dyfarniad hefyd gadarnhau bod pobl draws yn parhau i gael eu hamddiffyn o dan y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb drwy nodwedd warchodedig ailbennu rhywedd. Dyw’r amddiffyniad hwnnw ddim yn dibynnu ar ddal tystysgrif cydnabod rhywedd. Mae angen deall y pwyntiau yma gyda’i gilydd. Rhaid i gyrff cyhoeddus gydnabod ystyr 'rhyw' o dan y Ddeddf, a rhaid iddynt hefyd fodloni eu rhwymedigaethau tuag at bobl â nodweddion gwarchodedig eraill. Mae’r cynnig yn gofyn am ganllawiau. Mae’r Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol bellach wedi cyhoeddi cod ymarfer statudol diwygiedig ar gyfer gwasanaethau, swyddogaethau cyhoeddus a chymdeithasau. Daeth i rym ar 5 Awst 2026 ac mae’n gymwys yng Nghymru, Lloegr a’r Alban. Mae’r cod, a gyhoeddwyd gan y rheoleiddiwr, yn darparu canllawiau ymarferol i helpu sefydliadau, gan gynnwys cyrff cyhoeddus, i ddeall a chydymffurfio â’r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb. Pasiodd drwy broses gymeradwyo weinidogol a chafodd ei osod gerbron Senedd y Deyrnas Gyfunol cyn dod i rym ledled Cymru, Lloegr a’r Alban. Nid yw’n gwneud cyfraith newydd nac yn creu rhwymedigaethau cyfreithiol newydd. Mae’r rhwymedigaethau cyfreithiol yn deillio o’r ddeddfwriaeth fel y’i dehonglir gan y llysoedd. Mae hefyd yn bwysig bod yn fanwl gywir am ei bwrpas. Mae'r cod hwn yn ymwneud â gwasanaethau, swyddogaethau cyhoeddus a chymdeithasau. Mae ysgolion a chyflogaeth yn cael eu cwmpasu gan rannau eraill o'r Ddeddf, ac efallai y bydd angen i sefydliadau ystyried canllawiau technegol perthnasol, codau eraill a deddfwriaeth sector benodol ochr yn ochr ag ef. Thank you very much, Llywydd. I once again, Llywydd, welcome the opportunity to explain the Welsh Government's approach to the Supreme Court ruling and the guidance available to public bodies and organisations, and my response to this debate and the basis of our amendment is led by the legal position. As that is a technical and sensitive issue, and it's important that I set it out accurately and clearly, I will not, therefore, be taking any interventions. The Welsh Government respects the decision of the Supreme Court and complies with the law. We expect public bodies and other organisations in Wales to meet their own legal obligations. On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court delivered its ruling in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v. Scottish Ministers. It ruled that the terms 'man', 'woman' and 'sex' in the Equality Act 2010 referred to biological sex. That clarification applies to the interpretation of the Equality Act. It is not a decision on the meaning of those terms for all purposes in every piece of legislation and should not be presented as such. The ruling also confirmed that trans people continue to be protected under the Equality Act through the protected characteristic of gender reassignment. That protection is not contingent on holding a gender recognition certificate. These points need to be understood together. Public bodies must recognise the meaning of 'sex' under the Act and must also meet their obligations towards people with other protected characteristics. The motion asks for guidance. The Equality and Human Rights Commission has now published a revised statutory code of practice for services, public functions and associations. It came into force on 5 August 2026 and it applies in England, Wales and Scotland. The code, published by the regulator, provides practical guidance to help organisations, including public bodies, to understand and comply with the Equality Act. It passed through a process of ministerial approval and was laid before the UK Parliament before coming into force across England, Wales and Scotland. It does not make new law or create new legal obligations. The legal obligations are derived from the legislation as interpreted by the courts. It is also important to be precise about its scope. This code relates to services, public functions and associations. School and employment are covered by other parts of the Act, and organisations may need to consider relevant technical guidance, other codes and sector-specific legislation alongside it. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783293 405 En 2026-11-04T18:15:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17102&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17102&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783309 406 Cy 2026-11-04T18:15:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17102&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17102&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 8670 8670 Sioned Williams AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=8670 Williams, Sioned Y comisiwn yw'r rheoleiddiwr cydraddoldeb annibynnol. Mae ganddo gyfrifoldebau statudol am ddarparu canllawiau a hyrwyddo a gorfodi cydymffurfiaeth a chyfraith cydraddoldeb. Mae eisoes yn ofynnol i gyrff cyhoeddus gydymffurfio â Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, fel y'i dehonglir gan y Goruchaf Lys. Mae cod ymarfer statudol y comisiwn yn darparu canllawiau ar gyflawni'r rhwymedigaethau hynny wrth ddarparu gwasanaethau ac arfer swyddogaethau cyhoeddus. Felly, rŷn ni'n anghytuno'n sylfaenol y byddai canllawiau ar wahân gan Lywodraeth Cymru ar ystyr gyfreithiol rhyw yn darparu mwy o eglurder. Byddai'n creu risg o ddyblygu'r cod a dryswch ynghylch y fframwaith cyfreithiol a rheoleiddiol presennol. Dylai unrhyw ddeunydd gan Lywodraeth Cymru ganolbwyntio ar weithredu cyffredinol mewn gwasanaethau cyhoeddus datganoledig a chyfeirio cyrff cyhoeddus at y cod a chanllawiau perthnasol y comisiwn. Nid yw hynny yr un peth â dweud nad oes gan Weinidogion Cymru unrhyw gyfrifoldebau yn y maes hwn. Rŷn ni'n ddeiliaid dyletswydd ein hunain. Mae gyda ni hefyd gyfrifoldebau o fewn y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus datganoledig ac mae'n rhaid i'n polisïau a phenderfyniadau ein hunain adlewyrchu'r gyfraith. Ers y dyfarniad, mae pob maes polisi yn Llywodraeth Cymru wedi bod yn gyfrifol am sicrhau ei fod wedi ystyried yn ofalus unrhyw bolisïau, deddfwriaeth a threfniadau y gallai eglurhad y Goruchaf Lys o'r gyfraith effeithio arnyn nhw. Ac rŷn ni'n disgwyl i bob corff cyhoeddus a phob darparwr gwasanaeth wneud hyn gan fod pob sefydliad yn gyfrifol am sicrhau bod eu penderfyniadau a'u gweithredoedd yn cydymffurfio â Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, ynghyd ag unrhyw ofynion cyfreithiol perthnasol eraill. Pan fo angen, dylai sefydliad gael cyngor ar ei amgylchiadau penodol. Mae cyrff cyhoeddus a darparwyr gwasanaethau yn parhau i fod yn gyfrifol am sicrhau bod eu penderfyniadau yn cydymffurfio â'r gyfraith, gan ystyried y cynllawiau sydd ar gael gan y comisiwn. Bydd y gweithredu yn amrywio rhwng lleoliadau. Rhaid i benderfyniadau ynghylch gwasanaethau, cyfleusterau a mynediad fod yn seiliedig ar y darpariaethau cyfreithiol cymwys ac amgylchiadau'r gwasanaeth. Pan fo'r gyfraith yn ei gwneud yn ofynnol cael cyfiawnhad neu gymesuredd, rhaid i'r asesiad hwnnw gael ei wneud yn iawn. Ni all datganiad cyffredinol ddim gwneud pob penderfyniad mewn ysbyty, ysgol, canolfan hamdden neu sefydliad gwirfoddol. Yn yr un modd, nid oes modd defnyddio ystyriaeth o amgylchiadau unigol i ddiystyru ystyr rhyw a sefydlwyd gan y dyfarniad mewn perthynas â'r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb 2010. Rhaid i gyrff cyhoeddus hefyd gyflawni dyletswydd cydraddoldeb y sector cyhoeddus a rhoi sylw dyladwy i'r angen i ddileu gwahaniaethu, aflonyddu ac erledigaeth anghyfreithlon, hyrwyddo cyfle cyfartal a meithrin cydberthnasau da. I Lywodraeth Cymru, mae hyn yn golygu cydnabod rhyw ac ailbennu rhywedd fel nodweddion gwarchodedig gwahanol, ystyried tystiolaeth berthnasol ac asesu effeithiau penderfyniadau ar bawb y mae dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys yn effeithio arnyn nhw. Hoffwn atgoffa'r Aelodau o sylwadau'r Arglwydd Hodge wrth gyflwyno'r dyfarniad, ac rwy'n dyfynnu: 'Ni ddylid ystyried y penderfyniad yn fuddigoliaeth i un grŵp ar draul grŵp arall.' Pwysleisiodd hefyd bod pobl drawsryweddol yn parhau i gael amddiffyniad rhag gwahaniethu o dan y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb. Fel y dywedais i, mae gan Weinidogion Cymru gyfrifoldeb o dan ddyletswydd cydraddoldeb y sector cyhoeddus i roi sylw dyladwy i'r angen i feithrin perthynas da rhwng pobl sy'n rhannu nodwedd warchodedig berthnasol a'r rhai nad ydyn nhw. Yn arbennig, mae'r Ddeddf yn nodi hyrwyddo dealltwriaeth a mynd i'r afael â rhagfarn fel rhan o'r cyfrifoldeb hwnnw. Rhaid i'r ffordd rŷn ni'n gweithredu, felly, gyfuno cydymffurfedd â'r gyfraith gydag ystyriaeth ofalus o sut gall ein penderfyniadau a'n hymdrechion i gyfathrebu gefnogi dealltwriaeth a chydberthnasau parchus. Ein cyfrifoldeb ni yw cymhwyso'r dyfarniad, gan gynnal hawiau ac urddas pawb sy'n cael eu heffeithio, ac rydym ni'n disgwyl i gyrff cyhoeddus gyd-fynd â'r egwyddor hon wrth sicrhau Cymru fwy cyfartal, fel sy'n ofynnol o dan Ddeddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol (Cymru) 2015. Rŷn ni'n cydnabod y gall materion sy’n ymwneud â gweithredu gael canlyniadau ymarferol sylweddol. Mae gwaith ymgysylltu blaenorol wedi cynnwys sefydliadau sy'n cynrychioli menywod a sefydliadau sy'n cynrychioli pobl draws. Mae'r safbwyntiau hynny yn gallu helpu i nodi effeithiau ymarferol. Fodd bynnag, y fframwaith cyfreithiol yw'r sail o hyd ar gyfer penderfyniadau sy'n cael eu gwneud gan gyrff cyhoeddus a Llywodraeth Cymru. Ein harfer bresennol yw gwneud yn siŵr bod unrhyw gamau gweithredu yn dilyn y dyfarniad yn cydymffurfio â'r gyfraith ac yn cael eu cymryd gyda pharch, tosturi a charedigrwydd tuag at bawb sy'n cael eu heffeithio. Dylai pobl allu deall y sail ar gyfer darparu gwasanaethau. Dylen nhw gael eu trin ag urddas, dylai eu preifatrwydd gael ei barchu, a dylen nhw gael eu gwarchod rhag gwahaniaethu ac aflonyddu anghyfreithlon. I grynhoi, mae'r Goruchaf Lys wedi egluro dehongliad y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb. Mae'r comisiwn wedi cyhoeddi cod statudol wedi'i ddiweddaru o fewn ei faes cyfrifoldeb. Mae cyrff cyhoeddus a sefydliadau yn parhau i fod yn gyfrifol am gydymffurfio, ac mae'n rhaid i Lywodraeth Cymru sicrhau ei bod yn arfer ei swyddogaethau ei hun yn gyfreithlon. Ein dull felly yw cymhwyso'r dyfarniad, defnyddio'r canllawiau statudol perthnasol, adolygu ein deunydd ein hunain pan fo angen, a gwahaniaethu'n glir rhwng cyfrifoldebau'r rheoleiddiwr annibynnol a chyfrifoldebau Gweinidogion Cymru, a'r rhai sy'n ddarostyngedig i'r ddyletswydd. Diolch yn fawr. The commission is the independent equality regulator. It has statutory responsibilities for providing guidance and promoting and enforcing compliance with equality law. It is already a requirement for public bodies to comply with the Equality Act 2010 as interpreted by the Supreme Court. The Commission's statutory code of practice provides guidance on fulfilling those obligations when providing services and exercising public functions. Therefore, we fundamentally disagree that separate guidance from the Welsh Government on the legal meaning of sex would provide more clarity. It would create a risk around duplicating the code and confusion regarding the current legal and regulatory framework. Any material from the Welsh Government should focus on practical implementation in devolved public services, continuing to be consistent with the law and referring public bodies to the code and the commission's relevant guidelines. That is not the same thing as saying that the Welsh Ministers have no responsibilities in this area. We are duty bearers ourselves. We also have responsibilities within the devolved public services, and our own policies, decisions and guidance must reflect the law. Since the ruling, every policy area in the Welsh Government has been responsible for ensuring that it has carefully considered any policies, guidance, legislation and operational arrangements that could be affected by the Supreme Court's interpretation of the law. And we would expect all public bodies and all service providers to do this, as each organisation is responsible for ensuring that its decisions and actions comply with the Equality Act 2010, together with any other relevant legal requirements. Where necessary, an organisation should seek advice on its particular circumstances. Public bodies and service providers remain responsible for ensuring that their decisions comply with the law, taking into account the guidance available from the Commission. Implementation will vary between locations. Decisions regarding services, facilities and access must be based on the applicable legal provisions and the circumstances of the service. Where the law requires justification or proportionality, that assessment must be properly made. A general statement cannot make every decision in a hospital, school, leisure centre or voluntary organisation. Likewise, consideration of individual circumstances cannot be used to override the meaning of sex established by the ruling in relation to the Equality Act 2010. Public bodies must also fulfill the public sector equality duty and give due regard to the need to eliminate discrimination, harassment and unlawful persecution, promote equality of opportunity, and foster good relationships. For the Welsh Government, this means recognising sex and gender reassignment as different protected characteristics, considering relevant evidence and assessing the impact of decisions on everyone affected by the Supreme Court ruling. I would like to remind Members of the comments made by Lord Hodge when delivering the ruling, and I quote: 'The decision should not be seen as a victory for one group at the expense of another.’ He also emphasised the fact that transgender people continue to have protection against discrimination under the Equality Act. As I said, the Welsh Ministers have a responsibility under the public sector equality duty to give due regard to the need to foster good relationships between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not. In particular, the Act identifies promoting understanding and tackling prejudice as part of that responsibility. The way that we operate must therefore combine compliance with the law with careful consideration of how our decisions and our efforts to communicate can support understanding and respectful relationships. It is our responsibility to apply the ruling, upholding the rights and dignity of all those affected. We expect public bodies to comply with this principle in ensuring a more equal Wales, as required under the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015. We recognise that operational issues can have significant practical consequences. Previous engagement work has involved organisations representing women and organisations representing trans people. Those perspectives can help identify practical impacts. However, the legal framework is still the basis for decisions made by public bodies and the Welsh Government. Our current practice is to ensure that any actions following the ruling comply with the law and are undertaken with respect, compassion and kindness towards all those affected. People should be able to understand the basis for providing services. They should be treated with dignity, their privacy should be respected, and they should be protected from discrimination and unlawful harassment. In sum, the Supreme Court has clarified the interpretation of the Equality Act. The commission has published an updated statutory code within its area of responsibility. Public bodies and organisations remain responsible for compliance, and the Welsh Government must ensure that it exercises its own functions lawfully. Our approach is therefore to apply the ruling, use the relevant statutory guidance, review our own material when necessary, and clearly distinguish between the responsibilities of the independent regulator and the responsibilities of the Welsh Ministers, and those subject to the duty. Thank you.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783097 407 Cy 2026-11-04T18:20:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17402&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17402&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783099 408 En 2026-11-04T18:20:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17404&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17404&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783100 409 Cy 2026-11-04T18:21:43 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17505&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17505&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch yn fawr. Laura Anne Jones.  Thank you very much. Laura Anne Jones. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783098 410 En 2026-11-04T18:21:45 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17507&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17507&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne Diolch, Lywydd. I would like to start by thanking my own party for bringing forward, in the name of Llŷr Powell, this debate in this place today. I want to thank Cristiana Emsley for opening our debate so eloquently. I'd also like to thank every single Member who has contributed to this debate today. I'd also like to thank the Minister, of course, for her response.  On 16 April 2025, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom ruled unanimously that, in the Equality Act, 'sex' means biological sex, as Cath Cullen just quite rightly pointed out. Five justices, no dissent, no ambiguity, no excuses. It was not a change in the law; it was a clarification of what the law always meant. Let me be absolutely clear: the law is the law. It is not a matter of opinion, it is not up for debate and, as Peter Fox just said, it is certainly not optional for the Government of Wales, or anyone in Wales. Regardless of what you ideologically believe, it is the law. Sadly, many in this Chamber needed the highest court in the land to tell them what a woman is and why defining one is so important. It's so important for safety, for fairness and for dignity, as Peter Fox and Natasha Asghar quite rightly pointed out. And I thank the Conservatives for agreeing with us.  Now, Kiera Marshall, hardly a surprising contribution. It would be great if it actually added to the debate that we were talking about today. You used words like 'wittering on', 'spreading hate', 'transphobia', 'fascism'. And I have to say, Llywydd, I'm not really comfortable with those words being used in this Chamber. Arguably, you are the one who is spreading hate and division, and it's abhorrent.  Sarah Brown, I want to move on to you. The Equality Act already exists to protect all of us. [Interruption.] Trans rights shouldn't be at the expense of women and girls, it should sit nicely alongside it. And we agree with that.  And then we move on—. For clarity, it was Sarah Rees's contribution.  I want to move on to what Claire Archibald pointed out in her contribution, that trans people still remain protected from discrimination and harassment under the law. That has not changed, and nor should it. Nobody on these benches disagrees with that. You must understand that. But those protections were never meant to be at the expense of women and girls. Let me be crystal clear: upholding the rights of women and girls, their rights to fairness, their rights to safety, their rights to dignity is not anti trans, it is pro women and girls.  Eighteen months on, this Government—and the last, to be fair—have had every opportunity to lead and they've chosen not to. Instead, they've reluctantly and through gritted teeth—as we've just seen from the Minister, not taking even any interventions—parroted what they will do, upholding the law. Great. Easy to say. Let's see you ensure that that actually happens.  We now have the long-awaited EHRC guidance, but where is this Government's drive to not only ensure that the law is upheld, but quite simply, their drive to protect women and girls across Wales? It is not, Shav, a culture war to ask for these protections. The Welsh Government's role is now to ensure that all public bodies and all bodies and organisations that receive public money, taxpayers' money, from this Government are abiding by the law. Shav, we agree on these benches, everybody does have the right to feel protected in the workplace, and if this Government isn't willing to fulfil that safeguarding role across the board, then it is showing utter contempt for the law and utter contempt for women and girls across Wales—their safety, their fairness, their dignity. Never have I seen such a lacklustre response from a Government, and that is saying something after six years of standing in this Chamber, leading on this issue, questioning successive Governments on it. For six years, I was jeered at, shouted down, called a whole host of things, so bring it on, for simply standing up for females in this country. I am no raving feminist. I never even envisaged having to stand up in a Parliament to try and convince people that a woman is a biological woman. Former Labour First Minister Mark Drakeford failed to say what a woman was when I asked him in this place. This Minister seems to struggle to do the same. But this no longer matters. As my colleague Adrian Mason quite rightly pointed out, whether you agree or not, the law is the law. It's no longer up for debate, it's about implementation. As Mr Mason said, agreement is legally irrelevant now. The Minister failed to outline what systematic examination there has been of their current policies, guidance and administrative practices across public services to ensure that they comply, and you need to do that. Yes, the EHRC has given guidance, but as Cristiana Emsley quite rightly pointed out, it does not run the NHS or write Government policy. So, why does it matter so much that we've brought this to the Chamber today? It matters because, as Claire Archibald quite rightly pointed out, it matters in healthcare. It's about respecting the wishes of the people receiving care. It's about protecting the particularly vulnerable. And it's about providing correct healthcare based on biological sex. Single-sex spaces are important throughout our Welsh NHS. Single-sex spaces, changing rooms, toilets, wards, need to be based on biological sex. And that's not up for negotiation. England's NHS has reacted to these guidelines already, and as I and many others have already asked, when will we see the same from NHS Wales? You, Minister, need to be pushing for this. Why else does it matter? It matters because, as Cath Cullen said, it puts the safety of women and girls at risk in sports, like boxing, in rugby, where biological men are at a big advantage. [Interruption.] Biological men are at a big physical advantage and stronger. It also matters because women and girls deserve fairness in sport, as they are biologically stronger. Many of Wales's major sporting bodies have finally done the right thing, with the Football Association of Wales finally dragged kicking and screaming over that finish line. But there are many others that need to comply. Language matters too. Going back to healthcare, as Natasha Asghar quite rightly pointed out, along with Cristiana and Claire, 'people' can't get pregnant, 'people' don't menstruate. Women and girls do. It's important. We have debates on endometriosis. It's important. Like I said— Diolch, Lywydd. Hoffwn ddechrau drwy ddiolch i fy mhlaid fy hun am gyflwyno'r ddadl hon yn y lle hwn heddiw, yn enw Llŷr Powell. Rwyf am ddiolch i Cristiana Emsley am agor ein dadl mor huawdl. Hoffwn ddiolch hefyd i bob un o'r Aelodau sydd wedi cyfrannu at y ddadl hon heddiw. Hoffwn ddiolch yn ogystal i'r Gweinidog am ei hymateb hi hefyd wrth gwrs. Ar 16 Ebrill 2025, dyfarnodd Goruchaf Lys y Deyrnas Unedig yn unfrydol, yn y Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb, fod 'rhyw' yn golygu rhyw biolegol, fel y nododd Cath Cullen yn hollol gywir. Pum barnwr, dim anghytuno, dim amwysedd, dim esgusodion. Nid newid yn y gyfraith ydoedd; roedd yn eglurhad o'r hyn y mae'r gyfraith bob amser wedi ei olygu. Gadewch imi fod yn hollol glir: y gyfraith yw'r gyfraith. Nid mater o farn ydyw, nid yw'n destun dadl ac fel y dywedodd Peter Fox, yn sicr nid yw'n ddewis i Lywodraeth Cymru, nac unrhyw un yng Nghymru. Beth bynnag yw eich credoau ideolegol, dyna'r gyfraith. Yn anffodus, roedd angen i'r llys uchaf yn y wlad ddweud wrth sawl un yn y Siambr hon beth yw menyw a pham y mae diffinio un mor bwysig. Mae'n bwysig i ddiogelwch, i degwch ac i urddas, fel y nododd Peter Fox a Natasha Asghar yn hollol gywir. Ac rwy'n diolch i'r Ceidwadwyr am gytuno â ni. Nawr, Kiera Marshall, nid yw'n gyfraniad sy'n peri syndod. Byddai'n wych pe bai'n ychwanegu at y ddadl roeddem yn siarad amdani heddiw. Fe wnaethoch chi ddefnyddio geiriau fel 'preblan', 'lledaenu casineb', 'trawsffobia', 'ffasgiaeth'. Ac mae'n rhaid imi ddweud, Lywydd, nid wyf yn gyfforddus iawn gyda'r geiriau hynny'n cael eu defnyddio yn y Siambr hon. Gellid dadlau mai chi yw'r un sy'n lledaenu casineb a rhaniadau, ac mae'n ffiaidd. Sarah Brown, rwyf eisiau symud ymlaen atoch chi. Mae'r Ddeddf Cydraddoldeb eisoes yn bodoli i ddiogelu pob un ohonom. [Torri ar draws.] Ni ddylai hawliau traws fod ar draul menywod a merched, dylent sefyll yn braf ochr yn ochr â nhw. Ac rydym yn cytuno â hynny. Ac yna symudwn ymlaen—. Er eglurder, cyfraniad Sarah Rees ydoedd. Rwyf am symud ymlaen at yr hyn a nododd Claire Archibald yn ei chyfraniad, fod pobl draws yn dal i fod wedi eu diogelu rhag gwahaniaethu ac aflonyddu o dan y gyfraith. Nid yw hynny wedi newid, ac ni ddylai. Nid oes neb ar y meinciau hyn yn anghytuno â hynny. Rhaid i chi ddeall hynny. Ond ni fwriadwyd i'r amddiffyniadau hyn fod ar draul menywod a merched. Gadewch imi fod yn glir iawn: nid bod yn wrth-draws yw cynnal hawliau menywod a merched, eu hawliau i degwch, eu hawliau i ddiogelwch, eu hawliau i urddas, ond bod o blaid menywod a merched. Ddeunaw mis yn ddiweddarach, mae'r Llywodraeth hon—a'r olaf, i fod yn deg—wedi cael pob cyfle i arwain ac maent wedi dewis peidio â gwneud hynny. Yn hytrach, maent wedi ailadrodd yn anfodlon a thrwy grensian dannedd—fel y gwelsom gan y Gweinidog nawr, heb gymryd unrhyw ymyriadau—yr hyn y byddant yn ei wneud, a chynnal y gyfraith. Gwych. Hawdd ei ddweud. Gadewch inni eich gweld yn sicrhau bod hynny'n digwydd mewn gwirionedd. Mae gennym y canllawiau hirddisgwyliedig gan y Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol, ond ble mae awydd y Llywodraeth hon nid yn unig i sicrhau bod y gyfraith yn cael ei chynnal, ond eu hysfa i ddiogelu menywod a merched ledled Cymru? Nid rhyfel diwylliant, Shav, yw gofyn am yr amddiffyniadau hyn. Rôl Llywodraeth Cymru nawr yw sicrhau bod yr holl gyrff cyhoeddus a phob corff a sefydliad sy'n derbyn arian cyhoeddus, arian trethdalwyr, gan y Llywodraeth hon yn cydymffurfio â'r gyfraith. Shav, rydym yn cytuno ar y meinciau hyn, mae gan bawb hawl i deimlo eu bod wedi'u gwarchod yn y gweithle, ac os nad yw'r Llywodraeth hon yn fodlon cyflawni'r rôl ddiogelu honno i bawb, mae'n dangos dirmyg llwyr tuag at y gyfraith a dirmyg llwyr tuag at fenywod a merched ledled Cymru—eu diogelwch, eu tegwch, eu hurddas. Ni welais erioed ymateb mor glaear gan Lywodraeth, ac mae hynny'n dweud rhywbeth ar ôl chwe blynedd o godi yn y Siambr hon, o arwain ar y mater hwn, a holi Llywodraethau olynol yn ei gylch. Am chwe blynedd, cefais fy ngwawdio, gwaeddwyd arnaf, cefais fy ngalw'n llu o bethau am sefyll dros fenywod yn y wlad hon. Nid wyf yn ffeminist ynfyd. Ni ragwelais erioed y byddai'n rhaid imi godi mewn Senedd i geisio argyhoeddi pobl fod menyw'n golygu menyw fiolegol. Methodd y cyn-Brif Weinidog Llafur Mark Drakeford ddweud beth oedd menyw pan ofynnais iddo yn y lle hwn. Mae'n ymddangos bod y Gweinidog hwn yn cael trafferth gwneud yr un peth. Ond nid yw hyn yn bwysig mwyach. Fel y nododd fy nghyd-Aelod Adrian Mason yn gywir ddigon, p'un a ydych chi'n cytuno ai peidio, y gyfraith yw'r gyfraith. Nid yw'n destun dadl mwyach, mae'n ymwneud â gweithredu. Fel y dywedodd Mr Mason, mae cytundeb yn gyfreithiol amherthnasol nawr. Methodd y Gweinidog amlinellu pa archwiliad systematig a wnaed o'u polisïau, canllawiau ac arferion gweinyddol cyfredol ar draws y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus i sicrhau eu bod yn cydymffurfio, ac mae angen i chi wneud hynny. Ydy, mae'r Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol wedi rhoi canllawiau, ond fel y nododd Cristiana Emsley yn gywir ddigon, nid yw'n rhedeg y GIG nac yn ysgrifennu polisi Llywodraeth. Felly, pam y mae hi mor bwysig ein bod wedi dod â hyn i'r Siambr heddiw? Mae'n bwysig oherwydd, fel y nododd Claire Archibald yn gywir, mae'n bwysig mewn gofal iechyd. Mae'n ymwneud â pharchu dymuniadau'r bobl sy'n derbyn gofal. Mae'n ymwneud â diogelu'r rhai sy'n arbennig o agored i niwed. Ac mae'n ymwneud â darparu gofal iechyd cywir yn seiliedig ar ryw biolegol. Mae mannau un rhyw yn bwysig ledled ein GIG yng Nghymru. Mae angen i fannau un rhyw, ystafelloedd newid, toiledau, wardiau, fod yn seiliedig ar ryw biolegol. Ac nid oes dadl ynglŷn â hynny. Mae GIG Lloegr eisoes wedi ymateb i'r canllawiau hyn, ac fel rwyf i a llawer o rai eraill eisoes wedi gofyn, pryd y cawn ni weld yr un peth gan GIG Cymru? Mae angen i chi wthio am hyn, Weinidog. Pam arall y mae'n bwysig? Mae'n bwysig oherwydd, fel y dywedodd Cath Cullen, mae'n peryglu diogelwch menywod a merched mewn chwaraeon, fel bocsio, mewn rygbi, lle mae gan ddynion biolegol fantais fawr. [Torri ar draws.] Mae gan ddynion biolegol fantais gorfforol fawr ac maent yn gryfach. Mae hefyd yn bwysig oherwydd bod menywod a merched yn haeddu tegwch mewn chwaraeon, am fod dynion yn gryfach yn fiolegol. Mae llawer o brif gyrff chwaraeon Cymru wedi gwneud y peth iawn o'r diwedd, gyda Chymdeithas Bêl-droed Cymru o'r diwedd wedi'u llusgo dros y llinell yn cicio ac yn sgrechian. Ond ceir llawer o rai eraill y mae angen iddynt gydymffurfio. Mae iaith yn bwysig hefyd. I fynd yn ôl at ofal iechyd, fel y nododd Natasha Asghar yn gywir, yn ogystal â Cristiana a Claire, ni all 'pobl' feichiogi, nid 'pobl' sy'n cael mislif. Menywod a merched sy'n eu cael. Mae'n bwysig. Rydym yn cael dadleuon ar endometriosis. Mae'n bwysig. Fel y dywedais— 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783144 411 En 2026-11-04T18:25:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17702&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17702&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783152 412 En 2026-11-04T18:25:04 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17706&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17706&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783153 413 En 2026-11-04T18:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18002&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18002&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783147 414 En 2026-11-04T18:28:55 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17937&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17937&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw I gave an additional amount of time to the Minister to conclude remarks. I'm just giving a bit of additional time as well, Laura. Rhoddais amser ychwanegol i'r Gweinidog i gloi ei sylwadau. Rwy'n rhoi ychydig bach o amser ychwanegol i chi hefyd, Laura. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783148 415 En 2026-11-04T18:29:02 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17944&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17944&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne Like I said, every public body receiving money from the Welsh Government must comply with the law. Why does it matter? It matters in schools, where guidance is still out for consultation until 2027. That's not okay. The Government is fundamentally letting women and girls down, right, left and centre, across Wales. Members across this Chamber, we have won the argument in law. Let's now make it count for every girl walking into a changing room, every woman asking for intimate care, every athlete who wants a fair race. I ask this Chamber to reject Plaid's amendment and back Reform's motion. The Supreme Court did its job. The EHRC has now done its job. Minister, it's now on you. I urge everyone to support our Reform motion today. Fel y dywedais, rhaid i bob corff cyhoeddus sy'n derbyn arian gan Lywodraeth Cymru gydymffurfio â'r gyfraith. Pam y mae'n bwysig? Mae'n bwysig mewn ysgolion, lle mae canllawiau'n dal i fod yn destun ymgynghoriad tan 2027. Nid yw hynny'n iawn. Yn y bôn, mae'r Llywodraeth yn gwneud cam â menywod a merched ledled Cymru. Aelodau ar draws y Siambr, rydym wedi ennill y ddadl yn y gyfraith. Gadewch inni wneud iddo gyfrif nawr ar gyfer pob merch sy'n cerdded i mewn i ystafell newid, pob menyw sy'n gofyn am ofal personol, pob athletwr sydd eisiau ras deg. Rwy'n gofyn i'r Siambr hon wrthod gwelliant Plaid Cymru a chefnogi cynnig Reform. Fe wnaeth y Goruchaf Lys ei waith. Mae'r Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol wedi gwneud ei waith bellach. Weinidog, eich tro chi yw hi nawr. Rwy'n annog pawb i gefnogi cynnig Reform heddiw. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783149 416 En 2026-11-04T18:29:48 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=17990&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=17990&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Before we move to the motion to be put, I've had a request from Sara Crowley to seek some clarification. Cyn inni symud at y cynnig, cefais gais gan Sara Crowley i ofyn am eglurhad. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783096 417 En 2026-11-04T18:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18002&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18002&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12150 12150 Sara Crowley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 Crowley, Sara Yes, I believe that you mentioned a Sarah Brown in your statement. We don't have a Sarah Brown, so I just wondered if you could clarify what you meant by that, please. Ie, rwy'n credu eich bod chi wedi sôn am Sarah Brown yn eich datganiad. Nid oes gennym Sarah Brown, felly roeddwn i'n meddwl tybed a allech chi egluro beth oeddech chi'n ei olygu wrth hynny, os gwelwch yn dda. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783170 418 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783155 419 Cy 2026-11-04T18:33:36 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18218&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18218&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783156 420 En 2026-11-04T18:30:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18003&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18003&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783175 421 Cy 2026-11-04T00:00:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=-48598&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=-48598&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783298 422 En 2026-11-04T18:30:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18003&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18003&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783299 423 En 2026-11-04T18:30:08 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18010&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18010&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 4562 4562 Laura Anne Jones AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=4562 Jones, Laura Anne [Inaudible.] [Anghlywadwy.] 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783130 424 En 2026-11-04T18:30:09 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18011&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18011&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw You were referring to Sara Crowley. Thank you, Sara, we've corrected the record. Thank you very much. Roeddech chi'n cyfeirio at Sara Crowley. Diolch, Sara, rydym wedi cywiro'r cofnod. Diolch yn fawr iawn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783132 425 En 2026-11-04T18:30:12 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18014&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18014&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 12150 12150 Sara Crowley AS https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=12150 Crowley, Sara Thank you. I appreciate the correction. Diolch yn fawr. Diolch. Rwy'n gwerthfawrogi'r cywiriad. Diolch yn fawr. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783134 426 En 2026-11-04T18:30:15 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18017&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18017&l=cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Thank you very much.  Diolch yn fawr iawn. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783135 427 Cy 2026-11-04T18:30:18 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18020&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18020&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Iawn, ocê. Y cwestiwn yw: a ddylid derbyn y cynnig heb ei ddiwygio? A oes unrhyw Aelod yn gwrthwynebu? [Gwrthwynebiad.] Gwrthwynebu. Gohiriaf y bleidlais o dan yr eitem hon tan y cyfnod pleidleisio. Right, okay. The proposal is to agree the motion without amendment. Does any Member object? [Objection.] Objection. I will defer voting under this item until voting time.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783137 428 Cy 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex I Gohiriwyd y pleidleisio tan y cyfnod pleidleisio. Voting deferred until voting time. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783139 429 Cy 2026-11-04T18:30:38 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18040&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18040&l=en 261104-8 7. Dadl Reform UK: Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw 7. Reform UK Debate: Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Oni bai bod pum Aelod yn dymuno imi ganu'r gloch, symudaf yn syth i'r cyfnod pleidleisio. Unless five Members wish for the bell to be rung, I will proceed directly to voting time.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783146 430 Cy 2026-11-04T18:30:58 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18060&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18060&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Iawn. Yn gyntaf, eitem 6. Galwaf am bleidlais ar y cynnig a gyflwynwyd yn enw Llŷr Powell. Os gwrthodir y cynnig, byddwn yn pleidleisio ar y gwelliant a gyflwynwyd i'r cynnig. Agorwch y bleidlais. Caewch y bleidlais.  Dyma ganlyniad y bleidlais: o blaid 38, neb yn ymatal, yn erbyn 50. Felly, mae'r cynnig wedi ei wrthod. Right. First, item 6. I call for a vote on the motion tabled in the name of Llŷr Powell. If the proposal is not agreed, we will vote on the amendment tabled to the motion. Open the vote. Close the vote. The result of the vote is as follows: in favour 38, no abstentions, 50 against. Therefore, the motion is not agreed. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783150 431 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time V Eitem 6. Dadl Reform UK - Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd Dosbarth. Cynnig heb ei ddiwygio: O blaid: 38, Yn erbyn: 50, Ymatal: 0 Gwrthodwyd y cynnig<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7497">Cliciwch i weld canlyniad y bleidlais</a></div> Item 6. Reform UK Debate - Use of mobile phones in classrooms. Motion without amendment: For: 38, Against: 50, Abstain: 0 Motion has been rejected<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7497">Click to see vote results</a></div> 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783151 432 Cy 2026-11-04T18:32:28 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18150&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18150&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Galwaf nawr am bleidlais ar welliant 1 a gyflwynwyd yn enw Heledd Fychan. Agorwch y bleidlais. Caewch y bleidlais. Dyma ganlyniad y bleidlais: o blaid 50, neb yn ymatal, yn erbyn 38. Mae gwelliant 1 wedi ei dderbyn. I now call for a vote on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan. Open the vote. Close the vote. Here is the result of the vote: in favour 50, no abstentions, 38 against. Therefore, amendment 1 is agreed.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783154 433 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time V Eitem 6. Dadl Reform UK - Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd Dosbarth. Gwelliant 1, a gyflwynwyd yn enw Heledd Fychan: O blaid: 50, Yn erbyn: 38, Ymatal: 0 Derbyniwyd y gwelliant<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7498">Cliciwch i weld canlyniad y bleidlais</a></div> Item 6. Reform UK Debate - Use of mobile phones in classrooms. Amendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan: For: 50, Against: 38, Abstain: 0 Amendment has been agreed<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7498">Click to see vote results</a></div> 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783328 434 Cy 2026-11-04T18:30:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18002&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18002&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Felly, galwaf nawr am bleidlais ar y cynnig wedi'i ddiwygio.  I now call for a vote on the motion as amended.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783335 435 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time I Cynnig NDM9342 fel y'i diwygiwyd: Cynnig bod y Senedd: 1.  Yn croesawu penderfyniad Llywodraeth Cymru i ymgynghori ar ganllawiau statudol ynghylch cyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol mewn ysgolion ac yn cydnabod pwysigrwydd ystyried yr ystod lawn o farn rhanddeiliaid cyn gwneud penderfyniad terfynol ar y canllawiau. 2.  Yn cefnogi dull gweithredu Llywodraeth Cymru o osod disgwyliadau cenedlaethol clir ar gyfyngu ar y defnydd o ffonau symudol gan alluogi ysgolion i weithredu polisïau sy'n adlewyrchu eu hamgylchiadau lleol ac anghenion dysgwyr unigol, gan gynnwys pan fo angen eu defnyddio am resymau meddygol neu addysgol. Motion NDM9342 as amended:  To propose that the Senedd: 1.  Welcomes the Welsh Government's decision to consult on statutory guidance on restricting the use of mobile phones in schools and recognises the importance of considering the fullest range of stakeholder views before making a final decision on the guidance. 2. Supports the Welsh Government's approach of setting clear national expectations on restricting mobile phone use while enabling schools to implement policies that reflect their local circumstances and the needs of individual learners, including where use is medically or educationally necessary. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783157 436 Cy 2026-11-04T18:33:42 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18224&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18224&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Agorwch y bleidlais. Caewch y bleidlais. Dyma ganlyniad y bleidlais: o blaid 51, neb yn ymatal, yn erybyn 37. Mae'r cynnig wedi'i ddiwygio wedi'i dderbyn. Open the vote. Close the vote. Here is the result of the vote: in favour 51, no abstentions, 37 against. The motion as amended is agreed.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783169 437 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time V Eitem 6. Dadl Reform UK - Defnyddio ffonau symudol mewn ystafelloedd Dosbarth. Cynnig wedi’i ddiwygio: O blaid: 51, Yn erbyn: 37, Ymatal: 0 Derbyniwyd y cynnig fel y'i diwygiwyd<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7501">Cliciwch i weld canlyniad y bleidlais</a></div> Item 6. Reform UK Debate - Use of mobile phones in classrooms. Motion as amended: For: 51, Against: 37, Abstain: 0 Motion as amended has been agreed<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7501">Click to see vote results</a></div> 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783172 438 Cy 2026-11-04T18:34:39 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18281&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18281&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Symudwn nawr at bleidleisio ar eitem 7, dadl Reform UK. Galwaf am bleidlais ar y cynnig a gyflwynwyd yn enw Llŷr Powell. Os gwrthodir y cynnig, byddwn yn pleidleisio ar y gwelliant a gyflwynwyd i'r cynnig. Agorwch y bleidlais. Caewch y bleidlais. Dyma ganlyniad y bleidlais: o blaid 38, neb yn ymatal, yn erbyn 50. Mae'r cynnig wedi ei wrthod. We move on now to the vote on item 7, the Reform UK debate. I call for a vote on the motion, tabled in the name of Llŷr Powell. If the proposal is not agreed, we will vote on the amendment tabled to the motion. Open the vote. Close the vote. Here is the result of the vote: in favour 38, no abstentions, 50 against. The motion in not agreed. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783118 439 Cy 2026-11-04T18:35:00 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18302&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18302&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783142 440 En 2026-11-04T18:36:01 http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18363&l=en http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18363&l=cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783122 441 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time V Eitem 7. Dadl Reform UK - Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw. Cynnig heb ei ddiwygio: O blaid: 38, Yn erbyn: 50, Ymatal: 0 Gwrthodwyd y cynnig<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7499">Cliciwch i weld canlyniad y bleidlais</a></div> Item 7. Reform UK Debate - Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex. Motion without amendment: For: 38, Against: 50, Abstain: 0 Motion has been rejected<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7499">Click to see vote results</a></div> 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783121 442 Cy 2026-11-04T18:35:29 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18331&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18331&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Galwaf am bleidlais nawr ar welliant 1 a gyflwynwyd yn enw Heledd Fychan. Agorwch y bleidlais. Caewch y bleidlais. Dyma ganlyniad y bleidlais: o blaid 50, neb yn ymatal, yn erbyn 38. Mae gwelliant 1 wedi'i dderbyn. I call for a vote now on amendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan. Open the vote. Close the vote. And here is the result of the vote: in favour 50, no abstentions, 38 against. Amendment 1 is agreed. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783125 443 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time V Eitem 7. Dadl Reform UK - Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw. Gwelliant 1, a gyflwynwyd yn enw Heledd Fychan: O blaid: 50, Yn erbyn: 38, Ymatal: 0 Derbyniwyd y gwelliant<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7500">Cliciwch i weld canlyniad y bleidlais</a></div> Item 7. Reform UK Debate - Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex. Amendment 1, tabled in the name of Heledd Fychan: For: 50, Against: 38, Abstain: 0 Amendment has been agreed<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7500">Click to see vote results</a></div> 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783127 444 Cy 2026-11-04T18:36:04 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18366&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18366&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Felly, galwaf nawr am bleidlais ar y cynnig wedi'i ddiwygio.  So, now I call for a vote on the motion as amended.  16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783354 445 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time I Cynnig NDM9343 fel y'i diwygiwyd: Cynnig bod y Senedd: 1. Yn nodi dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys yn achos For Women Scotland Ltd v Gweinidogion yr Alban ynghylch y dehongliad o ryw yn Neddf Cydraddoldeb 2010. 2. Yn nodi bod Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010 yn parhau i ddiogelu pobl rhag gwahaniaethu ar sail ailbennu rhywedd. 3. Yn nodi mai’r Cod Ymarfer statudol a gyhoeddwyd gan y Comisiwn Cydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol yw’r canllaw cyfreithiol sydd eisoes yn bodoli ar gyfer cyrff cyhoeddus mewn perthynas â chydymffurfio â dyfarniad y Goruchaf Lys. 4. Yn nodi nad yw canllawiau pellach gan Lywodraeth Cymru yn ofynnol felly. 5. Yn cydnabod ymrwymiad Llywodraeth Cymru i gydymffurfio â’i dyletswyddau cyfreithiol mewn perthynas â Deddf Cydraddoldeb 2010, a’i disgwyliad bod cyrff cyhoeddus perthnasol sy’n gyfrifol am wasanaethau datganoledig yn gweithredu’n gyson â’r gyfraith ac yn cyflawni eu rhwymedigaethau yn eglur, yn urddasol a chan ddangos parch at bawb yr effeithir arnynt. Motion NDM9343 as amended: To propose that the Senedd: 1. Notes the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers concerning the interpretation of sex in the Equality Act 2010. 2. Notes that the Equality Act 2010 continues to provide protection against discrimination on the basis of gender reassignment. 3. Notes that the statutory Code of Practice published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission is the legal guidance already in existence for public bodies in relation to complying with the Supreme Court ruling. 4. Notes that further guidance by the Welsh Government is therefore not required. 5. Recognises the Welsh Government's commitment to comply with its legal duties in respect of the Equality Act 2010, and its expectation that relevant public bodies responsible for devolved services are consistent with the law and implement their obligations with clarity, dignity and respect for everyone affected. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783360 446 Cy 2026-11-04T18:36:10 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18372&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18372&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Agorwch y bleidlais. Caewch y bleidlais. Dyma ganlyniad y bleidlais: o blaid 50, neb yn ymatal, yn erbyn 38. Mae'r cynnig wedi'i ddiwygio wedi'i dderbyn. Open the vote. Close the vote. Here is the result of the vote: in favour 50, no abstentions, 38 against. The motion as amended is agreed. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783136 447 Cy 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time V Eitem 7. Dadl Reform UK - Canllawiau ar sut i gydymffurfio â diffiniad cyfreithiol rhyw. Cynnig wedi’i ddiwygio: O blaid: 50, Yn erbyn: 38, Ymatal: 0 Derbyniwyd y cynnig fel y'i diwygiwyd<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7502">Cliciwch i weld canlyniad y bleidlais</a></div> Item 7. Reform UK Debate - Guidance on complying with the legal definition of sex. Motion as amended: For: 50, Against: 38, Abstain: 0 Motion as amended has been agreed<div class="voteResultLinkContainer"><a href="record.assembly.wales/VoteOutcome/16421/?#V7502">Click to see vote results</a></div> 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783141 448 Cy 2026-11-04T18:36:41 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18403&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18403&l=en 261104-9 8. Cyfnod Pleidleisio 8. Voting Time C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Diolch yn fawr iawn, bawb. Thank you very much, everyone. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783374 449 Cy 2026-11-04T18:35:55 http://www.senedd.tv/cy/16421?startPos=18357&l=cy http://www.senedd.tv/en/16421?startPos=18357&l=en 261104-10 9. Dadl Fer 9. Short Debate C 5053 5053 Huw Irranca-Davies AC https://business.senedd.wales/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 https://busnes.senedd.cymru/mgUserInfo.aspx?UID=5053 Llywydd Llywydd Irranca-Davies, Huw Ar y ddadl fer, nid oes pwnc wedi'i gyflwyno, felly daw hynny â thrafodion heddiw i ben. On the short debate, no topic has been tabled, therefore that brings today's proceedings to a close. 16421 7 2026-11-04T13:30:01 783143 450 Cy 261104-10 9. Dadl Fer 9. Short Debate I Daeth y cyfarfod i ben am 18:37. The meeting ended at 18:37.