Yesterday at the Assembly I took part in an interview for Cardiff Union Television( CUTV) which is a new venture by Huw Thomas aka the one time blogger chanticleer. I think that its a very positive venture, and I will be keeping up to date with its progress. I did an interview on my involvement in student- based politics, and how I got involved in party politics.
I then met with a delegation from the Cuban Government for lunch, who were visiting the Assembly to learn about devolution and its processes. They were on a somewhat fleeting visit, and were set to visit London- first stop- Madame Tussauds to see the wax work of Fidel Castro!
The afternoon's plenary session ensued, and I raised issues on the Climate Change Bill, specifically with regards the 60% target in C02 emissions, and the call by pressure groups for the Government at Westminster to raise this to an 80% reduction. I also raised the issue of Monmouth Council's proposal to charge parents of vulnerable children for social services provision in the area. Even though this is but a proposal at this stage, the very fact that a Tory led Council is proposing such a measure shows that the Tories are more than ready to discard Cameron's supposedly compassionate, caring image! My comments were met by heckling from the Tory benches who were trying to drown out the issue I suspect, but they won't be able to dispel the issue that easy!
Today is Ray Gravell's funeral at Stradey park, and I know that there are many Plaid AM's attending. I am sure that it will be a stately event, and will show how hugely respected Grav was, and will remain, by the people of Wales.
Tonight I am visiting Broadlands Residents Association in Bridgend, and I am looking forward to tomorrow evening's Children in need activities....
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